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Polk Audio PSW10 10-Inch Monitor Series Powered Subwoofer (Single, Black) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Polk Audio
Category: CE
List Price: $239.95
Buy New: $93.12
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Avg. Customer Rating:  99 reviews
Sales Rank: 257
Color: Black Oak
Media: Electronics
Size: 10 Inch
Shipping Weight (lbs): 30
Dimensions (in): 18 x 39 x 31
Warranty: 5 years warranty
MPN: AM1055-A
Model: AM1055-A
UPC: 747192110642
EAN: 0747192110642
ASIN: B0002KVQBA
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | A single 10-inch subwoofer with built-in high-current amplifier for big bass | | • | Equipped with one 10-inch polymer-composite dynamic-balance cone driver | | • | Features laser-based Klippel measurement technology for improved linearity and deep, precise sound | | • | Frequency Response: 35Hz - 200Hz | | • | Non-resonant all-MDF enclosure construction with 0.75-inch-thick baffles and internal bracing |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Give your movies and music the rich, powerful audio they deserve with the Polk Audio PSW10 powered subwoofer. Hailing from Polk's reborn Monitor series--which ushered in the modern loudspeaker era in the mid-1970s--the sub combines quality construction with high-end performance, all for a price that won't break the bank. The PSW10 is equipped with a 10-inch polymer-composite cone driver that creates tight, musical bass, along with state-of-the-art laser-based Klippel measurement technology to perfectly center the voice coil within the magnetic field. The Klippel technology improves the linearity of the frequencies to ensure a deep, precise sound for everything from action-movie explosions to cello musical passages. Adding to the quality is the non-resonant medium-density fiberboard (MDF) enclosure, the 0.75-inch baffles, and the internal bracing, all of which contribute to the sub's superior detail, accuracy, and musicality. Meanwhile, the PSW10's built-in high-current amplifier (50 watts RMS, 100 watts dynamic) supplies all the power you need for big bass, while the adjustable low-pass crossover, phase switch, and volume control make it easy to blend your sub's output with your front and rear speakers. The sub even includes automatic signal-sensing circuitry, meaning it knows when to turn itself on and off. Though the PSW10 will work with any speakers, the sub specifically designed to complement the clean, stylish look and robust sounds of Polk's entire Monitor speaker line. The black oak finish is particularly compelling, with a style that fits seamlessly with most modern furnishings. Connectivity stems from the line- and speaker-level inputs, along with the unfiltered LFE input. The combined options make it easy to connect the PSW10 with any receiver or amplifier. And movie fans will delight in the magnetic shielding, which protects nearby TVs and video monitors from video distortion. Measuring 14 by 14.38 by 16.12 inches (W x H x D) and backed by a five-year warranty on the speaker and a three-year warranty on the internal amp, the PSW10 makes a great introduction to powerful home theater sound. What's in the Box
PSW10 subwoofer, removable grille, registration card, user's manual.
Product Description
The name "Monitor" is special to Polk Audio. The original Polk Audio Monitor Series, produced in the mid-1970s, ushered in the modern loudspeaker era by setting the standard for performance and value. The original Monitor Series is the line that made Polk Audio famous with its simple, sturdy construction, clear, accurate sound, powerful bass and superior imaging, all at a price that made great sound available to everyone. The newly reborn Monitor Series by Polk Audio is classic Polk: a quality-built, affordable line of high performance loudspeakers for music and home theater. The new PSW10 complements the clean, stylish look of the whole line with powerful, efficient, accurate and musical bass in compact enclosures. Built for speed, power and value, the Monitor Series is a great introduction to high performance sound.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 94 more reviews...
 Great sub for the price January 5, 2009
The problem with a lot of reviews regarding home audio is that critics compare budget equipment to high dollar equipment (big surprise...high dollar wins).
This sub is a budget line addition to your home theater. If you are low on cash and need a .1 to add to your setup, this is your sub. That being said, this sub is amazing for the price tag. Great bass with no distortion (just don't go nuts with the volume). It suffers at the very low range but what budget sub doesn't. Main problem is the lack of an LFE input.
Here is the solution from Polk: Use the RCA inputs and turn the frequency knob clockwise, this will essentially create and LFE connection.
One unrelated Polk story: I recently moved to Austin, Texas. I had left my Polk audio home theater in Galveston. A prick named Ike came in and flooded my storage, submerging my Polks under sludge. When I got to them I noticed the water line was halfway up the tower speakers.
Hoping beyond hope I brought the smelly mess up to Austin where I took them apart and tried to clean and dry them out. Plugged em in after a few days and they sounded horrible. Sprayed some De-Oxit cleaner on the connections and BAM! They sprung back to life and just played through The Dark Knight with zero distortion. Polk will always be my number one choice in speaker.
