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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What would be better Sonos Sub Gen 3 or Klipsch R-12SWi in sound for music and in clean bass? Based on our rating, both subwoofers have the same overall rating of 6.6.
Advantages Sonos Sub Gen 3 over Klipsch R-12SWi
- App control
Advantages Klipsch R-12SWi over Sonos Sub Gen 3
- Larger driver size: 12" vs 6"
- Volume control
- Subwoofer phase control allows the user to add electrical delay to the incoming signal
- Low-pass filter eliminates the notes you don't want your subwoofer to play
Common strengths
- Wireless
- Detachable grilles
- Vented boxes
Sonos Sub Gen 3 vs Klipsch R-12SWi
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Common
Product
Sonos Sub Gen 3
Klipsch R-12SWi
Model
Sub Gen 3
R-12SWi
Brand
Sonos
Klipsch
Reviews
333
498
General
Amplification type
active
active
Wireless
Detachable grilles
Enclosure type
vented
vented
Power
Nominal output power (RMS), W
200
Maximal output power (RMS), W
400
Audio performance
Sensitivity, dB
116
Impedance, Ohm
Frequency response, Hz
29-120
Crossover frequency, Hz
40-120
Driver
Driver quantity
2
1
Driver size, in
6
12
Driver placement
front panel
front panel
Port placement
without
back side
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Extensive connection
RCA LFE inputs
0
0
RCA stereo line level inputs (pair)
0
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
0
Control
Volume
Subwoofer phase
Low-pass filter
Main power switch
App control
Desing
Body material
MDF
Woofer composition
polymer
Colors
black
black
Dimensions
Dimensions (W x H x D), cm/in
40 x 38.9 x 15.8/15.8 x 15.3 x 6.2
35.5 x 41.9 x 53.5/14 x 16.5 x 21.1
Weight, kg/pounds
16/36.3
33/14.9
Other
Release year
2020
2016
Subwoofers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 6.6Sonos Sub Gen 3
- 6.6Klipsch R-12SWi
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