Klipsch R-100SW Review and Why Ported Enclosures are Awesome
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3 жыл бұрынIn the fourth installment of Quest for the Best Subwoofer Edition, I feature the R-100SW by Klipsch. It's a ported 10" powered subwoofer. It's an excellent reference for ported subs! In this video, I have a fantastic conversation with Mark Casavant from Klipsch about ported subs and how they can be a formidable addition to your system!
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@dajuice4200 3 жыл бұрын
I paired the Klipsch r-100sw with the fives, and they sound great. thanks for the great information.
@mykandrew 3 жыл бұрын
No problem 😉
@puullssaarr6374 3 жыл бұрын
I’m one minute in and I’m already subscribed. You need more recognition dude. Quality content.
@mykandrew 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you 🙏
@HEARDIFFERENT 3 жыл бұрын
Oh Mike. Excellent production once again. A little jealous but mostly proud for your work. And yes this content is pure fire. ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔊🔊🔊
@mykandrew 3 жыл бұрын
HEAR DIFFERENT thank you my friend
@AudioElectronicsChicago 3 жыл бұрын
I have always been pleased with Klipsch product!
@mykandrew 3 жыл бұрын
Audio Electronics same here!
@BladeDoomer86 2 жыл бұрын
Watching this video and listening through my own R100sw is very meta lol Great sub to be honest, very good for a low price!
@markroberts715 Жыл бұрын
Just ordered one,cant wait to hear it
@mykandrew Жыл бұрын
It's very nice for the price!
@CeeStyleDj 3 жыл бұрын
Great video production! I own one of these. Amazing output for it size.
@mykandrew 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It’s a great unit!
@johnh1039 3 жыл бұрын
I just picked one up yesterday from Best Buy for $200 👍
@Shamanscircle1 3 жыл бұрын
Audio reviewer guy opens up a package with a kukri. As a knifemaker, I approve.
@mykandrew 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you good sir!
@themadpirahna8810 3 жыл бұрын
Using a Kukri to open anything inanimate is overkill. But it's an eye-catching weapon. Klipsch & their copper cones are visually distinctive, and very appealing musically.
@hi-fihaven2257 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Mike! I have really enjoyed my R-100-SW's.
@mykandrew 3 жыл бұрын
Hi-Fi Haven thank you! I really liked it, great sub!
@Lowkey_nxthxn 3 жыл бұрын
Had this sub for 1 year going on 2 now. awesome sub for the money appreciate the content my brother
@mykandrew 3 жыл бұрын
Natedog1738 i appreciate the love
@kylesmith9048 3 жыл бұрын
I second that! I’ve had mine for around 3 years and it’s been amazing.
@Lowkey_nxthxn 3 жыл бұрын
@@kylesmith9048 what DB volume do you set yours on your Av receiver?
@kylesmith9048 3 жыл бұрын
@@Lowkey_nxthxn Sorry for late response, I forgot, I’ll have to check when I’m back in town!
@Lowkey_nxthxn 3 жыл бұрын
@@kylesmith9048 no worries appreciate the reply back, keep in touch with me and let me know what db you keep your’s at I she’ll see the comment when you get back to town thanks again 🙏🏼
@leod1671 Жыл бұрын
nice video, good job!
@mykandrew Жыл бұрын
Thanks Leo, it's an old one, but I still stand behind the review! Thank you for the support!
@josephgeorgeejr7039 4 ай бұрын
Love the kukri!! Funny i just used my cold steel scout to open packaging today also, little overkill lol!!
@mykandrew 4 ай бұрын
It’s always fun to play with different types of unboxing tools 😂
@josephgeorgeejr7039 4 ай бұрын
Yes it's an expensive past time lol!!
@arnoldfelzabearded2359 3 жыл бұрын
love it
@basslover666 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like a nice subwoofer.
@ATeamReilly 3 жыл бұрын
I just purchased a Cinema 600 series soundbar from Klipsch. The sub is not ported... You say it's much better, so I'm not sure why. However, i just added the R 12sw ported in order to run dual subs. Huge difference in bass output. What i do notice is distortion on the main 600 wireless sub is higher, and it works harder than the R sw12 to achieve the same bass output. Knowing what i know now, the 600 series sub should have been ported. Sounds great for the money, value is fantastic, just should have ported it.
@mykandrew 3 жыл бұрын
It’s not that ported is better or worse, I actually did a video on the subject. However if you want to get louder with less distortion the cinema 600 has a sub out which is a great feature because you can then add any sub you like 👍🏻
@edwinrijos6679 2 жыл бұрын
This video answered my question awesome. thanks you got a new subscriber i will be buying a second Klipsch R-100SW
@mykandrew 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Its an awesome subwoofer!
