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# 100 Watts peak power (50W RMS amp) 10-inch Dynamic Balance woofer Variable 80-160 Hz crossover Polk Audio PSW10 10" Subwoofer, Big Bass Compact Design, Up to 100 Watts

**Brand:** polk audio
**Price:** ¥158560
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Feel the bass, not the bulk — Polk PSW10 powers your space with punch!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Polk Audio PSW10 10" Subwoofer, Big Bass Compact Design, Up to 100 Watts by polk audio
- **How much does it cost?** ¥158560 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1148894-polk-audio-psw10-10-subwoofer-big-bass-compact-design-up)

## Best For

- polk audio enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted polk audio brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Yet Mighty:** Space-saving design fits perfectly in small to mid-size rooms without sacrificing bass impact.
- • **Power Meets Precision:** 100 Watts peak power with a built-in 50W RMS amplifier ensures loud, distortion-free sound even at high volumes.
- • **Deep, Room-Filling Bass:** 10-inch dynamic driver delivers rich, punchy lows that transform your music and movies.
- • **Seamless System Integration:** Continuously variable crossover and multiple input/output options make setup effortless with any home theater.
- • **Durability for the Long Haul:** Engineered with resonance-free materials and a 5-year warranty to keep your bass booming for years.

## Overview

The Polk Audio PSW10 is a compact powered subwoofer featuring a 10-inch Dynamic Balance woofer and a built-in 50W RMS amplifier delivering up to 100 Watts peak power. Designed for small to mid-size rooms, it offers a variable 80-160 Hz crossover for seamless integration with existing home theater systems. Its durable, resonance-free cabinet ensures clear, distortion-free bass, making it an excellent value choice for audiophiles seeking deep, impactful sound without the bulk.

## Description

This mini subwoofer adds deep bass excitement and extended dynamic thrills to your music or movie sound system with the easy-to-connect and easy-to-use Polk Audio subwoofer solution. These are compact, active subwoofers engineered for limited distortion. This small subwoofer speaker packs a 10 inch sub inside a non-resonant cabinet, delivering deep, smooth response with superior detail. The 10 in subwoofer is driven by a high-current amplifier generating 50 Watts RMS/100 Watts dynamic power, giving you a reliable sub amp combo within a single powered sub design. A rotary control lets you match output to the rest of your setup, while a continuously variable low-pass filter (80-160 Hz) supports seamless subwoofer home theater integration. Easily accessible line- and speaker-level inputs and outputs simplify hookup to stereo or sub woofer systems, making this ideal for rooms that need impactful yet space-saving sound.

