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Klipsch R-12SW Reference Powered Subwoofer $199 at Costco

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I saw this popup today on costco's 12 days of deals and the Klipsch R-12SW at $199 seems like a great price! The $50 off coupon making it $199 expires at the end of today 12/11/2019.

These are while supplies last, so once there gone they are gone. Costco also has the best return policy and a 2 year warranty. Really good buy for those with Klipsch speakers looking to add a sub, or extra subs.

https://www.costco.com/klipsch-r-...26745.html

Features:
Spun Wire IMG Woofer
All-Digital Amplifier
Front-Firing Driver
Low Pass Crossover and Phase Control
Line/LFE Inputs
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supermanrob
12-11-2019 at 08:24 AM.
12-11-2019 at 08:24 AM.
Thank you for changing the price, was just about to respond
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dtbasch
12-11-2019 at 10:20 AM.
12-11-2019 at 10:20 AM.
Regular price?
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qqsubs
12-11-2019 at 10:38 AM.
12-11-2019 at 10:38 AM.
Quote from dtbasch :
Regular price?

I think it's $250 everywhere else.
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12-11-2019 at 10:41 AM.
12-11-2019 at 10:41 AM.
Quote from qqsubs :
I think it's $250 everywhere else.

Yup, it's on sale right now.
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qqsubs
12-11-2019 at 10:45 AM.
12-11-2019 at 10:45 AM.
Is this better than the Infinity reference sub R12 that was on sale recently for $143? The frequency response ranges on both are about the same but the Infinity has a higher RMS.
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fyreboltx
12-11-2019 at 10:47 AM.
12-11-2019 at 10:47 AM.
Is there any benefit over this sub vs a Klipsch Sub-12HG Synergy? Spec wise, they similar but my fronts are RF82 II and center is RC62 II, so wondering if having a Ref sub would help.

I'm happy with the sub, it hits hard/clean enough for me. Just more of a curiosity question.
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jerobahn
12-11-2019 at 10:52 AM.
12-11-2019 at 10:52 AM.
Quote from fyreboltx :
Is there any benefit over this sub vs a Klipsch Sub-12HG Synergy? Spec wise, they similar but my fronts are RF82 II and center is RC62 II, so wondering if having a Ref sub would help.

I'm happy with the sub, it hits hard/clean enough for me. Just more of a curiosity question.
the differences between the "high end" entry subwoofers is pretty marginal and wouldn't be worth swapping between.

if you want more bass add another subwoofer, or step up a class into HSU/SVS territory and you'll notice a big difference.
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boneless1c
12-11-2019 at 11:27 AM.
12-11-2019 at 11:27 AM.
Quote from qqsubs :
Is this better than the Infinity reference sub R12 that was on sale recently for $143? The frequency response ranges on both are about the same but the Infinity has a higher RMS.
I had ordered Infinity Sub R12 during that sale and compared with this klipsch model previous ordered thru costco. I like klipsch, it fills room better. Also sometimes infinity lacks to auto-sync with TV audio. If you are ok to spend little more and yours is medium to large size room .. i would recommend taking klipsch for this price.
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12-11-2019 at 11:55 AM.
12-11-2019 at 11:55 AM.
I don't know if it matter but on the back show "product of china"
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12-11-2019 at 11:56 AM.
12-11-2019 at 11:56 AM.
Quote from jerobahn :
the differences between the "high end" entry subwoofers is pretty marginal and wouldn't be worth swapping between.

if you want more bass add another subwoofer, or step up a class into HSU/SVS territory and you'll notice a big difference.

What kind of HSU model you recommended, please?
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mathew82284
12-11-2019 at 12:13 PM.
12-11-2019 at 12:13 PM.
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just bought a infinity reference sub for 115 shipped, does 600watt peak

how is this a deal lol
Infinity vs Klipsch....

they are entirely different brands so the deal is upto the buyer. If they like Klipsch over infinity or have a full Klipsch set and dont want their living room to look like frankenstien or look cheap by miss-matching products then this is the deal for them. Costco also has the best return policy and 2 year warranty.
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supermanrob
12-11-2019 at 12:25 PM.
12-11-2019 at 12:25 PM.
Quote from jerobahn :
the differences between the "high end" entry subwoofers is pretty marginal and wouldn't be worth swapping between.

if you want more bass add another subwoofer, or step up a class into HSU/SVS territory and you'll notice a big difference.

Well actually doesn't "add bass" even though many people are under that impression. It's more that it smooths out the bass response in your layout.
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randonomous
12-11-2019 at 12:28 PM.
12-11-2019 at 12:28 PM.
Quote from CTRFK8 :
just bought a infinity reference sub for 115 shipped, does 600watt peak

how is this a deal lol
Link?
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