Klipsch Sub-12HG Synergy Subwoofer 12 Inch

Overview

Floor-standing and built around a 12 inch driver, the Klipsch Sub-12HG delivers a 600 watt bass channel over an RCA connection. At 40 pounds, it's a dedicated low-frequency unit for a home theater or audio system.

A 12 inch driver at 600 watts targets deep bass extension for a home theater setup, sized well beyond what a compact soundbar's built-in bass channel can produce. The RCA connection ties it to a receiver or amp's dedicated subwoofer output rather than a wireless or HDMI-based hookup.

• 12 inch subwoofer driver
• 600 watt rated power
• RCA connectivity
• Floor-standing build

Who it's for

Fits a home theater or stereo system already built around a receiver with an RCA subwoofer output, where floor space for a 40 pound unit is available. Less useful for a simple TV setup or a room without the receiver connection this unit needs.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

A 12 inch driver moves more air than the smaller drivers found in soundbar subwoofer channels, and the 600 watt rating supports deeper bass extension at higher volume before distortion sets in. RCA input ties output level and crossover control to whatever receiver or amp it's paired with, so the receiver's own subwoofer settings shape the final result as much as the driver itself does.

Specifications

Closest rivals on specs

Sony BRAVIA Theater Sub 9 SA-SW9 Wireless Subwoofer

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• Power 600 vs 800 watts (-25%)
• Weight 40 vs 44.7 pounds (-11%)

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• Power 600 vs 500 watts (+20%)
• Weight 40 vs 25 pounds (+60%)