thewolf Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I'm in the process of converting my surround sound system to the heritage line. Just installed Cornwall's for the front channel. Will eventually add a Cornwall for the center and Heresy's for the rears. Not sure if I should go 12" sub or 15". Looking for some free advice. The room size is 16 feet wide by 20 feet deep. Would a rsw15 be an overkill? Can the rsw12 keep up with the Cornwalls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarence Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 uhhh the rsw15 is pretty big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 The question CAN THE RSW12 keep up with Cornwall's is vague. As with frequency it can and cannot keep up. Cornwall's are not world beater in SPL,around 120dB is tops and pushing it.So yes a RSW12 can blast,below 30hz it starts falling sharply. The RSW15 will keep up down to slightly below 30Hz,and fall sharply from 25hz ...on down. Question is,do you really blast your mains this much? I doubt as hearing aids are in your future. With mains as large as the Cornwall's I would go with a RSW15.Yes it will keep up. As looking for a subwoofer that is capable of sustaining the Cornwall max sustained SPL at 20hz is asking for a large and expensive unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 uhhh the rsw15 is pretty big. Uhhhh DOH and the Cornwall's are tiny maybe. Large mains deserve a large...sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennyE Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 If its not to far out of your way budget wise shoot for the rsw15! I meen if its not to much of a hassle money wise whats there to lose? A larger sub doesnt have to move as much to produce the same SPL as a smaller sub so with the decision between the rsw-12 and rsw-15 the 15 in my books wins out in depth, sound level and clarity at higher volumes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarence Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 uhhh the rsw15 is pretty big. Uhhhh DOH and the Cornwall's are tiny maybe. Large mains deserve a large...sub. hook, line and sinker. thank you, folks. [H] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Dang! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarence Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 i am literally laughing my *** off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Good for you, go get em tiger. Greerrr!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAS Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 uhhh the rsw15 is pretty big. Uhhhh DOH and the Cornwall's are tiny maybe. Large mains deserve a large...sub. hook, line and sinker. thank you, folks. [H] Funny, two stars for you! [*][*] [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarence Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 thank you, thank you very much.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 God your good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarence Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 God your good yep, I'm the cadillac man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 God your good yep, I'm the cadillac man. Dang! I am good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 uhhh you are such a helper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarence Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 uhhh you are such a helper chill ear you know i love you. canuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewolf Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 Arthur.....I agree, my question was kind of vague. I do not understand the dynamics of sound but I know what I like to hear. I appreciate the excellent scientific reply but its over my head. Let me ask another way. Currently I have a 8" Polk Audio subwoofer and when I installed the Cornwall's I can even hear the sub anymore. Was wondering if the rsw12 would provide enough growl that I would hear and feel bass again. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Gary, My room is close to the size of yours and I use an RSW12 with my Cornwall mains. It keeps up and then some! Yes, the 15 goes a bit deeper but you'll have no problem with the 12. It's a GREAT sub. Would I trade mine for a 15? Of course. Do I really need to? Not really. - Gary P.S. PLENTY of G R O W L!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewolf Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 Thanks Gary. Appreciate the feedback. Seems obvious the bigger the badder. I'm pretty much a money miser when it comes down to buying stuff. Having the option to go with either 12 or 15 inch sub will give me more opportunities. Now it's just a matter of time til I find that elusive "great deal". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Gary, The Polk Audio 8" sub cannot possibly help Cornwall's. Like using a 20lbs boat anchor to stop a battleship. Klipsch's RSW12 is a potent sub,no doubt the added depth will be felt.Night and day versus a tiny overmatched PolkAudio bass module. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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