BIC America F12 vs Klipsch R-115SW

F12 vs R-115SW comparison chart

Overall
BIC America F12
7.3
Klipsch R-115SW
7.3
8
8
Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5
BIC America F12

May 11, 2020

When making BIC America F12 review the device impressed us with punchy and impactful bass despite its underpowered amplifier rating. This subwoofer is a cost-effective solution for upgrading the boom ...

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Klipsch R-115SW

May 12, 2020

There's more than one way to build a subwoofer that plays loud and deep. With its R-115SW, Klipsch succeeds in delivering full-range performance for under a grand. The sub is a perfect accompaniment ...

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Product

BIC America F12
Klipsch R-115SW

Model

F12
R-115SW

Brand

BIC America
Klipsch

Reviews

1980
150

General

Amplification type

active
active

Wireless

Detachable grilles

Enclosure type

vented
vented

Power

Nominal output power (RMS), W

150
400

Maximal output power (RMS), W

475
800

Audio performance

Sensitivity, dB

90
118

Impedance, Ohm

8
8

Frequency response, Hz

25-200
18-125

Crossover frequency, Hz

40-90
40-160

Driver

Driver quantity

1
1

Driver size, in

12
15

Driver placement

front panel
front panel

Port placement

back side
front panel

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)

2
0

Speaker level input (pair)

2
0

Control

Volume

Subwoofer phase

Low-pass filter

Main power switch

App control

Desing

Body material

MDF
MDF

Woofer composition

polymer
polymer

Colors

black
black

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Dimensions (W x H x D), cm/in

27.9 x 30.8 x 33/19 x 21 x 22
48.3 x 54.6 x 55.9/19.5 x 21.5 x 22.3

Weight, kg/pounds

9.2/20
34/75.4

Other

Release year

2012
2015
BIC America F12
Klipsch R-115SW
BIC America F12
Klipsch R-115SW

Subwoofers CHooseratoR comparison rating

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  • 7.3
  • 7.3
  • 7.3BIC America F12
  • 7.3Klipsch R-115SW