Review: Polk... - I am a self-proclaimed audiophile with a serious inclination towards VALUE. This, my friends, is a product that has immense value. To give you an idea of what I mean by value, my previous set-up had KLH Subwoofers that were so under-rated and unknown that it wasn't until I spoke of them that people even considered them as KLH (being that KLH, for some unknown reason, has a bad name. Now, by no means would I consider myself cheap...I like value--inexpensive items that do as they say while preserving quality. Being that Matt Polk put the name of the Polk legacy on these, the quality should not be in question at any point. I think the only reason that these are at such a reduced rate is because of their meager ratings (50-Watt amp and 10" woofer...something else that is unattractive is the front facing port--don't they know that most new speakers come with the port to the rear to avoid port noise??!!) and, even moreso, reviewing its bigger brothers and sisters with downward firing ports means that although this sub isn't in the same class, there are offerings for more discerning listeners. If I had a good $1000 to blow on subwoofers, I would have probably bought two of the PSW110s without question... Ah, yes...TWO. The biggest reason that I look for subwoofers of value is so that I can purchase more than one (if you were wondering why I keep using these nouns in the plural). Although I am still relatively young 1/2 You should never have to turn your amplifier gain past half. Past half is where distortion and clipping are introduced. Sure, depending on your source, this may not be prevalent, but if you have a good, strong signal, there will come a time when you hear artifacts that weren't intended for reproduction (e.g. distortion, clipping). As a rule, if you have to turn your sub past half, you might want to adjust your settings in your receiver or see Pointer #1 again... A benefit of two, is that the both of them can be readjusted lower to account for the assistance or each other. My Polks are each at about 1/3 (and that's only because I really enjoy the sound right now...so I'm excited...otherwise they would each be at 1/4). The reason you only want "enough" volume is because headroom is what you want... this is the power that is used during explosions, kick drums--sudden bursts...this is what you bought it for, right? Yes, that's right. I know that there are many other reviewers--bless their heart--who are praising having it just past half or 3/4 of the way up. Mine are at 1/3 and it was like that when I only had one connected. Now that I have both connected, I'll have to half the volume of both of them to equal the volume of the one (and no, the gain knob potentiometers are not linear, so it'll have to be by ear). Pointer #3: Subs Fill, Not Dominate Subwoofer modules are only meant to fill in where the other speakers in your system fail. My set-up has Mirage towers as my mains. However, the built in crossover of my Harmon/Kardon handles all bass traffic well--cut off at 60Hz (the point where bass can not be located by the human ear). Having the setting higher than this will not only put more stress on your sub but also the amplifier (lets not forget the amp). When adjusting the gain, you just want to ensure that the frequencies from the sub are at around the same volume as your main speakers. This will keep you from being bass hungry. That's not the point of a sub...this isn't a mobile system...this is home. The environment doesn't warrant that level of "hyper-bass"... If done this way, you will be able to reach higher sound pressure levels while retaining your dynamism... These pointers should help with any sub...this sub is truly a great, great buy... Hope this helps...
Review: Very pleased, very loud & great sound! - Bottom Line: I wanted to add some good, loud, rumbly bass to my system, and I'm definitely very pleased - amazed even - by the PSW10. If you are on a tight budget or just don't want to spend more than the price of this sub, I think you'll probably be very happy with it. I did a bit of research prior to getting this. It was a bit of an impulse buy; when the price dropped to around $80 shipped via Prime, I just couldn't pass it up. I had been eyeing it for a while and just pulled the trigger on a whim. I gotta say.....for the price - anywhere near, under, or just over $100, I would have to hear another sub for myself to believe it could be beat at this price point, or anywhere near it. This is just a fantastic value and in my non-audiophile opinion, you'd just *have* to spend significantly more to get something measurably better. After I ordered it, I did even more reading and over-analyzing and it looks like the only other sub that's highly recommended by audiophiles anywhere near this price range is the Bic F12, as of this writing it's right about $200 on desertcart. We're not talking about a lot of money, even at $200, but that is still double the price most people paid for the PSW10. Does the Bic really sound twice as good - 100% better? I'd love to hear it, that's for sure! Also the Bic is 475 watts and 12 inches; this 10 inch, 50 watt Polk has me turning it down more often than not, and I'm the type who asks for overkill and then double that. For the small room I have the Polk in, the Bic likely would have shaken my house down already. Now, when you start reading about subs, particularly units like the Bic, you'll stumble onto real audiophile forums and reviews. I can understand how someone who's used to a $500 sub as a bottom-barrel unit could turn their nose up at the PSW10, but it's also not even close to a fair comparison. I did get pretty nervous & got some bad buyers remorse when I read the negative reviews on some of the audiophile forums, but again; they're not comparing apples to apples. These guys are used to subs costing thousands of dollars. This Polk PSW10 gets very loud, and contrary to a lot of the reviews I've read, handles movies really well in the limited tests I've put it through; War of the Worlds, Jurassic Park, Terminator Salvation; all these movies just aren't the same without a good, loud sub, as with one, and in my opinion it sounds fantastic playing them. Look, maybe I'm not even qualified to comment on this, other than to say that if the Polk can sound as good and loud as it does for the price I paid, I would absolutely melt if I heard a higher-priced sub. This Polk gets loud, adds punch when needed, rumble and boom when called upon.....what more is there? Maybe someday I'll upgrade to a more expensive unit, but for now, I think this Polk is an absolute steal for the price and I'm thrilled with it. Also I'm using it in a pretty small (maybe 15x20) room with hardwood floors, obviously if you have carpet or a larger room that greatly affects acoustics. I will also say this: if you have anything resembling a decent stereo system but either don't have a dedicated sub, or yours is not that great, you are truly missing out on an entire dimension of your movies & music. This is paired with an old Toshiba SD-6109C receiver & 5-channel Energy speaker system. UPDATE 4/22/2014: It's been almost 2 months that I've owned this Polk sub and I'm still very happy with it. In a fit of panic that I wasn't shaking the walls of my home or annoying my fiancee enough, I went to return it and purchase the Bic 12" instead. However, I had missed the return window by a couple days. It's all well...more often than not, I'm turning this thing down, and the sound does seem to have improved over time and with use, which is normal for speakers & subs to break in. I really think anything larger, louder & more powerful would be way, way, way overkill for my purposes; and I'm the type who goes for overkill and then asks for more. Overall I'm very pleased with this Polk at any price, but especially the price I snagged it for.

