advice on polk PSW125

audiodog46
audiodog46 Posts: 3
edited January 2011 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I'm new to this forum, I got here registering my new CSi-A4 center. So while building this new RTi A3 and RTi A5 setup. I have a need to be pointed in the right direction. Set up is 4 A3's, #1- 2 front and 2 surrounds,or #2, 2 A3's surrounds and 2 A5 towers. So what would be a good sub for either setup I am leaning toward the PSW125 sub!!! Any help would be fantastic!!!!:biggrin:
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2011
    WELCOME TO CLUB POLK!

    If you can spend a little more, especially because you have an RTI-A setup, you should really consider a Polk DSW-600. Or the now, newer DSW-660 (wireless).

    The question, we need to know though, is, how big is your space?

    cnh
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  • audiodog46
    audiodog46 Posts: 3
    edited January 2011
    we now live in an appartment complex (sold our home) and the area is 14ftw x 16ftlong and I have an Onkyo TX-SR 705 I currently have Infinity TSS-800 5.1 system looking to upgrade mostly for sound quality with higher quality speakers, but I do not want to blast the sub for obvious reasons just a higher quality of sound,if you get the picture. I may bi-amp the speakers???? any other ideas??? thanks!!!
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2011
    I prefer the DSW600, no contest with the PSW125. However, if 'budget' is a consideration...I'd think about picking up a Polk PSW505..an older discontinued model more powerful and it can hit lower frequencies than the 125 and used to be the match for the older Rti series (predecessor to the Rti-A).

    Try newegg.com for a good price on this. Probably low 200s?

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • larry777
    larry777 Posts: 480
    edited January 2011
    +1 for the PSW 505 Sub. Its a better Sub than the PSW 125 and is selling for a lower price. The build is better too.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited January 2011
    The 125 is a fantastic sub, especially if price is consideration. You can get them from Polk direct CHEAP. I've got a pair teamed up with RT7's in a rig, and it's a LOT of fun to listen to.

    The DSW series is a step up, for sure, and worth it if you can afford it.

    Cheers,
    Russ
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