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Polk Audio PSW505 12" Powered Subwoofer - Deep Bass Impact & Distortion-Free Sound, Up to 460 Watts, Easy Integration with Home Theater Systems, BLACK

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PSW505
Powered Subwoofer
Brand Polk Audio
Model Name PSW505
Speaker Type Subwoofer
Special Feature Built in microphone

About this item

  • HEART-THUMPING MUSIC WITH DEEP, POWERFUL BASS – Polk's 12-inch Dynamic Balance Woofer sounds better because it is built better. Make your movies, music & sports experience thrilling
  • ACCURATE SOUND REPRODUCTIONS – Be it delicate, melodious string music or solid blasts and booms from bombs and bullets, this subwoofer picks the subtleties between different kinds of sound correctly and reproduces them with absolute perfection
  • DRIVEN BY IMMENSE 460-WATT POWER, the PSW505 gives HIGH PERFORMANCE IMPACTFUL SOUND WITHOUT ANY DISTORTION. While it blends with any speaker, it works best with Polk's Signature Series Speakers. Highly recommended for your home theater
  • VERSATILE & FULLY LOADED – The front grille is detachable, and the back has a magnetically shielded LFE-input for noisy signal aversion, line- & speaker-level inputs and outputs, and a Phase Toggle Switch designed for running multiple subwoofers
  • EASY TO INTEGRATE WITH EXISTING SYSTEMS – Hook up this sub to the receiver and upgrade your music sound instantly. Features continuously variable 60-120 Hz crossover and 25-125 Hz frequency response
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Customer Ratings
Sound quality
4.0
4.6
5.0
4.7
4.6
4.6
Bass quality
3.9
4.6
4.7
4.7
4.2
4.7
Value for money
3.7
4.4
4.8
4.6
4.6
4.4
Volume control
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4.5
4.8
4.6
Quality of material
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4.6
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speaker size
12 inches
12 inches
10 inches
10 inches
10 inches
power source
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
AC
AC
connectivity tech
wired, wireless
RCA
RCA
Coaxial
RCA
speaker type
Subwoofer
Subwoofer
Subwoofer
Subwoofer
Subwoofer, Bookshelf, Coaxial
Subwoofer
mounting type
Floor Standing
Tabletop
Floor Standing
Floor Standing
Shelf Mount, Floor Mount
Shelf Mount
weight
43 pounds
32.5 pounds
31 pounds
21 pounds
37.75 pounds

What's in the box

  • Black powered subwoofer
  • One 9.5' AC power cord
  • Owner's Manual
  • Product Registration Card
  • Online registration sheet
  • Product guides and documents

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    Product Description

    Product Description

    PSW505 features a sturdy Slot Load Vent that minimizes distortion, and a 300-Watt amplifier that powers a high-quality 12" long-throw woofer to deliver accurate, room-filling deep bass you crave for home theatre. A rotary volume control adjusts the volume of the subwoofer relative to the other speakers in the system and the unit offers a continuously variable low-pass filter, adjustable from 60-120 Hz. Accessible, professional-grade line- and speaker-level inputs, and speaker level outputs allow easy connection to any system for an instant sound upgrade. The subwoofer’s cool styling, with silver details and a real wood veneer adds a classic touch & blends in seamlessly with your room decor.

    From the Manufacturer

    Have a big room? Have the need for BIG, life-like bass impact? Then the PSW505 is the subwoofer for you. More than a mere brute, the PSW505 is equally at home reproducing all the subtle nuance of a plucked string bass as it is belting out a rocket's roar. Full-featured and over-powered, the PSW505 will rock your world.

    Key Features

    • Slot Load Venting improves bass response. The wide, long slotted vent dramatically lessens turbulence, noise and distortion, creating precise, thunderous bass!
    • Polk subs sound better because they're built better. Rock-solid MDF construction (including a 1 inch thick front baffle) suppresses enclosure panel resonance for distortion-free, accurate response.
    • Big 12-inch Long Throw Driver for longer excursion and better linearity.
    • Adjustable low pass crossover, phase switch and volume control allows perfect blending with any main speaker.

    Why you should consider this product

    Big subwoofer performance pure and simple. If you’re ready for room filling, chest-thumping high impact high performance bass, the PSW505 is the perfect choice.

    Take a look inside this product

    • Huge Hi-Roll Surrounds that support a true long throw driver.
    • Most powered subwoofers are good for just gut-rumble and boom. Polk understands that you listen to music too so our subs are tight, precise and accurate.
    • High current 300 Watt Continuous (460 Watt Dynamic) power amplifier.
    • Adjustable low pass crossover, phase switch and volume control allows perfect blending with any main speaker.
    • 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.
    • Unfiltered LFE input for use with low pass filtered subwoofer output jacks.
    • Pro-grade 5-way binding posts speaker inputs and outputs.
    • Magnetically shielded for safe, flexible placement next to a TV or video monitor.

