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Polk Audio PSW505 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer (Single, Black) |  | Brand: Polk Audio
Category: CE
List Price: $589.95
Buy New: $249.99
as of 3/19/2010 18:32 CDT details
You Save: $339.96 (58%)
New (7) Used (2) from $249.99
Seller: J&R Music and Computer World
Rating:  79 reviews
Sales Rank: 2287
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: 0999999122001
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
POLK PSW505 - This high quality powered subwoofer makes opens a whole new dimension of thrilling low end sound for audio and home theater systems alike. This versatile, clinically accurate beast handles bombs and bullets and delicate string sections with equal finesse. Polk Audio's PSW series of powered subwoofers were designed to deliver powerful and astonishingly musical bass at amazingly low prices. All the PSW models represent an evolution and refinement towards a truly visceral home-theater bass experience that coordinate with Polk's TSi and RM, and R/M/T Series Speakers for home sound that truly rivals the best that theater's offer. Experience movies, music, shows and games like never before. Pick up a PSW subwoofer and feel its superb build quality. Polk Audio PSW-505 is comprised of top-notch quality components from the driver, the power amp, and the cabinetry to deliver the finest performance. Hi-Roll Surrounds to support longer excursion High current 300 Watt Continuous (460 Watt Dynamic) power amplifier Frequency Range - 23 Hz - 160Hz Adjustable low pass crossover, phase switchand volume control for perfect blending with any main speakers Unfiltered LFE input Magnetically shielded Auto on/off circuit that automatically turns your subwoofer on when it senses a program signal. When no signal is present, the amplifier turns off within 15 minutes Sturdy Feet keep the sub from sliding across the floor when played at high volumes Unit Dimensions - 16-1/8H x 15-1/8W x 18-3/16D; Weighs 56 pounds Warranty - 5 Years Parts and Labor Speaker; 3 Years Parts and Labor Amplifier Subwoofer cable required; not included. Monster Cable is recommended
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Best Value for Home Users March 10, 2010
Jesse R. Lukes
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had been meaning to finally add that oomph missing from the (very few) action movies I loved, and this tax season I finally found an excuse to see what was available. I already had a good setup [Onkyo TX-SR806 to: fronts, Infinity 3(the Onkyo lets me set the main amps to 6ohms) cabinets and crossover moded with modern heavier magnet woofers and paper-cone tweeters; center, just some full range Bose bookshelf(it works!); sides, Wharfedale CRS 3s; Rear, Wharfedale CRS 5s], but even though music sounded great, even at high volume, the movies just weren't coming through. So I finally considered that wall-shaking bass might be the answer...
It was. And the reason I can satisfactorily report this is thanks to the Polk Audio PSW 505 12" subwoofer. I felt that ordering an affordable subwoofer was likely a mistake and that I should wait for when I could afford a high-end. Well, after getting to know my receiver better and really paying attention to the subwoofer's crossover knob, I am very pleased with its performance from Movies to live jazz. When it's shelved just below the LFE range of your main woofers, it just sings. Punchy? Check. Volume? Check. MY-GOD-WHAT-IS-THIS-WRATH-UPON-US bass reproduction for movie effects? CHECK.
Another reviewer commented that the 'auto' setting(so that you don't have to turn it on and off yourself all of the time) was slow to respond. I haven't had the same experience. I have watched the indicator light with scrutiny as I turn on my receiver and have each time so far had the subwoofer respond to input signal within 1 or 2 seconds.
Basically, if this subwoofer is within your budget, and you want a major upgrade to your(come on, admit it) low-mid-range system, this is the best value that I could find after much research, and I am not partial to brands.
what a great deal March 7, 2010
Kenneth J. Newbury
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very happy with rhis sub.I searched around to find this one and im glad i did... it pounds!!!!
Best Sub in it's price range! February 22, 2010
PimpDown
I found this Sub on clearance for only 249.00.
For this price the build quality and sound can't be beat. It can produce very tight accurate base even with a 12" driver. That being said when music demands a boomy sound it has no problem fulfilling this need either. The enclosure is extremely solid and well finished with a very stable feel and fairly compact size for the sound it can produce.
I would recommend this sub to anyone wanting great bass without spending tons of cash.
Great on this discriminating ear February 19, 2010
L. Gregg (Ohio)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have been building my home theater on a budget but am discriminating. I helped a buddy build a $15k theater in a dedicated room with sound panels and all and have an ear to truly enjoy it. I like tight well defined bass in my music from the "umph" of the intro to "Running with the Devil" to the nuances of cello, timpani, string bass etc. I like my movies to have impact I can feel . . . often a lower "rumble". I had decided to build my own sub due to cost but at $249 with free shipping I could not resist (nor build anything close). The frequency range is excellent - nearly impossible to hit these lows and have this kind of power in this price range. I am a fan of Polk products. I have 6 1/2" with satellite tweeters in my car with a Rockford amp and they rock so I figured I could not go wrong. This arrived in 3 days. I hooked it up to my Yamaha 665 an ran the auto setup. Wow!!! Very tight natural bass and the movies kick butt!!!! It does everything I need it to do and does it well! At this price you cannot go wrong. I have heard units that cost over $500 that cannot keep up with this bad boy.
The only feature that would be nice to have is remote control to do the level and crossover tweaking from my Lazy Boy. Thumbs up Polk Audio (again)!
BANG for the BUCK, for sure!!!!! February 11, 2010
Ronman (Mid South)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Wow, I haven't had this for very long now - just a few days. But, I've gotten it set up, and I'm already amazed. Even before this thing gets broken in (it takes a sub a little bit of time to loosen up, and perform optimally), this thing rocks! Smooth, punchy, but WAY deep and loud!!! I've owned another 12" sub, and an 8". I currently am running a 10" WITH this new PSW505. Now, I WANT ANOTHER ONE!!!!
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I've just sold the 10", and added another one of the PSW505 models! Oh wow!!! I now have a problem...I have vibrations in the fireplace that I have to remedy!
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