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Klipsch to Launch Silver Versions of Popular Reference Series Powered Subwoofers (3/3/2005)

In response to dealer and consumer demand, Klipsch will launch silver versions of its popular RW-10 and RW-8 Reference Series powered subwoofers in April. Designed to match its silver line of RVX flat-panel audio solutions, Klipsch will have these subwoofers on display inside booth number 100 at EHX Spring 2005.

The RW-10 employs a 10-inch woofer, while the RW-8 uses an 8-inch woofer to deliver deep, driving bass. Both of these models feature silver-colored Cerametallic(tm) cones made with of anodized aluminum, which makes them light and stiff. Giant magnets and high-temperature, long-excursion voice coils ensure efficient, reliable operation and, in combination with the mechanical characteristics of the cones, exceptionally low distortion.

Both of these compact subwoofers incorporate Klipsch's exclusive Corner Port(tm) technology. This advanced engineering lengthens the subwoofer's port tube and smoothes the airflow within it, dramatically enhancing bass extension and output without increasing the cabinet size.

These front-firing, front-ported models get their intensity from a newly designed amplifier that brings 400-watts of dynamic power to the RW-10 and 200-watts of dynamic power to the RW-8. Both have a continuously variable phase control, which facilitates ideal acoustical integration of the subwoofers with the other speakers in a system. This variable phase control is not found on many subwoofers; especially models in this price range, but it will increase bass response when properly adjusted. The easy-to-reach, side-mounted volume control on both models is another unique feature that makes both set-up and on-the-fly adjustments easier than conventional back-panel mounted volume controls.

Priced the same as their equivalent black RW subwoofers, the silver RW-10 will carry a U.S. MSRP of $500 and the silver RW-8 will carry a U.S. MSRP of $299.

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