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Polk Audio PSW505

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3 editorial reviews
Polk Audio PSW505 Subwoofers user reviews : 4.6 out of 5 - 10 reviews - audioreview.comRead more
We tested the Polk Audio PSW505 Subwoofer, one of the more popular budget subwoofers. It’s low-end can be muddy at times but it performs well in most circumstances.Read more
Probably one of the best subwoofers out there, the Polk Audio PSW505 is an affordable and extremely capable addition to your sound system. It provides youRead more
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Pros

  • the company offers free shipping
  • simple
  • sleek

Cons

  • enough port noise to make you insane at times
  • subwoofer generated a distorted low octave static sound
  • It is not just enough to enjoy your favourite movies from the cinema

Key specs

  • Active subwoofer
  • 1
  • 23, 160 Hz
  • 300 W
  • 304.8 mm

Polk Audio PSW505 - Pros & Cons

Polk Audio PSW505

Pros

  • the company offers free shipping
  • simple
  • sleek
  • and professional looking enclosure
  • excellent sound clarity and high performance
  • it sounded fantastic and greatly improved my theater experience
  • The output power and the size are unmatched
  • is also durable and can work for a long time
  • easy maintenance makes it highly suitable and affordable
  • It is also capable of handling low volumes easily
  • simple

Cons

  • enough port noise to make you insane at times
  • subwoofer generated a distorted low octave static sound
  • It is not just enough to enjoy your favourite movies from the cinema
  • Rumbles rattled the sofa a little
  • It s also pretty big and heavy
  • black-washed MDF board and a front covering foam grill
  • PSW505 is not a looker
  • the bass does not lose quality
  • diffusers of all loudspeakers move in phase
  • Audio Rumble may earn from qualifying purchases
  • Like Very heavy at 56 pounds

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Polk Audio PSW505 - Full Specifications

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General
Subwoofer typeActive subwoofer
Number of subwoofers1
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Technical details
Frequency range23 - 160
RMS power300.0 W
Subwoofer peak power460.0 W
Subwoofer driver diameter12.0 in
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Dimensions
Width15.13 in
Depth18.19 in
Height16.13 in
Weight47.84 lb

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