Klipsch R-12SWi vs Pioneer SW-8MK2

R-12SWi vs SW-8MK2 comparison chart

Overall
Klipsch R-12SWi
6.6
Pioneer SW-8MK2
6
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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Pioneer SW-8MK2

May 11, 2020

In this Pioneer SW-8MK2 review you’ll find out that the company employed renowned audio engineer Andrew Jones to design several decent but inexpensive loudspeakers, including their now flagship...

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Common

Product

Klipsch R-12SWi
Pioneer SW-8MK2

Model

R-12SWi
SW-8MK2

Brand

Klipsch
Pioneer

Reviews

498
716

General

Amplification type

active
active

Wireless

Detachable grilles

Enclosure type

vented
vented

Power

Nominal output power (RMS), W

200
50

Maximal output power (RMS), W

400
100

Audio performance

Sensitivity, dB

116
80

Impedance, Ohm

8

Frequency response, Hz

29-120
38-150

Crossover frequency, Hz

40-120
31-125

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
MDF

Woofer composition

polymer
polymer

Colors

black
black

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
27 x 27 x 30/12.2 x 12.2 x 14.2

Weight, kg/pounds

33/14.9
9.3/20.2

Other

Release year

2016
2014
Klipsch R-12SWi
Pioneer SW-8MK2
Klipsch R-12SWi
Pioneer SW-8MK2

Subwoofers CHooseratoR comparison rating

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  • 6.6
  • 6
  • 6.6Klipsch R-12SWi
  • 6Pioneer SW-8MK2