## Features

- POWERED SUBWOOFER FOR EXTRA BASS & PUNCH – 10-inch Dynamic Balance woofer and configured directed port provide accurate bass depth that brings music and movies alive. The perfect home theater subwoofer for small-to-mid size rooms. Waterproof : No
- LOUDER CLEARER SOUND EVEN AT HIGH VOLUME – Enjoy a thrilling balanced audio experience with rich, deep sound, even at low frequencies, when using the 10 inch subwoofer. BLENDS EASILY WITH ANY SPEAKER & plays demanding nodes without distortion
- DOUBLE THE AMPLIFIER POWER TO 100 Watts of Power with its in-built 50-watt RMS amp. Sophisticated engineering featuring best in class resonance-free driver materials makes this subwoofer with built in amp highly durable and FIT FOR EXTENDED USE
- EASY TO INTEGRATE WITH EXISTING SYSTEMS – Hook up this compact subwoofer to the receiver and upgrade your music sound instantly. Features continuously variable 80-160 Hz crossover and 40-160 Hz (-3dB) frequency response
- A sleek detachable grille on the front, speaker and line-level inputs, speaker-level outputs on the back, plus a Phase Toggle Switch for multiple subwoofers, make this home subwoofer cohesive and complete

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002KVQBA |
| Additional Features | Bass Boost |
| Antenna Location | For Home Theater Systems |
| Audio Driver Size | 10 inches |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
| Best Sellers Rank | #8,879 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #12 in Home Audio Subwoofers |
| Brand | Polk Audio |
| Built-In Media | Black powered subwoofer, Grille, Online registration card, Owner's manual |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Home Theater |
| Connectivity Protocol | RCA, Speaker-level |
| Connectivity Technology | wired |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Controller Type | Corded Electric |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 15,413 Reviews |
| Frequency Response | 250 hertz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00747192118211 |
| Impedance | 8 ohm |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 17"D x 14.25"W x 14.5"H |
| Item Weight | 11.8 kg |
| Manufacturer | DEI Holdings |
| Model Name | PSW10 |
| Model Number | AM1055-C |
| Mounting Type | Floor Mount |
| Number of Audio Channels | 5.1 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Source | AC |
| Series Number | 10 |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 100 watts |
| Speaker Size | 10 inches |
| Speaker Type | Subwoofer |
| Specific Uses For Product | Home Audio |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 10 inches |
| UPC | 781005301018 747192118211 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 5 years, 3 years on amplifier, parts & labor |
| Warranty Type | Limited Warranty |
| Woofer Diameter | 10 inches |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo
- **Brand:** Polk Audio
- **Connectivity Technology:** wired
- **Frequency Response:** 250 hertz
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 100 watts

## Images

![Polk Audio PSW10 10" Subwoofer, Big Bass Compact Design, Up to 100 Watts - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71suIYgDXAL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do I need a Y-adpater?  A sound tech told me one sub wire would do the trick and just plug it into the L and ignore the R.  Is this true?**
A: You don’t “need” a y-adapter.
It depends on your audio source. If you are using an audio/video receiver (like Yamaha/Denon/Kenwood etc) or a PC Sound card with a “sub out,” then that output already summed up the left and right channel’s bass frequencies (LFE) into one Mono output, and you can plug that into either RCA input on the PSW10 subwoofer. It’s also recommended to set the sub’s crossover dial as high as it will go (because the source will dictate the crossover point).

Why then are there left and right RCA inputs on the sub, and a crossover dial? And Speaker binding posts? All of that is for using the sub as an amp to power (efficient) speakers. In that setup, you wire up the passive speakers into the subwoofer’s binding posts, plug the L&R RCA inputs into your TV or other source’s RCA outputs, set the crossover somewhere just above the speaker’s lowest part of their rated frequency response range (if you don’t know, I think 120 Hz is a good guess), and then the volume dial controls both the speakers and the sub (you can’t independently control the balance of bass to mids/treble). The sound quality like this is… not great. But if you need the option, at least it works?

