At a glance
Klipsch Reference R-8SW in 4 facts
- Type: Powered (active) subwoofer
- Frequency response: 38 Hz ±3 dB
- Amplifier power (RMS): 50 W
- Driver size: 8 in
Datasheet
The numbers
- Subwoofer type
- Powered (Active) Reported in the Amazon listing
- Driver size
- 8 in Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
- Driver orientation
- Down-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)
- 50 W 150 W peak Not yet confirmed against the maker's published specifications
- Frequency response
- 38 Hz ±3 dB Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
- Maximum SPL
- 108 dB Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
- Auto on / standby
- Yes Reported in the Amazon listing
- 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 to 160 Hz Not yet confirmed against the maker's published specifications
- Phase control
- 0/180° switch Reported in the Amazon listing
- Crossover bypass (LFE)
- Not published by the maker
Physical
Dimensions, weight, placement
- Height
- 13.3 in 337 mm Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
- Width
- 11.8 in 298 mm Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
- Depth
- 15.8 in 400 mm Reported in the Amazon listing
- Weight
- 15 lb 6.8 kg Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
- Colors
- Brushed Black Polymer Veneer Not yet confirmed against the maker's published specifications
Availability
Where to buy
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