In this review, we will be comparing D215s and RP-1200SW, two Powered Subwoofer speakers from Perlisten 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 Perlisten D215s 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.Perlisten D215s and Klipsch RP-1200SW have a totally different setup: the Perlisten D215s features x -inch drivers whereas the RP-1200SW features 1 x 12-inch drivers.
Frequency Response
D215s has a frequency range of 20-200 Hz whereas RP-1200SW has a frequency range of 16.5-138 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 17Hz, the RP-1200SW can go slightly deeper then the D215s'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
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High Frequency
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Cabinet Type
Both Perlisten D215s 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 Perlisten D215s's and Klipsch RP-1200SW's external dimensions. Perlisten D215s has external dimensions of 804.9 x 500.1 x 650.5mm (31.69 x 19.69 x 25.61inch) 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 68.1mm narrower and 322.9mm shorter than Perlisten D215s but it is also 8.5mm 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 Perlisten D215s is approximately 3253.2cm2 / 504.2inch2 and base area of the Klipsch RP-1200SW is approximately 2846.9cm2 / 441.3inch2. The D215s requires 14% more surface area than the RP-1200SW 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 Perlisten D215s weighs 92.00kg / 202.4lbs and the Klipsch RP-1200SW weighs 31.18kg / 68.6lbs. This makes the D215s 195% heavier than the RP-1200SW.
Here is a comparison of how D215s and RP-1200SW's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.
Weight
All Subwoofer Speakers
 High Frequency Response |
200k Hz
vs
138k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Woofer Size |
12 inches
vs
inches
|
Larger woofer |
| Low Frequency Response |
17 Hz
vs
20 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
482mm
vs
804mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
2846cm2
vs
3253cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
999USD
vs
10995USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Perlisten D215s |
Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-1200SW |
| Brand |
Perlisten |
Klipsch |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Subwoofer |
Powered Subwoofer |
| Sensitivity |
92 dB |
n/a |
| Frequency Response |
20-200 Hz |
16.5-138 Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
n/a |
400-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
n/a |
800-watt RMS |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
|
1 |
| Woofer Size |
" |
12" |
| Woofer Composition |
|
Cerametallic |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
804.9mm (31.7") |
482.0mm (19") |
| Width |
500.1mm (19.7") |
432.0mm (17") |
| Depth |
650.5mm (25.6") |
659.0mm (25.9") |
| Weight |
92.00kg (202.4lbs) |
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 |