rphjls Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 I am pondering for a sub woofer... have narrowed my choices to either the rw 10 or 12 and then came across a good deal for a polk 505. I know this is a forum for Klipsch Speakers (I have the quintet II), however, open honest opinions is what I am after. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formica Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Surprised you haven't received an answer yet... so I thought I'd bump you up. The RW are very nice subs for their price... but unfortunately I haven't heard the new Polks... so I can't really comment from personal experience. I've heard several people (esp theEAR) speak quite well of them, but whether this means they'll out perform the RW is not clear. What price difference are you looking at? Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rphjls Posted February 13, 2004 Author Share Posted February 13, 2004 Some of the quotes for RW-10 are around 360+shipping RW-12 449+shipping and about 450+shipping for the psw505. Some that I have spoken to indicate that the polk is too boomy and muddy. Given that I might be swayed back to the rw line as many comments are positive to being very tight and clean. Is the RW-12 that much better than RW-10? Room size is 20-13 with cathedral ceiling. Pioneer VSX-D912K Klipsch Quintet II (surround and ctr) Kenwood DVD DV6050. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 "Some that I have spoken to indicate that the polk is too boomy and muddy." That is a load of crap,these clowns are looking for upper bass the PSW's lack. Boomy...LOL good one.The same bozos also say the Sunfire is slow because it lacks upper bass peaks(non linear subs have these peaks). If I was to get a sub I would take the PSW505 over the RW12,if you are looking for some "punch" take the RW12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovie Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 I have the rw-12, I picked it over the rw-10 from reading comments in this forum and by listening to an rw-10 at my local klipsch dealer. They did not have the rw-12 on the floor for a side by side, but the rw-10 was not all that impressive and from forum comments the rw-12 was reputed to be night and day. Now that I have one, IMO the rw-12 is far better and for me. Its an amazing sub, price to value. I inquired about other subs and if you search rw-12 in the sub forum you will see the thread, the ear gave a strong plug for the psw-505, he gives it the edge over the rw-12. Again IMO, my buddy has the psw-505 and with his set up and his settings, I believe the rw-12 is cleaner and less boomy than the psw-505. You hardly realize its there until the house starts to shake when its called upon. One of my favorite demos is in the beginning of Star Wars attack of the clones, when the big ship flys in, its sounds amazing, it litterally rattles the windows in the back of the room and the pictures on the wall, and this is in a big room! I have to nail down everything that rattles, I keep thinking one of my speakers is cracked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovie Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Took me so long to write my reply that I didn't see the ears, sorry bout that, but to make what I am saying clearer, I am not saying the polk is boomy just that when comparred in his house to my set up the rw-12 was cleaner, less boomy, they both sound excellent. A true test would be to compare them side by side with the same amp/setting, etc. The Ear, don't you own both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 "The Ear, don't you own both?" Nope,I own the PSW404 and 505 and all the Klipsch RSW's.Plus many other subs remember most of my subs are cut very low(50Hz)only my RSW subs are cut at 80hz(as they add some unnatural punch,so welcome ion so many action packed over the top movies). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rphjls Posted February 18, 2004 Author Share Posted February 18, 2004 Thanks for the input/advice. After doing extensive research I have decided to go with the RW-12. Fits my budget and I like how it sounds along with my Qunitet II's -- nice balance.. Can't wait for UPS delivery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodj101 Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 I just ordered a PSW 303 and should have it by the end of the week, I'll tell you what I think of it when it gets here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshole Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 I have a PSW404 and i just replaced it with a RW12 the differnce is night and day..the RW12 works the best for me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rphjls Posted March 13, 2004 Author Share Posted March 13, 2004 Finally got the RW-12 last week. It really kicks ***! For a period of time I also had the KSW-12 to compare with. Difference was like night and day. Thanks to all of those who replied to this post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formica Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 ---------------- On 3/13/2004 7:02:55 AM rphjls wrote: Finally got the RW-12 last week. It really kicks ***! For a period of time I also had the KSW-12 to compare with. Difference was like night and day. ---------------- Kinda expected that... but glad you posted. Not many (including myself) have had the chance to audition the RW12 and KSW12 at home side-by-side. enjoy... Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre_Roy Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 Hey rphjls I can say to you that i realy like my RW_12 , My room is 15 x 20 , the room rumbles if i want it to . If you want your room to shake go for the RSW-12 or better yet the RSW-15 , that 15 is earth shaking , The store i deal with , D&R Vacume ( go figure a vacume store that sells high end stereo stuff )He put on the Aregon amp & pre-amp to the 4 x rf-7 ,1 x rc-7 , 2 x rsw-15 , Put the star wars dvd on , turned it up a third of the way , i swear my heart was changing its beat , my clothes were vibrating , any way ,You halfto figure out what your needs are . rumble or earth shaking , I am a klipsch fan and feel that thats the way you should go , RW-12 is the one , the RW-10 is ok , but the 12 fit my room better . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre_Roy Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 I guess i should of looked at your last post . DOUGH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrima Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 "Some of the quotes for RW-10 are around 360+shipping RW-12 449+shipping" Where are you finding those prices? The best deal I can find on an RW-12 is $499 plus shipping/tax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 I heard the RW-12 against Polk and Velodyne and some others in their respective sizes and price breaks too. I found it to be very clean and powerful too. (Last years Klipsch event in Indy.) It is not the top of the line like the RSW or I am sure top of the line to what it was compared to also. It is, however, a very cool front firing sub with a front port...so you can put it in a entertainment center even. I think 80-90 % of people in mid sized rooms would LOVE this sub at this price break, and what you get for it too performance wise. The RW-12 was a pretty big jump over the 10 IMO too. Unlike most companies that have a great name ONLY on high end stuff but lets be honest here, some of their other lower end stuff sucks!! (Velodyne, Polk, ETC ETC,) Klipsch taking this direction making sure as they word it "best in class" has jumped a leap forward and created great subs in a lot of different sizes and price breaks too. Not everyone needs or can afford a $3,000. + sub that makes the plaster come off the walls!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rphjls Posted March 16, 2004 Author Share Posted March 16, 2004 Would have loved to have gone the extra mile for the rsw line --- but the pocket book was too thin. I too have a decent size room... 14-20 with a 19' cathedral ceiling.. the RW-12 really rocks... As to the pricing... the company I work for gets an 'employee' discount at an electronics shop. My suggestion is get to know your local Klipsch dealer real well and see what you can do. Thanks to all the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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