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Klipsch Reference R-8SW Surround Subwoofer, 150 Watts Peak Power (Brushed Black Vinyl, 8-Inch)

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About this item

  • Rich, immersive bass
  • Compact design
  • Spun copper img woofer
  • All-digital amplifier
  • Down-firing driver


Spun Copper IMG Woofer
Injection Molded Graphite (IMG) woofers are exceptionally light while being extremely rigid – providing remarkable low frequency response, with minimal cone breakup and distortion.
Compact Design
Compact cabinet design allows for discrete, flexible placement without sacrificing cinematic and detailed low frequencies.
All–Digital Amplifier
The built–in all–digital amplifier delivers ample power with high efficiency and true–to–source accuracy in reproduction.
Down–Firing Driver
The high performance driver provides deep bass and placement flexibility.
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.
Line/LFE Inputs
Ensures compatibility with old and new receivers.
MDF Cabinets with Brushed Polymer Veneer Finish
Contemporary aesthetic with absolute durability that results in a seamless integration into any décor.
Front–Mounted LED Power Indicator
Let’s you know when the system is on or off.


D. Sloan
2025-09-04 17:21:22
It was easy to set up. The Crossover & Gain knobs allow you to dial in to match the music or movie you are watching. We are now hearing the lower end even with classic vinyl records that we never heard before.
KodiakReviews
2025-08-22 12:52:56
Provides impressive bass in a sleek and compact design. Great addition to any home audio setup.
Terry
2025-08-17 10:49:16
Slick, compact, powerful, pet-friendly down-fitting woofer. Almost great. It's not wireless, which I don't mind. You can always adapt it. It's also the smallest sub from Klipsch. Unfortunately, there is no soft power down. When the signal cuts off, there is a pop. Maybe it's my speakers, but those are Klipsch the Fives. This should not be happening!Oh, the low bass is powerful. Keep it at 80hz- it is not punchy. Even though it's effective and easily overpowers a room, it's relying on excursion of the smaller woofer. Therefore, bass heads living in open barns should size up. This unit's Achilles heel is dynamics (and punch, thus keep it crossed over low for lots listening).It still will put down way more rumble than you need-and as much as anyone should probably want. To be fair, I find I turn it down for most movies and shows-almost never up. I've never had a problem with to much bass for any music-not even old school 90s Miami bass rap.
John J. Pinelli
2025-08-07 13:38:39
For the size of my room, this subwoofer works perfectly with great bass.
DonDon
2025-07-27 11:19:34
Need two
Steven P
2025-07-26 10:29:05
While this product is no longer in production if you find it it's worth getting. Why? Klipsh makes a good quality mid-range subwoofer that makes it affordable to buy two subs. Why two subs ? You don't have the problem of sub frequency dead spots that you get with one sub. In my case I have a 10" front and an 8" down, the 10" takes the sub-base freq's the 8" takes the base-band freq's and my floor-standers take the upper-base band freq's. The result is I can loosen the fillings in my teeth with "NO" distortion while my subs and woofers only have to work at a 1/4 to 1/3 of their power to achieve it. One last tip, I don't care how big your floorstanders are set your crossover at 100 not 80 and let them focus on the upper-base band for clarity. If you read this far this can apply to any sub or subs you are looking to buy, good listening.
Joe Ozanski
2025-07-13 21:47:55
No substitute
DJ Bear
2025-06-27 10:19:03
Great balance, deep base, but on some movements, it does become muddy and scattered, but overall an amazing little puppy.
Migueltf22
2025-06-22 14:49:37
Es un buen producto tiene la bocina y salida de aire en la parte inferior se escucha muy bien suficiente para sala de 3 por 5 y esta por encima del edif t5. Llego en tiempo y en su empaque original.
Gary G
2025-06-20 10:14:11
I had a 20 year old subwoofer that I thought was "good enough" because I thought my hearing was going anyway. This subwoofer with the matching Bookshelf speakers BLOWS ME AWAY. The clarity is amazing even on ultralow bass notes while what I thought was hearing loss abruptly vanished. Midranges are crisp and undistorted and I can barely crank the sub up past 1 on the knob without it actually becoming visceral enough to vibrate a solid concrete high rise apartment. Once you find the right EQ and Levels these speakers outperform anything else I've ever owned.
Lucio Sartorato
