Need help picking a new sub! PSW10 or PSW505

SpartanStang14
SpartanStang14 Posts: 22
edited August 2010 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Hi,

I'm currently in the process of upgrading my surround sound speakers. I just got some Monitor 60 Series II's for the front and I got a CS1 center not too long ago. I will be moving my T15's to the rears. Right now, I have a cheap Jensen sub and am looking at getting a new one. At first I wanted to get a PSW10, which I could find for $90-100. Now, I just saw that the PSW505 is on sale at NEWEGG for $220. I really want to keep costs down, but is it really worth it to splurge and get the PSW505? Would it overpower the rest of my speakers? Thanks for any help!
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AVR Sony STR-DH810
FRONTS Monitor 70 IIs
CENTER CS2 II
REARS Monitor 60 IIs
SUB PSW505
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  • SivaNevets
    SivaNevets Posts: 303
    edited August 2010
    psw505 is a no brainer... psw10 is only better than no sub, 50 watts of rms...
    they are not in the same class.
    Front: Martinlogan ESL
    Center: Martinlogan Stage
    Rear: Martinlogan Motion 4
    Sub: Martinlogan Grotto-I
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC 1523K

    PC 2 Channel: Polk LSI7
    Headset: Grado RS2 + Grado RA1 amp
    Mic: Neumann KMS605

    Car Audio
    2002 MB C240 Sedan
    MM6501 components
    MM840 sub
    MB Quart Onyx 4.60 (1/2 to components, 3/4 bridged to sub)
    Pioneer 8200BT HU
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  • Log1x
    Log1x Posts: 71
    edited August 2010
    505 all the way. For that price point, it can't really be beat. Plain and simple. As far as the PSW10 goes, like Siva mentioned, 50w RMS. You mentioned the PSW505 having the possibility of "overpowering" your speakers. Well, given, if you cranked the gain, any PSW that can put out supple power can be overpowering if not configured correctly. But it's better you have the power for your application, than not have it at all (which is where you'd be in terms of the PSW10).

    Just my 2 cents.

    Brandon

    Music [2.2]
    Speakers: polkaudio RTi12
    Future Speakers: DIY Fusion-15 Sentinel's
    Subwoofer: DIY Dual LAB15's
    Subwoofer Amp: Behringer iNUKE NU6000DSP

    Preamp: Emotiva XSP-1
    Amp: Emotiva XPA-2
    CD Player: Emotiva EMC-3
    DAC: Emotiva XDA-2 Gen2
    Turntable: Denon DP300F w/ Ortofon 2M Red
    Tuner: Rotel RT-1080
    Power: Monster HTS 5100 MKII
    Amp Power: CyberPower CPS-1220RMS
    Interconnects: Emotiva USS [4], XLR [6], X RCA [4], MUSB [1], X IEC [4]
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  • geebolt
    geebolt Posts: 215
    edited August 2010
    I moved from a PSW12 to a PSW505 and the difference was real. The 505 is a much better sub.

    George
    Fronts: Polk RTi A7's
    Center: Polk CSi A6
    Surrounds: Polk TSi500's
    Subwoofer:Polk DSW Pro 500, Emotiva Ultra 12
    Amplifier: Emotiva XPA-5
    Processor/AVR: Emotiva UMC-1
    DAC: Emotiva XDA-1
    CD player:Emotiva ERC-1
    Blu-Ray: Oppo BDP-93
    Turntable: Kenwood KD-500
    Tonearm: Polk-Mayware Formula 4
    Cartridge: Shure M97-XE
    Television: Sony KDL-55EX500
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited August 2010
    I got a PSW10 when I bought a Onkyo receiver from Newegg for free, if your on a budget it works well. I havent heard the 505 but thats a decision that your wallet will have to live with!
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  • mudwrx
    mudwrx Posts: 367
    edited August 2010
    I picked up the 505 a couple months back, great sub. As far as overpowering, as long as you tweak it the way you want, it really shouldn't be a problem. Something that may reduce your concern is to know the 505 has its own volume control (among other features).
    Also, just be aware, a small sub this is not...

    Good luck!
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited August 2010
    Without a doubt, 505. The 10 wouldn't be loud enough for a room bigger than a dorm room or a bathroom. Not a bad sub but no power. The 505 is ten times the sub for double the price. If the 505 is too loud for you or your room, they put a gain on the back to drop it or you can adjust the receiver's setting.
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited August 2010
    WELCOME TO CLUB POLK!

