Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1622 in Speakers
- Color: Black
- Brand: Polk Audio
- Model: AM1145-C|4
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 12.13" h x
11.00" w x
14.00" l,
21.00 pounds
- Display size: 1
Features
- Single 8-inch subwoofer with compression circuitry to limit distortion
- Best matched for RM and SurroundBar series or compact speakers from other manufacturers
- Non-resonant all-MDF enclosure construction and internal bracing
- Rated to 150 watts of continuous power (300W peak)
- Measures 12-1/8 x 11 x 13 inches (HxWxD)
Polk Audio PSW111 Subwoofer (Single, Black)
Product Description
PSW111 is best matched for RM and SurroundBar series or compact speakers from other manufacturers. You can put it practically anywhere and you won't believe the punch such a small subwoofer packs. That's why cnet says "the deep bass was impressively deep for a sub as small as the PSW111." You can even play hide and seek with it. All woofers feature a floor coupled downward firing port. This configuration brings you maximum bass impact while keeping the front of the cabinet as low profile as possible. Polk home subwoofers are provided with CEA-2010 "Loud and Low" Spec. Instead of using the usual "inches and watts" method, we've leveled the playing field so you can easily and accurately compare the performance of different subwoofers measured the same way.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
44 of 47 people found the following review helpful.
Polk Audio PSW111
By Eric M. Bergfield
UPDATE: 4 years in the future! I'm still using this sub daily, and I still recommend it (see end of review for extra info).I researched subs online for a month, and then finally decided on Polk's PSW111. I have since owned the PSW111 for 2 months; and thus far it has been great, working perfectly with my 5.1 surround sound system. I use it every day for at least 8 hours, listening to music and playing Xbox 360 games.The gun fire and explosions in Call of Duty 4 are made much more intense with the bass produced by the PSW111! I bought this sub because my Klipsch [sub] burnt out, and I had to go with NO bass for 9 long months! ...When I finally hooked up the PSW111 and heard the bass, I was so thoroughly pleased :DThe sub isn't magnetically shielded, so I have to keep it away from most of my other electronics; but that's not a problem - because most subs are not shielded. I spent $50 on a gold plated-6" Monster cable, kinda funny since the sub itself only cost $200 (NOTE: I do NOT recommend buying expensive cables, because even cheap-o cables are equally good & effective).I live in a small apt, and it fits perfectly. I have the bass set at 1/2 power, and it is perfect for my ears. If you are a person who lives alone in a big house, this sub should still do you just fine, because maxing out the dial on the sub will create a room-shattering amount of bass. However, I'm not sure keeping the sub at max would be a good idea in the long term; for the life of the sub, but I'm no expert.Pros:+ The sub is small, sexy looking and pretty damn powerful.+ Built very solid, no rattling, no boomy sound whatsoever.+ Xbox 360 games sound ridiculously amazing with the PSW111.Cons:- The PSW111 costs slightly more than its bigger 10" cousin.- Not magnetically shielded (but not many subs are so who cares).- It weighs more then it looks like it should, so I suppose that's kinda a positive thing!Conclusion:If you're looking for a small-sized, but still very powerful subwoofer, then this sub is HIGHLY recommended! I myself am a videophile, but I can attest that the PSW111 will please all you audiophiles. I recommend this product!UPDATE: December 2012, I'm just 3 months shy of using this sub for 4 solid years, and I still use it daily, and I still HIGHLY recommend it! It's a really well-rounded subwoofer, and was obviously built to last. My only regret was that I was a noob 4yrs ago and spent $50 on a Monster cable (which should NEVER be done - by anyone)!
38 of 40 people found the following review helpful.great
By C. Harless
After some deliberation, I decided to buy this on Amazon rather than a couple of Polk's 10-inch versions. I heard it at BB and thought it was very tight and controlled. I listen almost exclusively to music and just wanted something to fill in the lower registers. This sub complements well my new Yamaha nx-e400 bookshelf speakers (another under-recognized bargain!), which supposedly go down to 55hz on their own. I set the crossover to about 85 hz and turned the volume on the sub to almost halfway, and this combo fills my room with an almost perfect blend of bass, midrange, and treble. If you're just looking for solid bass to help your bookshelf speakers with music, this sub is terrific!
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful.
Good choice for music lovers
By Dr John Ficarro
I'm in the process of upgrading from an old Panasonic complete home theater package - the type you would find at Best Buy or Costco in the $300 to $500 range. I have a Yamaha RX-V663 receiver, 50" Panasonic Plasma TV and (so far) a pair of Polk Tsi200 bookshelf speakers. While I enjoy a lot of movie effects, my main interest is a system that works well on a broad range of music. Most of what I listen to is acoustic (folk, classical, jazz) with a lot of vocals and a smattering of rock.With the addition of one Polk PSW111, it adds a nice low end to drums, string bass, and the larger brass family. On a Chieftans record, it really makes the bodhran (Irish goatskin drum) sound like you are at a live performance.For me it works well for movie effects as well. By subwoofer standards, I describe it as tight without any booming or muddiness.Now, if you want to make the neighbors think there is an earthquake, this isn't the sub for you. And if you want the helicopter in the movie to feel like it is a few feet over your head, this would fall a bit short. You probably need something in the 12" range.But if you don't have a strong need to feel the vibrations to enjoy what you are listening to you, this is a great little subwoofer. And you don't have to wear a back support to lift it. This works well for me, but if I ever feel the need for a bit more, I'd probably opt for a second PSW111.
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