2025-05-30 17:11:15
Prodotto di qualità. Resa impensabile per le dimensioni veramente contenute. Ha rinvigorito il mio impiantino in soggiorno composto da un quasi cinquantenne Pioneer SA-8100 e due diffusori da scaffale Indiana Line!
Alex
2025-05-17 18:02:33
Simplicidade de instalação e ótimo som
Manuel
2025-05-12 15:09:27
Excelente producto entrega una calidad de sonido muy buena tanto a música de todo género como audio de películas, si tienes un amplificador con salida para subwoofer activo este producto va a ser de utilidad y dependiendo de las dimensiones de tu sala selecciona 8, 10 o 12 in.
D. Sloan
2025-05-10 14:36:42
It was easy to set up. The Crossover & Gain knobs allow you to dial in to match the music or movie you are watching. We are now hearing the lower end even with classic vinyl records that we never heard before.
KodiakReviews
2025-04-26 17:24:20
Provides impressive bass in a sleek and compact design. Great addition to any home audio setup.
Terry
2025-04-14 20:59:55
Slick, compact, powerful, pet-friendly down-fitting woofer. Almost great. It's not wireless, which I don't mind. You can always adapt it. It's also the smallest sub from Klipsch. Unfortunately, there is no soft power down. When the signal cuts off, there is a pop. Maybe it's my speakers, but those are Klipsch the Fives. This should not be happening!Oh, the low bass is powerful. Keep it at 80hz- it is not punchy. Even though it's effective and easily overpowers a room, it's relying on excursion of the smaller woofer. Therefore, bass heads living in open barns should size up. This unit's Achilles heel is dynamics (and punch, thus keep it crossed over low for lots listening).It still will put down way more rumble than you need-and as much as anyone should probably want. To be fair, I find I turn it down for most movies and shows-almost never up. I've never had a problem with to much bass for any music-not even old school 90s Miami bass rap.
John J. Pinelli
2025-04-08 17:51:28
For the size of my room, this subwoofer works perfectly with great bass.
DonDon
2025-04-02 16:59:21
Need two
Steven P
2025-03-27 11:49:59
While this product is no longer in production if you find it it's worth getting. Why? Klipsh makes a good quality mid-range subwoofer that makes it affordable to buy two subs. Why two subs ? You don't have the problem of sub frequency dead spots that you get with one sub. In my case I have a 10" front and an 8" down, the 10" takes the sub-base freq's the 8" takes the base-band freq's and my floor-standers take the upper-base band freq's. The result is I can loosen the fillings in my teeth with "NO" distortion while my subs and woofers only have to work at a 1/4 to 1/3 of their power to achieve it. One last tip, I don't care how big your floorstanders are set your crossover at 100 not 80 and let them focus on the upper-base band for clarity. If you read this far this can apply to any sub or subs you are looking to buy, good listening.
Joe Ozanski
2025-03-11 13:42:33
No substitute
DJ Bear
2025-02-23 17:10:47
Great balance, deep base, but on some movements, it does become muddy and scattered, but overall an amazing little puppy.
Migueltf22
2025-02-07 19:45:32
Es un buen producto tiene la bocina y salida de aire en la parte inferior se escucha muy bien suficiente para sala de 3 por 5 y esta por encima del edif t5. Llego en tiempo y en su empaque original.
Gary G
2025-01-31 20:01:52
I had a 20 year old subwoofer that I thought was "good enough" because I thought my hearing was going anyway. This subwoofer with the matching Bookshelf speakers BLOWS ME AWAY. The clarity is amazing even on ultralow bass notes while what I thought was hearing loss abruptly vanished. Midranges are crisp and undistorted and I can barely crank the sub up past 1 on the knob without it actually becoming visceral enough to vibrate a solid concrete high rise apartment. Once you find the right EQ and Levels these speakers outperform anything else I've ever owned.
Lucio Sartorato
2025-01-16 14:07:49
Prodotto di qualità. Resa impensabile per le dimensioni veramente contenute. Ha rinvigorito il mio impiantino in soggiorno composto da un quasi cinquantenne Pioneer SA-8100 e due diffusori da scaffale Indiana Line!
Alex
2025-01-04 13:07:10
Simplicidade de instalação e ótimo som
Manuel
2024-12-30 12:53:40
Excelente producto entrega una calidad de sonido muy buena tanto a música de todo género como audio de películas, si tienes un amplificador con salida para subwoofer activo este producto va a ser de utilidad y dependiendo de las dimensiones de tu sala selecciona 8, 10 o 12 in.
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