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Klipsch R-12SW Powerful Deep Bass Front Firing 12" Copper-Spun Driver 400W Digital Power Subwoofer 14" X 18.5" X 16"

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Number of Items: 1


Features

  • Powerful 12" copper-spun front-firing woofer
  • All-digital amplifier delivers 400 watts of dynamic power
  • Equally impressive with music and movies; Brushed black polymer veneer cabinet with satin painted plinth
  • Low pass crossover and phase control
  • Line/LFE inputs for compatibility with most receivers

Description

Add robust bass impact to movies and music with the black Klipsch R-12SW 12" Subwoofer. This front-firing subwoofer features a 12" copper-spun woofer and delivers up to 400W of power. With a frequency response of 29 - 120 Hz, this model is equipped to handle a wide variety of listening material. Integrated low pass crossover and phase control settings allow you to optimize the sound of the subwoofer in your listening environment. For installation flexibility, LFE and line level inputs are onboard.

Brand: Klipsch


Speaker Maximum Output Power: 400 Watts


Frequency Response: 29 Hz


Connectivity Technology: wired


Audio Output Mode: Stereo, Surround


Audio Output Mode: Stereo, Surround


Mounting Type: Floor Standing


Enclosure Material: Plastic, Copper


Speaker Type: Subwoofer


Additional Features: Bass Boost, Built In Microphone


Antenna Location: For Surround Sound Systems


Subwoofer Diameter: 30.48 Centimeters


Color: Brushed Black Vinyl


Is Waterproof: FALSE


Warranty Type: Limited


Maximum Range: 20 Meters


Control Method: Remote


Speaker Size: 12 Inches


Woofer Diameter: 12 Inches


Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant


Specific Uses For Product: Multi-Purpose


MP3 player: No


Controller Type: Corded Electric


Item Dimensions D x W x H: 20.06"D x 20.06"W x 17.5"H


Item Weight: 0.01 Ounces


Compatible Devices: Home Theater


Compatible with Vehicle Type: Car


Power Source: Battery Powered


Number of Batteries: 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required.


Brand: Klipsch


Model Number: R-12SW


Model Name: R-12SW


Built-In Media: Subwoofer


Warranty Description: 2 year warranty


Number of Items: 1


UPC: 743878026153 743878041958


Global Trade Identification Number: 53, 58


Manufacturer: Klipsch


Item Type Name: Klipsch 1016571 R-12SW 12" 400W Subwoofer Brushed Black Vinyl


Speaker Maximum Output Power: 400 Watts


Frequency Response: 29 Hz


Number of Audio Channels: 5.1


Connectivity Technology: wired


Wireless Technology: No Wireless Communication Technology


Subwoofer Connectivity Technology: Wired


Connectivity Protocol: Corded Electric


Audio Driver Type: Dynamic Driver


Audio Driver Size: 12 Inches


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Top quality for the price.
Number of Items: 1
Absolutely brilliant within the beginners and into the next phase. Worth the money and would help fill that void without over powering. For music it is perfect. Old school selection of the 2 channel stereo gives that feel RAW and 'moving'. However, it's not enough for my area. Response is great for music but, a lil slower in theater mode stuff. However, it is absolutely night and day compared to what i was using. I went from 70watts to 200watts. I use a Sony STR-DH790. Klipsch RP-600M ii front. Brilliant choice right there. RP-1200SW , RP-600M ii front, RP--500M rear. Should cover particular sound for music and for surround - atmos 5.1 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2026 by You

