Klipsch RP-1200 SW vs THX vs DN12…who will take the 12” subwoofer crown?

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Klipsch RP1200 subwoofer testing

[@TokeBoisen]

It's pretty well established that Klipsch went all-out on the output within the formfactor, but that they accepted a certain level of portchuffing at the bottom to get there. I think the DN12 is a more elegant design, but the Klipsch is much more efficient with its port

[@homecinemaking397]

Agreed

[@sabbathAndy]

I have the Dn12, the Dn8, i also have the Monolith m-15 v2 and M-10 v2. My favourite is the Dn12! Blends seamlessly with the speakers and has a very natural frequency response. No port chuffing is also a big plus.

[@homecinemaking397]

Ja insanely good subs and a good price👌

[@mouritzo123]

I really appreciate your content, well done.

[@homecinemaking397]

Thank you kindly👌💪👍

[@ulflarsson9693]

I have owned the dn12 and got limit on the display many times then. I have sold it many months ago then.

[@michaeledwards4107]

Discovered your channel a month ago, really enjoy your videos. The RP-1600 SW is readily available in the USA. I checked Amazon and Crutchfield. $1439 US.

[@homecinemaking397]

Must be stock on hand but Klipsch themself dont have atm.

[@NickkaDUB]

$1169

[@thembaallendlamini4777]

I love your videos broe, particularly that prices are in the familiar rand currency. Anyway, subwoofers, just like all speakers, sound better over time. Have RP 1400SW, now sound far better than when new.

[@homecinemaking397]

Thank you💪 i love that RP1400👌👌👌

[@LOVE-jq9fr]

The *DN12* _shakes_ the camera _significantly_ more than the RP-1200SW. 😂

[@homecinemaking397]

Dn12 is a beast👌

[@Ferıdeozdınc1999]

DN 12 plays hard and makes my head explode, it's like ear torture, I think RP 1200 is softer, more listenable and more durable. I prefer RP 1200. Definitive models blow my mind in terms of character.

[@homecinemaking397]

@@Ferıdeozdınc1999 must be room because in subwoofer character its actually the opposite .

[@ulflarsson9693]

I have the descend dn12 now. Good enough for me then. 😊🔊🎶👍

[@flavioeduardo9051]

Thanks so much for this vid Bro. Love your channel. I already have a Polk HTS-12, was decided to get a RP-1200 as my second sub. Looking to add more punch/couch shaking effect, but since you said the DN12 got more of this "punch" now i´m also looking at a DN12. Can get the RP-1200 for $ 1350 or the DN12 for $1200.

[@homecinemaking397]

Thank you very much. You can even do 4xHTS12 that will be epic👌

[@flavioeduardo9051]

Already got a Polk HTS12. Nice to hear you mention it and the HTS-10 on the Midrange Subwoofer Shootout video. Got a very small room (4mx6m), 04 subs will be overkill, but maybe 02 RP1200 or 02 DN12. You are in the Big Subwoofers League, but will be awesome to have your opinion/shootout on a 10" inch subs video, probably the best sellers subs worldwide. Thanks again for all your time, love, and hard work on the channel/vids @@homecinemaking397

[@booobtooober]

Placement matters. I've moved subs a foot and changed the dynamics like it was a different beast. Just observing, I would say the first test had the Klipsch further from the wall also more open on the left

[@StevetheTechBro]

I was going to say the same thing placement is key!

[@jorgem50]

I did the same thing to my 14s and what a difference. I was initially very disappointed. Moved both a foot apart from their initial position and that made a huge difference.

[@bingdong8571]

Man, if i were overseas trying to get this stuff, i would be DIYing as much as possible! Spending so much to ship 75% wood box you could easily build yourself, and better.

[@homecinemaking397]

Problem is DIY you need to keep it for life and will never get any resale again. I have done this plenty times and will never again.

