About the Klipsch SW-112
Add intense, accurate bass to your movies and music
The SW-112 easily fills even a large home theater room with deep bass. Plus, it has a clean, neutral appearance that won't clash with your décor. This powerful, high-output subwoofer uses a 300-watt amplifier to drive a strong-yet-light 12" woofer designed for quick, precise movement. The front slot port helps minimize turbulence for clean sound. And since the port is in the front, you won't hear unwanted "boominess" from sound reverberating off your walls and floor. That means you can place this sub just about anywhere and enjoy punchy low-frequency effects.
Product highlights:
- front slot port for reduced turbulence and flexible installation
- 300-watt RMS BASH® amplifier (continuous power)
- 12" front-firing woven fiberglass driver
- frequency response 26-120 Hz (±3dB)
- variable 50-150 Hz crossover
- phase switch
- auto on/off
- line level/LFE (low frequency effects) input
- speaker-level inputs
- compatible with the Klipsch WA-2 wireless audio adapter kit for an easy connection to a sound system
- 14-3/8"W x 16-3/8"H x 22-1/2"D
- warranty: 2 years
- MFR # 1011470
What's in the box:
- Black powered subwoofer
- 1 Grille (installed)
- 8' AC power cord
- Owner's manual
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Features & specs
Enclosure | Bass Reflex | |
Woofer Size (inches) | 12 | |
Woofer Composition | Woven fiberglass | |
Firing Direction | Front | |
Amplifier Output (watts) | 300 | |
Frequency Response | 26-120 Hz | |
Connections | ||
Preamp-Level Inputs | Yes | |
Speaker-Level Inputs | Yes | |
Speaker-Level Outputs | No | |
Wireless | No | |
Controls | ||
Low-Pass Crossover Freq | 50-150 | |
High-Pass Crossover Freq | N/A | |
Phase Switch | Yes | |
App Control | --- | |
Remote | --- | |
Other Info | ||
Height (inches) | 16-3/8 | |
Width (inches) | 14-3/8 | |
Depth (inches) | 22-1/2 | |
Weight | 46 lbs | |
Speaker Parts Warranty | 2 Years | |
Speaker Labor Warranty | 2 Years | |
Amplifier Parts Warranty | 2 Years | |
Amplifier Labor Warranty | 2 Years |
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Features
BASH Digital Hybrid Class AB Amplifier: The Klipsch SW-112 powered subwoofer features a highly efficient BASH digital hybrid class AB amplifier which produces reliable, high-powered sound. The built-in amplifier is rated at 300 watts RMS (600 watts Peak). The RMS power rating indicates power available on a continuous, long-term basis. The Peak power rating indicates power available for large, short-term peaks in your music or movie soundtrack.
12" Fiberglass Woofer: The Klipsch SW-112 powered subwoofer features a front-firing 12" non-resonant woven fiberglass driver with a durable rubber surround for tight musical bass.
Bass Reflex Enclosure: The Klipsch SW-112 utilizes a bass-reflex enclosure with an advanced front-firing slot port to produce tight musical bass. This highly efficient enclosure design produces more output using less energy.
Power LED Indicator: Located on the powered subwoofer's front baffle, this LED indicates the operating status of the unit's built-in amplifier. The LED is off when the amplifier is in standby mode and green when the amplifier is on and receiving a signal.
Rubber Feet: The Klipsch powered subwoofer is equipped with four integrated rubber feet to help prevent against vibration.
Placement: Klipsch powered subwoofers are designed to reproduce deep bass and deliver the impact that makes your movies and music come alive. Typically, optimum performance will result if you place the subwoofer in a corner of the room on the same wall as your front channel speakers.
Controls
Gain Control: The gain control of the Klipsch SW-112 adjusts the subwoofer's volume relative to the rest of your home audio system. If the Klipsch powered subwoofer is connected to the Subwoofer Output (LFE) on your AV receiver, first set the subwoofer volume level control in the receiver to the "half-way" or the "0-dB" position. Then increase the gain of the subwoofer until the subwoofer's volume level matches the output of your main speakers. After this setup is completed, the volume control of your AV receiver will be the volume control for both the Klipsch powered subwoofer and your connected loudspeakers.
