Klipsch RT-10d

curved
curved Posts: 664
edited September 2008 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Anyone ever hear the Klipsch RT-10d sub?

I'm wondering how it would sound compared to the SVS PB-13Ultra....

I'm thinking one of these two will be my next sub within the next year.
Living Room:....................[HTML] [/HTML] Zone 2 (Workout Room):
AVR - Yamaha RX-V757......JBL 4312 Pro Monitors
Pre - Nak CA-5
AMP - Adcom 555 (Main)
Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
Center - Polk CSiA4**
Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
CD - Yamaha CDC-555.......Def Tech AW5500
TV - Pani TH-42PZ80U
BR - LG BD390
Monster HTS1600 Power Center
Dedicated Circuit - (2) 20amp, (1) 15amp
Ben's IC, Canare 4S11
**Dayton and Sonicap Caps with Mills Resistors**
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited September 2008
    Not sure if this helps any but here are a couple threads on that sub:
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70872&highlight=klipsch+10d
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70954&highlight=klipsch+10d
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited September 2008
    mmadden28 wrote: »
    Not sure if this helps any but here are a couple threads on that sub:
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70872&highlight=klipsch+10d
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70954&highlight=klipsch+10d


    He wanted to know about the RT-10D not RW-10D
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited September 2008
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    He wanted to know about the RT-10D not RW-10D

    DOH!! :o My bad.
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    2-chnl : Pio DV-46AV (SACD), Dodd ELP, Emotiva XPA-1s, XPA-2, Odyssey Khartago, LSi9, SDA-SRS 2 :cool:, SB Duet, MSB & Monarchy DACs, Yamaha PX3 TT, SAE Tuner...
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited September 2008
    The higher end Klipsch subs are very good. I haven't heard this model, but looking at the specs, the only advantage I see over the Ultra is footprint. The Ultra will dig deeper and play louder. I suspect the U13 is more linear too, based on the AVtalk and Ilkka tests (haven't seen Klipsch numbers, but I've seen nothing as linear as the PB13). Again, looking at the spec sheets, I'd think the RT 12D would be a closer match.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited September 2008
    Get this sub by Klipsch and the matching floorstanding speakers P-39f for a price of only
    $24,000 total.:) Think your wife will be happy? :mad:

    http://www.klipsch.com/products/details/p-312w.aspx
    http://www.klipsch.com/products/details/p-39f.aspx
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited September 2008
    :eek: That sub is insane!!

    The wife....I'm hoping she won't notice the swap ;)
    Living Room:....................[HTML] [/HTML] Zone 2 (Workout Room):
    AVR - Yamaha RX-V757......JBL 4312 Pro Monitors
    Pre - Nak CA-5
    AMP - Adcom 555 (Main)
    Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
    AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
    Center - Polk CSiA4**
    Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
    CD - Yamaha CDC-555.......Def Tech AW5500
    TV - Pani TH-42PZ80U
    BR - LG BD390
    Monster HTS1600 Power Center
    Dedicated Circuit - (2) 20amp, (1) 15amp
    Ben's IC, Canare 4S11
    **Dayton and Sonicap Caps with Mills Resistors**
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited September 2008
    Ron Temple wrote: »
    The higher end Klipsch subs are very good. I haven't heard this model, but looking at the specs, the only advantage I see over the Ultra is footprint. The Ultra will dig deeper and play louder. I suspect the U13 is more linear too, based on the AVtalk and Ilkka tests (haven't seen Klipsch numbers, but I've seen nothing as linear as the PB13). Again, looking at the spec sheets, I'd think the RT 12D would be a closer match.

    I'm really liking that U13 sub!! I was also looking at the Epik with the 18" woofer - seems like it would get a little sloppy though with it having such a big woofer.....
    Living Room:....................[HTML] [/HTML] Zone 2 (Workout Room):
    AVR - Yamaha RX-V757......JBL 4312 Pro Monitors
    Pre - Nak CA-5
    AMP - Adcom 555 (Main)
    Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
    AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
    Center - Polk CSiA4**
    Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
    CD - Yamaha CDC-555.......Def Tech AW5500
    TV - Pani TH-42PZ80U
    BR - LG BD390
    Monster HTS1600 Power Center
    Dedicated Circuit - (2) 20amp, (1) 15amp
    Ben's IC, Canare 4S11
    **Dayton and Sonicap Caps with Mills Resistors**
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited September 2008
    That epik conquest is a beast 18 inches 200+ pounds. It got high reviews
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited September 2008
    There's nothing sloppy about the Conquest. A friend has a pair of Ultras and a Conquest. It took him months to tame the Conquest with finally an Antimode 8033 (?) and traps. It's still very close and he wouldn't give me an definitive answer about SQ, but I got the impression he preferred the C over 2Us. Then he up and bought a Submersive (still haven't heard on that one). Anyway, my feeling about the Conquest vs Ultra is that out of the box in most rooms, the Ultra will shine. Stellar output, great SQ. The Conquest needs space to breathe. Under 4K you're going to get monster bass, but spend some time and money getting it just right. Plus the damned thing is 36" tall and 30" deep weighing in at least 260lbs. The 155lb Ultra is more than a pain to move around. Tempting as the Conquest is, it's just too much for me.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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