In this review, we will be comparing Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer and RP-1000SW, 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 Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer and Klipsch RP-1000SW 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 Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwooferand Klipsch RP-1000SW have the same driver set up: Both subwoofers have 1 x 10" drivers.
Frequency Response
Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer has a frequency range of 20-195 Hz whereas RP-1000SW has a frequency range of 19-131 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 19Hz, the RP-1000SW can go slightly deeper then the Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer's min frequency of 20Hz.
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 Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer
High Frequency
Subwoofer Speakers
Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer
Cabinet Type
Both Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer and Klipsch RP-1000SW 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 Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer's and Klipsch RP-1000SW's external dimensions. Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer has external dimensions of 401.3 x 340.4 x 375.9mm (15.8 x 13.4 x 14.8inch) whereas Klipsch RP-1000SW has external dimensions of 423.0 x 381.0 x 635.0mm (16-5/8inch x 15inch x 25inch).
Klipsch RP-1000SW is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 40.6mm wider, 21.7mm taller and 259.1mm deeper than Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer.
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 Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer is approximately 1279.6cm2 / 198.3inch2 and base area of the Klipsch RP-1000SW is approximately 2419.4cm2 / 375.0inch2. The Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer requires 47% less surface area than the RP-1000SW 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 Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer weighs 18.14kg / 39.9lbs and the Klipsch RP-1000SW weighs 25.77kg / 56.7lbs. This makes the RP-1000SW 42% heavier than the Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer.
Here is a comparison of how Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer and RP-1000SW's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
All Subwoofer Speakers
Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer
 High Frequency Response |
195k Hz
vs
131k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
401mm
vs
423mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1279cm2
vs
2419cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
599USD
vs
749USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Low Frequency Response |
19 Hz
vs
20 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
| General |
Aperion Daedalus DS10 Class D 10" Powered Subwoofer |
Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-1000SW |
| Brand |
Aperion |
Klipsch |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
250 watts |
300 watts |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
n/a |
| Frequency Response |
20-195 Hz |
19-131 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
250-watt RMS |
300-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
n/a |
600-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
10" |
10" |
| Woofer Composition |
|
Cerametallic |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
401.3mm (15.8") |
423.0mm (16.7") |
| Width |
340.4mm (13.4") |
381.0mm (15") |
| Depth |
375.9mm (14.8") |
635.0mm (25") |
| Weight |
18.14kg (39.9lbs) |
25.77kg (56.7lbs) |
| 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 |