Polk Audio PSW10 10-Inch Monitor Series Powered Subwoofer (Single, Black)
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Customer Review: Excellent upgrade
Summary: 5 Stars
I've only had this thing a week and have only used it a few times, but I'm good with it. I replaced my very old 6" Yamaha sub with this unit. I use this for music and movies and it works great by both, to me. Don't fret over the hook-up and EFI chatter reviews. You have two options to hook it up, pick one and move on, don't let this scare you. I hooked it up EFI style, frequency knob turned all the way clockwise/right, and it's doing great. I'm still trying to find the right location for it, but that will come with time. I heard a phone commercial last night and it had some deep bass notes and they sounded fantastic on this sub. Never heard that kind of low bass from my 6" sub that I replaced it with. If you're a serious audiophile, I'm sure you'll find fault. But if you simply like great sound and great quality, you'll be very happy. And for the price?...c'mon. The unit also looks even better in person than with the pictures online.
One last thing, I was very impressed with the packaging. Just know that it says Polk PSW10 all over the box and with a huge picture, so if you get packages left at your door, what's in the box is advertised loudly. And if you're not home, you'll need to leave a signed note on your door.
Customer Review: Poor frequency response, not enough power
Summary: 1 Stars
First of all I didn't expect a high end quality sub woofer. I bought this just to test my Harmon Kardan receiver and see if my HK sub output was bad or my KLH sub woofer was bad. I discovered my KLH sub was bad and the PA sub worked fine. However, the quality of sound and power was very poor even for 50 watts. The low frequency did not respond as low as my KLH and most of the time I didn't know if it was even on, just like others have said below. I don't expect rumble like a 200 watt but at least it should have some feel to it. My KLH cost $100 also and is far superior in frequency response and power. The PA sub is just not an efficient speaker. I have a high powered HK receiver so I have ample power needless to say, to power any sub. I do not think this sub is sufficient for even small rooms. Because of the inefficient speaker the 50 watt can't drive it adequately. I expected better response even for $100. My surround speakers are PA also and they are superb in sound, response and quality. I will use this sub for my small t.v. in family room and buy a real sub now that I know my amp does work. To conclude there are other subs out there that are just as cheap or few dollars more that bring in far superior frequency response and power.Customer Review: Great Performer! Dont be fooled by the wattage
Summary: 5 Stars
I looked at this sub at a local furniture store (RC Willeys). The salesman recommended it and said it was a great sub for the price ($299.00) after looking around, Amazon has the best price so I ordered it. I have had it for about a week and I am very impressed. I have paired this with a set of in wall surround sound speakers and a Onkyo TX-SR607 receiver. Gives good clear bass almost all the time. In some instances I have modified the settings from the receiver to fit the listening mode ie-Music/Movie/Game. I think the key to this subwoofer is having a receiver with good signal output and equalizer controls etc. I have this set up in a very large vaulted great room and it fills the entire room with good bass sound. I think the bad reviews on this product are most likely coming from either 1. The people that complain all the time because they are complainers or 2. The people that think a nice powered subwoofer is going to somehow increase the low quality of their receiver! Unless you are an super audio aficionado, I say go for this sub! Cant beat the price...besides you can always find someone to pawn it off on if you decide to drop $500 plus on a ultra high end sub!Customer Review: Clear Bass for Classical
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this subwoofer not in order to get powerful bass for rock music but for classical listening. I already had a pair of Polk Audio Monitor 50s that I really enjoy, but without the sub, the low bass--for example, of the piano--was cloudy. This sub provides excellent bass clarity and warmth for classical music. Even the treble and midrange sounds better against the foundation that the sub provides. In a modestly sized living room with hardwood floors, this speaker combination is just right. If you are placing your sub close to a television set or computer, buy the SW12 instead of the 10, because the 12 has magnetic shielding that the 10 lacks. My TEAC Reference Series tuner does not have a sub out, but that was no problem. The sub comes with a diagram (use option 2) for wiring the sub to the amp and the L/R speakers through the sub. It uses a little more speaker wire, but it allows those without a sub out the option of adding the sub. I am very pleased with the results. For the price, it is hard for me to imagine a better solution. Certainly, once I had the 50s, the sub was a great $100 investment that made a sonic impact well beyond the price paid.Customer Review: Excellent product!
Summary: 5 Stars
When adjusted properly, this subwoofer produces strong, low bass without boxiness or boom. It has excellent transient response. Perhaps the 10" woofer is an optimum size - big enough to produce powerful bass, yet small enough to handle transients well. The built in amplifier has plenty of power. Used in a fairly large room (apx 20' x 20') with a vaulted ceiling, this subwoofer produces plenty of bass for realistic reproduction of pipe organ, orchestra, chorus, and popular music that is not ear piercing. I don't know how it performs with 130 db rock because I don't listen to that kind of music. This subwoofer is an extremely good value! I use it with an Onkyo compact stereo system, and they seem to complement each other perfectly. I have also used it with an inexpensive Sherwood receiver and a pair of old compact Realistic speakers, and the sound was very pleasing.
Regarding movies, the subwoofer performed powerfully with "Enemy at the Gate," about the battle of Stalingrad. This movie had much low bass (exploding bombs and artillery shells). Some other movies had rather weak bass. This is a movie problem; not a subwoofer problem.