  • Great price on a good sub
Number of Items: 1
I picked this up via Woot through Amazon at a really nice price. This was the last item I needed in order to fill out my Klipsch home theater. I have this paired with a 5.1 set of bookshelf reference speakers and it was the cherry on top. Initial setup sounded pretty terrible due to the settings I was utilizing for the previous underpowered 8" sub I was using, a Polk Audio. It was gifted to me so...To the point, I had to spend about three hours recalling, looking up manuals and frequency charts going through various settings on the Denon receiver in order to produce the correct sound. The first setup on prior settings was super muddy and overpowering. I took the time to adjust the crossover settings and gain level and was able to get the new sub performing as was expected. It is very powerful and very heavy on presence. It sounds good throughout it's power and volume range and matches well to the reference speakers I already had completed. Highly recommended if you want very punchy, very powerful bass. It sounds really good both with media content as well as various forms of music. I would say the only down side to the speaker is it's tendency to be muddy/strong. The price this was on sale for and it's pairing with the other components on hand is solid. As a side note, and not a reflection on Woot (the seller) but as a note of warning and caution for Amazon specifically in regard to their delivery drivers. I was out of town on the projected delivery date. It was unavoidable due to scheduling and at the price was afraid it would be gone when I got back. I got a notification that it was "delivered and handed directly to a resident". I called my son who was home and asked him about it and he said it was not here. The driver did NOT take a picture of the item like they commonly do. This aspect was quite worrisome considering the cost of the item. Right about the time as I was about to contact Amazon about the issue the item turned up on the middle of my driveway at 8:45 PM. It was only packed in it's retail box, no covering, plainly obvious as to what it was. I am super glad that I live in an area that is both low in crime and a dead end neighborhood. This could EASILY have walked off. It would be worthwhile for Amazon to discuss with their drivers appropriate CYA in regard to items like this. Dropping off some $5 item "wherever" is one this....this, well... In spite of that SNAFU if the speaker is available for that sub dual bill sale price it's more than a steal of a deal. Highly recommended. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2021 by M Jordan

  • Big sound but not big money
Number of Items: 1
Great subwoofer! My husband has been updating his stereo and speakers and asked for these. He likes them alot and the price was really good!
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2026 by Heather W.

  • Great quality !!!
Number of Items: 1
This subwoofer is just as the seller Described quality-great sound - user friendly - good value. This sub is recommended
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2026 by Tony R.

  • House Shaking Bass
Number of Items: 1
This thing is awesome. I made a big mistake when I traded away my old Boston Acoustics XB6 subwoofer a few years ago. I purchased an Onkyo 7.1 speaker set and was using just the sub that came with it... it did okay, but bottomed out very easily. I finally decided it needed to be replaced, so I went with this Klipsch based on reviews I read here. It arrived well within the stated delivery window, and was up and running in less than 5 minutes. Let me tell you, this thing goes loud and deep. It shakes the walls! You know that scene in Game of Thrones where they blow up all of the ships? I thought it was going to wake the neighborhood! There's virtually no break-in period. It sounded great from the first minute. It's aesthetically pleasing, too. The veneer almost looks like black brushed aluminum, and the golden cone is nice to look at. And the cost is less than my old Boston that I had missed so much. Worth the buy! Go for it! Update 9/24/16: Well, after three months of normal use, the driver developed a rattle. It sounded like wires slapping the inside of the box,so I took the driver out, taped down any loose wires I saw, and plugged it back in. Still rattled. It was the driver itself. It still put out plenty of bass, but that rattle was annoying. I contacted the seller, and they basically said, sorry. Can't help. Window is closed. Contact the manufacturer. I asked if they were an authorized Klipsch dealer (because Klipsch's website says they only warranty items bought from authorized dealers) and got no answer. So I contacted Klipsch. They said nope, we won't honor the warranty because Bubba Goo Goods is not an authorized Klipsch dealer, and we can't vouch for them or their equipment. But, they did sell me a replacement woofer for $84. Three business days later, it arrived and I installed it. Rattle is fixed. Just wanted people to be warned. Amazon pricing is great, and we take advantage of the deals, but buyer beware. Amazon can be like the TJ Maxx of the internet. The prices are lower for a reason. Update 5/2/18: The replacement driver I purchased directly from Klipsch is still going strong. I haven't had another issue with the sub or any of its components since the rattle incident. I am still very pleased with this sub. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2016 by Phil R.

