Short answer: the Klipsch R-12SW on measured sound quality, the Bestisan SW65D on price. The Klipsch R-12SW ranks #176 of 212 subwoofers, rated 3.3/5, at $259. The Bestisan SW65D ranks #202, rated 3.0/5, at $89.99, $169.01 cheaper.
Why pick the Klipsch R-12SW: A budget 12 inch ported subwoofer with a simple cube design and easy RCA hookup. Watch for: The reviewed unit died during the review, and several owners report the amplifier failing.
What the Bestisan SW65D does well: A very cheap 6.5 inch subwoofer with line, LFE and speaker-level inputs, an easy bass add for a TV, soundbar or small room. The tradeoff: Measured output is modest, averaging 105.0dB from 40 to 80Hz and dropping to 94.3dB at 40Hz, so it will not fill a large room or deliver deep movie effects.
Buy the Klipsch R-12SW when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the Bestisan SW65D when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch R-12SW | Bestisan SW65D | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $259.00 | $89.99 |
| Ranked | #176 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #202 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, rear | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 68.5 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 86.9 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 97.1 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 100.0 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 104.7 dB | 94.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 109.0 dB | 103.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 111.2 dB | 110.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 109.3 dB | 112.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 107.6 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 105.8 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 108.5 dB | 105.0 dB |
| Dimensions | 16”H x 14”W x 18.5”D (406.4 x 355.6 x 469.9 mm) | 12.6”H x 3”W x 12.6”D (320.0 x 76.2 x 320.0 mm) |
| Weight | 33.1 lbs (15.0 kg) | 37.9 lbs (17.2 kg) |
| Warranty | 5/2 | - |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | China |
| Measurement Source | ErinsAudioCorner | Brent Butterworth |
| Amplifier Power | 200W RMS | 50W RMS |
| Frequency Response | 29-120Hz | 40-250Hz |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver | 6.5” (165mm) driver |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Klipsch R-12SW: reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
- Bestisan SW65D: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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