Klipsch SPL-100 Review | Why Are Klipsch Subs Hated On?

Klipsch is known for some EXCELLENT speakers. Probably the most heard of name behind Bose. But why aren't their subs getting as much love as their speakers do? We have the SPL-100 Subwoofer in for review to try and find out!
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[@aperez301]

Great review. I have used an SPL-150 for about a year now in a 12x13x8 room running 5.1.2. Went from an SVS SB-2000 to this and at the time you could get them for the same amount of money (give or take 100 bucks). All of the shortcomings you mentioned about the 10" version are gone with the 15" model. The only modification I made is added an OSD DSP module to tinker with the output since it doesn't have built in dsp. It is solid down to 20 (maybe 18hz) in my room and I can't turn the gain past 4 before it completely overpowers my SVS prime bookshelf/center/satellite system. It doesn't have the build quality of the aforementioned brands but it is solid sub and would swap most of my other equipment before I felt I needed to change it.

[@Chris-hr2uj]

Like some other commenters, i have two 12 inch klipsch subs. I live in an apartment and they are in a 9ft x 14 ft room. So the subs are a bit overkill, and they are set to -12 db and wayyy below reference and dynamic volume light, since i live in apt. Gain maybe at 25%. But i just installed two bass shakers and they are an awesome and easy to set up alternative. They shake my entire room, but dont disturb neighbors. Awesome tactile feel in action movies

[@Shift4g]

Klipsch subs are great...if you have yet to hear other subwoofers. Once you feel the bass you weren't aware was achievable in a consumer space, you can't look backwards. Decent products for the average consumer.

[@hometheaterjoe9489]

Nice work bruda, thank you for the review

[@Kpaceguy]

Thanks for watching

[@HPMIKE55]

Your 100% right & keep up the great job bro! 😎👍

[@Kpaceguy]

I appreciate it

[@meangreen4500]

Another good review. I have 2 klipsch 150 spl subwoofers and they sound good for my room.my issue with them have been replacing the drivers. I've blown out numerous drivers. Klipsch does replace the under the warranty but it gets old and tiresome. That's why I'm currently looking for better drivers to replace the original klipsch drivers.

[@HomeTheatre101]

I love my RSW10! Reminds me of my Rel T9X. And you had me dying with the belt...🤣

[@abc456f]

I had a 10 inch Definitive Technology subwoofer that was 20 years old and it went out on me. Wasn't going to pay to get it fixed, didn't have a lot of money to spend, so I got a Klipsch black label synergy sp-100 10 inch subwoofer. Sounds just fine. Don't need to turn the gain up even halfway and it's thumping. I did buy a 3 year warranty for some peace of mind. Sub was $249.

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

Loving that fresh clean haircut

[@Kpaceguy]

Been that way a while just always have a hat on lol

[@garyausten5939]

I just got a Klipsch SPL-120 (12", 300W) a couple weeks ago used for $358.95...massive improvement over my 65W Polk 10" sub. It's nice to be able to feel T-rex roaring and spaceships flying overhead! It goes nicely with my RP-600Miis and R-34C center channel. I want to get a bigger center though, like a RP-504C or Cii.. My H/T doubles as my bedroom, but don't have room for two subs

[@pastaman6099]

When I first rewatched a few Blu rays with the R-112SW, it seriously felt like I found a missing piece actually making so many things fall into place with my Klipsch system, and I found it for just 349 with a 60 day trial period from Crutchfield. It seriously rumbles half of the house, and I'm absolutely keeping this to finally replace the 8-inch Sony, but if SVS launches a sale on memorial day for the PB 1000 for the same price, then I may get one and compare the two to see which one I'll send back. Anything higher, like around 449, I'm not sure an extra 5 hz is worth an extra 100 bucks if they lack the midbass punch of the Klipsch like I've read on some forums.

[@markroberts715]

Love the beginning and the sub

[@Kpaceguy]

I appreciate it

[@markroberts715]

@Kpaceguy just got it today,sounds dope,thanks for vid man

[@BigDavos]

Great video Kpace, I would suggest to turn the music down a bit, I had a hard time hearing what your saying through my ipad

[@Kpaceguy]

Watch me on a TV or sound system/headphones and tell me if you have the same issue so I can adjust accordingly

[@twotaco9732]

@@Kpaceguy Background music unnecessary distraction when you' re speaking

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

Klipsch subwoofers are hated on because they don't provide much output below 30hz and at MSRP there are way better options. For music that doesn't really matter but for home theater it absolutely does. But you already knew that😅🤣😭. Rythmik LVM12 for $729 is a much better option

[@Roof_Pizza]

Plus they're Klipsch.