  • Amazing bass with rattle-free driver. Easy to setup/tweak. Huge cabinet. Needs high-quality cable.
Number of Items: 1
I added this subwoofer with a new Yamaha RX-V385 receiver and a pair of older Aiwa 6" front speakers, and this setup produces incredible, clear music and movie audio in all frequencies. The Klipsch subwoofer is so easy to setup and customize, it could probably work in just about any home audio and theatre setup, regardless of your other speaker sizes. From an audio perspective, I could not be happier. The Klipsch is perfect. From an aesthetic point of view, while the Klipsch subwoofer is beautiful, especially with the front cover off, this speaker is HUGE. At 16" high and nearly 19" deep, it really stands out as like a small piece of "furniture". If you are looking for a compact or somewhat invisible speaker setup, this may not be the best choice. Be sure to measure the space where you will place this subwoofer to get a good idea of how big it will be and how much space it will consume. The HUM: When I first installed the subwoofer with the included RCA cable, it produced an unbearable low-frequency HUM, even with the audio system powered off. It made this noise simply by turning on the subwoofer, plugging in the cable, and turning up the gain. Adjusting the settings had no effect on this hum, and it made no difference whether audio was even sent to the speaker. But after replacing the RCA cable with a higher-quality shielded cable, the hum immediately went away. The Power Light: Other reviews have mentioned an annoying bright blue power light on their subwoofers, but the version I received has a green, dim light that is not over-powering, although it is still visible on the front, even when the front cover is attached. It is not that noticeable, but the green color seems out-of-place. A gold/amber color would have been a better choice. PROS: * Incredible, warm, rattle-free bass * Works with receivers with either single (LFE) or dual (Left/Right) subwoofer pre-amp outputs * Volume/gain easily adjustable - will only shake your floor and walls if you want it to! * Crossover setting from 40-200 Hz makes it compatible in almost any speaker configuration * Power Auto-On option: Powers on when audio is detected. Powers off after 20 minutes of silence. CONS: * Cabinet may be too big for some people * Needs high-quality RCA cable * 2-prong, Ungrounded Power Cable ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2021 by B. Williams, Software Engineer

  • Outstanding Sound, Deep Clean Bass, Loud!
Number of Items: 1
Outstanding subwoofer. I have been into car and home audio since I was a teen in the early/mid 90s. I have owned home speakers from Klipsh, Bowers & Wilkins, Polk Audio, JBL Reference, Paradigm and car audio speakers from Focal, MB Quart, Infinity Kappa, Polk Audio, Diamond Audio, JBL to name a few so I know a thing or two about audio. I connected this sub to my Denon A/V Receiver, JBL Reference Fronts, Center and Bowers & Wilkins small surround speakers in a 12x16' room. This is a budget set up for my home Cigar Lounge. I set the gain to 30% in order to do the initial break in. I can tell you this sub sounds amazing for $220. At 30% gain it fills the room nicely with clean, deep bass. I really thought about spending the extra $ on the Klipsh SPL sub, I am glad I didnt as this is more than enough for my room and needs. This is a huge upgrade from my 12" Infinity Sub, extremely happy with it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2025 by Edwin B.

  • Klipsch does not disappoint
Number of Items: 1
Bought this to replace a Polk sub that had finally given up it's last breath. Decided upon a Klipsch R-12SW because my recently purchased Klipsch R404 center speaker was of such high quality and figured the sub wouldn't disappoint either. There is subtle strength to the R-12SW. It resonates with clarity, and seemingly has the power to rattle your windows, and yet has a clean and subtle power bass quality to it. Not pushy or in-your-face, rather it comes across as outstanding and powerfull without excess bravado, if that makes sense. Using with a Marantz receiver and at 1/2 volume. As other reviewers note, this is a 'big boy' at 14"w/19"d/16"h. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2026 by R. Donnell

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