Polk Audio PSW125 worth the money?

Josh49
Josh49 Posts: 5
edited July 2011 in Speakers
Is the Polk Audio PSW125 worth it's asking price of $439.99 at Futureshop? Right now I have 2 Polk Audio T300 bookshelf speakers setup to my 120 watt receiver, would this subwoofer sound good with this setup? Its also in a finished, open space basement, thanks!
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited July 2011
    That seems about 100bucks to high to me. I see them on Amazon for 339.00.

    http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-12-Inch-Powered-Subwoofer/dp/B000OY6CVI
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  • Josh49
    Josh49 Posts: 5
    edited July 2011
    I want to be able to return it if I don`t like it, can you send it back on amazon?
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited July 2011
    Its just not worth it (no matter where you get it). I have one, wish I hadnt bought it and spent more on a better sub.

    Look at the PSW505 on newegg for 250, or the DSW line of subs from Polks ebay site (or another brand entirely).
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  • Cmiller
    Cmiller Posts: 108
    edited July 2011
    Doesnt the egg sell them? if so,buy from there,they have a great return policey
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  • Josh49
    Josh49 Posts: 5
    edited July 2011
    Alright, thanks for the help :D
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  • Josh49
    Josh49 Posts: 5
    edited July 2011
    I live in Canada, the Canadian newegg website doesnt have any subwoofers, and I cant order from the American website. Any Canadian websites that sell subwoofers for good prices?
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  • 27dnast
    27dnast Posts: 255
    edited July 2011
    If you buy from egg... read the fine print... I'm pretty sure there is a 15% restock fee on many of their items.
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  • EDUBAG
    EDUBAG Posts: 403
    edited July 2011
    i have the psw125 and is good for movies, very bad (in my opinion for music). the psw505 is a better more affordable option, very good music and very good movies.

    good luck,

    ed
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2011
    The PSW125 is an entry level subwoofer and I think that price is way too high for the performance returned. Check out the PSW505 or the newer lineup of DSWPro or DSW MicroPro series instead.

    Since you're in Canada, don't even consider it. You only want the newer subwoofers from Polk, period.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited July 2011
    Running stereo PSW125's right now in a 2ch rig, at the Polk eBay direct prices recently (around $200) it's a no brainer. At the prices mentioned, you are in DSW territory.

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    Russ
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  • 51dueller
    51dueller Posts: 4
    edited July 2011
    The only place to get the PSW505 in Canada is at Visions. Its on sale for $348 right now.
    http://www.visions.ca/catalogue/category/Details.aspx?categoryId=162&productId=587&sku=PSW505
    If you don't live in western canada to pick one up at one of their stores they do ship.
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