Polk Audio PSW10 10-Inch Monitor Series Powered Subwoofer (Single, Black) by Polk Audio
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Digital camera reviews of Polk Audio PSW10 10-Inch Monitor Series Powered Subwoofer (Single, Black)
Digital camera Review: For What It's Worth, Here Is My 2 Stars
It looked nice. Had many great reviews. Polk is a very decent brand name, and the price was right, so I bought 2 of them. When 1st hooked up, one had a noticable rattle and buzz. Over the course of the night it became more and more intrusive, and rattled loudly at even the lowest volume...The 2nd one sounded great for one night, then the slight rattle started to creep in, and of course, it just got louder and louder. It was useless by the 2nd day. Well that's my experience with this product. I find it hard to give even 2 stars to something that did not even work. However, it does look very classie and it seems that most reviewers did not share my experience. I wish I hadn't shared my experience! While checking out some Bic America subs, I found more reviews of people returning their Polk Audio subs with the exact same problems I encountered. They seemed to be very happy with the Bic America subs. I went ahead and bought the "CER-WIN VEGA! VE-28S", and I am very happy with it. Thanks for reading my review. I hope it was helpful, and I hope you enjoy your new subwoofer!Happy listening,
Tom
Digital camera Review: For the price you certainly can't go wrong
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this subwoofer to replace an aging Optimus I had since 1997 and at $110 (free shipping) it was well worth the purchase. Let me state 1st and foremost that I don't consider this sub to be used in a setup where you are playing consistently bass-heavy music (hip hop for instance) because it really isn't designed for that. Though it is capable of 'doing the job' if you crank it up, it should be noted fairly that really low end bass doesn't necessarily sound 'muddy', just that it appears to be moreso an issue of too much port noise and resonance the harder you push it (watch this video if you need a better example: [...]/user/FIcaraudioBTL#p/u/25/1DXk6nkQous).
This is a subwoofer for the average music lover who doesn't require a subwoofer to "bring down the house" and it will do fine with most music, but if you are looking for a really heavy low end, you might want to consider a 12" model which has a little bit more powerful of an amp, though for most I still think this will do very well and above expectation.
I listen to many styles of music (mainly rock), and I have this paired with Bose 301 series V bookshelf speakers and an Onkyo TX-SR500 receiver. I have mine connected to my receiver's "Subwoofer Out" with a Y cable. I can say after now owning it for a little over a year that once it gets past it's breaking-in period, it will do wonders with movies and most music. It plays loud enough even at 1/2 volume. I have read some turn it up all the way, which I find insane because you don't need bass that heavy to be drowning out your music. Half volume can earn you complaints.
Don't be fooled by the amplifier rating at 50 Watts...it sounds much better than my previous 10" subwoofer that was downfiring and had 120 Watts.
Bottom line, give it a buy and if you don't like the sound, there is always the return option.
Digital camera Review: From good to great!
Summary: 5 Stars
I just installed all Polk Audio in wall speakers and even without a sub-woofer everything sounded really good. But, I still ordered an inexpensive sub, and since I liked the Polk Audio items I already had, I went with a Polk sub...WOW! I am now in love with my home theater! This is a fantastic sub, and an incredible deal!Digital camera Review: GOOD BANG FOR DA BUCK!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow, what more can u expect from a 99.00 sub?? this thing beats!! crystal clear and tight!! Have a friend with a polk 12inch 505 sub it has more watts and a bigger speaker but this thing is as clear as that, although not as much watts but still sounds as good as that if not better i listen to death metal, rap, and alot of classical, and things with bass drops, and this will do them, just have to have a decent receiver and play with the lfe a bit and placement!! after that good to go!! very happy!, amazon like always delivered it fast and prompt!!Digital camera Review: Good Cheap Subwoofer
Summary: 5 Stars
It sounds pretty good with my 5.1 surround sound. have it hooked up to a Denon AVR 391 in a dorm room. It's pretty loud sounds relatively clear. I'm pretty sure that the acoustics in my room are terrible which probably detract from it a little. But it shipped fast works perfectly and is not overkill for my purpose. I don't use the amp in the sub so i cant comment on how good or bad it is.