PSW1000 just died, I think…….

maddevildog
maddevildog Posts: 13
edited April 2014 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I bought it new in April of 2006 and it looks like it just died. I noticed that I had no sound, yet the green light was on. I powered it down, unplugged the power, checked all the connections and hooked back up. Now i have no green light at all and the fuse is good.

Wondering if it is worth finding a new amp for it or not. The drivers are fine and the cabinet is in perfect condition, no scratches or anything.

Anyone need the drivers or anything out of it? Would be good to get some cash towards the purchase of a new one.

If anyone has any tips or interested in parts please let me know.

DJ

modefan101@comcast.net
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,603
    edited January 2014
    Assuming the driver is in fact still good. I would look into repairing the amp or buying a new plate amp from somewhere like partsexpress.com.
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  • maddevildog
    maddevildog Posts: 13
    edited January 2014
    GAry,
    What new amp plate would i be looking for to be the right one for the PSW1000?
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,603
    edited January 2014
    Well....I can not recommend a specific plate because I have never heard or really seen that sub you have. But if it were me I would be looking for a similar wattage plate and one the same size (if possible) to mount in the cab after you remove the bad one.

    Wait and see what others have to say or recommend first.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,962
    edited January 2014
    For that coin, your better off parting it out and buying another sub.
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited January 2014
    I'd find an electronics repair shop and bring the amp in, and get a quote for a repair
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  • jon s
    jon s Posts: 905
    edited January 2014
    You are not going to be able to find a replacement amp from Polk.... My PSW650 (same gen as PSW1000) died a couple of years ago and they had no replacements available as well... Your only options is to:

    1. fix it (might be hard without a schematic)
    2. find a suitable replacement (most likely you will find that won't fit without extensive modification
    3. buy a new sub
    4. call Polk and let them know what happened. They might offer you a new sub at a discounted price. They offered me some options but shipping to Hawaii was too expensive to consider it...

    Good luck..
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  • maddevildog
    maddevildog Posts: 13
    edited February 2014
    Update: sent the amp in for repair and it checked out OK, great guys there by the way. So it is now 1 of 2 things, either the drivers themselves or the volume control unit. I can not see it being the subs (but it could be), anyone have a spare volume control unit?
    They did offer me a GREAT deal on the DSW Pro 660, but if i can't find this unit I may try that before ordering a new.

    LMK,
    DJ
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  • maddevildog
    maddevildog Posts: 13
    edited February 2014
    That's why they said either the volume control unit (why there is no green light) or the subs. I'm sure if they say the amp is good, the amp is good.
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  • maddevildog
    maddevildog Posts: 13
    edited February 2014
    It was off when i took the amp out. I got excited and thought thats it, put it back on and i'll be fixed. I put it back on and no such luck, it was still dead.
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  • maddevildog
    maddevildog Posts: 13
    edited February 2014
    speaker connections are all nice and tight too.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,759
    edited February 2014
    Fuse?
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  • maddevildog
    maddevildog Posts: 13
    edited February 2014
    fuse is good too
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  • maddevildog
    maddevildog Posts: 13
    edited February 2014
    i just don't see the subs themselves going bad, but i guess anything is possible.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,759
    edited February 2014
    maddevildog wrote: »
    fuse is good too

    Have you switched it out anyway? They can look good and still be blown.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited February 2014
    Have you verified the AC outlet is okay, and the power cord works? If those are okay you should be able to get inside with a multimeter and verify power is coming into the amp (don't shock yourself). Maybe the ON/OFF switch is bad. Also, I would guess there are wires with connectors, so continuity needs to be verified on those.
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  • maddevildog
    maddevildog Posts: 13
    edited February 2014
    power cord yes, fuse no. good point though. i will try that when i get the amp back.
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  • jepostang
    jepostang Posts: 1
    edited April 2014
    My PSW1000 had a similar issue, sent it in to Polk for inspection/repair and they said it's a bad output circuit board.....
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