**Q: Can this sub be added to a Vizio 2.0 sound bar, for small to medium-sized HDTV's? If not, what should I get? For TV/Games/Music**
A: Like John, I too have a Vizio 2.0 sound bar and this pairs very well. I have a small theater room (10 x 20) and this one 10" fills the room. This sub is the best bang for the buck you can get.

**Q: Does this speaker have a volume control?   Thanks.**
A: Yes, it has a volume control.

If you have an integrated amp or audio-video receiver (AVR), then you plug the speakers into that, and this sub into the sub-out, and use the AVR or amp to set the bass crossover point (and turn up the dial on the sub’s crossover so that you don’t have a “hole” between where you set the sub’s limit and the amp’s low frequency output). In this configuration, you can boost or decrease the bass emphasis by turning the volume dial on the back of the sub.

In the fringe case that you don’t have a speaker amp, you can connect (efficient) passive speakers to the binding posts on the back of the subwoofer, and control the crossover and volume of the system from the dials on the back of the subwoofer. As you can imagine from a $200 subwoofer (I got this same model for half that), the amp in the sub for speakers is… not great. But it exists.

**Q: What in your opinion is the best power setting for normal use, "on" or "auto" for this unit.**
A: I use the "ON" power setting because the Sub and my Receiver are plugged into a smart surge power strip. When the Receiver turns on/off so does the Sub. No wasted power.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Polk...
*by L***S on January 28, 2011*

I am a self-proclaimed audiophile with a serious inclination towards VALUE. This, my friends, is a product that has immense value. To give you an idea of what I mean by value, my previous set-up had KLH Subwoofers that were so under-rated and unknown that it wasn't until I spoke of them that people even considered them as KLH (being that KLH, for some unknown reason, has a bad name. Now, by no means would I consider myself cheap...I like value--inexpensive items that do as they say while preserving quality. Being that Matt Polk put the name of the Polk legacy on these, the quality should not be in question at any point. I think the only reason that these are at such a reduced rate is because of their meager ratings (50-Watt amp and 10" woofer...something else that is unattractive is the front facing port--don't they know that most new speakers come with the port to the rear to avoid port noise??!!) and, even moreso, reviewing its bigger brothers and sisters with downward firing ports means that although this sub isn't in the same class, there are offerings for more discerning listeners. If I had a good $1000 to blow on subwoofers, I would have probably bought two of the PSW110s without question... Ah, yes...TWO. The biggest reason that I look for subwoofers of value is so that I can purchase more than one (if you were wondering why I keep using these nouns in the plural). Although I am still relatively young <30y/o, I've been into home theater since the days when there was no such thing as Home-Theater-In-a-Box and Definitive Technology illuminated the minds of young, aspiring audiophiles with diagrams of their BP3000s tower speakers with built in 300-Watt Amplifiers and 15" Sub-/Woofers. Ah yes...those good ol' days... Now, Home Theater is the standard and it may be difficult to discern one product from another (trust me, most of it is trash--INCLUDING BOSE). The best way to go about building a theater system is not by adhering to the one-click feature-like HTiB. Piece by piece...step by step... It helps to buy speakers in a particular company's model family since they are normally making use of the same drivers and are normally tonally matched. Many companies claim their speakers as tonally matched without considering the effects of the difference in enclosure size and construction of a center channel and a satellite... Ah...that's info for you--but not why I'm writing this review... This review is about the two Polk Audio 10PSWs sitting here in front of me. They sound awesome for what they are. I'm glad that an earlier reviewer made it known that the 50w amplifier is continuously rated--not instantly...or even rated considering a massive amount of Total Harmonic Distortion--as many companies do and then say "@ 1KHz"...who sits home listening to 1KHz Sine signals?? At loud volumes even? Don't be fooled. Normally they follow that spec up with "30-20KHz +/-3db" As many of you probably know...that's HALF the power that they're quoting it at...3db = 1/2 Wattage (or twice the wattage considering the context...normally, it's LESS, not MORE). Many of you, I'm sure, have bought one of these and are either loving it or hating it (most loving from what I can tell). Indeed, with the varying types of music and source program I use, these fit the bill nicely. The sound is present...strong...detailed. I haven't experienced the muddy sound as other people have noted. I'm sure that it's not just luck...I have two...surely, one would be muddy if this was prevalent. Now, time for pointers (I love the reviewers who leave pointers...it's normally the nudge for most people to consider a truly awesome product--as this one is) Pointer#1: Buy Two (2) These are probably some of the least expensive, best sounding subs you can get right now. When in the market for a sub, you should at least have a budget of $200--$400 even...otherwise, you'll find yourself wondering what you paid for... Remember, there are materials (wood, cables), components (subwoofer driver, subwoofer amplifier), and labor that goes into that bass machine. If any of these things aren't optimally constructed, the overall device will suffer. You can understand this, I'm sure. The flip side of this, is that surely, there was a corner cut somewhere. Thus, why continue to hammer out your amplifier? The amp is often overlooked in all of this. Most people see the pretty cone of their subwoofer and totally disregard the reality that the real work horse of the build is the amplifier. Having two subs is not for more bass...but to conserve the life of the subwoofers you have. In addition, when the time comes to party or watch a movie, you don't have to worry about your subs (the drivers themselves) bottoming out or sounding as if they're straining. Thus, with two, you get the benefit of both worlds (longevity, present sound quality). Electronics have limitations...use them wisely and they will perform AND last a very long time... Pointer #2: Gain >1/2 You should never have to turn your amplifier gain past half. Past half is where distortion and clipping are introduced. Sure, depending on your source, this may not be prevalent, but if you have a good, strong signal, there will come a time when you hear artifacts that weren't intended for reproduction (e.g. distortion, clipping). As a rule, if you have to turn your sub past half, you might want to adjust your settings in your receiver or see Pointer #1 again... A benefit of two, is that the both of them can be readjusted lower to account for the assistance or each other. My Polks are each at about 1/3 (and that's only because I really enjoy the sound right now...so I'm excited...otherwise they would each be at 1/4). The reason you only want "enough" volume is because headroom is what you want... this is the power that is used during explosions, kick drums--sudden bursts...this is what you bought it for, right? Yes, that's right. I know that there are many other reviewers--bless their heart--who are praising having it just past half or 3/4 of the way up. Mine are at 1/3 and it was like that when I only had one connected. Now that I have both connected, I'll have to half the volume of both of them to equal the volume of the one (and no, the gain knob potentiometers are not linear, so it'll have to be by ear). Pointer #3: Subs Fill, Not Dominate Subwoofer modules are only meant to fill in where the other speakers in your system fail. My set-up has Mirage towers as my mains. However, the built in crossover of my Harmon/Kardon handles all bass traffic well--cut off at 60Hz (the point where bass can not be located by the human ear). Having the setting higher than this will not only put more stress on your sub but also the amplifier (lets not forget the amp). When adjusting the gain, you just want to ensure that the frequencies from the sub are at around the same volume as your main speakers. This will keep you from being bass hungry. That's not the point of a sub...this isn't a mobile system...this is home. The environment doesn't warrant that level of "hyper-bass"... If done this way, you will be able to reach higher sound pressure levels while retaining your dynamism... These pointers should help with any sub...this sub is truly a great, great buy... Hope this helps...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very pleased, very loud & great sound!
*by H***N on March 4, 2014*

