RSW-12 vs. RT-10d vs. RW-12d

[Kain]

Okay, I was planning on getting the RSW-12 for my home theater, which is going for about $1,300 brand new, when I noticed the new Reference subwoofers on the Klipsch website. My room is about 14x11 and I listen to it LOUD. How do these three subwoofers compare to one another and which do you think is best? Unfortunately I won't able to demo any of them so I must rely on your feedback.

[TNRabbit]

I bought an RT-12d in Dec 06 as part of a complete RF-83 surround system. It is a pretty awesome sub. I've been very happy with mine.

However, I was a little disappointed when I recently heard the JL Audio F113 & G113. OMG! I've NEVER IN MY LIFE been so impressed by a sub. The prices are astronomical, but nobody comes close to their capabilities. They also sell a F112 which is a little cheaper, but still way outside the deep discounts you can get an an RT-12d from the dealer.

[happybigalow]

I just bought an RSW-12 from a dealer
on line, not sure if its an authorized
Klipsch dealer, but they were an actual store and seemed reputable.
They had them on clearance, I got the sub for $620.90 delivered to my
door, two days ago and have been rockin' out ever since. Shipping
only took 3 days and everything was double
boxed. Very happy. Not sure if i can say who they were in here but if
you email me i will forward the link. I actually discovered them
through Amazon.com which from experience they always back their
vendors products/transactions, but when I went to the vendors web
site, they had just marked them down even further. Couldn't
pass it up!

[TheEAR]

You know I could post a few pages worth of info on each,as I have both. To make a long story short,the RSW12 is a better sub if you like SLAM and do not listen to music with too much information below 25Hz. The RT-10d while not much more capable under 25hz(as it rolls off from there sharply)is more linear down to 25Hz,and is more flat.The auto EQ feature is also a plus.

Depends at what price you can get each.Both are quality subs,the RT-10d being more linear,RSW12 has more slam.

JL Audio forget it,price is over double and triple.Not a real competitor

[Kain]

Thanks!

But how does the RW-12d compare to the RSW-12?

[TheEAR]

RT-12d is the replacement for the RSW15,so it will have more output across its operating range compared to the RSW12. In this case the clear winner for HT use is the RT-12d.

[Kain]

Not RT-12d but the RW-12d.

[Jay481985]

differente categories

[TheEAR]

Not RT-12d but the RW-12d.

RW12d,lesser sub all around. You will be better served by a RSW12 or RT-10din any application,HT or music...I would pass on the RW12d.

[Turnip]

I just bought an RSW-12 from a dealer

on line, not sure if its an authorized

Klipsch dealer, but they were an actual store and seemed reputable.

They had them on clearance, I got the sub for $620.90 delivered to my

door, two days ago and have been rockin' out ever since. Shipping

only took 3 days and everything was double

boxed. Very happy. Not sure if i can say who they were in here but if

you email me i will forward the link. I actually discovered them

through Amazon.com which from experience they always back their

vendors products/transactions, but when I went to the vendors web

site, they had just marked them down even further. Couldn't

pass it up!

I see that the vendor lists the sub as the "RSW-12B". What is the deal with the "B"? What did the box it came in say?

Thanks

- d

[Jay481985]

B stock is not A stock meaning there might be visual flaws on the order of scratches etc..... It works just fine but it might not look brand new.

[kelA]

According to Colterphoto from a post questioning the B on a RSW12, if it is listed in the serial number that way the B stands for black. The post was titled 'RSW12 PRICE', first posted on Dec 20 I think. Search a few pages back for the topic.