@simon__d 2 жыл бұрын
I'm considering adding this subwoofer to my stereo which contains a pair of Dali Spektor 6s (floor standings with 2x6,5" drivers /pair). What do you think, will this 10" Klipsch be able to keep ut with them without distortion? I usually listen to music at high volume. The reason i'm not leaning towards the 12" version is the lack of space, however i'm still curious whether the 10" is powerful enough to deliver clean and strong bass without distortion at high volume.
@dieglhix 2 жыл бұрын
Live in apartment, still about to buy this
@mykandrew 2 жыл бұрын
I have ran 2 15's in an apartment. I'm sure you'll be fine 🙂
@dieglhix 2 жыл бұрын
@@mykandrew Thanks!!
@dieglhix 2 жыл бұрын
@@mykandrew Bought it and currently enjoying it since last night. No complaints yet :) I use EVA mats under it so the wave doesn't travel through the building structure
@eespinosa64 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. What's the recommended distance that the back of the sub should be to a wall... more or less?
@mykandrew 3 жыл бұрын
All depends on the room, might have to do the subwoofer crawl and see how it all works out
@Adam7054 11 ай бұрын
Anyone else stop & block when they pulled the knife out?
@chicharones9640 3 жыл бұрын
How do we setup the knobs behind the sub? I’m using this with the klipsch r-41m. What do I do with the phase button do I leave it at 0? Or 180, what about the other switch to the left ? Low pass someone told me to turn it all the way to LFE , do I leave gain at noon?
@AJCoReTV Жыл бұрын
What did you find out? I want to pair this sub with R-51PMs.
@1112dejon 3 жыл бұрын
i have the klipsch r-10sw subwoofer but also i just purchased klipsch r-100sw subwoofer on black friday deal $200
@helbert8205 2 жыл бұрын
What's the difference between them?
@finkle745 Жыл бұрын
Which do you like better?
@1112dejon Жыл бұрын
@@helbert8205 ones bigger and newer model than to other
@1112dejon Жыл бұрын
@@finkle745 both. ones bigger and newer model than to other
@OmarTheAtheistAziz 2 жыл бұрын
Mark really imbedded a curiosity in me. I was on the edge..should i get a sub?! I never felt the pump of a subwoofer, so to speak
@mykandrew 2 жыл бұрын
This is a great place to start 🙌
@javier_i 3 жыл бұрын
Do you think this Klipsch Sub will be good to pair with the Kanto YU Powered Speakers?
@Phunkfreaka2 2 жыл бұрын
Can this subwoofer be hooked up with a powered party speaker? ( I have a ION total prime speaker). The reason I ask is because I like to have more base in the parties I have and throw at my house
@benbrady2636 2 жыл бұрын
do u think the r100sw would sound ok with a Denon 50.3 and a pair of b&w 683s? I might by one tomorrow
@XDevilsChariotX 3 жыл бұрын
I'm new to home audio pretty much and looking to go with Klipsch. I'm looking for 2 subwoofers for a room 17feet by 10feet. Would 2 of these give me great performance? or I was also maybe thinking about 2 of the Klipsch R12SW instead. My main use would be for movies and gaming and tad bit of music if that helps any. I really like to feel the bass with explosions etc.
@mykandrew 3 жыл бұрын
I would go with the 12’s since it’s a bigger room and you want that nice deep bass. However SVS also makes some really nice subs like the SB1000PRO and the PB1000PRO I would look into those as well!
@XDevilsChariotX 3 жыл бұрын
@@mykandrew Thanks for the quick reply. I will def look into those as well as trying to do as much research as I can before I pull the trigger.
@mykandrew 3 жыл бұрын
That’s the best way to do it. The Starke Sound SW12 is also a really good buy and I think it’s in sale at the moment!
@redscorpion9325 3 жыл бұрын
I need a Subwoofer Sound Dampening Pad or use foam and place it underneath Subwoofer because it rattles my Walls and I know it’ll travel up to the 2nd floor easily
@santoryu_3 3 жыл бұрын
Hi ive got the r100sw sub plugged into r51pm speakers. What would i set gain and crossover to? Thanks
@jwalkrr 2 жыл бұрын
I have the same setup, do you need to have a Y cable rca out to rca for it?? I plugged in a sinfle rca sub cable from the sub out on the 51pms to the white rca line in on the 100sw and its getting signal but not NEAR what it should be. Im wondering do i have to have a y cable that plugs from the sub out on the 51's into BOTH the red AND the white input on the 100sw?
