Klipsch R-10SW 300w Powered Subwoofer
About Klipsch
In 1946, Paul W. Klipsch revolutionized the audio industry by creating our proprietary horn technology and the acoustic principles that are the driving force behind our highly acclaimed signature sound. Today, we remain true to PWK’s vision and pack the better part of a century’s worth of sweat and genius into every product we make. These speakers are the result of our obsession with that aural perfection. Experience the power, detail, and emotion of Klipsch Reference. We are the Keepers of the Sound®.
REFERENCE SUBWOOFERS
INSPECTION
We want your new speaker system to look as good as it did leaving the factory! Please check promptly for any transit damage. Carefully unpack your new speaker system and verify the components against the packing list. In extreme circumstances, items may have become damaged in transit. If any damage is discovered, notify the delivery service and dealer where the system was purchased. Make a request for inspection, and follow their instructions for evaluation. Be sure to keep the product’s original shipping carton.
IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS!
- READ these instructions.
- KEEP these instructions.
- HEED all warnings.
- FOLLOW all! instructions.
- DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
- CLEAN ONLY with a dry cloth.
- DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
- PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
- ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- USE ONLY with a cart. stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
- UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
- REFER all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
- DO NOT expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
- To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
- The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
POSITIONING YOUR REFERENCE SUBWOOFER
Klipsch-powered subwoofers are designed to reproduce deep bass and deliver the impact that makes your movies and music come alive. For optimum performance, place your subwoofer in a corner of the room on the same wall as your front channel speakers. (refer to Figure 1). Please note that room placement can have a dramatic effect on the performance of your powered subwoofer. Corner placement, as suggested above, will increase the amount of bass output, while placing the subwoofer along the middle of a wall, or out in the room will decrease the amount of bass output. Experiment with a number of different placement options and control settings to find the one that best suits your particular room and taste. When choosing your subwoofer’s location, keep in mind that you will need to connect the subwoofer’s built-in amplifier to an AC power outlet.
CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS
LINE IN” Connection– Most of today’s surround receivers (and pre-amplifiers) have a line-level subwoofer output labeled Subwoofer Pre Out, Sub Out, SW Out, etc. If you have this output, connect one end of a subwoofer cable to it and connect the other end of the cable to the subwoofer line input labeled LEFT/LFE. This connection allows the subwoofer to operate with both music and surround sound movies (refer to your receiver manual). In the absence of a subwoofer output on your receiver, as an alternative hookup, you can connect Left and Right channel Pre-Amp Outputs from your receiver (if provided) to the Left/LFE and Right input on the subwoofer.
LOWPASS” Control– The crossover point chosen determines where low bass frequencies are “handed off” from the speakers to the subwoofer. If setting the crossover point in the receiver, turn the Lowpass Filter knob on the subwoofer to the farthest point right (160Hz). Set the crossover point based on the size of the main left/ right speakers you are using in the system. As a general rule, for larger, floor-standing speakers, set the crossover point between 50Hz-90Hz. If using a small bookshelf or “satellite” speakers for the mains, set the crossover point between 90Hz-150Hz. The smaller the speaker, the higher the setting until the bass frequencies blend well between the speakers and your subwoofer once your system is completely hooked up. If your receiver does not have a crossover point set, set the Lowpass Filter on the subwoofer instead within the same recommended settings (see receiver manual for additional speaker setup info).
Level – If your subwoofer is connected to a Subwoofer Output of a surround receiver, first set the subwoofer volume level control in the receiver to the “halfway” or “0 dB” position. Then increase the volume (or gain) of the subwoofer up until the subwoofer’s volume level matches the output of your main speakers. After this setup is completed, the volume control on your system’s main amplifier or pre-amplifier will be the volume control for both your subwoofer and speakers together. If your subwoofer is connected to the L/R PreAmp Outputs of a receiver there will be no subwoofer volume in that receiver to set before setting the subwoofer’s gain control.
PHASE” 0/180- This control is used to acoustically match the subwoofer’s output to your main speakers. Select the position either 0 ° or 180 ° in which your subwoofer has more output at the listening position.
Off/Auto/On– When this switch is in the “ON/AUTO” position, the subwoofer will automatically turn “on” when it senses a signal. It will automatically go into “standby mode” after 15-20 minutes with no signal. When this switch is in the “OFF” position, the subwoofer will remain “off” until the switch is manually turned back to the “ON/ AUTO” position.
