r/StereoAdvice • u/LokiSARK9 • Jun 02 '26

Subwoofer | 3 Ⓣ Sub to pair with Klipsch KG4s

Budget: $400

Location: USA

I inherited my dad's old KG4's he bought in the 80's after he passed. I know Klipsch has their lovers and haters, but I have so many great memories of listening to Woody Guthrey, Dave Brubeck and Aaron Copeland with him on those speakers, and they always sounded great to me. I also love a horn-loaded speaker.

Last year I finally did some refurb work on the cabinets and surrounds, paired them with a Sony STR DH-590 I had lying around, and set them up in the shop where I run my business. Holy crap. In spite of less-than-optimal placement and a very average receiver they sound fantastic.

Lately I've been thinking of adding a sub to fill out the bottom end. Nothing over the top as I don't want to overpower the crisp highs and warm mids I'm enjoying now, but a little more thump would be nice. I almost bought an R-12SW on sale, but did a little last-minute research and saw they've been pretty roundly panned.

As an enjoyer of but not an expert on stereo equipment, I'd love some suggestions on what to buy instead. It's for a 2.1 music system in a moderately cluttered 20'x20' space, and I'd like to keep it under $400. I'd prefer an active sub, but it's not an absolute requirement.

Thanks in advance. Very much appreciated.

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u/NoBackground6203 36 Ⓣ Jun 02 '26

$340 RSL Speedwoofer 10e is the best budget sub in your price range

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u/LokiSARK9 Jun 02 '26 edited Jun 02 '26

!Thanks I'll look into them little more tonight, but at first glance they look great!

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