@AJCoReTV Жыл бұрын
Did you figure it out? I have r51pm & want this sub
@redscorpion9325 3 жыл бұрын
Is switching from 0 to 180 a bad idea while the Subwoofer is on while playing a bass heavy song?
@robertbrown2395 3 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh yea
@callumbrowns Ай бұрын
Would it be good with a compact turntable setup ?
@sucreelbarbaro2138 3 жыл бұрын
I don't understand how to output from this subwoofer. If I have a RCA equipment for output, the RCA should go to the input RCA of the subwoofer, then output to the stereo device, I see the input RCA but how to you get the output?
@PQcoyote67 3 жыл бұрын
you need a sub out from your avr or powered speakers to go into the sub.
@MrArjanOskam Жыл бұрын
Do I need to use a Y Split Tulp cable to connect the R-100SW to my Denon X1600H? Or should I just use the LFE port?
@mykandrew Жыл бұрын
You can just run a subwoofer cable from your AVR sub out to the Red or White input on the subwoofer. If you are using this primarily for movies use LFE.
@MrArjanOskam Жыл бұрын
@@mykandrew I currently have them connect with a Y cable. You are telling me it's better to use a single cable and connect to the LFE?
@mykandrew Жыл бұрын
@@MrArjanOskam its a mono signal so the Y cable isn't necessarily doing anything really. If you're watching movies, LFE is beneficial.
@MrArjanOskam Жыл бұрын
@@mykandrew No I've read it boosts the input signal. So I'd be better off buying some simple RCA to RCA cable for optimal performance?
@peymey 2 жыл бұрын
A bit confused - my receiver has only one RCA output for the sub, this su has 2 inputs - L and R. So I need a Y ended RCA cable? Or what? Thanks, bit of a novice in subs.
@veeti27 2 жыл бұрын
No, you just connect the rca cable from your receiver to the white input which should read L/Lfa.
@jaimocampo6375 Жыл бұрын
Would this be a good sub to pair with RP-600m’s? Thanks in advance.
@mykandrew Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! It will provide that extra punch 👊 to complete the frequency range!
@ranbymonkeys2384 3 жыл бұрын
Do any of the Klipsch subs have a polarity switch so you can 180 the polarity? I have a polk audio sub PSW108 (pawn shop $40) I rebuilt the amp and got a 10 inch Klipsch sub off ebay for 30 bucks. $80 sub with the inverting polarity option. I also sold the polk sub on ebay for 20 bucks so $60 sub.
@CeeStyleDj 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, this model has a polarity switch. Sorry noone responded to you in 3 months LOL
@ranbymonkeys2384 3 жыл бұрын
@@CeeStyleDj That's how Klipsch works, they get back to you in about 3 months.
@CeeStyleDj 3 жыл бұрын
@@ranbymonkeys2384 LOL but Klipsch didn't make the video.
@ranbymonkeys2384 3 жыл бұрын
@@CeeStyleDj If you watch the video he has a guy on from Klipsch LOL.
@CeeStyleDj 3 жыл бұрын
@@ranbymonkeys2384 I know. But the Klipsch rep guy is not going to come back to this guy's video and answer people's questions. But I agree, pretty much all audio companies are slow to respond to emails. Yamaha wasn't too bad as I recall. Klipsch did take like a month now that I remember! Lol
@Collin2377 3 жыл бұрын
I asked on Amazon if you need any receiver or amplifier in order to use this subwoofer with the Klipsch R-51PM. The answer was this: "The sub has to be connected to a receiver or amp in order to hear it! The r-51pm are bookshelf speakers which also need to be connected to a receiver or amp! Without it, you will hear, NOTHING!!!" I asked Klipsch, they said I don't need a receiver for this. Can you please advise which is the correct answer ? Thank you.
@jwalkrr 2 жыл бұрын
Whoever answered that question has literally no idea what they are talking about lmfaoo. I own the exact setup you are asking about. The r-51pm's are POWERED speakers. You simply plug them into your wall circuit for power, plug your audio source into them, and plug the r-100sw into the sub out from the 51pms. You DO NOT NEED AN AUDIO RECIEVER OR AMP for these speakers. You were given incorrect information. The person that said that mustve been confused and thought you were talking about the r-51m's which arent powered
@REDDELECTRIC 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe they thought they were talking about the non powered version (i think called R51-M)... but the PM model is powered which means it has a build in amplifier, and aswell it includes a preamp for that "turtntable ready" experience!
