Polk Audio PSW10 10-Inch Monitor Series Powered Subwoofer (Single, Black)
by Polk Audio
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Customer Review: well pleased
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been looking for a subwoofer for our entertainment center, and I've looked at this one quite a bit. I wasn't too sure because it only put out 50 watts RMS, but me and my wife went ahead and purchased it and boy are we well pleased. I am glad that we did because you couldn't get a better subwoofer for that price, we paid $150 at Video Only, though a month ago we could've gotten it at Circuit City for $99, but oh well. I read the review about it not working well or not that well with movies, but I cannot agree with that review, we find that it works great, me and my wife hear the lows and the highs and have not heard any muded sound. Sometimes we hear a flutter sound but to us it sounds like the air comming through the port, but that is also when we have the volume up high to high. It's definately not useless as one review says. Agian you will not be disapointed trust me. Dont let the 50 watts full you.Customer Review: Great Subwoofer for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
There are certainly more powerful and better sounding subwoofers on the market, but you're not likely to find a better one for this price tag. I have a decent audio setup at my house (klipsh reference in the front, polk audio center and surround, attached to a Harmon Kardon receiver) and this subwoofer adds exactly what was missing.The sound produced by this product is crisp and dynamic and is never over or under whelming.
One small thing to bear in mind is that the the "auto" power mode fails to turn the subwoofer on when the rest of the system engages, so you'll have to leave it on at all times, or remember to turn it on and off manually (which would just be a pain. I leave mine on all the time). It's really not a big deal and has not affected my feelings toward this subwoofer in a significant way, but is worth noting. Also, this could be a failure with my receiver and not the subwoofer itself.
Customer Review: Great Low-Priced Subwoofer
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this to replace an old JBL 250 Watt 10" sub that I had over 10 years. That one cost me $250 back in the day, on sale. This one I got for $89 two months ago! I like the size, finish is nice, (even though it is behind the couch!) and the sound is good.
The bass is not the lowest that I have heard, but to get response down at +/-3 dB from the low 20's, you have to pay a lot! I knew what I was going to get, so my review is relative to that. Bass can be a bit boomy, but can be trimmed pretty well between the controls on the unit and the Receiver. It works fine for DTS and HD movies, which was my intent.
You can spend a whole lot on subwoofers these days, with mixed results. I trust Polk, as I have had many speakers, including in-ceiling pairs, that have worked very well for many years. A great brand, and if you can find deals, very affordable.
Customer Review: Configure it right and it will work
Summary: 5 Stars
I never write reviews for a product but I figured it was necessary to help some people save a lot of time and frustration getting this beast to work correctly. At first, I considered this complete junk until I configured it properly. I am currently running this setup: Polk R300s (front towers), Polk CSR (center channel), and the Pioneer VSX 820-K (receiver). I have the Front speakers set to large, the center channel set to small, and the subwoofer set to PLUS. I couldn't believe how good this thing sounded after the configuration. I put on the transformers blu-ray and I am quite sure I pissed off a few neighbors (apartment living). Yes, please buy the Y-splitter or it will also not work correctly. I used this one in particular from amazon: RCA Female to 2-RCA Male Digital Coaxial Splitter Adapter - 6 inches. For the money, this subwoofer is the best!
Customer Review: Polk Audio PSW10 Subwoofer
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought this sub as the finishing piece to my home theater. The new addition is teamed up with a 42' 1080P Philips Ambilight LCD, a pair of Mirage Omni 250 tower speakers flanking the flat screen, a Denon AVR-1705 receiver, a Denon DCM-290 CD Player and a Denon DVD-1740 up converting DVD player.
Listening to music and watching movies has already been a phenomenal experience because of the Denon components and the Mirage towers. But the Polk Audio PSW10 truly enhances things. It provides terrific low frequency bass to all CDs and as well as to any burned MP3 and WMA files! Drumbeats pound with purpose and authority now. Suspense scenes in movies really shine because the sub will provide that 'low rumble' effect. The sub evenly distributes punchy, clean bass through the heightened scenes of motion pictures. A must buy!