Help Me Pick One

[ZedsDead]

I am currently looking at getting a new second subwoofer. The first one is a Klipsch RPW-10P for $280 or a Velodyne Impact 12 for $290. I am leaning towards the Velodyne, but am not completely certain. Any advice or comments are appreciated. Specs for the subs are below.

Klipsch
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 35-120Hz +/-3dB
AMPLIFIER POWER FTC Rated Power: 200 watts continuous @ <2% THD / Dynamic Power*: 420 watts
MAXIMUM ACOUSTIC OUTPUT 110dB @ 30Hz 1/8 space, 1m
DRIVE COMPONENTS 10" (25.4cm) Fiber-composite cone, front-firing woofer
AMPLIFIER BASH® digital hybrid
ENCLOSURE TYPE Bass-reflex via front-firing slot port
INPUTS L/R Line-level RCA jacks, L/R High-level speaker binding posts
OUTPUTS L/R High-level speaker binding posts (passthru)
HEIGHT 15.75" (40cm)
WIDTH 11.5" (29.2cm)
DEPTH 17.75" (45.1cm)
WEIGHT 31lbs (14.1kg)
FEATURES Volume, Lowpass, Phase, Auto Power
FINISHES Black Ash woodgrain vinyl
VOLTAGE 110/120 VAC 60Hz
EXPORT VOLTAGE 220 VAC 50/60Hz
BUILT FROM 2006

Velodyne: * Amplifier: 275 watts Dynamic, 165 watts RMS
* Woofers: 12-inch forward firing
* Magnet Structure: 5.6 lbs
* Frequency Response: 29 – 140 Hz +/- 3 dB
* Voice Coil: 2-inch dual layer copper-wound
* Cone: Coated Fiber Cone
* High Pass Crossover: Full range
* Low Pass crossover: 50 Hz – 200 Hz
* Cabinet Design: Acoustically neutral, down-firing ported
* Outputs: Stereo, left and right, speaker level
* Inputs: RCA Line Level, LFE, and Speaker Level inputs
* Auto On/Off: Yes
* Removable Grille: Yes
* LED Power Indicator: Yes
* Shipping Weight: 36 lbs
* Finish: Black ash wood-grain with black gloss trim
* Dimensions (H/W/D): 15.4 x 14.4 x 17.9 inches

[Bluray_ne1]

If I understand you correctly, your second sub comes down to a choice between the Klipsch and the Velodyne. What kind of sub is your existing one? From what I understand from the experts here, it's a good idea for the two subs to be the same to get a better match sound-wise.

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by ZedsDead

I am currently looking at getting a new second subwoofer. The first one is a Klipsch RPW-10P for $280 or a Velodyne Impact 12 for $290. I am leaning towards the Velodyne, but am not completely certain. Any advice or comments are appreciated. Specs for the subs are below.

Klipsch
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 35-120Hz +/-3dB
AMPLIFIER POWER FTC Rated Power: 200 watts continuous @ <2% THD / Dynamic Power*: 420 watts
MAXIMUM ACOUSTIC OUTPUT 110dB @ 30Hz 1/8 space, 1m
DRIVE COMPONENTS 10" (25.4cm) Fiber-composite cone, front-firing woofer
AMPLIFIER BASH® digital hybrid
ENCLOSURE TYPE Bass-reflex via front-firing slot port
INPUTS L/R Line-level RCA jacks, L/R High-level speaker binding posts
OUTPUTS L/R High-level speaker binding posts (passthru)
HEIGHT 15.75" (40cm)
WIDTH 11.5" (29.2cm)
DEPTH 17.75" (45.1cm)
WEIGHT 31lbs (14.1kg)
FEATURES Volume, Lowpass, Phase, Auto Power
FINISHES Black Ash woodgrain vinyl
VOLTAGE 110/120 VAC 60Hz
EXPORT VOLTAGE 220 VAC 50/60Hz
BUILT FROM 2006

Velodyne: * Amplifier: 275 watts Dynamic, 165 watts RMS
* Woofers: 12-inch forward firing
* Magnet Structure: 5.6 lbs
* Frequency Response: 29 – 140 Hz +/- 3 dB
* Voice Coil: 2-inch dual layer copper-wound
* Cone: Coated Fiber Cone
* High Pass Crossover: Full range
* Low Pass crossover: 50 Hz – 200 Hz
* Cabinet Design: Acoustically neutral, down-firing ported
* Outputs: Stereo, left and right, speaker level
* Inputs: RCA Line Level, LFE, and Speaker Level inputs
* Auto On/Off: Yes
* Removable Grille: Yes
* LED Power Indicator: Yes
* Shipping Weight: 36 lbs
* Finish: Black ash wood-grain with black gloss trim
* Dimensions (H/W/D): 15.4 x 14.4 x 17.9 inches

Have you at all considered the AA HD-10 or 12 subs? They are less than those 2 subs and they have better low frequency response too. Seems like a win/win when compared with those 2......

[StimpsonJCat]

It is a bit more expensive than those, but I would look at the eD A2-300 ($350 shipped) in that price range.

[Big Daddy]

If the choice is between Klipsch and Velodyne, I would pick the Velodyne.

[ZedsDead]

Originally Posted by Bluray_ne1

If I understand you correctly, your second sub comes down to a choice between the Klipsch and the Velodyne. What kind of sub is your existing one? From what I understand from the experts here, it's a good idea for the two subs to be the same to get a better match sound-wise.

I purchased the Polk RM6880 speaker set, which included a subwoofer. It's not a great subwoofer, but it has been leaving me wanting more bass and I've decided I am going to pull the trigger soon.

Polk does not make that subwoofer separately other than in that package, so I don't have much of a chance to match it, unless I buy another whole set, which is difficult to find because it has been discontinued anyways.

I also am trying not to get a killer woofer too soon, because then I would have to upgrade my other speakers and avr to keep up with them. I guess my long range plan is to get a second subwoofer now for some more kick, than save up for a while to improve my other speakers and avr. Then finally buy another subwoofer to really deliver. (If the wife doesn't stop me)

[ZedsDead]

Ended up ordering a Polk PSW505 from newegg for $249.99 shipped . I know Polk Subwoofers are not the top of the line, but this one for that price seemed liked a no brainer. Thanks for your help anyways fellas.