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Powered (Active) subwoofer · Released 2014

Klipsch R-12SW

16 of 19 specs confirmed at the source Confirmed means we found the value on the maker's own page or spec sheet. Reported means it comes from a listing or a review site. Unverified means we have not confirmed it at the source yet. Updated Oct 25, 2026

Driver size
12 in
Amplifier power
200 W
Frequency response
29 Hz
Enclosure type
Ported (bass reflex)
Maximum SPL
116 dB
Weight
33.1 lb
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Compared across 6 subwoofers in our database.

At a glance

Klipsch R-12SW in 4 facts

  • Type: Powered (active) subwoofer
  • Frequency response: 29 Hz ±3 dB
  • Amplifier power (RMS): 200 W
  • Driver size: 12 in

Datasheet

The numbers

Subwoofer type
Powered (Active) Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
Driver size
12 in Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
Number of drivers
1 Not yet confirmed against the maker's published specifications
Driver orientation
Front-firing Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
Cone material
Injection Molded Graphite (IMG) Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
Amplifier power (RMS)
200 W 400 W peak Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
Frequency response
29 Hz ±3 dB Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
Maximum SPL
116 dB Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
Auto on / standby
Yes Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
Voice coil
Not published by the maker
Power consumption
Not published by the maker

Cabinet

Cabinet & tuning

Enclosure type
Ported (bass reflex) Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
Crossover range
40 Hz Not yet confirmed against the maker's published specifications
Phase control
0/180° switch Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
Crossover bypass (LFE)
Not published by the maker

Connections

Inputs & outputs

Input types
LFE (RCA), Line-level RCA (L/R) Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
App / Bluetooth control
No Not yet confirmed against the maker's published specifications

Physical

Dimensions, weight, placement

Height
16 in 406 mm Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
Width
14 in 356 mm Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
Depth
18.5 in 470 mm Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
Weight
33.1 lb 15 kg Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
Colors
Brushed Black Polymer Veneer Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source

Availability

Where to buy

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