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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1996 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

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Customers consistently note the exceptional sound quality and strong bass response of the Reference Series 12" 400W Powered Subwoofer. Many praise its powerful performance and value for the price, finding it easy to use and aesthetically pleasing. While some mention the weight, a few wish for wireless capabilities.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Speaker

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product. It’s sounds amazing. Using for home gym it sound amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome bass

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Powered sub with solid bass. Not bad for Black Friday deals. Not worth $400, but for $230 it’s a good deal.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome sub

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I added this subwoofer to my old audio featuring Yamaha BR15 speakers. The low bass is much better. I plan to get 15" Klipsch sub and use this for home theater. It is in most high end systems 5.1 and up. This us simply to match power.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality everywhere

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my sub. Had an older Sony stud, same size, not quite as responsive. I still liked it though. Waiting for a good sale is well worth it. Metal cone and very solid everything.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Added Depth to My AV Receiver

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have a 5.1 AV receiver configuration with ceiling speakers in a new house. This added a much needed richness to the bass in my system. I have not calibrated the sub woofer to the receiver yet but it is still is a subtle improvement.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Power

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Powered Sub

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this for $249. At first, I thought it has defective or maybe new product line comes out soon. But, I was wrong. Once in a while, Klipsch has special sell. This powered sub woofer is extremely powerful. It rocks all the way.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Bass!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am so happy with this subwoofer. This was a replacement for my subwoofer that died. The sound is so crisp and I personally love the deep bass. I highly recommend this subwoofer which works great with my surround sound system.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wow!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This sub made my TV come alive. My old Yamaha sub final bit the dust and I decide to put a little extra funds and up grade! Wow! I am sorry I waited so long to make this purchase! Fantastic!!! Very pleased with the performance!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great speaking for the price. You can’t go wrong with this woofer. 10/10

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love it the base is perfect for my room I have a

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is by far the best sub I had for 12 inch sub and I have a lot of stereo equipment and I love this thing music especially movies the bass hits when it really needs to with shakes like they say tell the neighbors you said hello

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Power

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Made all the difference

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This subwoofer has tons of power great low end. I never knew what a difference a quality subwoofer would do for a surround sound system

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Sub for Home Theater !

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I took the plunge and got this sub to replace an infinity 10” that I have had to repair, I wish I had bought it sooner. The quality of the Klipsch is top notch, great build and awesome boom. I love it. Highly recommended!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Subwoofer

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Picked up this subwoofer to replace a different manufacturer subwoofer that did nothing but hum when not receiving a signal. Plugged in the Klipsch, turn it to AUTO ON and no hum. Great subwoofer for stereo or surround sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Power, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Klipsch 12” Sub

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This sub has very good bass. The sound is tight and not boomy like some competitors product. The power is enough to make my walls shake. I highly recommend this sub for anyone looking for audiophile quality at a relatively low price point.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing sub at a more amazing price

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We had a 15" downfiring Klipsch sub that died after 24 glorious years of service. We replaced with this at 1/4 of the price and feel very satisfied. Bass is impactful and very very present. We have the sub at only 20-23% gain and it is amazing. We paired with B&W NT bookshelf and center speakers and a Marantz 6013 amp. It is wonderful. Rears are ceiling mounted and I forget the brand. Absolutely dramatic bass. No complaints!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Someone once said go BIG or go home. So I went BIG

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ok, I was going to purchase the 10 inch version of this subwoofer but it was suggested the 12 inch version would be better for my setup. Boy was I glad I followed that suggestion. The bass is amazing! If you like the bass thumping sound during those TV movies this is the one for you. I have purchased a isolation platform to keep the vibrations down a bit which happens with hard wood floors. This unit comes with LFE so you can set the sub and once done you don't have to make changes between just listening to music or sound tracks played during movies. Using this with my Polk speakers has me watching more TV due to the enhance thunderous bass provide by this unit. So far the sub has enhanced the listening to of music, the sound provide as one watches tv or the sounds tracks of movies as well as speech of both tv an moves sound a lot better with this subwoofer. To test my setup I have played music from country to classical with amazing sound across all. I know this item can be a bit expensive for some, however remember "you get what you pay for". Besides you don't buy this type of unit very often so get a good subwoofer and enjoy it for years unless you abuse it by driving it so hard that you constantly cause distortion to be played which can destroy any speaker regardless of the unit. Would I purchase this subwoofer again in the future. You bet I would. It is being powered by a Pioneer Élite that was purchase from Best Buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Subwoofer with plenty of bass

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I Was looking for a new subwoofer and focused on the Klipsch reference lineup. I am very happy I went with the 400W powered, this unit provides enough bass for a single subwoofer environment with great quality sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Why did I wait so long?

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    You know that feeling when you're going down the track on a roller coaster? Well.. that's what this sub delivers. AMAZING bass on every level. I use this bad boy with a Klipsch sound bar, 2 front speakers, and 2 rear speakers and it's plain awesome. I've gotten so many compliments about it that I don't even have to recommend it to friends that hear (and feel) it. They've just gone out and bought their own!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great choice

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent subwoofer. Bought this to replay old Sony had for years

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Klipsch is my go-to brand

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The best combination of value and quality. Replaced an older Klipsch. Perfect complement to existing system.

    I would recommend this to a friend