PSW505 vs SVS PCI 25-31

tsmith08
tsmith08 Posts: 7
edited November 2005 in Speakers
Upgrading my HT which is currently Polk's RM6000, so far i have a csi5 center and fxi3 surrounds(ebay). Will be purchasing rti8's or 10's as mains. Polk is offering a $200 discount on subs and I was considering the psw505 for $300 after discount. Would I be better off spending the extra money and going with the SVS PCI 25-31 at $549 + shipping? 75% movies 25% rock music. Thanks for any advice.
RTi 8's
CSi 5
FXi 3's
PSW 10
H/K AVR 635
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,776
    edited November 2005
    Yes...

    SVS will hit lower... harder... and will go louder.

    Worth the extra money.

    Theres going to be that "what if" and "I need to upgrade" feeling if you get the "lesser" sub.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited November 2005
    I have the PSW 505 and the SVS 20-39 PC+ and SVS PB10 subs. The PSW 505 is under-rated in my humble opinion. Sid is right, it will go lower, louder, and make things inside your body move. Depending on room size, listening preferences, etc., the 505 for $300 may not be a bad choice. It has clean hard hitting bass down to about 32 hz. If you are in close proximity to neighbors (i.e. an apt.) the 505 might be a good choice until you get into a more bass friendly environment. On the other hand, SVS is never a bad choice and will most likely be the only sub you need to buy.
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2005
    The PSW505 is probably the only subwoofer that actually wasn't too bad.

    PM PolkThug. If I recall he went from 2 PSW505's to 2 SVS PB-10/ISD's and he hasn't complained....that would also save you some money. The retail on a single PB10 puts your question a little more in perspective.
    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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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited November 2005
    Yep, the 505 is pretty good, but the SVS will give you solid 16-26Hz(aka "really really deep bass") in room response that the 505 can't deliver.

    To visualize what I'm saying, go here:
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23534&highlight=PSW505+PB10
    Never Forget
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  • stereo55
    stereo55 Posts: 418
    edited November 2005
    I have a 505 that I paid a mear $229 otd from CC (demo unit ) . For the price and for my usage its been a good sub . I did replace the power cord with a beefier one which helped tightened up the base . The more my 505 is used the better its sounded over the past 18 months .
    When the the time comes (upgrade bug) , a SVS will be on my list (with some RTi10'/CSi5/Fxi3s) , but for now and including the end price I paid .... Iam a happy camper .

    If you can afford to go SVC , go for it ... it not ...then $300 for the 505 should do you nicely .
    SDA-2B's ~ Pair SDA-CRS's ~ ,*** Main listening: Maggies MG1 ~ Polk SDA 2B's ~ Monitor 10's , 3-pairs (2 pairs moded into SDA's w/SDA-2B/CRS cross-overs) , * DCM TF600's * Mission M71/M72 *** Main brdrm FRT: RTiA-5's /Presence RTi-4 / LSI-704 Cntr / Rear FXI3's ~~~ Assorted Main listening rm : , 2- Heathkit W-5M /tube mono blocks (Parasound P/HP-850)* * 2- Altec Lansing 1590b's/mono blocks (Yamaha C-45) * CM Labs 35D * Dynaco ST-70 ~ Occasionally ~* Yamaha CR-820/A-760 ,* Sansui AU-317/AU-217 * Carver 900 rec *2-Dynaco ST 120* 1 Hafler DH-220* Marantz 1040 ... more
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  • nebborjk
    nebborjk Posts: 425
    edited November 2005
    If you can afford to go SVC

    SVS?
    Proud SOPA Member since 2005!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,776
    edited November 2005
    Here are the differences between the two subs you mentioned...
    PSW 505
    http://www.eandr.biz/ASISTLSPolkAudioPSW505.html

    SVS PCi 25-31
    http://www.eandr.biz/ASISTLSSVSPCi2531.html

    The SVS has a much beefier woofer with more excursion, more cone surface area. A larger enclosure, a beefier amp, lower tuning...

    Also takes up less floor space...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • stereo55
    stereo55 Posts: 418
    edited November 2005
    nebborjk wrote:
    SVS?

    LOL ...sorry , type o . I just purchased some pc goodies from svc.com and had SVC stuck in my head I guess :o:p

    Yes , I meant to say SVS .
    SDA-2B's ~ Pair SDA-CRS's ~ ,*** Main listening: Maggies MG1 ~ Polk SDA 2B's ~ Monitor 10's , 3-pairs (2 pairs moded into SDA's w/SDA-2B/CRS cross-overs) , * DCM TF600's * Mission M71/M72 *** Main brdrm FRT: RTiA-5's /Presence RTi-4 / LSI-704 Cntr / Rear FXI3's ~~~ Assorted Main listening rm : , 2- Heathkit W-5M /tube mono blocks (Parasound P/HP-850)* * 2- Altec Lansing 1590b's/mono blocks (Yamaha C-45) * CM Labs 35D * Dynaco ST-70 ~ Occasionally ~* Yamaha CR-820/A-760 ,* Sansui AU-317/AU-217 * Carver 900 rec *2-Dynaco ST 120* 1 Hafler DH-220* Marantz 1040 ... more
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  • stereo55
    stereo55 Posts: 418
    edited November 2005
    . :o
    SDA-2B's ~ Pair SDA-CRS's ~ ,*** Main listening: Maggies MG1 ~ Polk SDA 2B's ~ Monitor 10's , 3-pairs (2 pairs moded into SDA's w/SDA-2B/CRS cross-overs) , * DCM TF600's * Mission M71/M72 *** Main brdrm FRT: RTiA-5's /Presence RTi-4 / LSI-704 Cntr / Rear FXI3's ~~~ Assorted Main listening rm : , 2- Heathkit W-5M /tube mono blocks (Parasound P/HP-850)* * 2- Altec Lansing 1590b's/mono blocks (Yamaha C-45) * CM Labs 35D * Dynaco ST-70 ~ Occasionally ~* Yamaha CR-820/A-760 ,* Sansui AU-317/AU-217 * Carver 900 rec *2-Dynaco ST 120* 1 Hafler DH-220* Marantz 1040 ... more
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  • tsmith08
    tsmith08 Posts: 7
    edited November 2005
    Thanks for the input guys, looks like I will be going with the SVS based on the popular opinion here. Now that that's decided, which would be a better choice for mains to go with the SVS PCI 25-31? The RTI8's or10's. I listened to both and could not make a definite choice. I will have to go back and do more listening to decide. Thanks again for the help
    RTi 8's
    CSi 5
    FXi 3's
    PSW 10
    H/K AVR 635
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