Klipsch Reference R-115SW

63 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (15)
price (9)
reliability (8)
bass quality (7)
design (7)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 63 reviews of Klipsch Reference R-115SW. The average rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the bass quality and design. The price and reliability are also mentioned favorably. There are some negative views about the size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Klipsch Reference R-115SW is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Klipsch Reference R-115SW

alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 user reviews of Klipsch Reference R-115SW from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the price and size. The sound and usability also get good comments, but many are critical about the reliability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : John Hvidlykke (lbtechreviews.com)

Review: Klipsch R-115SW | Sub With Hurricane Strength Klipsch R-115SW

For those of you who want the most bass for your money, this 15-inch air pump from Klipsch R-115SW is the way to go.

The R-115SW delivers phenomenal bass pressure over a very wide frequency range. Here you get a powerful subwoofer that pushes well all the way down to the subsonic frequencies you not only hear, but feel!

A potent sub like this also requires more work with placement and adjustment. The size and need for space will also be an obvious factor for many.

The R-115SW is physically larger and more space consuming than the other subwoofers in the test, but also kicks harder. The powerful 15-inch is able to move so much air that the bass becomes a physical experience: You can literally feel the pressure on...

Sep, 2020

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Expert review by : Brent Butterworth (hometheaterreview.com)

Klipsch R-115SW Subwoofer Reviewed

Brent Butterworth reviews Klipsch's $899 R-115SW subwoofer, a ported design that uses a 15-inch Cerametallic driver and an 800-watt Class D amplifier.

I was starting to think that mainstream speaker companies had no business in today's subwoofer business because they can't deliver the kind of value and performance that some of the Internet-only guys can. The R-115SW proves that notion wrong. It's...

Sep, 2015

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Consumer review (abt.com)

Monster Bass!!

This sub is a monster! The deep, clear bass it produces is beyond impressive. If you want to FEEL the bass, this is your sub. I have owned several brand of subs over the years, for the money this is the best sub you can buy under $1000. As impressive...

Attractive Design ; Great Sound Quality

Aug, 2015

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"A Bass Mega-Beast

This subwoofer is the truth. Can handle all the low notes you give it. You hear and feel a total experience with subwoofer. Crazy good.

Apr, 2015

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I Own Two of These

These subs absolute animals! They deliver a deep, tight, filling base that others I've come across in the past could not. The room I have them in is rather large (15"x42" with 9' ceilings) and there is minimal dead spots in terms of bass. I don't...

Mar, 2015

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it's all about that bass

Very good product.

Good Product Great Bass ; Very Deep Base Very Good

Expensive

Feb, 2015

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worth triple it's weight with bass!!!

This subwoofer is a mega beast. Extremely melodic. For movies, you hear everything the producer intended. My wife and I own Two theater setups in our home; 5.1 and 7.1. There's a 12 inch subwoofer in the first one, a 15 inch in the 7.1 room. I...

Jan, 2015

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Impressive Performance!

The subwoofer is connected to my rather extensive home theater system as an addition. I now have 2 15" powered subs and this unit really completes the package!

Great Value ; Impressive performance

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Dec, 2014

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