May 13, 2020
The subwoofer we are going to talk about in this Klipsch R-120SW review well-worth your attention. It has a solid case and decent build. Let’s proceed into the body for more interesting facts! ...
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The Klipsch R-120SW vs Audioengine S8 comparison proves that these subwoofers have many common features. R-120SW has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 vs 7 out of 10 for S8.
Advantages Klipsch R-120SW over Audioengine S8
- Loudspeaker grill is removable
- Has more nominal output power: 200W vs 150W (RMS)
- Maximum peak power: 400W vs 250W (RMS)
- Higher sensitivity: 116dB vs 88dB
- Larger driver size: 12" vs 8"
Advantages Audioengine S8 over Klipsch R-120SW
- Better low limit of frequency response: 27Hz vs 29Hz
- Better high limit of frequency response: 180Hz vs 120Hz
Common strengths
- Vented boxes
- Phase control
- Low-pass filter
Klipsch R-120SW vs Audioengine S8
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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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Common
Product
Klipsch R-120SW
Audioengine S8
Model
R-120SW
S8
Brand
Klipsch
Audioengine
Reviews
1589
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
8
Frequency response, Hz
29-120
27-180
Crossover frequency, Hz
90-150
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
1
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
Dimensions
Dimensions (W x H x D), cm/in
35.6 x 41.1 x 48.8/14 x 16.5 x 19.2
33.2 x 28.1 x 33.2/13.1 x 11.1 x 13.2
Weight, kg/pounds
14/31
12.7/28.1
Other
Release year
2018
2008
Subwoofers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 6.6Klipsch R-120SW
- 7Audioengine S8
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