PSW1000 update

unc2701
unc2701 Posts: 3,587
edited March 2005 in Electronics
Info has been updated- $1,200 MSRP and available in July... Which is a little more than the LSiW was. I might be going DIY/ SVS/HSU

http://www.polkaudio.com/home/products.php?category=7&speaker=418
Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited March 2005
    That's Manufacturer's SUGGESTED Retail Price. Why not wait until it hits shelves to see how much it will actually run you? There is a good chance that it will be less than $1K.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2005
    This subwoofer had best be hardcore to redeem itself from the current mediocre lineup.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by dorokusai
    This subwoofer had best be hardcore to redeem itself from the current mediocre lineup.

    I do not disagree. Polk can build a pretty snazzy car sub that'll rattle your fillings loose but for some reason, they neglect the home line-up and end up giving away PSW202's and even then they can't get rid of them.
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited March 2005
    Yeah, but take 5 psw202's, stick one under each channel, set everything to "large"... hello 5.5!

    .....OK maybe not.
    yep, the 202 sucks. I got two free ones and dumped one on my brother and the other on a friend.

    Still, I'm pretty happy with the LSiW- which is why I haven't sent it back just yet. Since I don't have to worry about voiding any warranties, I'll crack it open and take lots of pictures for the board before I ship it off.
    Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
    Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565
    Jordan JX92s : MF X-T100 : Xray v8
    Backburner:Krell KAV-300i
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2005
    UNC - That would be neat, I'm looking forward to checking them out.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited March 2005
    looks like everything is identical to the LSiW except the model number and they changed out the amps.
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited March 2005
    it's a gorgeous sub, I am looking forward for the review. I wonder what kind of driver/woof does it use? and with Bash amp to it, I supposed it will compete with SVS head to head?
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • jimed1
    jimed1 Posts: 53
    edited March 2005
    I don't think the spec's will come close to matching a SVS on the low end frequencies It is a good looking thing though and I would probably rather have one of these instead of my 505 if I could keep it from overpowering my system.
    Front: RTi70
    Center: CSi40
    Rear: RTi28
    Sub: PSW505
    AVR: Onkyo TX-SR600
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited March 2005
    If it is similar to the LSiW, that wee beasty hit 20Hz which is pretty deep and right where a sub SHOULD be digging down to.

    Infact, the specs posted in the product catalog on line state that it runs from 20Hz to 160Hz in it's frequency response range.

    Here is a link:
    http://www.polkaudio.com/home/specs.php?category=7&speaker=418
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,793
    edited March 2005
    For what is runs for, thats not a big feat, IMO...

    SVS is hitting 20-18hz for 400 bucks...

    But it is good to see a Polk sub hitting down to 20hz...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by Vr3MxStyler2k3
    For what is runs for, thats not a big feat, IMO...

    SVS is hitting 20-18hz for 400 bucks...

    But it is good to see a Polk sub hitting down to 20hz...

    That wasn't the point. The point was that jimed1 said "I don't think the spec's will come close to matching a SVS on the low end frequencies..." and it very clearly does. Whether that is real world or not remains to be seen but the specs do match up pretty well with the SVS subs.
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by unc2701
    Info has been updated- $1,200 MSRP and available in July... Which is a little more than the LSiW was. I might be going DIY/ SVS/HSU

    http://www.polkaudio.com/home/products.php?category=7&speaker=418

    Polk almost always posts a higher "MSRP" than what the regular price is in-store. The LSiW had the same "MSRP."
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  • jmierzur
    jmierzur Posts: 489
    edited March 2005
    As per page specs:

    Lower -3dB Limit 30Hz


    Alot of subs, or speakers for that matter, will output 20Hz. The level may be down -20dB at that frequency, but it will still output the frequency. When the frequency is down that level, you may not be able to hear, or in this instance, feel the 20Hz frequency.

    LSi9 measurements
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited March 2005
    Lower -3dB Limit 30Hz

    :(

    So, Polk head us when we said we wanted a sub that went all the way down to 20hz. But they couldn't design one that ACTUALLY went down to 20hz.
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  • bknauss
    bknauss Posts: 1,441
    edited March 2005
    Brian Knauss
    ex-Electrical Engineer for Polk
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,793
    edited March 2005
    Yeah, tell that to the PB2+ or PB2 Ultra...

    Because thats what price range that sub is in!

    Thats a real lame reason if you ask me...bleh
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited March 2005
    hell my new sub will have a out put of 116db @10 hz
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited March 2005
    and what kind would that be?

    Plus, I've always thought subs that go TO low (like that far below 20) lose their sound quality.
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by Toxis


    Plus, I've always thought subs that go TO low (like that far below 20) lose their sound quality.

    Yep, and usually anything below 30hz is difficult to hear for most. That is the point where you mostly feel it instead of hear it, which is something that is often saught after for.... home theater. I think that's what ganzo is building his sub for.

    Or maybe he's just a basshead. ;)
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,793
    edited March 2005
    22-20hz is a good tuning point, its as low as you will ever need to go, 30hz...now thats way to high...my speakers alone hit down to 30hz ;)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited March 2005
    a little of both.
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  • jmierzur
    jmierzur Posts: 489
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by Toxis
    and what kind would that be?

    Plus, I've always thought subs that go TO low (like that far below 20) lose their sound quality.

    Nope, loosing sound quality has little to do with lower limit. Can't say that my two subs (SVS PCU, 16Hz tuning) loose their sound quality and the -3 dB range is 14 - 15Hz in room. In fact, I would not buy any subs I have heard in local stores over the PCUs.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,204
    edited March 2005
    Man we shall see. I have lost so much Intrest in this sub.

    I'm sorry to feel that way but man how long can we wait for it????

    Hell I'm getting close to getting out of my Lsi sereis.

    Dan
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by mantis
    Man we shall see. I have lost so much Intrest in this sub.

    I'm sorry to feel that way but man how long can we wait for it????

    Hell I'm getting close to getting out of my Lsi sereis.

    Dan

    and then, there were SVS, Velo, Sunfire.....

    I am with you, I would love to have one for its look and match.

    Why can Polk subcontract their subs to others, who are more capable (read: specialised) of producing a better sounding subs?
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,204
    edited March 2005
    Yeah man thats what I'm talking about. Let Velodyne make em, pay the **** to do it and release a nice DD cloan sub for Polk??? I'd rather that then wait over a year for a sub.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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