in2flying Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Hi, New Klipsch loyalist here and trying to decide between both subs. This is a new system not yet hooked up but I'm excited.. My challenge is the only place I can put the sub is behind my second row of theater chairs. Room is 20 X 12. Yes I know this isn't optimal to say the least, but I can't afford an in wall sub right now so it will have to do. WIth that said. I have to pay attention to the depth of the sub. The REL is on sale for $599. The Klipsch is $449. Here is the kicker ( LOL ) The REL is also 4 inches smaller in depth which means a great deal in my space. Any thoughts would be super helpful. I included a design of the theater room below. Thank you so much for any input. Just please be kind as I'm new. This is more of a room for football and sports vs an occasional movie and Netflix. (Current Set up ) 82 Samsung Q90R ( 2019) Onkyo TXRZ840 Center Channel Klipsch R34C Ceiling CDT5650C basement9-1.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NADman Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 The Klipsch WA-2 wireless Sub adapter works works great. My sub is about 20+ ft away from receiver. Saves a bit of laying/routing cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in2flying Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 Thank you for replying. The issue isn't getting a cable to the sub as I need to rip up some concrete to get electricity to the riser for my seating. It's just a question of what is a better quality sub. Rather go Klipsch as its cheaper but the other sub rates highly and is smaller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMike Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 I think you answered your own question. The REL would probably be most logical choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 I don’t have any experience with either models but I have quite a bit of experience with both sub brands. I’d go REL all day. Build and sound quality is much higher with the REL. Klipsch does make great subwoofers but the past two Reference subs I have owned, left much to be desired. They do thump away but I miss the build quality of the RT/RSW lines. I am still hoping for a 15” sub with a build quality in line with the RF-7 iii. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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