Short answer: the Klipsch R-12SW. Both are rated 3.3/5 for sound quality (#176 and #183 of 212 subwoofers), and the Klipsch R-12SW costs $259 against $339.34 for the RSL (Rogersound Labs) Speedwoofer 10E, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it.
The case for the Klipsch R-12SW: A budget 12 inch ported subwoofer with a simple cube design and easy RCA hookup. The catch: The reviewed unit died during the review, and several owners report the amplifier failing.
The case for the RSL (Rogersound Labs) Speedwoofer 10E: An affordable 10 inch ported subwoofer that stays composed at high volume, a budget pick for movies. The tradeoff: The boxy cabinet skips the rounded edges of pricier subs in the lineup.
Buy the Klipsch R-12SW. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $80.34 less than the RSL (Rogersound Labs) Speedwoofer 10E.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch R-12SW | RSL (Rogersound Labs) Speedwoofer 10E | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $259.00 | $339.34 |
| Ranked | #176 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #183 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, rear | ported, rear |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 68.5 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 86.9 dB | 94.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 97.1 dB | 98.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 100.0 dB | 101.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 104.7 dB | 105.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 109.0 dB | 108.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 111.2 dB | 108.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 109.3 dB | 107.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 107.6 dB | 106.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 105.8 dB | 105.2 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 108.5 dB | 107.3 dB |
| Dimensions | 16”H x 14”W x 18.5”D (406.4 x 355.6 x 469.9 mm) | 15.5”H x 15”W x 15.8”D (393.7 x 381.0 x 400.1 mm) |
| Weight | 33.1 lbs (15.0 kg) | 39.9 lbs (18.1 kg) |
| Warranty | 5/2 | 5/2 |
| Cabinet Color | black | - |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | ErinsAudioCorner | Audioholics |
| Amplifier Power | 200W RMS | 300W RMS / 800W peak |
| Frequency Response | 29-120Hz | 26-200Hz, ±3dB |
| Drivers | 12” (305mm) driver | 10” driver |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Klipsch R-12SW: reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
- RSL (Rogersound Labs) Speedwoofer 10E: 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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