{"id":158434,"date":"2023-03-12T16:32:28","date_gmt":"2023-03-12T16:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=158434"},"modified":"2023-10-18T06:09:27","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T05:09:27","slug":"klipsch-unveils-four-new-reference-premier-subwoofers-and-i-want-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/speakers\/klipsch-unveils-four-new-reference-premier-subwoofers-and-i-want-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Klipsch unveils four new Reference Premier subwoofers and I want one!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"news__content\" data-v-206174c4=\"\">\n<div data-v-206174c4=\"\">\n<p>Klipsch unveiled four models of active subwoofers in the\u00a0Reference\u00a0Premier series, differing in the caliber of bass drivers, the power of the built-in amplifiers, as well as the size and weight of the cabinets.\u00a0In the indices of the new models\u00a0RP\u00a0-1000\u00a0SW\u00a0,\u00a0RP\u00a0-1200\u00a0SW\u00a0,\u00a0RP\u00a0-1400\u00a0SW\u00a0and\u00a0RP\u00a0-1600\u00a0SW,\u00a0the diameter of the woofers in inches is coded &#8211; 10, 12, 14 or 16 inches.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/165_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" \/>Speaker cones are made of proprietary material Cerametallic.\u00a0The drivers work in a phase-inverted design with Aerofoil branded slotted bass-reflex ports located at the bottom of the front panel.\u00a0According to the developers, this port has an extremely low level of its own noise.<\/p>\n<p>The built-in amplifiers work in class D and are capable of peaking from 600 watts for a model with a 10-inch driver to 1.6 kW for a subwoofer with a 16-inch driver.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"news__content\" data-v-206174c4=\"\">\n<div data-v-206174c4=\"\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/166_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In addition to the usual cable connection with RCA connectors, new items are able to work wirelessly.\u00a0To take advantage of this very useful feature, you need to purchase the optional Klipsch WA-2 subwoofer kit.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/167_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inpage2 inpage-banner\" data-v-4bbac5a6=\"\" data-v-206174c4=\"\">\n<div id=\"adfox_160819351990185606\" data-v-4bbac5a6=\"\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"adfox_160819354584955791\" data-v-4bbac5a6=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"news__content\" data-v-206174c4=\"\">\n<div data-v-206174c4=\"\">\n<p>The cabinets of Klipsch Reference Premier series subwoofers are made of thick MDF panels and rest on strong shock-absorbing feet.\u00a0The subwoofers are offered in a single finish with durable black ash veneer vinyl.<\/p>\n<p>All new\u00a0Klipsch\u00a0Reference\u00a0Premier\u00a0series subwoofers\u00a0, except for the older model, are already on sale.\u00a0The subwoofer with 16&#8243; driver will be available for order in April-May 2023.<\/p>\n<p>In the US, the entry-level Klipsch\u00a0RP\u00a0-1000\u00a0SW\u00a0has\u00a0a suggested retail price of\u00a0$749 ,\u00a0the RP\u00a0-1200\u00a0SW\u00a012-inch model has an\u00a0MSRP of\u00a0$999\u00a0, and\u00a0the RP\u00a0-1400\u00a0SW\u00a0with a 14-inch driver is\u00a0$1,399\u00a0.\u00a0Flagship subwoofer\u00a0Klipsch\u00a0RP\u00a0-1600\u00a0SW\u00a0with a gigantic 16&#8243; woofer is priced at\u00a0$1,799\u00a0.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Klipsch unveiled four models of active subwoofers in the\u00a0Reference\u00a0Premier series, differing in the caliber of bass drivers, the power of the built-in amplifiers, as well as the size and weight of the cabinets.\u00a0In the indices of the new models\u00a0RP\u00a0-1000\u00a0SW\u00a0,\u00a0RP\u00a0-1200\u00a0SW\u00a0,\u00a0RP\u00a0-1400\u00a0SW\u00a0and\u00a0RP\u00a0-1600\u00a0SW,\u00a0the diameter of the woofers in inches is coded &#8211; 10, 12, 14 or 16 inches. 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