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Polk Audio PSW505 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer (Single, Black) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Polk Audio
Category: CE
List Price: $589.95
Buy New: $240.74
You Save: $349.21 (59%)
New (2) from $240.74
Avg. Customer Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 1027
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 20
Dimensions (in): 20.4 x 20.4 x 19.1
Warranty: 5 years warranty
MPN: AM5050-C
Model: AM5050-C
UPC: 747192109257
EAN: 0747192109257
ASIN: B000092TT0
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | A single powered subwoofer for use with stereo or home theater speaker systems | | • | Equipped with one magnetically shielded 12-inch long-throw woofer | | • | Frequency Response: 23Hz - 160Hz | | • | Peak power handling: 460 watts (300 watts continuous) | | • | Slot-load venting minimizes turbulence, noise, and distortion |
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Product Description
Have a big room? Have the need for BIG, life-like bass impact? Then the PSW505 is the subwoofer for you. More than a mere brute, the PSW505 is equally at home reproducing all the subtle nuance of a plucked string bass as it is belting out a rocket's roar. Full-featured and over-powered, the PSW505 will rock your world and tick off your neighbors.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 17 more reviews...
Fantastic value and performance December 4, 2008
I have been in the process of slowly replacing my speakers, going from an old set of conventional 3-way Altec Lansings (w/Bose surround satellites and a Boston Acoustic center channel) to an all-Polk Audio 5.1 configuration. Over the last few months, I purchased a set of Polk Audio RTI A7 Floorstanding Speaker (Single, Black) for my fronts, a Polk Audio CSI A6 Center Channel Speaker (Single, Black), and a pair of Polk Audio RTI A3 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black) which serve as rears. The new speakers offer great clarity and response across the mid- and high-range (they are all voice matched so it sounds great) but they are a bit lacking in terms of bass as compared with the old Altecs, which featured a 12" woofer and a lower -3db limit of ~30Hz, rendering a subwoofer unnecessary. I needed that little super low-end "thump" I used to have (the A7s, the most responsive speakers I own at the low-end of the sound spectrum, have a lower -3db limit of 35Hz), and after reading the reviews here this sub seemed like the best combination of performance and value. I purchased this item from Amazon and it arrived in 3 days' time. Plugged it in and all I can say is wow. I have a medium-sized room, and this product has no problem providing the low-end bass I need without breaking a sweat. The PSW505 is self-amplified, and I have it set at less than half of max volume. At its current setting it is more than suitable. When I crank it up, it makes the entire room shake, and literally rattles my teeth.
The PSW505 features level control, phase control, adjustable crossover setting (from 60Hz to 125Hz) as well as a standby switch and the ability to manually turn it on or off or set it to auto, which automatically looks for a signal and if it doesn't find one shuts the sub off within 15 minutes. You can hook it up using dual inputs (banana plug capable), unfiltered LFE, or filtered line-level input, which I am using. The item looks sharp too, with a sleek black wood-grain finish, a silver front faceplate, polymer composite cone, and a stylish dark grey molded grill to direct the bass to the listening area. It's also magnetically shielded so it won't affect other nearby A/V components if it's front-placed, like mine is. The quality and craftsmanship are evident even before plugging it in.
Tooth-rattling notwithstanding, the bass is extremely clear, with very distinct bass reproduction for both music (plucked strings, bass notes) and entertainment (booming bass for those Hollywood blockbusters). I have not been able to push it to the point of distortion, even at max volume it easily handles the load (Running on a Yamaha RX-V861BL 7.1-capable receiver w/105 watts per channel, component EQ, with a PS3 handling the Bluray/DVD/SACD duty). I am completely satisfied and would recommend this sub to anyone with a high-performance system and the necessary space. At this price you can't go wrong with this item, as you can scale it to any size room you need short of a concert hall. I don't see myself needing to replace this item for a very long time, if ever. Highest recommendation.
Low and Tight November 7, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Was very iffy on this sub since I was going from a $1,000 Velodyne to this, but let me tell you I am not disapointed.Low tight bass with no distortion or rumble, sounds much better playing music than the Velodyne did,even though I use it mainly for movies.In my opinion you are getting a high end sounding subwoofer for $300, there is no way you can beat that!Tried to see how loud I could take it to see at what level it would start to distort, but could not get there because my windows were about to pop And my nose started to itch from the tremendous vibration, teeth rattled a little too! trust me I am not exagerating! BUY THIS SUB!!!!!
Excellent sounding sub October 28, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I went through four different subs then I ordered this one. This is not a one note wonder. It has tight,clean,punchy and true to the music sound. It sounds as good as my 15" Definitive sub.
It looks nice and it works like a champ. Never a rattle or buzz; just in your gut bass.
Incredible Sound August 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I just love this subwoofer. My old subwoofer that came with my Infinity TSS-1100 6 speaker set burned out after a year. So back into the sound market I went. After reading many reviews for many subwoofers in this price range, I purchased this one. Besides the obvious bass "ooomph" it adds to the sound, it's the rich depth of sound filling your room that really gets your attention. It's as if you are live at a concert.
If this one lasts, I will be totally satisfied with my purchase.
The "Bass" you need August 9, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Polk Audio PSW505 delivers the bass you need and want for both home theater and music. You have the ability to add more or less bass with controls on the rear of the subwoofer. For the price I am fully satisfied with my purchase of a Polk powered subwoofer. Go ahead and treat yourself.
Craig
Shoreham, NY
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