The Klipsch R-8SW subwoofer is the perfect addition to a Hi-Fi/TV amplifier system.
In conclusion, the product matches the description and my expectations for my use. It's been a good experience and, above all, a positive point for Team LDLC. Top-notch shipping and delivery. Thank you!
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by FredericH
Posted on 21 Oct 2025
Bought on 20 Oct 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 3Average rating: 10
Excellent value for money
It's all in the title. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality (sound and finish) of this "small" subwoofer for this price. On its documentation and packaging it says 150w, but on this site it says 50w, which didn't seem like much to me. In any case, it's more than adequate for a small/medium-sized room. Well, you don't have to push it all the way, otherwise it's a bit of a bass mush, but at half its power it's clean. I wanted to boost the bass of my JBL LS52 speakers and it's perfect. Installed on a Marantz Cinéma 70s, everything's fine: music and home cinema.
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by Alex
Posted on 6 Mar 2025
Bought on 10 Jan 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 3Average rating: 8
Perfect for my Fives
I bought this subwoofer to complement my Klipsch The Fives.
Very satisfied with the sound, especially considering the price
Warning: no RCA cable included in the box!
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by Thaizen R
Posted on 25 Jan 2023
Bought on 27 Dec 2022 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 7Average rating: 9
Very good product
A bit bigger than the previous box I had, but a much better quality product as the auto mode is not linked to the on mode, and it has a small led on the front to indicate if it is on or not. I find it powerful in bass, but I didn't push it too hard either. I recommend it in any case.
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by CamilleM
Posted on 22 Jul 2021
Bought on 22 Jun 2021 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
Excellent Q/P ratio
Came as a replacement for a Mordaunt Carnival in a 5.2.2.
This cabinet has a range of use and a sound precision quite crazy.
In main and helped by an Earthquake for the Bold (-90hz) the rendering is exceptional.
Coupled with a Denon AVR 2700 I can enjoy a lot of action movies.
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by Anonymous
Posted on 13 Dec 2020
Bought on 13 Nov 2020 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
RQP at the TOP
All the advertised features are there.
The prerequisite for enjoying them without being annoyed by your neighbours is of course to adjust your amplifier.
Then to adjust the parameters of the subwoofer itself.
Contrary to what I have read, for me, in auto mode, the cabinet goes into standby about 20 minutes after switching off the amplifier and that's good considering the access to the controls on the back of the cabinet.
In the end: you can enjoy it without disturbing the surroundings, by respecting the recommendations (RTFM) you can have fun for not too much money.
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by sinedmax
Posted on 8 Jul 2020
Bought on 9 Jun 2020 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
Very good entry ticket into the Klipsch world!
This subwoofer does its job admirably; the bass is clean and powerful, without being intrusive.
I use it in hi-fi to complete my compact Eltax Shine 2 speakers which do not go very low in frequency and it supports them very well in the lower part of the sound spectrum.
Moreover, both the finish of the cabinet and the quality of the control panel add to the pleasure of the ears that of the eyes!
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by VITAL
Posted on 6 Jul 2020
Bought on 5 Jun 2020 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 11Average rating: 8
its toner walk
I discovered Klipsch speakers a short time ago and I can assure you that this subwoofer is totally doable I have a room of 4 meters by 3 meters square put the sound of not saturated it is clean and even very interesting to listen
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by LudovicH
Posted on 12 Jun 2020
Bought on 27 May 2020 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 2Average rating: 10
Klipsch enclosure
Great product that fits perfectly in my room. It is very discreet but the sound quality is as good as I expected.