[@eclampsium]

I was in doubt here within Rp1200 and DN12. Almost same price today here. I’m coming from an old Klipsch 10” 500/1000w with passive radiator and i never was fond of going ported after that experience becouse i felt exactly that rock breaking, chest thumping with the passive radiator klipsch used to sell and abandoned. I wish i could demo them but i cannot. Will need to order on-line unfortunately and only trust on what specialists say (wich by the way it always help me a lot). Without listening, i think i’ll trust on what you sayd about the DN12. It’s a pitty becouse all my other speakers are klipsch copper colored exposed, but i think the SW is the one you may change without remorse or disturbing/coloring the rest.

[@homecinemaking397]

Pitty you cant demo both its worth it both are good👌

[@JacovanNieuwenhoven]

Are you also going to review the 10” ? I am interested to used them because of size and performance. One in each corner :)

[@homecinemaking397]

Was not planning on it but i can make a plan.

[@roccofilippi1418]

I'm so looking at the RP16s. I figure i can run them at 6 in my small room and be happy. They will be with my RP8000fs run off an Adcom 555.

[@PifchoBG]

I have the feeling that the difference you hear in music and movies is because of a sub placement, also one is ported, the other sealed.

[@87PoleDancer]

Hello. Great videos. They are very informative and have made me understand quite a bit about subwoofers and speakers. I’m in the process of building my home theatre and am stumped on which subwoofer to get. I was thinking about the Klipsch RP-1600-SW, thinking the bigger the better, but now I’m not so sure, especially after watching this video and seeing what the THX-1200 could do. Not sure if to go with 2 16” or 2 of those THX-1200’s? Or would you recommend the SVS PB16-Ultra?

[@homecinemaking397]

4xRP 1200💪

[@ulflarsson9693]

I love 🐈‍⬛🐈 also then.😂👍

[@FrankFiene]

This is huge for a 12" sub. This would be my addition to the RP-600M II.

[@homecinemaking397]

Should match up nicely👌

[@FrankFiene]

@@homecinemaking397 Yes, Klipsch is designing their bookshelf speakers to use with a sub. I like that more than tower speaker, I don‘t want to have so much bass and with a subwoofer this is more configurable.

[@racktech6384]

Yay thank you for the review. Any thoughts on this compared to the Monolith Monoprice 12" ? Anyone ?

[@homecinemaking397]

We dont get the Monoprice so unfortunately cant comment.

[@hakunchristiansen9745]

Klipsch subwoofer sound a lot better when you have 2 of those and running 7.2 ch. 😀 Dolby Surround Atmos.

[@homecinemaking397]

Try 4😉

[@memeseso2780]

Hey, have you already tested RP-1400SW along with RP-1200SW (movies and/or music)? If it's yes, how did they perform? Knob got in too much different points to match the volume?

[@homecinemaking397]

Tested both yes just go thru my videos for them. RP1400 is a beast💪

[@garyausten5939]

I'd like to get matching subs, or a bigger single one, but my Polk RM-10 (from my original 5.1 system) stacked on top of my Klipsch R-120SW gives me enough bass in my 13x16 (7.2.4) bedroom/HT. Now, if I ever get a dedicated room....

[@navdeepsinghjagga]

Did you turn off the Audyssey on your AVR? Since the DN12 was tuned according to your room and the KLIPSCH wasn't. I have dual DN15 in my room.

[@homecinemaking397]

Yes switched off for the testing.

[@NaveedKhan-bs1sc]

Is the rp 14 worth it over the rp 12

[@homecinemaking397]

O yes the RP1400 is way better and if you can fit it do it👌

[@pierrejackson1830]

What movie was you demoing.

[@infrasonicrebasses4763]

you do know the reason why there was ZERO port chuffing on that bass test section was because you were playing very high above their box tuning ..klipsch has lowered the box tuning of those subwoofers ..they are probably tuned to 20hz ...so ..unless you play frequencies near 20hz ..you'll get ZERO chuff ...

[@emflorencebr]

How would you say these both compares to Speakercraft HRSi-12?

[@homecinemaking397]

Ja they compare very nicely👌 i still prefer the other 2.

