Short answer: the Klipsch R-121SW unless you need the speaker inside the wall. Its 12-inch spun-copper driver and 200W RMS deliver controlled, musical bass with minimal distortion, and no caveat is noted. The ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall delivers a 103.9dB CEA-2010-A average with EQ-adjustable response for flush installation, but it requires in-wall mounting, limits output versus standalone cabinets and constrains placement.
Buy the Klipsch R-121SW. It is rated higher for sound quality than the ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall | Klipsch R-121SW | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,199.00 | $389.99 |
| Ranked | #27 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #132 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | in-wall | ported, rear |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 96.2 dB | 96.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 103.3 dB | 98.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 103.9 dB | 102.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 106.3 dB | 108.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 109.0 dB | 112.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.5 dB | 112.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 113.9 dB | 111.3 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 109.9 dB | 111.2 dB |
| Dimensions | 12.2”H x 12.2”W x 4.2”D (309.9 x 309.9 x 107.4 mm) | 16.6”H x 16”W x 19.7”D (421.6 x 406.4 x 500.4 mm) |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) | 35.1 lbs (15.9 kg) |
| Warranty | 3/1 | 5/2 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | Germany | United States |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | Audioholics |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) driver | 12” (305mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 16 Hz | 92.0 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | - | 90.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 109.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 108.3 dB |
| Amplifier Power | - | 200W RMS |
| Frequency Response | - | 28-120Hz |
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