PsW505

FittyFieFo
FittyFieFo Posts: 482
edited September 2007 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I read reviews on the official polk audio website. Just asking people on these forums who own this subwoofer and tell me what they think of it. I trust in the website and everything, just want to see who recently bought it, or thinking of purchasing it.

I was thinking of buying it to go along with my RTI 10's and probably going to buy the Rti6's and SKIP on buying the center piece CsI5.

RTi 10's
Rti 6's
Psw505

That would be my system so far, I'm on a college budget and yep...I'm loving Polk Audio.
Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited August 2007
    I had the PSW505 until recently. In my opinion it's a pretty under-rated subwoofer. It's main fault is that it doesn't dig real low, but it has good output and great SQ within it's range. I also had the SVS PB10 to compare it to, and for SQ and music, the 505 was definetely the better sub. For very low bass extension for HT, the SVS PB10 was better. The PSW505 just doesn't do much wrong, great sub for the street price you can buy them for!
    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 August 2007
    It's one of the few subwoofers that I would recommend, not including the current lineup(DSW 3-600/PSW111).
    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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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited August 2007
    That's what I like to hear, I'm lookin forward to buying that subwoofer.
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

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  • mod220
    mod220 Posts: 30
    edited August 2007
    I keep reading how this sub lacks in the low bass category, as i'm designing my HT, i cant imagine now having that great deap bass rockin the room...is this the type of sub you hear but dont feel? or does it just not knock pictures off the wall? sorry, havent had time to hear it...thanks.
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited August 2007
    So I found a subwoofer for $250, it is the PSW125. Is this model good to go with the RTi10's? Any reviews on this subwoofer? I really love bass, just wanna know if this subwoofer will do it for me. will use it to watch movies and listen to music.

    Room Size: 11 by 17.
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2007
    Yes, it will be fine with the RTi series. There are a couple reviews in the product pages up top.
    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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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited August 2007
    What subwoofer cables would be good for the PSW 125?

    Preferably MONSTER
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited August 2007
    Seriously? I guess if you want to get ripped off, go to your local BB or CC.

    Personally, I'd grab a cable from either Monoprice or SignalCable. I believe Frank from SC will give Polk forum members a 5% discount, just ask.
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited August 2007
    Well, I'm not expert. I just thought Monster was good. Let me know ,and if you can link me. It'd be great.
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited August 2007
    SAve some money and buy Blue Jeans Cable subwoofer cables. The cables are priced great for what your budget likely is and will exceed their cost in performance.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited August 2007
    Plus they blew my old monster cable out of the water. The Blue JEans Cable had far tighter bass with a deeper dig. Trust Monster is overpriced marketing hype.
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited August 2007
    Wanna find me a link? lol. The Subwoofer will be like 10-15ft away from my receiver.
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited August 2007
    www.monoprice.com

    www.bluejeanscable.com

    www.signalcable.com
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited August 2007
    FittyFieFo wrote: »
    Well, I'm not expert. I just thought Monster was good. Let me know ,and if you can link me. It'd be great.

    Well you said that you PREFERED Monster. No expert here either, but for some reason you were brainwashed by marketing.:)

    ;) I'll let you off on this one, but if you start asking about Bose, you might get your **** kicked.:p

    Monster wire is okay cable, but you can do soo much better for the money.
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  • Vicedaddy
    Vicedaddy Posts: 13
    edited August 2007
    I spent along tiime looking for Cable.....and I am definately no expert. But I really Like COBALT Cable. Prices are great...Service is exceptional.....build quality looks impressive. Read some of the reviews you will find on the web about them and check out their site.
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited September 2007
    http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/subwoofer/index.htm

    How and what do I order for the PSW125?

    I'm not an expert...but I want to buy them soon! (15ft max)
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited September 2007
    Bump. :(
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • gonzalr
    gonzalr Posts: 92
    edited September 2007
    FittyFieFo wrote: »
    http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/subwoofer/index.htm

    How and what do I order for the PSW125?

    I'm not an expert...but I want to buy them soon! (15ft max)

    You can call Blue Jeans CS and tell them that you want to order a subwoofer cable or you can order it thru their website.

    The cable you need is the one that you paste from the URL.
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited September 2007
    gonzalr wrote: »
    You can call Blue Jeans CS and tell them that you want to order a subwoofer cable or you can order it thru their website.

    The cable you need is the one that you paste from the URL.

    Which one?

    1) BJC LC-1

    2) Canare LV-77S

    3) Belden 1505F

    4) Belden 1695A

    and do I need any adapters or transformers?
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2007
    Any of those designs will work fine, just figure out your overall length. I'm partial to Belden.
    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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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited September 2007
    lol too bad I'm not rich :(. I like my choice of the PSW125.

    So, I think I'll go with the BJC LC-1. 15 ft. That's all I need? Any Transformers or Adapters? This one cable will power my subwoofer up?
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2007
    Nobody overprices them like Sunfire either.
    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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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited September 2007
    Do I need that isolation transformer? To not make my subwoofer hum?
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2007
    Just buy the cable, a cable....any subwoofer cable.
    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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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited September 2007
    FittyFieFo wrote: »
    Which one?

    1) BJC LC-1

    2) Canare LV-77S

    3) Belden 1505F

    4) Belden 1695A

    and do I need any adapters or transformers?

    I'd get the first cable listed. Connect your sub cable; plug it in the wall and calibrate. Finished.
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited September 2007
    Thank you guys so much! Ordered and getting ready to be shipped. Learning through experience :) Thanks guys!
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited September 2007
    So I received my PSW125 and I thought everything seemed to me working perfectly until I tried to try the subwoofer out.

    Everything is hooked up correctly. There's a green light for power on. I bought the BLUE JEANS SUBWOOFER cable. Put that in line in from the SUB to the Line out from the receiver (Subwoofer)

    Yamaha HTR 5890 http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/productdetail.html?CNTID=200016&CTID=5000400&RLTID=1504&DETYP=RELATION Look at Back Panel. Subwoofer. WHen I try playing music, NO bass comes out.

    But when the power is on, and one end is tightly on the subwoofer and I put my finger on the metal part...it makes a strong bass sound.
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • Monster Jam
    Monster Jam Posts: 919
    edited September 2007
    I'm not sure I'm following your last post.

    Are you getting bass from the sub or not?

    If you are not, you might want to check your Yamaha manual and consult the set-up section. With a Harmon Kardon, the user must set-up the speaker configuration, telling the receiver its got a subwoofer and how and when to use the speaker.
    Do you hear that buzzing noise? :confused:
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited September 2007
    I am not getting bass.
    :(

    And I told the receiver I do have a subwoofer.
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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  • FittyFieFo
    FittyFieFo Posts: 482
    edited September 2007
    Could it be possible the subwoofer output in my receiver is dead? !!!! Cause it can't be the power...There's a green light..
    Samsung LN52A850 (52" 1080P LCD TV) | RTi A9's (Fronts) | Csi A6(Center) | FXi A6 (Rear Surrounds) | SVS PB12-NSD (Sub) | Oppo BDP-103 | Panamax M5300-PM

    Pre-Amp: Marantz AV7005 | Amp: Emotiva XPA-5 | Speaker wires: Signal Cables | Interconnects: Signal Cables
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