May 12, 2020
Read MoreKlipsch R-10SW vs BIC America F12 review
Klipsch R-10SW review
The Klipsch R-10SW subwoofer can please the listener with a 300-watt bass maximal output power in the frequency range 32-120 Hz. With a weight of 11.6 kg, speakers with MDF walls are placed on the floor. A 10-inch front-facing subwoofer provides flexibility in any room for pulsed bass on demand.
The Klipsch Reference R-10SW has a rigorous exterior with Brushed Black textured vinyl, and its deepest basses blend in with its relatively compact body sizes. Klipsch R-10SW vs BIC America F12 is heavier. The deepest basses are combined with the relatively compact dimensions of the body.
BIC America F12 review
The F12 is equipped with a 10-inch driver with a molded synthetic cone with shiny aluminum trim and a Class D plate amplifier. Sub provides 150 watts at an 8-ohm impedance. BIC America F12 has 475 W maximal output power vs Klipsch R-10SW – 300 W.
It 17 x 14.75 x 17.25 inches. The F12 has a very nice metallic look. The body is finished with a typical black laminate with a black grille. The driver is directed forward, and the port is directed back just below the plate amplifier. It has an LFE line input, as well as speaker level inputs and outputs.
Klipsch R-10SW pros & cons
Pros
- 300W fully digital amplifier
- LF cutoff frequency and phase adjustment
- Line in and LFE
Cons
- Minimum reproducible frequency
BIC America F12 pros & cons
Pros
- Perfect for movies, games, and most of the music
- Good quality inputs, switches, and knobs on the amplifier
- The 180-degree phase switch
Cons
- A bit noisy when playing rock music
Klipsch R-10SW vs BIC America F12
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Product
Klipsch R-10SW
BIC America F12
Model
R-10SW
F12
Brand
Klipsch
BIC America
Reviews
1142
1980
General
Amplification type
active
active
Wireless
Detachable grilles
Enclosure type
vented
vented
Power
Nominal output power (RMS), W
150
150
Maximal output power (RMS), W
300
475
Audio performance
Sensitivity, dB
112
90
Impedance, Ohm
8
8
Frequency response, Hz
32-120
25-200
Crossover frequency, Hz
40-160
40-90
Driver
Driver quantity
1
1
Driver size, in
10
12
Driver placement
front panel
front panel
Port placement
back side
back side
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Extensive connection
RCA LFE inputs
1
1
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
2
Speaker level input (pair)
0
2
Control
Volume
Subwoofer phase
Low-pass filter
Main power switch
App control
Desing
Body material
MDF
MDF
Woofer composition
polymer
polymer
Colors
black
black
Dimensions
Dimensions (W x H x D), cm/in
31.7 x 35.5 x 39.8/12.5 x 14 x 15.7
27.9 x 30.8 x 33/19 x 21 x 22
Weight, kg/pounds
11.6/25.5
9.2/20
Other
Release year
2011
2012
Subwoofers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 6.6Klipsch R-10SW
- 7.3BIC America F12
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