HTS12 vs Klipsch SPL-120
The SPL-120's power @ 8ω is 300W against the HTS12's 200W and its low-frequency extension 24 Hz against 22 Hz. Both share impedance (8Ω) and woofer (12").
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The Polk HTS 12 is a powered, ported subwoofer for home theater and music systems. It uses a front-firing 12-inch long-throw polypropylene woofer with Polk’s Dynamic Balance technology and Power Port design to deliver extended, low-distortion bass. Its Class D amplifier is rated at 200 watts continuous and 400 watts peak. The specified total frequency response is 22–180 Hz, with a 28–120 Hz response range at -3 dB. Controls include volume, a 40–160 Hz low-pass filter, 0/180-degree phase selection, and automatic power on/off. Connections include an unfiltered LFE input and stereo line-level RCA inputs; the subwoofer also supports a 12-volt trigger connection.
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The R-121SW's low-frequency extension is 28 Hz against the HTS12's 22 Hz and its high-frequency extension 120 Hz against 180 Hz. Both share power @ 8ω (200W) and woofer (12").
The Monitor XT10's power @ 8ω is 50W against the HTS12's 200W, its low-frequency extension 24 Hz against 22 Hz, its high-frequency extension 160 Hz against 180 Hz, and its woofer 10" against 12".
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