Klipsch R-12SWi vs Audioengine S8

R-12SWi vs S8 comparison chart

Overall
Klipsch R-12SWi
6.6
Audioengine S8
7
8
8
Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5
Klipsch R-12SWi

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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Audioengine S8

May 14, 2020

Audioengine S8 was created specifically to add true, dense, even bass to your active speaker system! Its design is top-notch and it owns all the necessary connectivity items. Let’s proceed to t...

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Product

Klipsch R-12SWi
Audioengine S8

Model

R-12SWi
S8

Brand

Klipsch
Audioengine

Reviews

498
267

General

Amplification type

active
active

Wireless

Detachable grilles

Enclosure type

vented
vented

Power

Nominal output power (RMS), W

200
150

Maximal output power (RMS), W

400
250

Audio performance

Sensitivity, dB

116
88

Impedance, Ohm

8

Frequency response, Hz

29-120
27-180

Crossover frequency, Hz

40-120
50-130

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
1

RCA stereo line level inputs (pair)

1
1

RCA outputs

0
1

XLR inputs (pair)

0
0

XLR outputs (pair)

0
0

Speaker level output (pair)

0
0

Speaker level input (pair)

0
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, white

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

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

35.5 x 41.9 x 53.5/14 x 16.5 x 21.1
33.2 x 28.1 x 33.2/13.1 x 11.1 x 13.2

Weight, kg/pounds

33/14.9
12.7/28.1

Other

Release year

2016
2008
Klipsch R-12SWi
Audioengine S8
Klipsch R-12SWi
Audioengine S8

Subwoofers CHooseratoR comparison rating

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  • 6.6
  • 7
  • 6.6Klipsch R-12SWi
  • 7Audioengine S8