Gregavi Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 I have a Klipsch RW 5802 IW Subwoofer which is passive. In some of the documentation I have read, it states that the Klipsch RSA-500 dedicated subwoofer Amplifier must be used to drive it. Is this true or will pretty much any power amp work with this sub? Thanks in advance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 The 500 using just one inwall Klipsch sub 5802 delivers 300 watts. Probably work with another but, would try before you buy. Is there a reason? Thanks and welcome back! @Gregavi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregavi Posted April 13, 2023 Author Share Posted April 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, billybob said: The 500 using one inwall Klipsch sub 5802 delivers 300 watts. Probably work with another but, would try before you buy. Is there a reason? Thanks and welcome back! @Gregavi Yeah there's a reason. I don't want to spend $1k on an amp if I can use something else that would be adequate. I can easily find a stereo amp that can be bridged mono for a lot less. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Just try it before you buy one. Propreitary I suppose. The 5802 is pretty decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregavi Posted April 13, 2023 Author Share Posted April 13, 2023 Yeah, someone gave it to me. I already have 2 active subwoofers in my home theater but I'd like to see what this passive In-Wall can do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Yes, according to the specs not real low but, tight and punchy. Had the 500 and 5802 abit back. Found them used... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregavi Posted April 13, 2023 Author Share Posted April 13, 2023 That's what I figured considering it's two 8" drivers. I got this one from a guy who had a plan several years ago that never came to fruition, so it has never had an amp connected to it. New old stock I guess. Do you know the difference between the 5802 II and this one? The only thing I could find is the grills on the II have magnet fastening system. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 No I do not, maybe the magnets. Also, seem to recall there was a choice for black color in the 5802. Anyway, see the RSA come up on craigslist from time to time. Still 400 bucks though or around. Maybe you can find something that will work. They will need to be rattle proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.