Power LED indicator – Located on the front baffle, this LED indicates the operating status of the built-in amplifier. The LED will light green when the amplifier is on and receiving a signal. If the LED is dark and not lit, the amplifier is off. For more information on the controls mentioned in this manual and on bass management, see your dealer or visit www.klipsch.com
LINE LEVEL CONNECTIONS
CARE AND CLEANING
Your subwoofer has a durable vinyl finish that should only require
dry dusting or cleaning with a dry cloth. Avoid the use of abrasive or
solvent-based cleaners and harsh detergents. The brush attachment of
your vacuum should remove any dust from your subwoofer enclosure.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
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- Keep up-to-date on new products and promotions.
- Your personal information will never be resold.
- This registration information is not used for warranty purposes.
- Please retain your receipt for warranty claims.
WARRANTY
Klipsch Group, Inc, (KG I) warrants to the original retail purchaser that this product is to be free from defective materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years on electronics and five (5) years on woofer, cabinet, and non-electrical mechanics, from the date of purchase, if it is properly used and maintained. If this product proves defective in either material or workmanship, KG I, at its option, will (a) repair the product, or (b) replace the product, at no charge for parts or labor. If the product model is no longer available and cannot be repaired effectively or replaced with an identical model, KGI at its sole option may replace the unit with a current model of equal or greater value. In some cases, modification to the mounting surface may be required where a new model is substituted. KGI assumes no responsibility or liability for such modification. To obtain a repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty, please return to the dealer first, if possible, and the dealer will direct you accordingly for repairs or replacement. You will be required to submit a copy of the original receipt.
Limitations :
- This limited warranty does not cover failure of the product resulting from improper installation, misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, mishandling, or wear from ordinary use or environmental deterioration
- This limited warranty does not cover cosmetic damage, including paint damage, or consequential damage to other components or premises which may result for any reason from the failure of the product.
- This limited warranty is null and void for products not used in accordance with KGI ‘s instructions.
- This limited warranty is null and void for products with altered or missing serial numbers and for products not purchased from an authorized dealer.
- This limited warranty terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer this product to another party.
FCC
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
FAQs Klipsch R-10SW 300w Powered Subwoofer
what is the difference between the R-115sw and the SPL-150?
Age. The R-115sw was phased out as they began releasing the SPL-150. They are essentially the same apart from price and age at this point. Slightly different cabinet build, but I don’t even think they really upgraded the amp that powers it.
Will this sub link to my Klipsch sound bar?
No I don’t think so this sub link to my Klipsch sound bar
Would 2 be enough for a garage?
I have 2ea 15in r115sw and it sounds fine in my garage home theater. But I am running 11.2 speakers as well as 2ea large 10in Klipsch tower speakers.
How do I connect my Klipsch wireless subwoofer?
“As soon as you plug in the bar and the wireless subwoofer, they will automatically be paired. If for some reason they become unpaired at any time, it’s a quick and easy re-pairing process: simply hold the “pair” button on the back of the sub for 3 seconds. The blue LED on the back of the sub will start to blink
Does Klipsch R 12SW need a receiver?
You need to have a receiver with an amp to power the signal to the sub
Can I add subwoofer to Klipsch soundbar?
Klipsch subwoofers can be connected via the LFE channel, the white RCA connection, or in a Stereo pair by using both the white and red RCA connections. If you don’t have an AV receiver, most preamplifiers have a Subwoofer output
Can Klipsch wireless subwoofer be wired?
Yes, the subwoofer will work with just about any receiver, that allows speaker wires to be attached. It offers not only a wireless connection but also offers a wired connection.
Is the Klipsch R 12SW any good?
Klipsch makes some of the best speakers in the industry, and their subwoofers are no exception. As a result, the R-12SW is an excellent buy for anyone who wants crisp bass without taking up too much space with big boxes that take away from other furniture arrangements.
Will any wireless subwoofer work with any soundbar?
Some soundbars have proprietary outputs that make connecting an SVS or other powered subwoofer impossible. Look for a soundbar that accepts a cable like the SVS SoundPath RCA Audio Interconnect Cable or something comparable, and it should work with almost any subwoofer, including all SVS models
Which is better SVS or Klipsch?
Klipsch’s sound quality is generally powerful and harsh. SVS on the other hand offers superior subwoofers and center channel speaker options that offer fuller, softer, and mellower sound.
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