Sizmik 12.45 vs Klipsch KSW-15
The KSW-15's power @ 8ω is 265W against the Sizmik 12.45's 500W, its woofer 15" against 12", its high-frequency extension 120 Hz against 220 Hz, and its low-frequency extension 24 Hz against 9 Hz.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$139
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About the Sizmik 12.45
The Linn Sizmik 12.45 is a powered subwoofer designed for high-end audio and home theater systems in larger rooms. Introduced in 2002, it features a 12-inch paper cone long-throw woofer in a braced 47-liter MDF cabinet with a separate amplifier compartment. It uses CHAKRA amplification technology, digital signal processing with 7-8 user-configurable parameters including adjustable high-pass (9-220Hz external, 2-44Hz internal), low-pass (50/80/120Hz), phase, gain modes, and bass EQ (+3/+6dB). Connectivity includes stereo line-level RCA inputs/outputs, high-pass outputs, and speaker-level phono inputs. It supports variable automatic standby and is available in black ash, cherry, maple finishes. Now discontinued, parts may be scarce.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Frequency Response
- 9 Hz - 220 Hz
- Power Handling
- 1.0kW
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 500W @ 8Ω
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Driver Type
- long-excursion paper-cone woofer
- Driver Size
- 12"
- Driver Count
- 1
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
- Analog Outputs
- RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 419 × 445 × 451 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 27.6 kg (61 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Black ash, American cherry, maple, white
Key Specifications
Power: 500W
Frequency: 9-220 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions