Polk PSW1000 sub with pics

GATOR3000
GATOR3000 Posts: 355
edited June 2006 in Speakers
My local dealer sold my PSW505 sub and offered PSW1000 sub for just a little more $$. The deal was so good I couldn’t refuse. With the dual 10” drivers this sub actually gives a pretty decent punch. High gloss piano and cherry finish is nice looking too.

Just thought I would share this with you. Here is couple of pics for those of you interested.

Cheers

Gator :):)
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Parasound HCA 1500A amp (front L/R)
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B & K AV5000 amp (bi-amp + surround)
Dynaco ST70 tube amp (Herbie HAL-O9)
polkaudio Lsi15 (Cherry) 2-channel
polkaudio Rti8 Front (Cherry)
polkaudio Csi5 Centre
polkaudio Rti6 Surround
polkaudio PSW1000 Subwoofer (Cherry)
Original A8T CD
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  • criverajr
    criverajr Posts: 1,675
    edited June 2006
    Looks good, I've been thinking about getting one of these for my cherry 15's, give it some more break in time and give us a detail review, would be interested.

    CRj
  • dipiazza
    dipiazza Posts: 363
    edited June 2006
    At least the PSW1000 has the looks! Let us know what you think of it. What was it replacing?
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  • GATOR3000
    GATOR3000 Posts: 355
    edited June 2006
    dipiazza wrote:
    At least the PSW1000 has the looks! Let us know what you think of it. What was it replacing?


    It replaced Polk PSW505. I got really really good deal on it that is why I took it. Ultimately will go with SVS, but for now this upgrade is cool.

    Very impressed so far. The bass is very tight and has a very good punch to it. The PSW505 is a nice sub for the $$ but, in comparison with PSW1000 sounded too boomy and dull. I would say PSW505 is OK for movies and not so good for music IMO. The PSW1000 is awesome musically.

    I understand Polk design PSW1000 to be used with LSi series speakers. I have all around RTi's and the sub blends in seamlessly. The controls on front of the sub for Volume Control, Low Pass Adjustment and the 3dB Bass Boost Toggle Switch are very convenient too.

    The PSW1000 is so loud, crisp and clean and I have no need to use the 3dB Bass Boost circuit at all. So far I have auditioned various movies and my favorite music and this sub is a champ. Goes down to 20Hz and no distortion at all.

    I do agree sub will be even better after break in for a few hours.

    Cheers

    Gator :):)
    Theatre System 5.1
    Sumsung HP-S5053 plasma
    Receiver Denon AVR 3806 Pre/Pro
    Parasound HCA 1500A amp (front L/R)
    Parasound HCA 1000A amp (centre)
    B & K AV5000 amp (bi-amp + surround)
    Dynaco ST70 tube amp (Herbie HAL-O9)
    polkaudio Lsi15 (Cherry) 2-channel
    polkaudio Rti8 Front (Cherry)
    polkaudio Csi5 Centre
    polkaudio Rti6 Surround
    polkaudio PSW1000 Subwoofer (Cherry)
    Original A8T CD
    Pioneer DV-275 DVD Player
    MONSTER CABLE MP-HTS3500MKII Powercentre
  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited June 2006
    I love how that sub looks. I would love one in ebony t go with the LSi's in my theater. From what I hear, they perform very well, but they get bested by SVS in the deepest of frequencies (sub 20's) they do look great though.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited June 2006
    very nice looking sub.. i'd like to hear one some time.. how much does that sucker weigh?
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  • GATOR3000
    GATOR3000 Posts: 355
    edited June 2006
    danger boy wrote:
    very nice looking sub.. i'd like to hear one some time.. how much does that sucker weigh?

    Polk's specs = 72 lbs. shipped.
    Theatre System 5.1
    Sumsung HP-S5053 plasma
    Receiver Denon AVR 3806 Pre/Pro
    Parasound HCA 1500A amp (front L/R)
    Parasound HCA 1000A amp (centre)
    B & K AV5000 amp (bi-amp + surround)
    Dynaco ST70 tube amp (Herbie HAL-O9)
    polkaudio Lsi15 (Cherry) 2-channel
    polkaudio Rti8 Front (Cherry)
    polkaudio Csi5 Centre
    polkaudio Rti6 Surround
    polkaudio PSW1000 Subwoofer (Cherry)
    Original A8T CD
    Pioneer DV-275 DVD Player
    MONSTER CABLE MP-HTS3500MKII Powercentre
  • Maestro
    Maestro Posts: 92
    edited June 2006
    Very nice! Enjoy your toy!
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    Sub: Polk PSW12
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  • FicmanS
    FicmanS Posts: 134
    edited June 2006
    Nice pics... Sure sounds sweet...
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  • MattN03
    MattN03 Posts: 558
    edited June 2006
    Very nice looking sub!
  • Drumingman
    Drumingman Posts: 348
    edited June 2006
    Why would Polk make a dual driver sub and Not make it acoustic suspension?
    It seems that a dual push-pull would be better.

