Short answer: the Klipsch R-12SW. It ranks #176 of 212 subwoofers by sound quality (rated 3.3/5); the BK Electronics XLS200-DF MK2 ranks #192 (rated 3.2/5).
What the Klipsch R-12SW does well: A budget 12 inch ported subwoofer with a simple cube design and easy RCA hookup. The tradeoff: The reviewed unit died during the review, and several owners report the amplifier failing.
The case for the BK Electronics XLS200-DF MK2: A compact sealed 10 inch subwoofer with a down-firing driver that is easy to place, plus solid build and a black ash finish. Watch for: Output drops to about 89dB at 20Hz and 84dB at 15Hz, so it will not shake the room with the deepest movie effects.
Buy the Klipsch R-12SW. It is rated higher for sound quality than the BK Electronics XLS200-DF MK2.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch R-12SW | BK Electronics XLS200-DF MK2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $259.00 | £412.95 |
| Ranked | #176 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #192 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, rear | sealed |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 68.5 dB | 84.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 86.9 dB | 89.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 97.1 dB | 94.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 100.0 dB | 99.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 104.7 dB | 103.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 109.0 dB | 105.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 111.2 dB | 106.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 109.3 dB | 107.5 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 | 105.7 dB |
| Dimensions | 16”H x 14”W x 18.5”D (406.4 x 355.6 x 469.9 mm) | 14”H x 11.4”W x 13.4”D (354.8 x 289.8 x 339.9 mm) |
| Weight | 33.1 lbs (15.0 kg) | 38.6 lbs (17.5 kg) |
| Warranty | 5/2 | 2 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black, white, wood, grey |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Measurement Source | ErinsAudioCorner | Ilkka Rissanen |
| Amplifier Power | 200W RMS | 275W RMS |
| Frequency Response | 29-120Hz | 17Hz -6dB+ |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver | 10” (254mm) driver |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Klipsch R-12SW: reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
- BK Electronics XLS200-DF MK2: 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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