SPL-150 vs Emotiva Airmotiv XS12e
The Airmotiv XS12e's power @ 8ω is 300W against the SPL-150's 400W, its low-frequency extension 28 Hz against 18 Hz, its woofer 12" against 15", and its high-frequency extension 200 Hz against 125 Hz.
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The Klipsch SPL-150 is a large powered home-theater subwoofer built around a 15-inch front-firing Cerametallic cone woofer and a built-in 400W RMS / 800W peak Class D amplifier. It uses a front slot port with internal flare technology for reduced turbulence and flexible placement, and it includes variable low-pass crossover, phase control, auto on/off, and a line level/LFE input. The subwoofer is also compatible with the optional Klipsch WA-2 wireless audio kit.
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The Airmotiv XS12e's power @ 8ω is 300W against the SPL-150's 400W, its low-frequency extension 28 Hz against 18 Hz, its woofer 12" against 15", and its high-frequency extension 200 Hz against 125 Hz.
The RP-1000SW's power @ 8ω is 300W against the SPL-150's 400W, its low-frequency extension 19 Hz against 18 Hz, its high-frequency extension 131 Hz against 125 Hz, and its woofer 10" against 15".
The RP-1200SW's low-frequency extension is 16.5 Hz against the SPL-150's 18 Hz, its high-frequency extension 138 Hz against 125 Hz, and its woofer 12" against 15". Both share power @ 8ω (400W).
The Defiance V12's power @ 8ω is 120W against the SPL-150's 400W, its woofer 12" against 15", and its high-frequency extension 200 Hz against 125 Hz. Both share low-frequency extension (18 Hz).
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