    What say you?
  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited June 2006
    The cherry finish looks great!
  • GATOR3000
    GATOR3000 Posts: 355
    edited June 2006
    Drumingman wrote:
    Why would Polk make a dual driver sub and Not make it acoustic suspension?
    It seems that a dual push-pull would be better.

    What say you?

    I thought this was dual push-pull sub.

    Gator :):)
    Theatre System 5.1
    Sumsung HP-S5053 plasma
    Receiver Denon AVR 3806 Pre/Pro
    Parasound HCA 1500A amp (front L/R)
    Parasound HCA 1000A amp (centre)
    B & K AV5000 amp (bi-amp + surround)
    Dynaco ST70 tube amp (Herbie HAL-O9)
    polkaudio Lsi15 (Cherry) 2-channel
    polkaudio Rti8 Front (Cherry)
    polkaudio Csi5 Centre
    polkaudio Rti6 Surround
    polkaudio PSW1000 Subwoofer (Cherry)
    Original A8T CD
    Pioneer DV-275 DVD Player
    MONSTER CABLE MP-HTS3500MKII Powercentre
  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited June 2006
    OOOOH That be very purty!!!
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  • michael_w
    michael_w Posts: 2,813
    edited June 2006
    Good luck keeping that thing clean! You'll have to dust it at least every second day...

    Looks great. Congrats on the nice sub.
  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,599
    edited June 2006
    impressive piece of machinery !!! :eek:
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  • GATOR3000
    GATOR3000 Posts: 355
    edited June 2006
    michael_w wrote:
    Good luck keeping that thing clean! You'll have to dust it at least every second day...

    Looks great. Congrats on the nice sub.

    No kidding about dusting this brute. The high piano gloss finish attracts a lot of dust and fine lint floating through out the air. The way I manage this problem I use a small “Sweefer” duster. You know the one with the handle………….hehehehe :D
    Theatre System 5.1
    Sumsung HP-S5053 plasma
    Receiver Denon AVR 3806 Pre/Pro
    Parasound HCA 1500A amp (front L/R)
    Parasound HCA 1000A amp (centre)
    B & K AV5000 amp (bi-amp + surround)
    Dynaco ST70 tube amp (Herbie HAL-O9)
    polkaudio Lsi15 (Cherry) 2-channel
    polkaudio Rti8 Front (Cherry)
    polkaudio Csi5 Centre
    polkaudio Rti6 Surround
    polkaudio PSW1000 Subwoofer (Cherry)
    Original A8T CD
    Pioneer DV-275 DVD Player
    MONSTER CABLE MP-HTS3500MKII Powercentre
  • michael_w
    michael_w Posts: 2,813
    edited June 2006
    Yeah I use a little handheld swiffer as well on my LSi's... it works perfectly for the daily dusting :rolleyes:
  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited June 2006
    I love the looks of that sub. Let us know how it sounds.
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  • GATOR3000
    GATOR3000 Posts: 355
    edited June 2006
    Thanks for all your compliments on new toy. I would be lost without this forum member’s help!

    Thanks again

    Gator :):)
    Theatre System 5.1
    Sumsung HP-S5053 plasma
    Receiver Denon AVR 3806 Pre/Pro
    Parasound HCA 1500A amp (front L/R)
    Parasound HCA 1000A amp (centre)
    B & K AV5000 amp (bi-amp + surround)
    Dynaco ST70 tube amp (Herbie HAL-O9)
    polkaudio Lsi15 (Cherry) 2-channel
    polkaudio Rti8 Front (Cherry)
    polkaudio Csi5 Centre
    polkaudio Rti6 Surround
    polkaudio PSW1000 Subwoofer (Cherry)
    Original A8T CD
    Pioneer DV-275 DVD Player
    MONSTER CABLE MP-HTS3500MKII Powercentre