[@rolandrohde]

My SPL150s go down to 15Hz without losing output...I measured it myself with REW. I do have two of them and a small room, so YMMV! They were the cheapest option to get a 15" sub though. Paid somewhere between 600 and 700 for each here in Germany.

[@thedynamicd85]

This is their premium 10 inch sub. To be fair you should have reviewed the SPL 12. I have that one and it is a monster. It goes as low as 24 hz which is good enough for most.

[@Kpaceguy]

I'd more than likely feel the same way

[@jp_booi7791]

I think he reviewed the SPL 100 because it was easiest for him to get, he didn’t have to buy it I let him borrow it for several days, but if he reviewed the SPL 120 he would’ve had to spend about $700 and this was free to review

[@thedynamicd85]

@@jp_booi7791 understood.

[@adaboy4z]

Crazy cheap prices on complete Atmos system from klipsch right now. But I own a Kef Kube 12b subwoofer and a great balance for music and movies.

[@doc666ify]

I have two 12 inch klipsch subs with all klipsch speakers in a medium sized room and i find they can really RUMBLE for movies as for music i dont use them . I listen to music in pure direct mode and i think they are very good not brillant but if i was going to replace them i would be going for svs subs.

[@RonaldChmara]

A dad who wore a belt on his elastic waist sweats... is definitely a dude that'd terrify me. :D

[@Kpaceguy]

I wouldn't mess with him myself

[@TylerStout]

I mean the SVS PB1000 with it's 10" woofer almost has more spl at 20hz than the 15" woofer on the SPL150. No replacement for displacement ... oh wait.

[@slick1979uk1]

I have a 12" klipsch now and i can't wait to replace it...

[@ben23a31]

I don't recall you reviewing the RSL SpeedWoofer which is also a 10"er. I think you'll be impressed (Audioholics gave it a great review) and as an option for $50 it's wireless ready (bluetooth) which makes dual sub placement front and back pretty cool. Oh and it's less than the Klipsch and digs deeper! Check it out dude. ✊🏽

[@Kpaceguy]

I haven't reviewed one but I may

[@Ryand0523]

Yea I will agree with the idea that Klipsch don’t really dig deep, and provide that punch, one wants for movies, and other things like that. I have 2 pb-3000 for my theater, and so far, I like the sound but they will take some more adjusting to make them sound great….

[@jp_booi7791]

Yea I’m wanting to upgrade to a 2000 pro and eventually get 4 of those. But this one just can’t get deep it makes that weird, bubbling noise but for now, Since I technically have for subwoofers now, this one’s not working nearly as hard as working like 25% rather than 100% like it usually was so for now it should be good not working very hard

[@jjguillen65]

Lol. That intro! I do think klipsch subs are under-rated. But I'm happy with my two monolith 10 inch thx subs

[@Lowkey_nxthxn]

You should review the Polk audio psw505.

[@Kpaceguy]

Thought about it. It's an old sub though

[@Lowkey_nxthxn]

@@Kpaceguy definitely is I have two of the psw505. Had them since 2017. Never had issues with them or had to replace a amplifier yet. And they hit much harder and lower then the klipsch.

[@fivelevels]

I have a small room powered by a Klipsch sound system and my L&R speakers are the RP-280f towers. still wondering which subwoofer to buy, SVS or Klipsch? any recommendations?

[@GSP-76]

SVS without hesitation...but you should look at Monolith too because those are amazing subs too. I believe the Monolith 10 inch 500w sub is priced very nicely. I don't think any sub on the market compares to their new Monolith 13 inch 2000w sub.

[@fivelevels]

@@GSP-76 I'll keep that in mind. Big thanks 💙

[@maincharacter2677]

5Levels The monolith ported 13” (13” surround to surround) may be too big for your room but it compares to the SVS PB16 yes the big PB16 with a “16inch driver” (which is actually 14” surround to surround). You may want to go sealed too!

[@JollyGiant1213]

Yes Monolith by Monoprice are beasts. I love my M-215 sub, it’s a MONSTER. Glad I picked it up when it was on sale for $2,000.

[@Roof_Pizza]

I had one for a day. Loads of open boxes for a reason.

[@danielwatts9803]

Saturday, May 28th, 2022: As of today these have a nice rebate price of $350 w/free shipping at Adorama...

[@totalplonker824]

I would rather buy one small quality subwoofer (Rel or Rhythmik) then put up with that until funds permitted me to go ahead and purchase another one. In my experience two small subwoofers will always outperform one large driving subwoofer! One other consideration, if one has got neighbours to consider... this most certainly would be the best option to take.

[@GSP-76]

For me there are only two brands of subs I'd buy - Monolith and SVS. I've heard so many but those two are on a different level with their subwoofers. Klipsch really isn't worth buying a sub from at any price point.

