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Klipsch RW-5802

Maximo

Maximo

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So, I have this inwall sub
http://www.klipsch.com/rw-5802-in-wall- ... ails#specs

and its literature says it is only to be used with a klipsch RSA-500 amplifier
http://www.klipsch.com/rsa-500-subwoofe ... ails#specs

But I already have a berhinger a500, which on paper, outperforms the RSA-500
http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/A500.aspx

it even weighs more by a solid 6 pounds.

Now I know this is not a true subwoofer and it will not rattle my house. BUt that isn't what I am looking for. I am looking for a solid anchor to my downstairs viewing area. Which is currently equipped with klipsch inwalls front and inceilings in back, onwall center and a peppy little 8 inch energy sub.

I want to use this sub because I have it and teh amp just sitting around. But if someone, anyone can tell me why I really need that other amp and save me from hacking a huge hole in my living room wall, I would really appreciate it.
 
You can use the A500, but I don't put it in a class better than the Klipsch sub amp. The Behringer really doesn't perform to the published spec in real world situations and it is not great in super high current situations.

I own an A500 and it works well for less demanding loads, like driving a tweeter in a bi-amp setup, but I've lost one channel on it after only 7 years of use. To me, a decent amp won't fail when cared for in a safe home environment.
 
I have a Crown XLS-202 for sale, still in the original box, never opened, 5yrs old. Its now discontinued but shoot me a decent price and it's yours. And no it did not fall of the back of truck, I just decided to go in a different direction, and bought a NAD 218THX instead back when I blew a tweeter on my Magnepan 3.6's.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/XLS202/
 
Thanks guys. I forgot to mention that I was also looking at used crowns. You guys can read minds or something. I will shoot you a notephere soon. I have to (most likely) go fire someone today. Not looking forward to it.
 
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