Comparing Bass output

Rich64
Rich64 Posts: 51
edited July 2004 in Speakers
How would you compare the bass output of a Polk PSW1200 sub (just one in a stereo system) , to the bass produced by Polk SDA SRS's. Will the sub go as deep or deeper,, or no?? I'm playing around with a possible new system. The sub will not be used with the SDA's by the way...Thanks ...Rich
Rich

SDA SRS 1.2tl
Moded Hafler DH500
McIntosh C20
Rega Planet
Magnum Dynalab MD 100
Vampire Wire

Mits 65"
Denon AVR 3803
Polk Cs400
Polk Monitor 4.6
KLH sub
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,774
    edited July 2004
    PSW 1200 will beat it in output, extention, the whole 9 yards.

    The 1.2TL has great bass, but not subwoofer bass.

    *puts on flame suit just in case*
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  • Rich64
    Rich64 Posts: 51
    edited July 2004
    So you would say the PSW1200 comes highly recommended? Thanks for your thoughts...Rich
    Rich

    SDA SRS 1.2tl
    Moded Hafler DH500
    McIntosh C20
    Rega Planet
    Magnum Dynalab MD 100
    Vampire Wire

    Mits 65"
    Denon AVR 3803
    Polk Cs400
    Polk Monitor 4.6
    KLH sub
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  • jdhdiggs
    jdhdiggs Posts: 4,305
    edited July 2004
    Whoa there... What are you trying to accomplish? You only asked which of two alternatives would be better. Do you have an actual implementation issue that you are looking at?
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  • Rich64
    Rich64 Posts: 51
    edited July 2004
    I'm trying to capture the low acoustics .....Equal to or better than the SDA SRS's, which I used to own. Short of buyng them back, I would like to add a sub to a set of Infinity's that I have. I haven't heard the PSW1200, so I am looking for an experienced ear to guide me. I have a line on one but it's far from here. Just looking for honest opinions....Thanks,,,,,,
    Rich

    SDA SRS 1.2tl
    Moded Hafler DH500
    McIntosh C20
    Rega Planet
    Magnum Dynalab MD 100
    Vampire Wire

    Mits 65"
    Denon AVR 3803
    Polk Cs400
    Polk Monitor 4.6
    KLH sub
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  • jdhdiggs
    jdhdiggs Posts: 4,305
    edited July 2004
    If you have a budget in mind you could talk to Doc Spec here or craigsub in the AVS/HTF/spot forums. Both have a lot of experience with various subs that could possible give you a better match for what you are trying to do.
    There is no genuine justice in any scheme of feeding and coddling the loafer whose only ponderable energies are devoted wholly to reproduction. Nine-tenths of the rights he bellows for are really privileges and he does nothing to deserve them. We not only acquired a vast population of morons, we have inculcated all morons, old or young, with the doctrine that the decent and industrious people of the country are bound to support them for all time.-Menkin
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  • Rich64
    Rich64 Posts: 51
    edited July 2004
    I will ...thanks....I appreciate it...Rich
    Rich

    SDA SRS 1.2tl
    Moded Hafler DH500
    McIntosh C20
    Rega Planet
    Magnum Dynalab MD 100
    Vampire Wire

    Mits 65"
    Denon AVR 3803
    Polk Cs400
    Polk Monitor 4.6
    KLH sub
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited July 2004
    Two people own(ed) the PSW1200 here (AFAIK) brettw22 and scottvamp. Maybe you can solicit their opionions?
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    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited July 2004
    Hi Rich - the PSW1200 is a high quality sub that is well built and in my 5 years of owning have never bottomed out or had any mechanical problems with. Thier are many quality subs on the market - the PSW1200 was not long term mass produced and they rare in perfect condition. In the 25 to 35 (hz) range it is a monster givin its 200 watts of continues power. It will fill in the lower end on any system - especially corner loaded..........
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  • Rich64
    Rich64 Posts: 51
    edited July 2004
    Well,,,,,,,,, thanks for all your thoughts.......I think I'll go with the Infinity's with their sweet natural mids and highs (Emim+Emit) and the PSW1200......for the boom....lol That's one thing I didn't care for with the SDA SRS,, (mid+high) but I loved the bottom end. Overall, just not enough Open soundstage.....
    Rich

    SDA SRS 1.2tl
    Moded Hafler DH500
    McIntosh C20
    Rega Planet
    Magnum Dynalab MD 100
    Vampire Wire

    Mits 65"
    Denon AVR 3803
    Polk Cs400
    Polk Monitor 4.6
    KLH sub
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