jdnavioneer Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I just bought a brand new Reference system which RF-82s, RC-62, RS-42s, and a KSW-12. The system is a week old and the Sub has popped a couple of fuses. After reading about common problems and poor performance reviews of the KSW-12, I am considering taking it back to the store I bought it. After discussing the fuse issue the store said if I wasn't satisified, then they would take it back for a full refund (Which is why I'm so glad I bought local!). Another local store sells Sunfire products and have a deal on a SDS-12. My question is does anyone on here have one of these subs and if so can you offer me some feedback on them? I know alot of people on here recommend Emotiva, Hsu, Paradigm etc., but I want to stick to what the local boys are selling. Thanks JD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nateopie Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I've heard good things about sunfire but never had the opportunity to demo one. I would make one strong recommendation, go with a Reference sub. I've upgraded from the ksw-10 to ksw-12 to rw-10 and even the rw-12. The rw-12 was just to monstrous for the room I have and the rw-10 works great for me. The difference between the synergy series and reference line is huge. Especially if you have all reference everywhere else. I have an older set of RF-3's, an RC-3 and RS-3 surrounds. The RW-10 does very nicely keeping up with these. My brother in law has the same exact setup only with a ksw-15 subwoofer. We both agree that the RW-10 is much cleaner and more precise than the ksw-15. Hope this helps. Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdnavioneer Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 The RW-10 is discontinued =/ or I would've ordered one from my Klipsch dealer...I'm gonna demo the Sunfire after work today... I let ya'll know how it turns out. I know I could get more bang for my buck if I bought something used or from an internet retailer, but I like having having face to face support. And I like the service I get from a locally owned mom n pop store. If I have any problems I can just go back to the store I bought the equipment from and let the pros fix em for me... like with the KSW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted May 26, 2011 Moderators Share Posted May 26, 2011 I thought the KSW 12 was a long discontinued model, haven't heard of anyone buying a new one in a long time ? Call klipsch and ask ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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