Klipsch RW-12 Specification Guide
RW-12
The RW-12 powered subwoofer approaches
the capabilities of our high-end RSW models
at a lower price. Key to its performance and
versatility is Klipsch Corner Port™ technology,
which enables the subwoofer to deliver strong,
clean bass from a relatively compact enclosure
and with a minimum of design complexity.
And because both the driver and the port are
at the front of the cabinet, the RW-12 can be
placed back against a wall, deep into a corner,
or even in custom cabinetry. The result is a
high-value, installation-friendly design that
brings stunning depth, realism, and emotional
impact to any music or home theater system.
It can be used to fill in and reinforce the bottom
end of full-range speakers or to provide all of
the bass in a system built around small satellite
speakers, such as the Klipsch Reference
Satellites.
the capabilities of our high-end RSW models
at a lower price. Key to its performance and
versatility is Klipsch Corner Port™ technology,
which enables the subwoofer to deliver strong,
clean bass from a relatively compact enclosure
and with a minimum of design complexity.
And because both the driver and the port are
at the front of the cabinet, the RW-12 can be
placed back against a wall, deep into a corner,
or even in custom cabinetry. The result is a
high-value, installation-friendly design that
brings stunning depth, realism, and emotional
impact to any music or home theater system.
It can be used to fill in and reinforce the bottom
end of full-range speakers or to provide all of
the bass in a system built around small satellite
speakers, such as the Klipsch Reference
Satellites.
The RW-12 has a 12-inch Cerametallic™ cone
driver with a massive motor structure and
large, high-temperature voice coil, enabling it
to deliver rich, clean, room-rumbling bass all
the way down to 20 Hz. It is powered by a
high-efficiency BASH
driver with a massive motor structure and
large, high-temperature voice coil, enabling it
to deliver rich, clean, room-rumbling bass all
the way down to 20 Hz. It is powered by a
high-efficiency BASH
®
amplifier, capable of 825
watts of dynamic output power.
The RW-12's low-pass crossover has a steep
24dB/octave slope and is outfitted with
continuously variable frequency and phase
controls, facilitating smooth integration with
the main speakers. Input is via line-level RCA
jacks or speaker-level binding posts.
Alternatively, a single direct-input RCA jack
allows connection straight through to the
subwoofer amplifier, for use with the crossover
built into an A/V preamp or receiver. The RW-
12’s level control is mounted on the side of the
cabinet for easy access, and an “auto power”
feature enables the subwoofers to turn on and
off automatically. The cabinet comes with a
durable, attractive Black Ash or Light Cherry
woodgrain vinyl finish.
24dB/octave slope and is outfitted with
continuously variable frequency and phase
controls, facilitating smooth integration with
the main speakers. Input is via line-level RCA
jacks or speaker-level binding posts.
Alternatively, a single direct-input RCA jack
allows connection straight through to the
subwoofer amplifier, for use with the crossover
built into an A/V preamp or receiver. The RW-
12’s level control is mounted on the side of the
cabinet for easy access, and an “auto power”
feature enables the subwoofers to turn on and
off automatically. The cabinet comes with a
durable, attractive Black Ash or Light Cherry
woodgrain vinyl finish.
12-Inch Powered Subwoofer
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Front-mounted Cerametallic cone driver with front-firing Corner Port™
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High-power, high-efficiency BASH digital hybrid amplifier
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Steep-slope 24dB/octave crossover filter with bypass option
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Side-mounted level control for easy adjustment
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Auto power feature turns sub on and off automatically
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
ENCLOSURE TYPE
Bass-reflex via front-firing Corner Port
AMPLIFIER
BASH digital hybrid
FTC Rated Power: 340
watts continuous @ < 2% THD
Dynamic Power*: 825 watts
AUTO POWER
2 second ON delay, 15 minute OFF delay
BANDWIDTH
21-120Hz ± 3dB
MAXIMUM OUTPUT
113dB @ 30Hz 1/8 space, 1 meter
LOW PASS
Continuously variable from 40-120Hz
CROSSOVER
24dB/octave slope above 120Hz
INPUTS
Two high level speaker binding posts, two line
level RCA phono jacks, one line level LFE jack
OUTPUTS
None
PHASE
Continuously variable from 0-180 degrees
DRIVE COMPONENTS
One 12” (30.5cm) front-firing, Cerametallic
cone woofer
NET WEIGHT
49 lbs. (22.3kg)
HEIGHT
19” (48.3cm)
WIDTH
14.6” (37.1cm)
DEPTH
21” (53.3cm)
FINISH
Light Cherry or Black Ash woodgrain vinyl
VOLTAGE
110/120 VAC 60Hz
EXPORT VERSION
230 VAC 50/60Hz
Dynamic power indicates the actual power this amplifier will deliver to the
woofer under normal operating conditions. While the FTC power rating
indicates power available on a continuous, long-term basis, subwoofers do
not rely on that type of power. Instead, the amplifier is called upon to
deliver large, short-term peaks of power to be able to support the wide
dynamics required by today’s digital music and movie formats. In addition
to the required FTC power rating, we’ve provided the dynamic power
rating as a better indication of the product’s true performance.
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