PSW111 and/or PSW505

ScottDAndersen
ScottDAndersen Posts: 9
edited December 2012 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Ok, so here is my situation. Originally, I purchased 2 PSW505 for my surround sound setup I am working on which currently includes:

2 RTI 12s
CSI A6 Center
FXI A6 rears

My dilema is with which subwoofers to choose. I orignally purchased two PSW505s. Since then, I have received 2 PSW111s for free with the current promotions. Should I stick with the two PSW505s or replace them with the two PSW111? Or should I run one of each?

Money is not a deciding factor. I am looking for the optimum sound quality for my home theater system. Please share your advice or experience!
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    edited December 2012
    I would expect the 505's to be better, but try'em out who really know's what will sound better in your room better than you and your own ears.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited December 2012
    505's will be better, not even worth testing the PSW111's out. Keep em in the factory box and sell as such.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited December 2012
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    505's will be better, not even worth testing the PSW111's out. Keep em in the factory box and sell as such.

    Agreed. Its no contest, and you will get more money if you keep the PSW111s sealed. However, if that really doesn't matter to you, then I guess why not try them.

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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited December 2012
    Welcome to Club Polk!

    While the 111s may be a little more musical, maybe? With two Rti-12s up front you really need the power and lower LFE range of the PSW 505s or even something "better"?

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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited December 2012
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    505's will be better, not even worth testing the PSW111's out. Keep em in the factory box and sell as such.
    +1......
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  • ScottDAndersen
    ScottDAndersen Posts: 9
    edited December 2012
    thank you eveyone! Ill keep the PSW505s and sell the others.
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  • slider2828
    slider2828 Posts: 118
    edited December 2012
    Definitely 505 as well.... Welcome to forum
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  • oleon621
    oleon621 Posts: 178
    edited December 2012
    I currently have the psw505 and it does an ok job overall. I think it suffers in the low ranges personally. I would sell all your subwoofers and maybe get one of the DSW Pro subwoofers.
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    SUB-SVS PB10-NSD and PSW505
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  • JJM56
    JJM56 Posts: 3
    edited December 2012
    I have a PSW111 Powered Subwoofer that I'm using for my Home theater system. It has worked fine for a couple of years. Just the other day a low thumping, clicking sound started. I unplugged the subwoofer from my Onkyo TXSR608 Home theater receiver and simply plugged the power cord in the socket. I continue getting the low thumping, clicking sound. Anybody have this problem, or any suggestions as to how to address this problem?
    Thanks...
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,648
    edited December 2012
    JJM56 wrote: »
    I have a PSW111 Powered Subwoofer that I'm using for my Home theater system. It has worked fine for a couple of years. Just the other day a low thumping, clicking sound started. I unplugged the subwoofer from my Onkyo TXSR608 Home theater receiver and simply plugged the power cord in the socket. I continue getting the low thumping, clicking sound. Anybody have this problem, or any suggestions as to how to address this problem?
    Thanks...

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