In this review, we will be comparing SPL-100 and Windsor 10, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from Klipsch and KLH. 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 Klipsch SPL-100 and KLH Windsor 10 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.
Drivers
The efficiency of a subwoofer is directly proportional to the total radiating are squared hence the woofer quantity and diameter.Klipsch SPL-100and KLH Windsor 10 have the same driver set up: Both subwoofers have 1 x 10" drivers.
Frequency Response
SPL-100 has a frequency range of 27-125 Hz whereas Windsor 10 has a frequency range of 32-150 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 27Hz, the SPL-100 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Windsor 10's min frequency of 32Hz.
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
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High Frequency
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Cabinet Type
Both Klipsch SPL-100 and KLH Windsor 10 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 Klipsch SPL-100's and KLH Windsor 10's external dimensions. 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) whereas KLH Windsor 10 has external dimensions of 397.0 x 337.0 x 450.0mm (15-5/8 x 13-1/4 x 17-11/16inch).
Klipsch SPL-100 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 21mm wider, 21mm taller and 28mm deeper than KLH Windsor 10.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Klipsch SPL-100 and KLH Windsor 10 in scale.
Comparison image of Klipsch SPL-100 and KLH Windsor 10 Size and External Dimensions
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 Klipsch SPL-100 is approximately 1711.2cm2 / 265.2inch2 and base area of the KLH Windsor 10 is approximately 1516.5cm2 / 235.1inch2. The SPL-100 requires 13% more surface area than the Windsor 10 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 Klipsch SPL-100 weighs 16.82kg / 37lbs and the KLH Windsor 10 weighs 14.78kg / 32.5lbs. This makes the SPL-100 14% heavier than the Windsor 10.
Here is a comparison of how SPL-100 and Windsor 10's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
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What's in the Box of Klipsch SPL-100?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of SPL-100:
- Powered sub
- Grille
- 6.5-feet AC power cord
- User Manual
- Important Safety Instructions
- Warranty Information
What's in the Box of KLH Windsor 10?
Here are the items that come with the Windsor 10:
- Powered subwoofer
- Grille
- 9-feet AC power cord
- Manual
 Low Frequency Response |
27 Hz
vs
32 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Price per pair* |
399USD
vs
600USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Wireless Operation |
Optional
vs
No
|
Connect your subwoofer to your system wireless |
 High Frequency Response |
150 Hz
vs
125 Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
397mm
vs
418mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
1516cm2
vs
1711cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
Size, drawn to scale
Both subwoofers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same floor and pushed back to the same wall, so the bigger one visibly takes more of the room.
Klipsch SPL-100 needs about 13% more floor area. Klipsch SPL-100 stands 28mm further into the room. Klipsch SPL-100 is 21mm taller.
| General |
Klipsch SPL-100 |
KLH Windsor 10 |
| Brand |
Klipsch |
KLH |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Max Amplifier Output |
200 watts |
150 watts |
| Frequency Response |
27-125 Hz |
32-150 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
200-watt RMS |
150-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
450-watt RMS |
n/a |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
10" |
10" |
| Woofer Composition |
Cerametallic |
Composite |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
front |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
418.0mm (16.5") |
397.0mm (15.6") |
| Width |
358.0mm (14.1") |
337.0mm (13.3") |
| Depth |
478.0mm (18.8") |
450.0mm (17.7") |
| Weight |
16.82kg (37lbs) |
14.78kg (32.5lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
2 Years |
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
2 Years |
2 Years |
No single best subwoofer here. Your room, where the box can physically go, and whether this is mainly for films or mainly for music will settle it long before the specs do.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass depth | A | Klipsch SPL-100 goes deeper - 27Hz against 32Hz. A real difference, though most music has little content below 32Hz. |
| Amplifier power | A | Klipsch SPL-100 has the bigger amplifier - 200W against 150W RMS, about 1.2dB more on tap. In a large room that is headroom before the DSP starts limiting. |
| Driver area | evenly matched | Near-identical radiating area (10" against 10"). |
| Enclosure | evenly matched | Both are ported designs, so they roll off in much the same way. |
| Wireless option | depends | Only Klipsch SPL-100 offers a wireless link (as a paid option). It decides where the sub can go if you cannot run a cable, and is worth nothing if you can. |
| Price | A | Klipsch SPL-100 costs less - $399 against $600, about 34% less. |
A Klipsch SPL-100 B KLH Windsor 10
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both subwoofers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
Klipsch SPL-100 is the easier recommendation: it leads on most of the measured areas and costs less. Take KLH Windsor 10 if one of the "depends" rows describes your room.
One thing outweighs everything above: where the subwoofer stands. Room modes can add or remove 10dB or more at a given seat, which is far larger than any difference on this page. Before spending more, try the sub in two or three positions - the crawl test, where you put it in the listening seat and crawl the room to find where the bass sounds best, costs nothing and usually beats an upgrade.