Blu Azure Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 I have had a pair of SPL-120s for a while with no issues. But I’ve always been confused about where it falls in the Klipsch lineup. It’s not Synergy and isn’t listed as Reference. What is it considered? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 The SPL series were a transition subwoofer model until the Reference Premiere came into production ....with no real designation ..klipsch called them a step up from the Reference series, and that's about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Reference @Blu Azure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Salt Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 8 hours ago, OO1 said: The SPL series were a transition subwoofer model until the Reference Premiere came into production ....with no real designation ..klipsch called them a step up from the Reference series, and that's about it This. In fact, the R-110/112/115SW were IMHO supposed to be the first RP sub. They had a matching plinth of the RP line, and were included as the subwoofer in RP series "Theater Packs". They also introduced many of the design elements now featured in the RP sub line, including the previously mentioned plinth, a slot port and cabinet shape. The SPL series appears to be a cosmetic update of the R-11X, removing the cosmetic elements that carried on to the RP line. RP-280 Home Theater System Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 41 minutes ago, Old Salt said: This. In fact, the R-110/112/115SW were IMHO supposed to be the first RP sub. it just does not work that way . the subs have letter designations for warranty purposes as internals differ , R are Reference , RP are Reference Premiere RP / 5 years warranty electronics -R/SPL 2 years warranty/electronics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Salt Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 5 hours ago, OO1 said: it just does not work that way . the subs have letter designations for warranty purposes as internals differ , R are Reference , RP are Reference Premiere RP / 5 years warranty electronics -R/SPL 2 years warranty/electronics Well, that's an incredibly compelling counterpoint. 😉 Clearly, the R-11X didn't earn the RP designation. The intent seems pretty clear based on the cosmetic design elements and marketing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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