Klipsch XW-300d Premium Compact 8-Inch 270-Watt Subwoofer (480 Watts Dynamic Power)

by Klipsch

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.2 x 10 x 11 inches ; 24 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 28 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001CLRZJA
• Item model number: XW-300d
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,661 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Klipsch XW-300d Subwoofer: Compact, Cinema-Grade Power

Everyone deserves to be blown away by their audio entertainment. That's where the sleek, almighty Icon X Series XW-300d subwoofer comes in. It doesn't take deep, rock-solid bass performance lightly and neither should you.

The XW-300d is the perfect match for room filling bass

Whether it's stereo music or the latest Blu-ray movie in lossless 7.1-channel sound, the Klipsch XW-300d is the perfect match for room filling bass. This subwoofer is a compact, sealed system that delivers tight, clean, and accurate bass response with an ultra-high-excursion 8" driver and 270 watts of power.

Finished in black with high-gloss black accents, it compliments the look of the Klipsch Icon W speaker line perfectly and matches nicely with today's flat panel TVs. Quick and easy adjustment of all subwoofer functions is accomplished with Klipsch's proprietary Digital Controlled Subwoofer (DCS™) Technology that includes three equalization modes (flat, depth, and punch) and three user-adjustable presets (music, movie, and night) to create specific listening preferences.

What's in the Box?

One XW-300d powered subwoofer, power cable, and owners manual / setup guide.

What Critics Are Saying About the Klipsch Icon XW-300d Subwoofer

"Don't let the size fool you – this little box can muster some seriously well-defined and taut bass ..." -- Danny Phillips, TrustedReviews.com, March 5, 2010

"I greatly enjoyed my time with the Icon system. The WF-34s are a powerful speaker in the mid-range category, and the XW-300d offers strong, room-filling bass. The matching surround and center fill out the system nicely. Absolutely check these out." -- Rob Mead, HomeEntertainmentmag.com, July 1, 2009

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Response: 22Hz-2120Hz +/-3dB
• Amplifier Power: FTC rated power: 270 watts continuous @ <2% THD / Dynamic power: 480 watts
• Max Acoustic Output: 105dB @ 30Hz 1/8 space, 1m
• Driver Components: Ultra-high-excursion 8" (20.3cm) fiberglass cone, front-firing woofer
• Amplifier: BASH® digital hybrid
• Voltage: 110/120 VAC 60Hz
• Export Voltage: 220 VAC 50/60Hz
• Inputs: L/R Line-level RCA jacks
• Outputs: None
• Enclosure Material: MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard)
• Enclosure Type: Acoustic Suspension
• Height: 11" (27.9cm)
• Width: 10" (25.4cm)
• Depth: 14.25" (36.2cm)
• Weight: 24lbs (10.9kg)
• Finish: Black vinyl w/ high-gloss black accents

Product Description

Legendary Klipsch low frequencies from a premium, compact 8" 270 watt Subwoofer

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Real sub power that you can actually hide, January 11, 2011

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Kenneth Koers (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Klipsch XW-300d Premium Compact 8-Inch 270-Watt Subwoofer (480 Watts Dynamic Power) (Electronics)

This is one heck of a sub. It looks great, and is a small sleek design that tucks away nicely into a corner, or in my case underneath a table. This is great, because it's less a piece of furniture and more a sound producing device. Once I hooked it up, I was right away blown away by the power. It punches hard, but remained tight into the lowest of the lows, without resorting to that echo-y "trunk vibrating" bass that so many of us hear in cars. Even at low levels, it was enough to cause one of my windows to rattle a bit, causing me to caulk it a bit to stop the vibrations.

I was also impressed by the flexibility of the control menu on the top of the unit. A small screen will show volume levels, EQ, and personalized settings, with a simple intuitive 4-button input that does everything I need it to. It's nice being able to control the volume on the fly, and I appreciate being able to manage the EQ, although I prefer to leave mine on the "flat" setting. My only gripe is that it's located on the top, so that every time I want to adjust it, I have to pull it out from underneath the table, since there's very little clearance. I would have preferred it on the side. But knowing that it's compatible with universal remotes gives me some hope, in that once I eventually get one I can fully control this from the comfort of my man-throne.

This is without a doubt one of the better subs I have heard anywhere near the price it's going for now, and a very welcome addition to my HT experience. I would highly recommend this to anyone that wants big, tight sound from a tiny package. I had almost decided to go with their bigger 10-inch model, but given the sound coming from this little 8-inch wonder, I'm glad I kept it cheaper and smaller.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!, January 6, 2011

By 

Anthony Vanderpol (SIOUX FALLS, SD, US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Klipsch XW-300d Premium Compact 8-Inch 270-Watt Subwoofer (480 Watts Dynamic Power) (Electronics)

Great sounding, compact sub! Easy to use and install. I haven't even calibrated my system yet, but it is even better than I thought it would be. I'm not into the wall-shattering bass, so this is the tight, low and clean bass I like.

3.0 out of 5 stars Sounds fantastic... when it works, January 26, 2012

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Tharkis - See all my reviews

This review is from: Klipsch XW-300d Premium Compact 8-Inch 270-Watt Subwoofer (480 Watts Dynamic Power) (Electronics)

I purchased the Klipsch XW-300D subwoofer along with a whole theater room 7.1 surround system of klipsch icon speakers 18 months ago. They sounded FANTASTIC in my house... up until this last weekend. The subwoofer gave a few vibrating buzzes during some music and then cut out all together. For a subwoofer that was almost 800$ new after taxes... you expect it to last more than 18 months.

EDIT: Review edited because after another few hours on the phone with Klipsch they have agreed to send the replacement parts that I need to fix the subwoofer. It's a fantastic sounding subwoofer, particularly for its size, but it really should have lasted longer without needing repairs.

I'd certainly give it a 4 start just for sound alone if I had not had to spend most of a week in a run-around between some people saying that it should be covered by the warranty, and others saying that it shouldn't.