Klipsch KSW-300 (late 1990s)
Surviving information on the Klipsch KSW-300 is thin, but a few real details can be gathered from period reviews. It was a powered subwoofer, part of Klipsch’s late‑1990s lineup, and appears to have been the largest model in the KSW series (a smaller KSW‑150 with a 10‑inch driver and 150‑watt amp was also listed). The KSW‑300 was reviewed alongside the B&W ASW2000 and PSB Stratus SubSonic 3i in a group test where it stood out for its sheer size and power.
HiFI-Stereo (March 1998, p.69) noted that the KSW-300 had the biggest woofer in the group, a 15-inch paper-cone driver. It also shared the highest continuous amplifier rating at 300 watts. The woofer faced down from the bottom of the cabinet, and the sub weighed 76 pounds. Little else is documented. No production years, original price or further specifications have been confirmed. The cabinet appears to have been a bass-reflex design, consistent with Klipsch's approach of the era.
Known Specifications
- Type: Powered subwoofer
- Woofer: 15″ paper cone, down‑firing
- Amplifier: 300 watts continuous
- Weight: 76 lbs (34.5 kg)
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