    Technology

    Dynamic Balance® Woofer Design Polk perfected the method of analyzing a speaker's microscopic behavior with laser Interferometry. With that information in hand, Polk engineers select the ideal combination of materials, geometry and construction techniques to literally “tune out” unwanted resonance. The result is a subwoofer that delivers pure, distortion free deep bass.

    Klippel Optimized Long Throw Woofer Using a state-of-the-art Klippel Distortion Analyzer, Polk engineers optimized the woofer's motor structure, voice coil alignment and suspension for longer excursion and greater linearity bringing you the best possible performance even at the most extreme listening levels.

    Slot Load Venting improves bass response. The wide, long slotted vent dramatically lessens turbulence, noise and distortion, pouring out a tidal wave of precise, thunderous bass!

    Rock-solid MDF construction (including a 1 inch thick front baffle) suppresses enclosure panel resonance for distortion-free, accurate response. Polk subs sound better because they're built better.

    In the Box

    • PSW505 subwoofer
    • Owner's Manual
    • Online Registration Card

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    Technical Specifications

    Driver Complements Subwoofer 1 - 12" Diameter (30.48cm)
    High excursion polymer composite cone with hi roll surround, shielded Electrical Overall Frequency Response 23Hz - 160Hz Lower -3dB Limit 28Hz Upper -3dB Limit 125Hz Crossover Variable low pass 60 - 125Hz, 4th order Inputs Speaker level 5-way binding posts, line level (filtered) and LFE (unfiltered) Outputs Speaker level Dimensions Cabinet Size 16-1/8" H x 15-1/8" W x 18-3/16" D
    (40.96cm H x 38.42cm W x 46.20cm D) Enclosure Type Vented via slot loaded port Subwoofer Amplifier Specs Power Output 300 watts Continuous Average Output Dynamic Power Output 460 watts Shipping/Other Shipping Unit Each Shipping Weight 48.00 lbs. (21.77kgs) Speaker Warranty
    1 5 years parts and labor Subwoofer Amplifier Warranty1 3 years parts and labor 1To ensure a valid warranty, Polk loudspeakers must be purchased at an Authorized Polk Audio home or car loudspeaker Dealer (such as Amazon.com). (If you're not sure a dealer is "authorized," call Polk Audio at 1-800-377-7655, and ask us.) The warranty is not transferrable, that means it applies only to the original purchaser. If you purchase your speakers from a private individual, that product is considered "used" and has NO factory warranty, no matter what the seller implies. The warranty is VOID if the serial number of the speaker has been removed or defaced. If you have any questions about your warranty coverage, or you think you need service, call Polk Customer Service at 1-800-377-7655. We're here to help you get the most from your new speakers!

    Customer reviews

    3.6 out of 5 stars
    3.6 out of 5
    3,656 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the sound quality and value of the speakers. For example, they mention it sounds spectacular, has deep immersive tones, and extends the bass response of their system. Some are happy with noise. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, performance, power, size, and appearance.

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    1,584 customers mention1,269 positive315 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They mention that it sounds spectacular, has deep immersive tones, and extends the bass response of their system. That said, some say that it's a great subwoofer that fills their room with plenty of floor-shaking bass. Overall, customers are happy with the sound performance of the product.

    "...The initial good news: no RF interference, no thumping, so it is clear that the RF shielding and bypassing in the sub-woofer's amplifier is well done..." Read more

    "...The F12 comes in and man does this sub bang! Sounds sooo amazing right out of the box no break in period this subwoofer obliterates the Polk I had..." Read more

    "...I have not made a single adjustment since the inital hookup. No more "cold" sound from the Yamaha, and no more worries about the JBLs lacking the..." Read more

    "...what's crazy,,,,,,good Box enclosure,,,,Good Bass response and good sound quality however my Sub and others who have bought Polk Subs will in short..." Read more

    598 customers mention569 positive29 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the value of the speakers. They mention that it is amazing for the price, ridiculously cheap, and a popular budget subwoofer. They appreciate the 12 inch driver, which is worth the additional expense for the added bass extension. Overall, customers are happy with the performance and value of this product.

