Audioengine S8 vs Klipsch R-115SW

S8 vs R-115SW comparison chart

Overall
Audioengine S8
7
Klipsch R-115SW
7.3
8
8
Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5
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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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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Common

Product

Audioengine S8
Klipsch R-115SW

Model

S8
R-115SW

Brand

Audioengine
Klipsch

Reviews

267
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

250
800

Audio performance

Sensitivity, dB

88
118

Impedance, Ohm

8
8

Frequency response, Hz

27-180
18-125

Crossover frequency, Hz

50-130
40-160

Driver

Driver quantity

1
1

Driver size, in

8
15

Driver placement

down firing
front panel

Port placement

front panel
front panel

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth

Extensive connection

RCA LFE inputs

1
1

RCA stereo line level inputs (pair)

1
1

RCA outputs

1
0

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, white
black

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

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

33.2 x 28.1 x 33.2/13.1 x 11.1 x 13.2
48.3 x 54.6 x 55.9/19.5 x 21.5 x 22.3

Weight, kg/pounds

12.7/28.1
34/75.4

Other

Release year

2008
2015
Audioengine S8
Klipsch R-115SW
Audioengine S8
Klipsch R-115SW

Subwoofers CHooseratoR comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 7
  • 7.3
  • 7Audioengine S8
  • 7.3Klipsch R-115SW