Overview

The Klipsch RP-1000SW is a 10-inch powered subwoofer from the Reference Premiere series, pairing an ultra long throw spun-copper Cerametallic woofer with a 300 W RMS (600 W peak) Class D amplifier. Klipsch rates it down to 19 Hz with 118.5 dB maximum output, adding deep, clean bass to a home theatre or stereo system. It's the most compact of the four RP subwoofers, a good fit for living rooms and smaller theatres where space matters.

The front-firing Cerametallic woofer is light and very rigid, keeping cone breakup and distortion low for cleaner output on less amplifier power. The amplifier uses an analog preamp stage to keep the signal path clean, and a front-firing Aerofoil slot port with internal flare geometry minimizes port noise. With both the driver and port facing forward, you have more freedom in where the subwoofer goes.

Low-pass crossover and variable phase controls let you blend the sub with your speakers and room, and dual RCA/LFE line inputs connect to a home theatre receiver's subwoofer output. A built-in port accepts the Klipsch WA-2 Wireless Subwoofer Kit (sold separately), and the RCA and wireless inputs can be used at the same time. A ½-watt standby mode keeps idle power low, and the scratch-resistant ebony vinyl cabinet has rounded corners, shock-absorbing rubber feet, steel grille posts and a woven cloth grille.

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Start with the sub near the front of the room, then try the subwoofer crawl: put it at your seat, play bass-heavy content, and walk the room to find where bass sounds smoothest, since that's usually the best spot. Run your receiver's room correction afterward to set level and distance. The RP-1000SW is 15 inches wide but nearly 25 inches deep, so check the depth beside furniture. If a cable run across the room is awkward, the WA-2 kit lets you place it anywhere within 50 feet of the receiver.

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Why the Klipsch RP-1000SW Stands Out

Buyer's Guide

Who It's For

• Living Rooms: Want deep bass in a compact cabinet.
• Reference Premiere Owners: Want a sub that matches RP speakers.
• Stereo Listeners: Want to fill in the low end below their speakers.

How It Compares

The RP-1200SW steps up to a 12" woofer and 400 W RMS (800 W peak), reaching 16.5 Hz to 138 Hz with 121 dB maximum output, in an 18.89" x 17" x 25.92" cabinet. The RP-1000SW uses a 10" woofer and 300 W RMS (600 W peak), rated at 19 Hz to 131 Hz with 118.5 dB maximum output, in a smaller 16.64" x 15" x 24.96" cabinet. Choose the RP-1000SW for average rooms, and the RP-1200SW when you want deeper extension and more output.