[@MrWirelesscaller]

Rel, Bag End, HSU Research, Velodyne, and Nht all makes better subs in my opinion over Klipsch at the same price points. I believe Polk are about equal to Klipsch. I also believe if the person is capable they can also build a much better sub too for the cost. Klipsch speakers are also taste dependent as well for the price I prefer other brands. The one great bargain they have is sold at times a Sams, Costco, and Walmart this last Christmas was their Computer multimedia set that was going for about $100.

[@rolandrohde]

I have been running two Klipsch SPL150 in my home theatre for the last two years and am pretty happy with them. One of the amps broke within weeks of me getting the sub, but since then they have been fine. I don't need them to play super loud though since my room is small.

[@johnboyinfl]

background music on this is very distracting. thanks for the review.

[@gabe6959]

After my failed amp on my Klipsch Sw-112 i never bought another klipsch sub. They give you a bang for your buck, but it’s obvious where they cut the cost…..

[@Kpaceguy]

Tons of people tell me the actual speaker itself stops working

[@Sloimer]

Every brand on the planet is going to have a certain rate of amp failures.

[@gabe6959]

@@Sloimer yes it can happen but when there is a pattern, thats when they need to do something about it. I own very old subs and non of them have gone out yet. even my DSP-3100 v2 still works

[@NukeMyHouse]

My SW-112 amp panel failed, and Klipsch sent me a replacement SPL-120 amp panel.... which came with a bent corner, so I talked to Klipsch about it, and they sent me ANOTHER one, which arrived fine. Honestly, despite the trouble, the fact that they went and sent me two replacement panels for free earned some respect from me, lol.

[@vasilissavvidis7300]

Can it combine with svs pb1000?

[@Kpaceguy]

No

[@sandan500]

I have owned four Klipsch powered subs over the years and none have lasted longer than two years before the plate amp fails. I love Klipsch speakers but I would not buy their sub again. I have fifteen inch subs and the first set failed so they sent me an updated set and they failed within two years and I had to replace the plate amp.

[@dperr338]

I have a cheap Klipsch 10 inch I purchased for $160 in 2017. I believe it’s the K-100SW. It’s been alright with zero issues or strange noises. I have the gain set to 50% and have it set at -8.0 db per decibel meter measurements. I’ve been thinking about upgrading but this sub has been pretty decent for the money. Does what you expect and goes down to 32 hz. Considering SVS maybe some time in the future or possibly another Klipsch subwoofer. I would like a bit more impact in my movies.

[@markh2715]

just got a spl 100 for $300. it really kicks as$

[@malayacunningham8093]

Lol funny skit, nice video quality as well

[@Kpaceguy]

I appreciate it sister

[@malayacunningham8093]

@@Kpaceguy you’re welcome brother haha

[@1crenshaw488]

Your Funny!

[@Kpaceguy]

I appreciate it

[@Exteeeze]

So get two spl 150s for large rooms

[@Kpaceguy]

Don't get an spl-150 at all

[@Exteeeze]

@@Kpaceguy you've heard the SPL 150s? If so, what do you suggest?

[@navid617]

Sorry, but disagree. A good sub can pair with any speaker. Speakers have sound signatures, subs don't - they just have to play flat down to super low frequencies. I love my RP-8000Fs, but I would never pair them with a Klipsch sub.

[@jp_booi7791]

At that point with the speakers, you’re kind of wanting to go SVS level, but I have my SPL 100 right now that he reviewed obviously, and once I upgrade, and I plan on getting the speakers you have, I definitely want to get some thing like an SVSPB 2000 pro, I also have three other subwoofers that are in the back that are used for tactile peel

[@navid617]

@@jp_booi7791 Yes, I'd highly recommend SVS subs. I'm running them with a PB-13 Ultra. SVS subs can be both musical and monstrous.. just depends on what you play.

[@jp_booi7791]

@@navid617 I can’t wait to get one

[@Kpaceguy]

Don't be sorry.

[@Sloimer]

Subs definitely have sound signatures

[@fred215]

Why your dad so mean 😂

[@Kpaceguy]

Swear he hates me

[@fred215]

@@Kpaceguy what’s next’s instead of belt. Gonna be speaker wire 🤣

[@alcozar5905]

Klipsch 👀👀👀👀…………..😒.

[@ppaolosan]

DUM DUM DUM DUM BUUMMM

[@robertorodriguez2609]

because they remind us of those awful sounding copper-cone speakers 😅🤣😂

[@Siriusblck55]

Your dead, is worst then Chris's mother.

[@sandan500]

Stay away and buy another brand of sub.

[@erasmososa6861]

any suggestions within the current price range ? thanks!

[@sandan500]

Paradigm Defiance X15 wood be my choice but do your own research@@erasmososa6861

[@Siriusblck55]