[DavidML3]

I dont live in a city with many great audio stores(just BB and CC) so I cant hear live with my ear on good higher end subs. I have heard a few jbl's,velodynes,polks, and klipsch's at these stores. The one the stood out the most was the Klipsch synergy KSW-12 during the batmobile scene in Batman Begins.


This sub was thunderous during that scene and I have been thinking about it for the past week. Are there any other subs out there in that same price range that can do better than the KWS-12? If they can please state why or how they can acheive better performance.

 

[hv9200]



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Originally Posted by DavidML3 /forum/post/0


I dont live in a city with many great audio stores(just BB and CC) so I cant hear live with my ear on good higher end subs. I have heard a few jbl's,velodynes,polks, and klipsch's at these stores. The one the stood out the most was the Klipsch synergy KSW-12 during the batmobile scene in Batman Begins.


This sub was thunderous during that scene and I have been thinking about it for the past week. Are there any other subs out there in that same price range that can do better than the KWS-12? If they can please state why or how they can acheive better performance.

What was the price range of the KSW-12 at you local retailer?

 

[DavidML3]

At my local best buy it is 599.99 plus7% sales tax however I see this on ebay for about $350. So a $600 sub for $350. Is there a better sound value for the price out there?

 

[TheEAR]

KSw12,you can do much better.I hope this post is not too late. From Klipsch the Sub12 will leave the KSW12 is the dust(bass extension and output,plus cleaner output).


I would go with a Klipsch Sub12 before even touching a KSW12.The Sub12 is way better than the KSW15 in most aplications.

 

[pittdog1]

I've got a Sub12 from klipsch and it's a pretty nice sub. Much better IMO than the ksw series. Had it well over a year now with no problems and great sound.

 

[jvgillow]

I'm surprised that your Best Buy even carries the KSW-12 model, and $100 overpriced at that. It used to sell for $499.


Best Buy sent out some coupons this week to Reward Zone customers for 33% off home audio purchases that are $499 or above if you purchase a TV on the same receipt. Runs 19th - 22nd. The Sub12 model should be $514.99 before any discount, the 33% off brings it down to $345. The cheapest TV at Best Buy is a $31 black and white portable model, but they have some $90-100 ones that would be ok for kitchen/bedroom applications if want to get a "useful" TV. If your Best Buy doesn't have the Sub12 then disregard.


Either way there are some other excellent options that can be purchased online for $599 or less. Also you won't have to pay sales tax usually.