Klipsch R-12SW 12-inch Powered Subwoofer — 400W Digital Amplifier

Reviews

1. F Fuzzyball 5/5

   Solid second sub

   Used as a second sub to boost our room. Good build and deep, smooth bass response.

2. K Kevin McCarthy 5/5

   Fantastic bass for the money

   Impressive bass and build quality. Very pleased with the sound and value.

3. M Ms Biatch 5/5

   Turned it on — windows shook

   Hooked it up in minutes. At moderate levels the bass rattled windows across the room. No noticeable distortion even when pushed hard. Heavy, thumping output.

4. B B 5/5

   Replaced an old 12" — huge upgrade

   Swapped out a decades-old 12" sub and this is a big improvement. Deep, clean bass and excellent overall quality.

5. J Javier E. 5/5

   Powerful sound and clarity

   Sound quality and power are wonderful — very strong low end and clear output.

6. レ レッドドラゴン 5/5

   Great value and look

   Considering the price-performance, this is a good buy. Bass depth is satisfying, though in a larger 14-tatami room a bigger woofer might reach lower.

7. G Gianni 5/5

   Scary, cinema-quality bass

   I fell for the brand's look and the sound exceeded video demos. Two subs deliver cinema-level bass; I had to turn levels down at night to avoid disturbing neighbors. Very impressed overall.

8. R Ritondu50 3/5

   Good low end but cabinet can vibrate

   I use two to strengthen bass for my speakers and they work well, but the enclosures can flex and vibrate, shaking items on top. Finish and packaging were good, and the cabinets are imposing.

9. S Sven Volk 5/5

   Party-ready bass — neighbor beware

   The bass is brutal and the house shakes — perfect for hip-hop and techno. Very powerful Class D amp with low noise. It’s heavy and you should avoid sealing it right up against the wall or vibration will travel.

10. M M Jordan 5/5

    Perfect capstone for my Klipsch setup

    This completed my Klipsch home theater. Initial sound was muddy because I left previous sub settings in place — after a few hours tweaking crossover and gain on my Denon it opened up. Now it’s powerful, present and performs well across levels.

11. W Will hunter 5/5

    Great performance but expect to tune it

    This is not a plug-and-forget PC speaker. Placement along a wall or in a corner and taking time to adjust EQ/crossover makes a big difference. I run it alongside another Klipsch sub and they really move air together after some tweaking.

12. B B. Williams, Software Engineer 4/5

    Huge cabinet, excellent sound

    Paired with a Yamaha receiver and small front speakers—soundstage and bass are clear and impactful. Setup is straightforward. Note the unit is large, so measure your space; consider a higher-quality sub cable for best results.

13. J jakep 5/5

    Best sub for my home theater

    Added this to supplement an older system. The 12" driver fills my 15×15×10 room nicely. My Denon and Audyssey did much of the setup, and the sub delivers fuller low end where the old system had gaps.