    +1 on the PSW505!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • cheif pontiac
    cheif pontiac Posts: 138
    edited August 2010
    My favorite topic that keeps coming up, the PSW505. As I have stated in several other post I believe it to be as good as the servo $1000 Velodyne I bought 10 years ago. Are there better subs? Yes. Is the DSW better? probably. My guess is marginally. I have not seen a new in box DSW 500 or 600 under $400 so it would have to be 40% better. For the $250 everyone should own two. I like the idea of a bathroom sub, Thanks Toxis!

    I have a 14 X 22 room I plopped it down where my Yamaha owners guide said to put a sub and have no dead spots. I put a PSW303 in the same spot and instant lack of bass and the creation of deadspots. I wouldn't worry much about tweeking and just use the volume control as you see fit. The 505 will do the job. I am glad I did not fall into the trap of a cheap refurbed PSW10 or PSW110.

    As long as PSW505 are at $250 and no other sub gets closed out at a price within $100, I do not see where any discussion is needed.
    System:
    Samsung LN46C630
    Receiver: Yamaha RX-V1
    DVD/Blu: Denon 2910/Playstation 3
    Front mains: RT16
    Front presence: F/X 500i
    Center: CS400
    Rear surrounds: RT1000p
    Rear center: RT7
    Subwoofer: PSW505 X 2

    2 Channel
    Marantz 2252B
    Technics SL-Q2 turntable
    Kef Q50
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited August 2010
    I am in total agreeance with the 505, it is the best option out there for a budget friendly HT sub, IMHO. I have fought long and hard with myself not to get one to replace my PSW125, but it works for me, so I have kept it. The extra cost up front may make it seem like it is not worth it, the difference in performance will show you that you made the right decision. Good luck, and welcome to Club Polk.

    -Jeff
    HT Rig
    Receiver- Onkyo TX-SR806
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio TSi 500's :D
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW125
    Retired- Polk Audio Monitor 40's
    T.V.- 60" Sony SXRD KDS-60A2000 LCoS
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3


    2 CH rig (in progress)
    Polk Audio Monitor 10A's :cool:

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  • Trunkmonkee
    Trunkmonkee Posts: 15
    edited August 2010
    You may want to also look into HSU Research subs (link). Their price-point is typically higher, but they offer excellent products and have a sale going on right now for the STF-1 (-$50).
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  • SpartanStang14
    SpartanStang14 Posts: 22
    edited August 2010
    I took the plunge and ordered the PSW505 on Wednesday! It should be here very soon, and I am very excited. Thanks everyone for your help!
    _______________________________________

    AVR Sony STR-DH810
    FRONTS Monitor 70 IIs
    CENTER CS2 II
    REARS Monitor 60 IIs
    SUB PSW505
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited August 2010
    Welcome to CP! Enjoy the new sub. :D
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    polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, Pass Labs X1, Marantz 7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
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  • Log1x
    Log1x Posts: 71
    edited August 2010
    SpartanStang14 wrote: »
    I took the plunge and ordered the PSW505 on Wednesday! It should be here very soon, and I am very excited. Thanks everyone for your help!

    You will be pleased! Enjoy :D

    Music [2.2]
    Speakers: polkaudio RTi12
    Future Speakers: DIY Fusion-15 Sentinel's
    Subwoofer: DIY Dual LAB15's
    Subwoofer Amp: Behringer iNUKE NU6000DSP

    Preamp: Emotiva XSP-1
    Amp: Emotiva XPA-2
    CD Player: Emotiva EMC-3
    DAC: Emotiva XDA-2 Gen2
    Turntable: Denon DP300F w/ Ortofon 2M Red
    Tuner: Rotel RT-1080
    Power: Monster HTS 5100 MKII
    Amp Power: CyberPower CPS-1220RMS
    Interconnects: Emotiva USS [4], XLR [6], X RCA [4], MUSB [1], X IEC [4]
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  • SivaNevets
    SivaNevets Posts: 303
    edited August 2010
    congras on the new sub, ull like it.
    Front: Martinlogan ESL
    Center: Martinlogan Stage
    Rear: Martinlogan Motion 4
    Sub: Martinlogan Grotto-I
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC 1523K

    PC 2 Channel: Polk LSI7
    Headset: Grado RS2 + Grado RA1 amp
    Mic: Neumann KMS605

    Car Audio
    2002 MB C240 Sedan
    MM6501 components
    MM840 sub
    MB Quart Onyx 4.60 (1/2 to components, 3/4 bridged to sub)
    Pioneer 8200BT HU
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  • troy_b.
    troy_b. Posts: 29
    edited August 2010
    No doubt, you will be a happy 505 owner.
    Troy_B.
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