How do you install a Klipsch subwoofer?

ACCESSORIES NEEDED:

Plug one end of the subwoofer cable (or single RCA cable) into the Sub Out jack on the back of The Fives.
Plug the other end into the RCA Line In or LFE jack on the back of the powered subwoofer that you have chosen.

What should I set my subwoofer low pass to?

As a general rule, the Low-Pass Filter should be set at a value approximately equal to (or below) 70% of your main speaker’s lowest frequency response. For example, your speaker’s frequency response goes down to 43Hz. 70% of 43Hz equals 30.1, so you should set the subwoofer’s low pass filter to 30Hz.

Is the Klipsch r-12sw subwoofer a good buy?

I have two of the R-10SW in my theater room which is 15W 22L 9H and they fill the room just fine. Are they the best, no, but you can’t beat them for the price if you find them on sale. Pull the trigger and buy the R-12SW and I guarantee they will fill any room and last for many years to come.

How big is a Klipsch subwoofer in inches?

As with most subwoofers, the Klipsch R-12SW resembles a large cube. It measures about 14 x 18.5 x 16 inches and weighs a little over 30 pounds. The design is sleek and luxurious, but also a little bulky.

Why is my subwoofer not connecting to my Receiver?

Solution: Check the type of cable that is being used to connect the subwoofer to the receiver. This should be a “shielded” subwoofer cable or RCA cable. If there is an audible gap of no bass between where the front speakers’ low end stops and where the subwoofer starts, then the crossover is likely set too low.

Can a subwoofer be set to full range?

Here are some additional troubleshooting steps to assist: Solution: Make sure that the front speakers, or whole system, are set to “Small” within the receiver settings. If the speakers are set to “Large” or “Full Range”, this will send all low frequency content to the front speakers instead of the subwoofer.

What do you need to know about Klipsch r-12sw?

The low pass crossover and phase control allows you to blend the subwoofer’s low-frequency tones with other Klipsch speakers as well as establish the ideal level of bass. The R-12SW is housed in a durable MDF cabinet and finished with a brushed black polymer veneer.

What to do if your subwoofer is not working?

Here are some additional common issues and solutions for troubleshooting powered subwoofers on the receiver’s end. If you are experiencing issues with your subwoofer, you should first check to make sure the subwoofer itself is in working condition.

Where does the subwoofer go in a receiver?

Solution: Make sure that the subwoofer, or “sub out”, channel is enabled/active within the receiver settings. Solution: Check to see where the subwoofer is plugged into on the back of the receiver. It needs to be plugged into a dedicated subwoofer, or “sub out”, channel.