Klipsch Sub-12HG Synergy Series 12-Inch 300-Watt Subwoofer with High Gloss Trim (Black)

Pleasant surprise
When I bough this subwoofer I was a bit skeptical. I have been researching for quite a while and narrowed my choices between this Klipsch Sub-12 and a Polk Audio PSW-505. I have been reading all the reviews that praised the sound of the Klipsch for under "$500" and the sort, but said that there are better sounding subwoofers out there in much higher price ranges. While the Polk PSW-505 seems like a very comparable subwoofer based on specs and price alone, I decided to go with the Klipsch because of the down-firing design. After opening, installing and properly setting up this sub, I was completely blown away that such sound can come from a home theater subwoofer. The power is more than anyone would ever need to listen to movies or even music, and the sound itself can hit so low that your whole house will be shaking. I dare say that for almost any budget, this subwoofer will sound amazing if paired up with the right receiver and speakers. Movies and music sound incredible, but even...

Fantastic for Home Theater
About a week ago, I upgraded to the Klipsch Sub-12 from a lower powered 10" sub to complete the 7.1 home theater set up in my 12ft by 19ft basement room. I watch a lot of action movies and concerts on Blu-Ray/DVD. I highly recommend this subwoofer if you like to feel the deep bass and to shake the house. I located the sub at the front left corner of the room (about 10" away from the walls). This Klipsch seems to play noticeably deeper and louder (with power to spare) than the sub that I replaced. The sound from the subwoofer is not directional. Its sound just fills the room.

One small negative (easily fixed) is the small blue LED light on the lower front face of the subwoofer cabinet. The light shows that the sub is ON and operating. In my dark room, the LED is too bright. My solution was to simply put a small piece of black electrical tape over the light to hide it. The tape blends in with the cabinet and is not noticeable.

Again, I highly recommend...

Seriously good!

Ok... I'm going to try to make this quick. I've owned a Klipsch KW12 for 8 years and have been satisfied. Recently, I upgraded my entire system and when it came to adding a new sub... I looked for something else (I was not a loyal customer). Therefore... I reviewed and searched for months... eventually purchased a Velodyne Optimum 12 (Over $1400). Needless to say... I sent it back because it was barely better than my old Klipsch. So then I purchased a SVSound NSD unit based on reviews... and once again... I was not satisfied... so I sent it back. Finally, I purchased this unit (Klipsch Sub-12HG Synergy), and I'm extremely happy. The sound is better than the much more expensive units that I tried. Tight and deep. Not not mention... it blends in better than other subs.

Seriously, quit looking around. I know... its hard to believe that you can get a killer sub for only $299, but its true. This is a fantastic sub. Now I'm using this along with my old KW12 and I'm in heaven.

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