    "...Oh...yes...the price was very good and delivery was on time, no damage, as usual from a fine company like Amazon." Read more

    "...this again, but in the end I got an incredible subwoofer at an incredible price and I will be very happy once I get the new grill from Polk Audio...." Read more

    "...This is the one, baby! This will do it for you and at a price that's so ridiculously low, that you literally can't go wrong...." Read more

    "...12" (good, good), 350W (NICE, NICE), front firing (booo), budget friendly sub. I read some more reviews and make my mind up...." Read more

    128 customers mention92 positive36 negative

    Customers like the noise the speakers make. They mention that it rattles things, and vibrates the floor. Some say that it sounds better and shakes the walls better than their old expensive sub woofer. Overall, most are satisfied with the noise produced by the speakers.

    "I love this thing! It rattles my intestines when I listen to my music, and is amazing for movies as well...." Read more

    "...For me, it's great. Rumbles shook the couch a bit, gun shots felt like they had life to them.Overall: very impressed...." Read more

    "...It actually shakes my ceiling. No picture falling off the wall and all that other crazy stuff but once again, my theater room is 25x40...." Read more

    "...My games sound utterly amazing and movies really BOOM and rattle after doing some Yamaha calibration and tweaking with the levels...." Read more

    815 customers mention524 positive291 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the speakers. Some mention that it's a really good sub at $200 bucks, substantial, and heavy. However, others say that the speaker mounts were falling apart, the cabinet was coming apart at the seams, and that it wasn't a good quality product.

    "...Its HT use is still solid. It's had more of a chance to break in now, and so far, it sounds really good...." Read more

    "...Design: The PSW505 is built a little better and the grill doesn't vibrate when bass is loud like the F12...." Read more

    "...Later I found that sounds below 30 hertz this sub simply cannot reproduce, which is average for this price range...." Read more

    "...The PSW505 is not "current", but it is recent, and has a strong set of reviews at several sites (including my favorite, Amazon) The price is the..." Read more

    547 customers mention293 positive254 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the speakers. Some mention that they are satisfied with the performance, producing superb results. However, others say that it just died.

    "...This is a good thing since it means that the sub maintains a relatively flat response down to 25 Hz...." Read more

    "...The speaker itself is not the problem - the board simply failed. Further online research revealed that I am not alone...." Read more

    "...Now run it at little over 1/4 sounds nice. Gets better by the week. Prob had it 2 weeks now listing at about 1.5h/day av." Read more

    "...I have started to notice the performance to drop off. It seems to clip at lower volumes now...." Read more

    269 customers mention128 positive141 negative

    Customers are mixed about the power of the speakers. Some mention that the power is really impressive at 300 watts, and it provides enough power to drive the speaker. However, others say that either the speaker or the amp is going out.

    "...Ok, back to business. This sub is definitely "overpowered" for a small room. It should do just fine in a medium sized room...." Read more

    "...This Sub is powerful enough to overpower my BIC LRC (Left right center) Formula speakers...." Read more

    "...Today I purchased a Jamo 12" powered sub. for around $250. Less Watts and less design features but I want to avoid poorly designed amp and my fingers..." Read more

    "...Amazing power, depth, and tight bass sound. Will abolutely blow you away when set up properly in a surround sound setup...." Read more

    196 customers mention136 positive60 negative

    Customers are mixed about the size of the speakers. Some mention that it's huge and powerful, while others say that it fills up the entire space. The size is quite adequate for medium to large rooms, while still others say it'll not fit on their entertainment center.

    "...Which is a good thing. It feels reassuringly sturdy/massive...." Read more

    "...It's huge and heavy and really delivers. The sound from the PSW505 reminds you of the bass that you feel when a band is playing at a wedding...." Read more

    "...doing all I could to set it up for success, this thing is still just big, rumbly, and muddy...." Read more

    "...Good for movies great for musicNot too bigHit frequencies in the high 40sGreat bang for the buck! Best sub for under $200..." Read more

    186 customers mention123 positive63 negative

    Customers are mixed about the appearance of the speakers. Some mention that it looks nice and the build appears to be good. The specs on this sub looked pretty amazing compared to the normal subs that you find in this price range. However, others say that it still has design flaws which shorten its lifespan. They are certainly not the finest, but very competitive in their price. Some say that the input circuit has poor design and the power supply filtration is poor.