Lowpass Crossover: The Klipsch SW-112 powered subwoofer features a variable lowpass crossover which is adjustable from 50-150Hz. The crossover point chosen determines where low bass frequencies are "handed-off" from your AV system's loudspeakers to the Klipsch powered subwoofer. Set the crossover point based on the size of your systems' main left/right speakers. As a general rule, for larger, floor-standing speakers, set the crossover point between 50-90Hz. If using small bookshelf or satellite speakers for your mains, set the crossover point between 90-150Hz. The smaller the speaker, the higher the setting until the bass frequencies blend well between the loudspeakers and the Klipsch powered sub. If setting the crossover point in the receiver, turn the Lowpass Filter knob on the subwoofer to the farthest point right (150Hz).
Phase: The Klipsch SW-112 powered subwoofer has an adjustable phase control which can be set between 0° and 180°. This control is used to acoustically match the subwoofer's output to your system's main speakers. Select a position between 0° and 180°, in which the subwoofer has more output at your main listening position.
Power Auto/On/Off: The Klipsch powered subwoofer features a 3-way power switch. This is the main AC power switch for the subwoofer. This switch must be in the "On" position for the subwoofer to operate or the "Auto" position for the Auto-On feature to function. Set this switch to the "Off" position if the subwoofer will not be used for an extended period of time. When this switch is in the "Auto" position, the subwoofer will automatically turn on when it senses a signal. It will automatically turn off after 20 minutes with no signal.
Connections
Line-Level Input: The Klipsch SW-112 powered subwoofer is equipped with a pair of line-level RCA-type inputs. Most of today's AV receivers have a line-level subwoofer output (LFE) labeled Subwoofer Pre Out, Sub Out, or SW Out. If your receiver has this output, connect on end of a subwoofer cable to it and connect the other end of the cable into the powered subwoofer's line-level input labeled "LEFT/LFE". This connection allows the subwoofer to operate with both music and surround sound movies. In absence of a subwoofer (LFE) output on your receiver, as an alternative hookup, you can connect Left & Right channel pre-amp outputs from a receiver to the "Left/LFE" and "Right" input on the powered subwoofer.
Speaker-Level Inputs: If your AV receiver does not have an LFE out or subwoofer preamp output, you can connect the Klipsch subwoofer to the receiver via speaker-level connection, using the powered subwoofer's 5-way binding posts. Using 16-gauge or larger speaker wire, connect the Red 'positive' (+) terminal of the AV receiver's Left channel to the Red (+) terminal of the subwoofer's Left speaker-input channel. Connect the Black 'negative' (-) terminal of the AV receiver's Left channel to the Black (-) terminal of the subwoofer's Left speaker-input channel. Repeat this procedure for connecting your AV receiver's Right channel input. The terminals on the AV receiver used to connect the powered subwoofer will be the same terminals used to connect the AV receiver to your main speakers.
Note: Take care that no bare wires from any of the connection touch any other terminals, or each other, as this could damage your equipment.
WA Port (optional): The Klipsch powered subwoofer is fitted with a proprietary 4-pin "WA-Port" connector for wireless operation, using Klipsch's optional WA-2 wireless subwoofer kit (714WA2, sold separately). The Klipsch WA-2 wireless subwoofer kit consists of two components; a wireless Transmitter & wireless Receiver. The WA-2 wireless subwoofer kit makes adding the Klipsch powered subwoofer to your home theater system much easier, because it replaces the need for a separate subwoofer cable that traditionally must be connected between the receiver and the powered sub. Now, you can easily place your powered subwoofer where it both sounds and looks best in the room since you're not restricted by an audio cable.
The Klipsch SW-112 replaces these items
Klipsch Reference RW-12II
- 12" front-firing woofer with ported enclosure
- built-in 275-watt amplifier (continuous power)
- frequency response 29-120 Hz
Klipsch Reference Series RW-12d
- 12" front-firing woofer
- built-in 350-watt digital hybrid amplifier (continuous power)
- frequency response 24-120 Hz
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i just got this sub thursday and put george clinton on and rumbled the whole house!!! its the perfect match to my KF2 KC2 KB2 and KS20! my gf isnt very happy but it sounds amazing!
cecil27455/32835/60060 from Greensboro