Klipsch repair, or new BIC, opinions please.

Without knowing your room size or budget it's going to be difficult for anyone to really help, but I'll give it a shot...

If your sub is 5 years or more old, and it's not a real expensive unit to begin with, then it's generally not worth repairing IMHO. You're often throwing good money after bad. If you aren't enthused with modifying the cabinet to try and fit a different amp then perhaps that option should be off the table as well. That would leave you with buying a new unit, if you consider my logic valid. The F12 you mentioned is not the cleanest or most articulate subwoofer on the planet, but for less than $200 it shouldn't be expected either. For HT in a small to medium sized room it can hold it's own though, so it might be worth considering.

The Klipsch goes on sale rather frequently which is why I started that thread, as sort of an on-going place holder. Along with the RW-12d and the BIC you should perhaps check out the Cadence CSX-12. That one has a lot of output and is pretty articulate, but doesn't go quite as deep as some of the others in it's price class.

I would wait for the Klipsch from newegg to go on sale again. It's a better sub than the 10" Klipsch Synergy
you have now, and would put the F-12 to shame. The F-12 IMO is a one note sub, (deep note, but one note).
Even if the Klipsch Rw-12 doesn't go on sale again, it's a good bargain at it's current price at newegg.

Vardo

jakerichards, if I was in the market for a budget sub I would probably get the Cadence CSX12 Mark II for $279 with free shipping. In my opinion it's build quality is better than the Klipsch and the small amount of low end frequency you would give up would not be noticeable. If you are into charts, with the exception of the small amount of low frequency, it measures just as good as the Klipsch and probably better.

That's my opinion.

Al

Yes. Going from a 10" driver to a 12" driver, all things being equal, doubles the output or an equivalent increase in output of +3dB. It takes +10dB to create a "PERCEIVED" doubling in volume.

For your hundred bucks you get a more powerful amplifier, larger driver and deeper extension into the lower octaves. Yes, you'll be getting more than your money's worth when compared to replacing the Amp.

Currently on sale for $299.99.

-
Edited by BeeMan458 - 3/7/13 at 9:03am

Doubling come area gives 3db, not 10db.

I didn't say what you posted in your above. Please reread what I posted. I said it doubles the output, and qualified that doubling output is not a doubling of "perceived" volume which takes an increase of +10dB.

I'll be more careful to quality this point (difference) in the future.

I read it as "double the cone area, double the volume". To most people, output = volume.

Now you're arguing as I freely admit I should have quantified my comment and I've stated, I'll be more careful to quantify both statements in the future. FYI, I've edited my comment so as to remove any unnecessary confusion.

Doubling the cone area in and of itself gives nothing. It can give something, but exactly what that something is depends on a variety of factors, not just cone area.

+1

Al

On the linked page, directly below the page heading, is a code (+ $50 off w/ promo code EMCXTXR223, ends 3/11) to be entered during the purchasing phase and you'll get the $299.99 price.

-
Edited by BeeMan458 - 3/7/13 at 3:23pm

.....

Congrats, I love my new RW-12d's as well!