Bottom Line: I wanted to add some good, loud, rumbly bass to my system, and I'm definitely very pleased - amazed even - by the PSW10. If you are on a tight budget or just don't want to spend more than the price of this sub, I think you'll probably be very happy with it. I did a bit of research prior to getting this. It was a bit of an impulse buy; when the price dropped to around $80 shipped via Prime, I just couldn't pass it up. I had been eyeing it for a while and just pulled the trigger on a whim. I gotta say.....for the price - anywhere near, under, or just over $100, I would have to hear another sub for myself to believe it could be beat at this price point, or anywhere near it. This is just a fantastic value and in my non-audiophile opinion, you'd just *have* to spend significantly more to get something measurably better. After I ordered it, I did even more reading and over-analyzing and it looks like the only other sub that's highly recommended by audiophiles anywhere near this price range is the Bic F12, as of this writing it's right about $200 on Amazon. We're not talking about a lot of money, even at $200, but that is still double the price most people paid for the PSW10. Does the Bic really sound twice as good - 100% better? I'd love to hear it, that's for sure! Also the Bic is 475 watts and 12 inches; this 10 inch, 50 watt Polk has me turning it down more often than not, and I'm the type who asks for overkill and then double that. For the small room I have the Polk in, the Bic likely would have shaken my house down already. Now, when you start reading about subs, particularly units like the Bic, you'll stumble onto real audiophile forums and reviews. I can understand how someone who's used to a $500 sub as a bottom-barrel unit could turn their nose up at the PSW10, but it's also not even close to a fair comparison. I did get pretty nervous & got some bad buyers remorse when I read the negative reviews on some of the audiophile forums, but again; they're not comparing apples to apples. These guys are used to subs costing thousands of dollars. This Polk PSW10 gets very loud, and contrary to a lot of the reviews I've read, handles movies really well in the limited tests I've put it through; War of the Worlds, Jurassic Park, Terminator Salvation; all these movies just aren't the same without a good, loud sub, as with one, and in my opinion it sounds fantastic playing them. Look, maybe I'm not even qualified to comment on this, other than to say that if the Polk can sound as good and loud as it does for the price I paid, I would absolutely melt if I heard a higher-priced sub. This Polk gets loud, adds punch when needed, rumble and boom when called upon.....what more is there? Maybe someday I'll upgrade to a more expensive unit, but for now, I think this Polk is an absolute steal for the price and I'm thrilled with it. Also I'm using it in a pretty small (maybe 15x20) room with hardwood floors, obviously if you have carpet or a larger room that greatly affects acoustics. I will also say this: if you have anything resembling a decent stereo system but either don't have a dedicated sub, or yours is not that great, you are truly missing out on an entire dimension of your movies & music. This is paired with an old Toshiba SD-6109C receiver & 5-channel Energy speaker system. UPDATE 4/22/2014: It's been almost 2 months that I've owned this Polk sub and I'm still very happy with it. In a fit of panic that I wasn't shaking the walls of my home or annoying my fiancee enough, I went to return it and purchase the Bic 12" instead. However, I had missed the return window by a couple days. It's all well...more often than not, I'm turning this thing down, and the sound does seem to have improved over time and with use, which is normal for speakers & subs to break in. I really think anything larger, louder & more powerful would be way, way, way overkill for my purposes; and I'm the type who goes for overkill and then asks for more. Overall I'm very pleased with this Polk at any price, but especially the price I snagged it for.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent subwoofer at a bargain-basement price.
*by A***D on December 12, 2016*

