In this review, we will be comparing Bravus III B215S Dual 15" Slim Cinema Powered Subwoofer and RP-1200SW, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from Aperion and Klipsch. Being Powered subwoofers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them. Let's have a brief look at the main features of Aperion Bravus III B215S Dual 15" Slim Cinema Powered Subwoofer and Klipsch RP-1200SW first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
The sections below take each area in turn: driver and amplifier, frequency response, physical size and connectivity.
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Drivers
The efficiency of a subwoofer is directly proportional to the total radiating are squared hence the woofer quantity and diameter.Aperion Bravus III B215S Dual 15" Slim Cinema Powered Subwoofer and Klipsch RP-1200SW have a totally different setup: the Aperion Bravus III B215S Dual 15" Slim Cinema Powered Subwoofer features 2 x 15-inch drivers whereas the RP-1200SW features 1 x 12-inch drivers.
Frequency Response
Bravus III B215S Dual 15" Slim Cinema Powered Subwoofer has a frequency range of 17-180 Hz whereas RP-1200SW has a frequency range of 16.5-138 Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Subwoofer class in our database.
Low Frequency
Subwoofer Speakers
Aperion Bravus III B215S Dual 15" Slim Cinema Powered Subwoofer
High Frequency
Subwoofer Speakers
Aperion Bravus III B215S Dual 15" Slim Cinema Powered Subwoofer
Cabinet Type
Both Aperion Bravus III B215S Dual 15" Slim Cinema Powered Subwoofer and Klipsch RP-1200SW have Bass Reflex type cabinets. Bass Reflex type subwoofers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Aperion Bravus III B215S Dual 15" Slim Cinema Powered Subwoofer's and Klipsch RP-1200SW's external dimensions. Aperion Bravus III B215S Dual 15" Slim Cinema Powered Subwoofer has external dimensions of 1099.8 x 551.2 x 299.7mm (43.3 x 21.7 x 11.8inch) whereas Klipsch RP-1200SW has external dimensions of 482.0 x 432.0 x 659.0mm (18-15/16inch x 17inch x 25-15/16inch).
Klipsch RP-1200SW is 119.2mm narrower and 617.8mm shorter than Aperion Bravus III B215S Dual 15" Slim Cinema Powered Subwoofer but it is also 359.3mm deeper.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Aperion Bravus III B215S Dual 15" Slim Cinema Powered Subwoofer is approximately 1651.9cm2 / 256.0inch2 and base area of the Klipsch RP-1200SW is approximately 2846.9cm2 / 441.3inch2. The Bravus III B215S Dual 15" Slim Cinema Powered Subwoofer requires 42% less surface area than the RP-1200SW which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a subwoofer may become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often to find the optimal positioning, also known as 'Subwoofer Crawling'. The Aperion Bravus III B215S Dual 15" Slim Cinema Powered Subwoofer weighs 71.53kg / 157.4lbs and the Klipsch RP-1200SW weighs 31.18kg / 68.6lbs. This makes the Bravus III B215S Dual 15" Slim Cinema Powered Subwoofer 129% heavier than the RP-1200SW.
Here is a comparison of how Bravus III B215S Dual 15" Slim Cinema Powered Subwoofer and RP-1200SW's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
All Subwoofer Speakers
Aperion Bravus III B215S Dual 15" Slim Cinema Powered Subwoofer
 Woofer Size |
15 inches
vs
12 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| Number of Woofers |
2
vs
1
|
More woofers |
 High Frequency Response |
180k Hz
vs
138k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Base Surface Area |
1651cm2
vs
2846cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Height |
482mm
vs
1099mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Price per pair* |
999USD
vs
4499USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Aperion Bravus III B215S Dual 15" Slim Cinema Powered Subwoofer |
Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-1200SW |
| Brand |
Aperion |
Klipsch |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
1300 watts |
400 watts |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
n/a |
| Frequency Response |
17-180 Hz |
16.5-138 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
1300-watt RMS |
400-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
n/a |
800-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
15" |
12" |
| Woofer Composition |
|
Cerametallic |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
40-160 Hz |
n/a |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1099.8mm (43.3") |
482.0mm (19") |
| Width |
551.2mm (21.7") |
432.0mm (17") |
| Depth |
299.7mm (11.8") |
659.0mm (25.9") |
| Weight |
71.53kg (157.4lbs) |
31.18kg (68.6lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
n/a |
MDF with Vinyl |
| Available Colors |
n/a |
Ebony |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
5 years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
5 years |