May 14, 2020
Designed for larger spaces, the R-12SWi wireless subwoofers delivers incredible, room-filling bass without the need for a subwoofer cable. The R-12SWi gives you complete freedom to find the optimal l...
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What would be better Klipsch R-12SWi or Monoprice 5.1 in sound for music and in clean bass? R-12SWi has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 vs 5.3 out of 10 for 5.1.
Advantages Klipsch R-12SWi over Monoprice 5.1
- Wireless - can be connected to an audio source through Wi-Fi technology
- Loudspeaker grill is removable
- Better low limit of frequency response: 29Hz vs 30Hz
- Larger driver size: 12" vs 8"
- Subwoofer phase control allows the user to add electrical delay to the incoming signal
Advantages Monoprice 5.1 over Klipsch R-12SWi
- Better high limit of frequency response: 150Hz vs 120Hz
Common strengths
- Low-pass filter
Klipsch R-12SWi vs Monoprice 5.1
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Product
Klipsch R-12SWi
Monoprice 5.1
Model
R-12SWi
5.1
Brand
Klipsch
Monoprice
Reviews
498
594
General
Amplification type
active
active
Wireless
Detachable grilles
Enclosure type
vented
sealed
Power
Nominal output power (RMS), W
200
Maximal output power (RMS), W
400
Audio performance
Sensitivity, dB
116
Impedance, Ohm
8
Frequency response, Hz
29-120
30-150
Crossover frequency, Hz
40-120
40-150
Driver
Driver quantity
1
1
Driver size, in
12
8
Driver placement
front panel
down firing
Port placement
back side
front panel
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Extensive connection
RCA LFE inputs
0
0
RCA stereo line level inputs (pair)
1
1
RCA outputs
0
0
XLR inputs (pair)
0
0
XLR outputs (pair)
0
0
Speaker level output (pair)
0
0
Speaker level input (pair)
0
2
Control
Volume
Subwoofer phase
Low-pass filter
Main power switch
App control
Desing
Body material
MDF
Woofer composition
polymer
polymer
Colors
black
black
Dimensions
Dimensions (W x H x D), cm/in
35.5 x 41.9 x 53.5/14 x 16.5 x 21.1
25.4 x 34.7 x 33.2/10 x 13.7 x 13.1
Weight, kg/pounds
33/14.9
7.4/16.5
Other
Release year
2016
2011
Subwoofers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 6.6Klipsch R-12SWi
- 5.3Monoprice 5.1
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