Bottom Line: Great sub for the price. If you have a budget-mid range home theater, this is a great addition. If you have a high dollar set up, your probably not looking to purchase this product or reading this review. ;-)
Enough sub-woofer; good value January 2, 2009
I'd agree that the PSW10 might be stretched in any but the smallest home theater, but it does a great job on music in all but the largest rooms.
This is my second sub-woofer, the first being a Polk PSW505. The 505 is awesome, but it completely overpowers average size rooms when used to play music. The 505 really shines in a large room or in a home theater, where mine now resides.
In an average living room, mine is 13 x 21, the PSW10 provides plenty of clean bass for all types of music. With the PSW10's volume at 50% and no bass boost from the receiver you'll hear more bass than you would in a classical concert hall or jazz festival. Bump the bass volume up a bit & you'll hear all the bass you'd find in rock / pop venues - at a bargain price.
 Great bang for your buck! December 23, 2008
I spent a lot of money on my Samsung 46A650 LCD, Polk speaker set, and Onkyo SR706 receiver. I didn't really want to drop a whole lot more on a sub but knew I needed one for the low end. Since I had polk speakers I figured this would be a good compliment. I realized that the price was low compared to a lot of other subs but noticed it had good reviews. Well I'm pleased to say that it looks and sounds great. For only a 50watt RMS powered sub it really puts out some low end. I have no complaints. It is quite big though (once again no complaints). It is very box (square) like, so it does take up a little room. It does look very sleek though. So for a little over a [...] bucks this is well worth it. Maybe down the road I'll waste a few hundred on a unnecessarily powerful sub, but for the time I'm very content!!
Good entry-level sub December 11, 2008
Couple of points up front: The PSW10 is NOT an audiophile-grade subwoofer, and shouldn't be graded as such. A true audiophile, if they have a subwoofer at all, will drop 2- to 3 grand on a Velodyne, Rega, Rel, etc. and then complain if they can't hear fingernails plucking the strings of a double bass. Next, the low frequencies produced in a movie are inherently different than those produced in music. Getting a subwoofer to reproduce both equally well can be tricky. My review of the PSW10 is from a 2-speaker, mid-level audio system perspective and not a 7/5.1 surround-sound home theater. I'm NOT saying the -10 won't work well in a HT set-up, but suggest you may need to use 2 different settings (see below).
This subwoofer will give you tight, punchy bass for most music genres. I used jazz, alt country, indie rock, and a little hip-hop to get my settings. The key here is to spend time during burn-in to get your crossover, phase and volume controls all married together. Once I found the right crossover setting, I learned that a little volume goes a long way with the PSW10. As many other reviewers have noted, too much volume will shake your walls with deep, boomy, unintelligible bass. You may want some of that for an action movie, but not so much for music. Next, I used the line-in with RCA's first, then swapped-out those for some heavy-duty Monster 10 gauge at the speaker-level connection. Jury's still out on which sounds better. Finally, if you're placing your sub on anything other than carpet (hardwood floor, ceramic tile, or even a shelf) seriously consider swapping-out the cheapo nailed-in feet. I have hardwood flooring, so I screwed in some nice 2" legs with dampers between the box and risers, and hard rubber pads making contact with the floor. Probably has a small positive sonic effect, and actually looks a lot nicer sitting up like that, too.
Lastly, got mine at [...], with free shipping. For that price, the PSW10 is a no-brainer. And remember, you don't notice a good subwoofer until you turn it off.
Big sound small box December 11, 2008
I have always had Polk in my car and they defiantly last the test of time. In 10 years I have had the same 2 12" subs and they still sound amazing with little signs of wear. From experience I have learned 1st hand that Polk offers good quality products that deliver what you want when it comes to clean crisp highs and deep lows- worth every cent.
So I decided to invite Polk into my living room since upgrading to blu ray.
Prior to my Polk system that consist of 2 m70s (fronts) and 5 RM8s and of course this nice little sub I had a Bose acoustimass 10 system. This new Polk system I built is so much nicer. Sounds are so real when watching movies and I hear things in music I never heard before.
On to the sub specifically. What does everyone want to know? HOW LOUD IS IT!
Well this little sub packs a lot of sound. A lot more then I expected! It more then holds it own in the 7.1 system I put together. Well crafted and LOUD. I wasn't expecting so much sound from this unit, that I bought a 2nd one. I will not need to hook the 2nd one up. It provides a completely adjustable low pass adjustment of 80HZ-160Hz as well as 2 speaker inputs for a Dolby Pro Logic receiver that does not offer a sub out connection. Simply connect the 2 front speakers from the amp to the sub then connect the fronts from the sub via 16 gage wire and this sub fits into older set ups but allowing you to be ready for an upgrade in the future..
Only down fall is the sub does not support a LFE input. It consist of a Left and Right RCA connection so you need a "Y" splitter to connect the sub to the sub cable to the receiver. If you then turn the "Low Pass" filter fully clockwise this effect will create a LFE input according to the manual.
Over all I am quite happy with this product.
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