    "...The specs on this sub looked pretty amazing compared to the normal subs that you find in this price range...." Read more

    "...arrived safely (thank you UPS) and I found it to be a fine looking piece of equipment...." Read more

    "...They are certainly not the finest, but very competitive in their price range. I have never had any problems with them." Read more

    "...It has a nice black faux-wood finish.* It is LOUD...." Read more

    Powerful Bass for Movies, Games and Music.
    5 Stars
    Powerful Bass for Movies, Games and Music.
    This is a System Review of the Components I bought to Build my Ideal Surround system that would fit my Great Room.I am putting it in all of the Components as Reviews for those who might find it helpful for Building a System. I hope it helps.I was coming from a Pioneer Receiver with Bose Acoustimass Speakers all around.I upgraded to the Following:- Denon AVR-X4000- Polk LSi7 (Fronts)- Polk CSi A6 (Center)- Polk OWM5 (Surrounds)- Polk PSW505 (Subwoofer)The Denon was easy to setup and allowed me to BiAmp the Polk LSi7's which are 4 ohm loads. So there are 2 Amps driving each of my LSi Fronts.This sounds quite spectacular with really good separation running Music which is best listened to in 2.1 which the Amp Defaulted to.This was the Biggest upgrade in sound from my old setup, it lacked when playing music. All the different types of music sound fabulous including the Heavy stuff like Three Days Grace which is my Favorite style.Surround for Movies and Games is off the Hook. Watched Prometheus because it happened to be on Cable one night. The Scene when the Water is Raining down in the Cavernous are where they talk about Terraforming was really awesome. It sounded like the Rain was coming from above and I am only running 5.1 since I wanted to Bi-Amp my LSi7s. The LSi7s are 4 Ohm Loads but the Amp Handles them with no Problem. I have read that the Denon can handle the 4 ohm loads although not advertised. The Manual does list a Spec for "Dynamic Power" of 130w x 2 Ch @ 8 Ohms and 190w x 2 Ch @ 4 Ohms.The Internet Radio works well from what I seen. I have an XM subscription which I added the Internet Streaming for $3 a month and that is great to have on my Receiver. The Interface for Tuning XM Stations is just so-so but it works. The HD Radio automatically tunes in for FM Stations that broadcast one. I have a Synology DiskStation that I use to Back up my Business Server, on that I put all of our Music and installed the Media Server Application and boom my MP3s were playing.This Receiver also has Plenty of Pre-Outs as well. So down the Road if I want to an External Amp like the Emotiva to drive my LSi7s it is capable and I can add Front Height Speakers. My Living Room doesn't accomodate the other possibilities that this receiver supports like Surround Back etc.The CSI A6 Center is a VERY HUGE Speaker, so make sure you have room for it. It blends well with my LSi7s and OWM5s and I never have trouble hearing the Dialogue. With my Bose System I had the Center Cranked and Dialog was tough to hear. I always thought that the Movie Industry didn't know how to mix sound, because the Music was always too loud and the Dialog too soft. I guess it was my Surround System all this time. You should never skimp on your Center Channel because this is where all the dialog is going to come from.The LSi7s I bought because I have read about how Musical the LSi Series was. The LSi7s being the Smallest of the Series and the Largest I could sneak past the Wife... LOL. These Speakers are Top Notch with any Music I tried throwing at them. I was worried about the 4 Ohm Load but after much reading it appears many Receivers if they have the Wattage can handle these ones because they Average a 6 Ohm Load with only a Few 4 Ohm Spots in the Frequency Graph. The Denon AVR-X4000 also had the BiAmp mode option so I removed the Gold Jumpers and Ran two sets of wires to each and it works very well.The OWM5s are Fairly big themselves at 7x16 inches. But I didn't want my surrounds to fall behind the rest of the System. With 2 Midrange 4.5" and a Tweeter they Keep up quite nicely to the rest of my System.Finally I have the PSW505 Subwoofer. The Audyssey wanted me to turn the Level Down to just below Half on the Sub so it has Power to spare.It sounds great with Music and Movies or Games. Explosions reach a new level of Awesome. Must Watch Star Wars 1-6 in order next!The Denon allows adjustments of Subwoofer Level and Saves Separately for each input. So I could up the Bass a little for FM Radio and XM Radio and it would not effect my Movie Level Adjustment.
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    Alfredo Ramírez Culebro
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente calidad por el mejor precio.
    Reviewed in Mexico on March 24, 2019
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    Martin Pham Dinh
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love it. If i could give it 6* i ...
    Reviewed in Canada on October 8, 2017
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    Anujeet Ghatak
    5.0 out of 5 stars Its a damn good addition!
    Reviewed in India on April 8, 2017
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    Chowdhury
    1.0 out of 5 stars Amp is almost guranteed to fail
    Reviewed in Canada on August 20, 2018
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    Alejandro Portugal Glez
    1.0 out of 5 stars Suena de muy a mal a mediocre
    Reviewed in Mexico on June 6, 2018
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