Polk Audio - PSW108 10" Powered Subwoofer, 100W Peak Power, Explosive Performance for Movies & Music - Black
- Key Specs
- RMS Power: 50 watts (The maximum amount of continuous power the device is able to handle.)
- Woofer Size: 10 inches
- General
- Product Name: PSW108 10" Powered Subwoofer, 100W Peak Power, Explosive Performance for Movies & Music
- Brand: Polk Audio
- Model Number: PSW108
- Color: Black
- Audio
- Minimum Frequency Response: 35 hertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The minimum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Maximum Frequency Response: 0.2 kilohertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The maximum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Amplifier Class: AB (An amplifier's mode of operation, specifically the conditions in which its electrical current flows for the duration of an audio signal, determines its class. Each class has its strengths and weaknesses when it comes to power efficiency, levels of crossover distortion, and overall sound quality.)
- Impedance: 8 ohms (Describes the resistance of an electric signal throughout the system. Devices with low impedance require less power to deliver optimal signals but are more at risk for damage from overloading. Higher impedance requires more power but is more protected from overload damage.)
- Enclosure Type: Bass reflex
- Firing Direction: Front
- Speaker Type: Floorstanding
- Subwoofer Type: Powered (Passive subwoofers require an external amplifier, such as the one driving the main speakers in the system, for power. Active subwoofers, on the other hand, have a designated amplifier (one that isn't shared with other speakers) for power as well as line-level crossover.)
- Enclosed: true
- Peak Power Handling: 100 watts (The maximum amount of power an electronic device, like a speaker, can handle without damage. This refers to short bursts of power, while root mean square (RMS) power handling indicates the amount of continuous power a device can sustain. Higher levels of distortion can also occur at peak power levels when the device is powered beyond its recommended usage.)
- Features
- Indoor Or Outdoor Use: Indoor (Indicates the appropriate environment product was designed to be used in.)
- Controls: Low pass filter, Power on/off, Phase, Volume
- Connectivity
- Wireless: false
- Wireless Multi-Room Audio: false (Technology that allows multiple speakers and/or soundbars to be connected wirelessly and play audio in separate rooms.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 14.7 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 14 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 16.1 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 26 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Material
- Woofer Composition: Composite polymer cone driver with foam surround
- Included
- Remote Control Included: false
- Cable(s) Included: None
- Other
- UPC: 747192118334
Add deep, low-frequency bass impact to your movies and music with Polk's PSW108. This subwoofer is powered by a high-current amplifier producing 50 watts RMS/100 watts clean, dynamic power for loud bass and a wide dynamic range necessary to recreate a life-like home theater experience. Features front-firing 10" composite polymer cone driver that adds depth to your audio tracks and provides more bass impact for your sound system. The cabinet is constructed from non-resonant MDF with internal bracing for superior bass clarity and accuracy. Features flexible inputs and controls like power-saver on/auto switch, independent volume control and a toggle phase switch on the back panel for a cohesive unit. Place the subwoofer on the same side of the room as your system's front speakers for the best performance
- Contemporary Design for a Premium Home Theater Experience: The Polk Audio PSW108 uses a front-firing 10" dynamic balance woofer for deep, accurate response with powerful lows focused directly at the seating area giving a cinematic quality to your music and movies
- Intense and Detailed Bass: Featuring a state-of-the-art Klippel Technology, the PSW108 provides a resonance-free combination of materials and construction techniques that tune out distortion and deliver bold sound with unparalleled clarity
- High-powered Subwoofer for Lifelike Audio Quality: Generates 50 watts RMS/100 watts dynamic and clean power for an emphatic bass response and a wide dynamic range crucial to recreate the intricate details and authenticity of life-like sound
- Easy Integration: The PSW108 offers a continuously variable low-pass filter, adjustable from 80-160 Hz and allows easy integration with your existing sound system
- Flexible Inputs and Controls: With multiple line- and speaker-level inputs and outputs, power-saver on/auto switch, independent volume control and a toggle phase switch on the back panel, this powered subwoofer is a cohesive unit that outperforms its competition
- Trusted Name in Home Audio Systems: Polk's unwavering commitment, reliability, and craftsmanship, coupled with their advanced technology, engineering and innovation make them the best in sound systems so you can sit back, relax and listen with your heart!
Whats Included
- Powered subwoofer
- Grille (installed)
- Owner's Manual
- Online registration card
A: You're confusing two separate concepts, Frequency Response (35 - 200Hz) and the subwoofer's Low-Pass Crossover Frequency (80 - 160Hz). The speaker has been tested to reproduce sounds from 35 - 200Hz whereas the crossover controls which frequencies you're asking the subwoofer to handle vs. those you'd prefer your main speakers to handle. There are lots of great articles on how to adjust your Low-Pass filter, or often called LFE, on your subs but in general, if you set the low-pass filter crossover to 120Hz, for example, then the sub will handle ALL frequencies below 120 Hz. If something in the 35 Hz range comes in, the subwoofer will attempt to reproduce that and according to specifications, should be able to -- although your ears may not hear something that low, that borders on the human hearing range for older adults, ha!
A: Either will work. Just give it a mono subwoofer feed at line level and it will be very happy. It will also accept jumpers to the 4 L and R speaker wires and it will combine them into a mixed mono woofer feed automatically. All connections are high impedance.
A: If you're comparing the PSW10 vs PSW108, the specs are identical. I compared the specs from each of the manuals. The PSW108 appears to be a newer version in a different color. The PSW10 is silver and the PSW108 is black. First available dates: PSW10 - Dec 9, 2006; PSW108 - May 3, 2012.
A: Run speaker cable from receiver to sub woofer.Right front and left front. Run another speaker cable from sub woofer to each bookshelf speaker.
A: You can use a single rca plugged cable. I did the same until I purchased the y cable. However, sound throughput seems better with y cable than with single.
A: The volume was too loud. The soundbar blew.
A: It has a switch to completely power it off or keep it in standby. You can set it and forget it.
A: But of course! It has a speaker level left and right inputs and outputs for exactly this scenario.
