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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 25 reviews

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Customers commend the PSW 12" 300-Watt Powered Subwoofer for its sound quality, particularly its smooth and strong bass. However, some customers have expressed concerns about its size, noting that it takes up a significant amount of space.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BOOM

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have this subwoofer currently with Polk TSI200's, a CS10 (i think) center and soon to have T15's for the rear. What I like most about this subwoofer is how it can literally be hooked to ANY system - be it home theater, a bookshelf stereo, or added to a computer speaker setup with a headphone splitter. This thing has a line in input (easy to work with if you have a RCA to 3.5mm" cable), it also has something I had not seen before.. a speaker in speaker out for left and right channel. If you have an ancient classic receiver you can still have a sub in the mix by routing your speakers through the heavy gauge speaker inputs. See attached photo if needed* Sound: It has boom, it is smooth, I havent heard it strain even listening to Dubstep or HipHop music. For movies it can provide a great thunder effect and has a good boom in movies. The cross over knob on the back and volume knob is awesome too for receivers with limited adjustment options. This thing is HUGE, everyone who I have shown so far has been amazing at how large it is.. it would make a great ottoman if it had a pillow top. Make sure you have room for it before buying. It has auto on, so it doesnt waste much power when not in use by detecting when a signal is present and active. Overall, it blends very well with the TSI200's and is capable of overpowering them if turned up high.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    PSW125 The best at it's price level

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I originally picked up the psw111 same amp but with an 8" sub. I then saw the psw125 went on sale so I exchanged it. The psw111 was more attractive and had good sound but it was limited. I immediately heard a difference when I plugged in the psw125 12". The bigger sub really makes a difference. The psw125 takes up twice the space but when I heard it I was sure that it was the one for me. The sound was thick I watched The Avengers it made my home shake throughout. It makes my music sound great and it cost $7 less than the psw111 even after a price match. I paid $285 out the door for the psw125.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Basement Sub

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This sub runs on Sony A/V with 5 6" Polk & 2 8" Polk mounted in ceiling. Excellent sound!!!!!!!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Helps create ur own home movie theater experience

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my second Polk sub for my home theater system, the first being a smaller size with considerably less wattage. So far this has out preformed my previous one and has left me extremely impressed with its capabilities, especially considering the price. It's ability to make a person experience the deepest of explosions or the crispness of a live performance leaves me, so far, loving it and recommending it to anyone looking to purchase a sub for their own home theater system.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent customer service

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great polk subwoofer. Delivers 300 watts ! Shake the roof to the floor and at good best buy price & customer service @ west ashley !

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Polk never disappoints.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was a replacement for an older Polk sub of the same model. The old subwoofer had taken a beating externally. This was offered at a price I could not pass up. Some may notice that I have another review on here for a Klipsch sub. Just a note that I have multiple set ups in my home.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good, solid bass.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've gotten some really awesome bass from this large sub. Fortunately, I had the perfect location for it. Matched with my Yamaha receiver and Polk surround speaker system, the whole house is a theater.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great sub for surround system

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this sub to add to surround system. I was not disappointed, has great deep bass that was exactly what I was looking for. Well worth the price

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    incredible

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    so much more than i bargained for. this thing is incredible !

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Subwoofer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This subwoofer is outstanding!!. The bass electrifies the room when watching movies and music thumps.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect subwoofer.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Our "old" subwoofer died, and I called Best Buy in Racine, WI., a store where I had done business so often before we moved to FL. The associate advised me about the perfect subwoofer for us and set the purchase up to be "fast-tracked" (I think that's what he called it) right to our door with free shipping. I love Best Buy! I will go back again and again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great subwoofer.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really like the sound I have gotten from the Polk subwoofer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great sound looks good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    built very well sound quality is good.price was right and free ups delivery.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this sub the sound is great it was just what I wanted meet all my expectations

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great subwoofer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Exactly what I expected when I purchased it. Very satisfied with Polk Audio products.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It's good.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to install. Great improvement. It's large, but we'll worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Subwoofer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This unit provides clear bass tones, outstanding!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    sounds excellent

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very pleased with my purchase, sounds so much better than my old subwoofer , very happy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for music, not so great for movies

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have owned this sub for a couple months now. This is a "polite", "mature", and clean sounding sub - its sound is not too overwhelming and overly aggressive with boominess and volume like many other subs out there. It's great for music like classical, jazz, rock, etc. - anything with real instruments. I have compared this sub side-by-side with many others and this sub was my choice, even though it did not have as much power or volume as the others. Don't get me wrong, this sub has PLENTY of power (do not be fooled by the "150 watts" RMS) and I have this sub in a very large room and it can certainly shake the room. I wish it had the ability to go a little lower with its frequency range and I wish the built-in crossover would do a little better job at cutting out the "mid" sounding frequencies when the crossover is set at its lowest setting, but, it's really not a big issue at all and nothing to be too concerned about for most people. I am very happy with this sub, overall. Music was my primary concern and that is why I chose this sub, but, if your primary concern is movies and you are only concerned with having as much power, volume, and boom as possible, you should probably get something else - like a Klipsch. Don't get me wrong though - this thing can perform quite well with movies. So, for a sub only to be used for music, I would give it an overall 5 star rating but if you are ALSO going to use it for movies, I would give it an overall 4 star rating. Comes with a pretty good warranty as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BOom!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Smooth strong bass, this sub is a LOT bigger than I thought from pictures. I have it paired with Polk TSI200's and a CS10 center with klipsch promedia ultras in the rear, and the sub will overpower them easily (I keep it turned down to match). The great thing about this sub is how it can take a speaker input so you can have a sub with older receivers without a sub out. I do not like how the finish is different than the TSI200 and CS10 - it looks cheaper. This thing can really fill the void from bookshelf and todays towers that usually only have 6-7" woofers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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