In this review, we will be comparing Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer and SPL-100, 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 DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer and Klipsch SPL-100 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.Both Aperion Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwooferand Klipsch SPL-100 have a single woofer setup however the Aperion Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer's woofer is 12-inch whereas the Klipsch SPL-100 features a 10-inch woofer.
Frequency Response
Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer has a frequency range of 19-195 Hz whereas SPL-100 has a frequency range of 27-125 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 19Hz, the Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the SPL-100's min frequency of 27Hz.
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 DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer
High Frequency
Subwoofer Speakers
Aperion Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer
Cabinet Type
Both Aperion Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer and Klipsch SPL-100 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 DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer's and Klipsch SPL-100's external dimensions. Aperion Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer has external dimensions of 469.9 x 401.3 x 439.9mm (18.5 x 15.8 x 17.32inch) whereas Klipsch SPL-100 has external dimensions of 418.0 x 358.0 x 478.0mm (16-7/16 x 14-1/16 x 18-13/16inch).
Klipsch SPL-100 is 43.3mm narrower and 51.9mm shorter than Aperion Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer but it is also 38.1mm 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 Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer is approximately 1765.3cm2 / 273.6inch2 and base area of the Klipsch SPL-100 is approximately 1711.2cm2 / 265.2inch2. The Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer requires 3% more surface area than the SPL-100 which gives it a small disadvantage 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 DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer weighs 24.49kg / 53.9lbs and the Klipsch SPL-100 weighs 16.82kg / 37lbs. This makes the Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer 46% heavier than the SPL-100.
Here is a comparison of how Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer and SPL-100's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
All Subwoofer Speakers
Aperion Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer
 Woofer Size |
12 inches
vs
10 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| Low Frequency Response |
19 Hz
vs
27 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
195k Hz
vs
125k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
418mm
vs
469mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1711cm2
vs
1765cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
399USD
vs
799USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Aperion Daedalus DS12 Class D 12" Powered Subwoofer |
Klipsch SPL-100 |
| Brand |
Aperion |
Klipsch |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
250 watts |
200 watts |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
n/a |
| Frequency Response |
19-195 Hz |
27-125 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
250-watt RMS |
200-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
n/a |
450-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
12" |
10" |
| Woofer Composition |
|
Cerametallic |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
469.9mm (18.5") |
418.0mm (16.5") |
| Width |
401.3mm (15.8") |
358.0mm (14.1") |
| Depth |
439.9mm (17.3") |
478.0mm (18.8") |
| Weight |
24.49kg (53.9lbs) |
16.82kg (37lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
2 Years |