@AJCoReTV Жыл бұрын
PM models do not need amp, it’s built in.. so just add the sub. Done
@CeeStyleDj 3 жыл бұрын
In the video you show 10 in the captions but the 10 and the 100 are two different models, the R-Sw100 being the newer.
@eddietours3728 3 жыл бұрын
you should test the sub with Apollo 11 :)
@mykandrew 3 жыл бұрын
EddieTours I’ll have to check that out!
@eddietours3728 3 жыл бұрын
@@mykandrew do it
@Layput 3 жыл бұрын
Try Oz great and powerful tornado scene. The one where James Franco in it.
@luukdebeijer5062 3 жыл бұрын
Me and my xtreme 2 listening to this video. Xtreme 2 by the sound test: *nope its not gonna happen*
@billyb8995 3 жыл бұрын
FYI. You text is incorrect is says R-10SW not 100. Great video otherwise
@americanbuffalo7802 3 жыл бұрын
Noticed this as well and was confused as they are different subwoofers with a substantial price difference.
@bryanp4827 2 жыл бұрын
FYI, YOUR spelling is incorrect...😁
@duke1281 Жыл бұрын
@@americanbuffalo7802 not so much just the price, but its the 12" woofer...not the 10"... LOL
@marcusm4276 Жыл бұрын
@@bryanp4827 lol
@kostakurta1932 3 жыл бұрын
Dali e9f or Klipsh r100 to match dali speakers?
@paulahamilton7290 3 жыл бұрын
What one did you get? I have dali speakers and want a sub
@zero604 Жыл бұрын
6:00 I'm confused. The captions say R10SWA but the video title is R100SW? These are different models.
@rudypj30 Жыл бұрын
hey Mike you wanna hear a good movie sceen with awesome bass check out the opening scene of star wars:revenge of the sith
@mykandrew Жыл бұрын
One of my favorites!
@user-pw8ks8mq1d Жыл бұрын
Guys, I did the worst mistake of my life. 12 years ago I bought the Logitech Z-5500. The quality of that system for a PC is literally unmatched. I bought them 320€ and as I said, did the mistake after 12 years to sell them for 400€. I enjoyed the system for 15 years and sold it with profit. BUT, I still cry for the mistake I did to sell it. Now, since I don't know much, if I buy a subwoofer only, will it be able to play sound normally on my PC without speakers? Sorry for the novice questions. Thanks in advance!
@mykandrew Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry you sold your favorite speakers. Unfortunately, you need a pair of powered speakers with a subwoofer output to run all three to get the best sound. The subwoofer will only reproduce the low-end frequency.
@ranbymonkeys2384 3 жыл бұрын
hey Mark, explain to us why it takes Klipsch 2 months to answer a damn email!!!!
@welderfixer 3 жыл бұрын
Email or call SVS and see what happens. SVS is my only speaker source now. I go Klipsch only for their Pro Media 2.1 computer system.
@carlos_al 3 жыл бұрын
@@welderfixer ok, relax
@induction7895 3 жыл бұрын
That’s not a dagger. That’t Khukuri (Kukri), a legendary Nepalese knife wielded by the Gurkhas.
@mykandrew 3 жыл бұрын
I just used it to open a pair of Aperion Concert Towers ;)
@induction7895 3 жыл бұрын
@@mykandrew The rule is that once Khukuri comes out of its sheath, it must taste blood. 🤨
@duke1281 Жыл бұрын
@ 3:41.. during the product overview, what mic are you using?? Because, its so sensitive I can hear your tongue clicking with your teeth and spit while your talking... and thays through my phone speakers!... its so sensitive, its almost distracting.. Lol
@mykandrew Жыл бұрын
That was a long time ago. Things have improved since then. Lol
3 жыл бұрын
So the Klipch employee would recommend the most expensive model (SPL-150), and not only one but 2 or rather 4? Riiight....
@Frip36 2 жыл бұрын
Funny as hell.
@jeremyhuntington1 Жыл бұрын
Two subs is optimal for dispersion. Doesn’t matter the sub. Everyone except you knows that. Also the spl 150 isn’t their flag ship. You were wrong twice.
@ranbymonkeys2384 3 жыл бұрын
Keep in mind Klipsch takes about a month to loosen up and break in little they are stiff from the factory. Well, drop klipsch an email and when they get back to you it will be well broken in at that point, two months to answer an email, rediculous.
@carlos_al 3 жыл бұрын
they answer me same day.
@ranbymonkeys2384 3 жыл бұрын
@@carlos_al With an email that says they will be getting back with you soon?
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