Why did I buy THIS particular subwoofer? a) Recently the power supply on my Logitech Z-5500 computer sound system died, and after finding that (a) the cost of the repair was something like the nation budget of a small country, and that (b) the "replacement" from Logitech was of a lower quality than the Z-5500, I decided to replace the system with a used receiver ( Yamaha RX-V373 5.1-Channel AV Receiver - (Discontinued by Manufacturer) ) and reuse the 5 speakers, replacing the dead subwoofer with this unit. b)The result is a system which is more flexible than the original Z-5500 and has a sound quality which is AT LEAST better than the Logitech's - and I expect this system to hold up for years. Admittedly the room in which I'm using this is only 16'x22' and I can't comment on it's performance in a larger room. Now to discuss the product. Previous Polk experience: I've used Polk before and have NEVER had even a small problem with any of the units I've used and enjoyed. As people have commented in the reviews, this subwoofer has amazing bass performance, and the adjustable turnover point is a definite plus. Also I absolutely love the standby switch which allows the unit to turn on automatically when the amplifier powers on and doesn't require that I either leave it on 24x7 or that I climb under a table to turn it on and off manually whenever I want to use it. Does it as good as the Klipsch Reference R-115SW Subwoofer, Black ? In a huge room probably not. In the room I'm using it in, it's close. But the answer is no. Get real - it is significantly smaller than the Klipsch and doesn't cost $700+ either. I needed a unit no larger than this one, and having visited several audio departments and four high end audio stores to compare sound performance, I think this is one of the best 10" powered subwoofers at anywhere near this price. I realize that "best" without proper instrumentation and specific measurements is entirely subjective, so YMMV on that one. But for my purposes it sounds great and I also caught it on sale for $79, AND I'm EXTREMELY satisfied with it, both sound- AND cost-wise. I was asked by a friend why I didn't get a unit that could handle 100 watts instead of 50. As a physicist the answer is simple. The volume level generated by a speaker using 100 watts may actually be lower than another using only 50 depending on the efficiencies of the two units. That is, for a given sound pressure level at the same distortion, the power required by subwoofer A may be lower or higher than subwoofer B depending on the quality of the build and the electro-mechanical efficiency of the two units. (otherwise it's simply a case of comparing oranges and apples) So would I recommend this subwoofer to friends and family? Definitely, and I'd buy it again - even if it weren't on sale

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