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This sub is actually a discontinued product. It is perfect for music. That means that this offer will not last forever. most of the pop music that you hear today is recorded by sound engineers that do not have a clue about what they are doing.
There are people saying that this sub is not good for music. These synergy speakers (produced between 1999 and 2004) sound better than the current reference line which is much more expensive (it is my personal opinion). My point was not to get a loud and super powerful sub like those in the cars, but just an addition to my system for better frequency range to reproduce live music more accurate.Anyway, this sub extends the sound down to 26Hz, and I listen to it at low volumes. That is a tragedy.
It is your poorly recorded CDs that sounds like garbage, not the sub. My main speakers (Klipsch SF-2) go down to 35Hz, so I always wanted to have a bit better frequency range. I am witnessing a huge difference. Now my classical SACDs sound almost like a live concert. First of all, Klipsch is an awesome brand, and this particular product line is one of the best.
Get this one - it sounds incredible if you know how to properly set it up of course. Please, don't talk badly about this sub. This sub is great, and for this much money - it is a steal. Just remember. To me the bass is of the same importance as the rest of the frequencies. That is so not true. Also, please, do some research on how to configure a sub.
I remembered why I liked classical music so much - for it's incredible complexity and it's HUGE frequency range. It is sad that so many classical music fans do not have a sub. Believe me - it is an art to properly set it up.Oh, and the last thing. Why would you pay twice as much for a newer model.
If you are seeking a sub primarily for your tunes, do this - find a model with a SEALED (as in not ported) enclosure. After a week's worth of fiddling with placement and other settings, I settled for performance that is adequate but by no means pleasing. All of that said, the KSW12 does loosen even the stuff that's bolted to the floor, during movies. I'd stop short of comparing the sloppiness to the one-note travesties that most x.1 computer or HTIB systems are, though.
Overall, I'm impressed that the sub handles just about all HT with aplomb. It's nowhere near that bad. On the other hand, the price point and heritage of this model indicate a greater amount of quality that I don't think is there. I have been using this unit primarily for music, set at a very low crossover point to fill in (not overpower) the lower hz drop from my smaller stereo units. Again, if you are seeking a sub that will satisfy both HT and your tunes, you can do better. If you don't know anything about speakers (and I don't know everything, either), you wouldn't believe me if I told you that I get far, FAR better musical performance out a EIGHT INCH sealed unit that takes up far less room and costs about $100 less on eBay than a used KSW12.
I happened to be watching "3:10 to Yuma" the other afternoon, and as a character was approaching a mining operation, several industrial booms just ripped through my room - probably the entire house. This scene was hardly a Matrix-type action fest, either.
You can also do much worse, of course. I know that the low freqs are there, but they aren't tight or musical.
Therefore, I give it three stars. This result is far, far more accurate.
The ports on these HT subs are designed to stretch the 'boom' rather than the 'music.' Still, I've heard ported subs with far tighter bass than the KSW12. I'd give it four if it were marketed as a HT-only sub, because it does well enough in that capacity.
Hence the 3 stars.
By my experience with this product it is definitely a good investment to impress your family, visitors, and most importantly, yourself. For $300 dollars you can be assured that you are definitely getting more than you have paid for. I purchased two of these home subwoofers and they deliver bass that beats many other subs on the market at this price. I have never had a problem with the off beat of music. Klipsh has always delivered a high quality of sound for their customers and now myself. I watch many movies, play many video games and listen to vast amounts of music. The bass has hit everytime it should have. I would recommend this product to anyone who can afford the very low $300 price.
This model is a few years old. The current model is the SUB-12 which is priced quite a bit higher. Klipsch calls this model a Classic Synergy. I bought this one and saved the money and it is meeting my needs perfectly, but you should know what you are buying before you order one.
Approx 2 months ago, it died. I purchased this sub 2 years ago. It was a very large investment (nearly $500 at the time) for a subwoofer. Now i'm back to using the old sub that i was using prior to buying this and not really missing this $500 sub as much as I though I would. I don't think I would invest this much in a sub again as the cheaper subs sound reasonable for a mid-fi system.
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