[@roccooverkill6231]

I will arm wrestle you for that first pair of Definitive Technology DM80’s… and I will win! 😉

[@homecinemaking397]

On like donkey kong💪

[@kurtbrisch5776]

I'll take a Rel over a klipsch any day.

[@dadevastator24_77]

I wish that Definitive Technology would have added more rms wattage to the DN12 and DN15. I dislike the fact that they kept all models at 500watts rms. You should get your hands on some Monoprice Monolith subs? Can you?

[@homecinemaking397]

No not available for us.

[@mauriciob8260]

oh my gosh right now on Amazon this sub is on sale for just 699.00

[@homecinemaking397]

Go get 4👌

[@karanvirsingh1484]

Can anyone tell me about the revel concerta b10 subwoofer?

[@liamwilder4669]

How would you compare the RP-1200 to SpeakerCraft’s SDSi 15?

[@homecinemaking397]

More SPL on the RP1200 but the SDSi15 is a more punchy solid bass subwoofer.

[@emflorencebr]

@@homecinemaking397 I need some kind of advice... I am shopping for a pair of subs, to blend with music as well as a HT setup. Here I can found the SDSi 15, RP1200, for half price of RP1600. Should I go double SDSi, since you said its more punchy? Or double RP1200 or single RP1600?

[@homecinemaking397]

@@emflorencebr for music double SDSi15👌 what country are you?

[@emflorencebr]

@@homecinemaking397 I live in Brazil.

[@arikononen4022]

Did you try rp1200 in that same corner as THX sub ?

[@homecinemaking397]

I did yes bit more boom but not much.

[@492Utube]

😂😂More like more clean depth not boom😁

[@Ranguvar13]

Anyone compare the 1400SW or DN12 to the RSL 12S?

[@homecinemaking397]

I have not come across RSL in our country.

[@Ranguvar13]

Direct to consumer only but they will give shipping quotes outside the US, just hoping we'll get to see it one day from you @@homecinemaking397 🙏🤘

[@granpaking508]

Calypso subwoofers do not destroy anything. Those subwoofers and speakers are not the best ones in the world. No, they’re just priced the certain way and made a certain way. I’m getting that BOSE vibe about Clips speakers

[@5lexicon]

DN 12 For Me.

[@homecinemaking397]

I agree and will be keeping mine. I guess if you want to shake the house the Klipsch is a better call but i still prefer the DN12

[@5lexicon]

I agree, the dn 12 is awesome. very detailes as well. can't wait for the klipsch showdown. Cheers.@@homecinemaking397

[@homecinemaking397]

@@5lexicon ja i think the 16” will be a epic battle 💪

[@5lexicon]

Yes, Let The Bass Begin. Ps Thanks For Great Reviews. @@homecinemaking397

[@TheNLHAZE]

Well the S.v.S is the winner by far I have a RP1600 love it but the SVS is still king 😊🍺cheers..

[@bryansu]

I can hear the DN12 is way better. I am able to here more tone..

[@bigben9056]

subs needs eq.after eq there is mostly no difference between sealed and ported in sound quality

[@nichollfebruary4469]

Sit net 'n kar 12 met amp in. Dan spaar jy R30000 met better klank 🤣🤣

[@TheNLHAZE]

Dead 8 month's later lol I hate Plate Amplifiers.😫😫

[@skysoldier450]

I got the rp1000sw and I’m returning it. Even my old ass Def tech power field sub DT00031 is a whole different experience. I don’t know why, doesn’t make any sense to me but it (Klipsch) just doesn’t do it for me. Parts of songs when I’m normally blow away with bass are anticlimactic. The much older, smaller, lighter sub knock pictures off my walls, while the new klipsch is about 75% as good. I’m getting the DN12 but I’m also going to replace the 0031 model I finally lost.

[@homecinemaking397]

Cant compare a RP1000 to a DN12. Put the RP1200 up against the DN12. DN12 will have more punch RP1200 will move more air

[@skysoldier450]

@@homecinemaking397 I’ve never even heard the DN12, if anything I’m comparing it to that old ass DT00031. Thing is older, lighter, only 150$ and I like it exponentially more than I did the rp-1000sw.