Subwoofer Lower Frequency Range Question
Mr. Mojo
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I'm looking at buying a Polk PSW111 subwoofer which is 150 watts and is a compact 8" sub that fits my family room space very well. The reviews I've read have all been positive for this model.
My only concern is that the frequency range only goes down to 38Hz and other Polk models (like the PSW404) go down as low as 25Hz.
Is this really a concern? The sub will me used mainly for home theater and occasionally for music. I read that the human hear can only hear as low as 20Hz.
Thanks for any expert help!
My only concern is that the frequency range only goes down to 38Hz and other Polk models (like the PSW404) go down as low as 25Hz.
Is this really a concern? The sub will me used mainly for home theater and occasionally for music. I read that the human hear can only hear as low as 20Hz.
Thanks for any expert help!
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If you get the 111, you'll always be wondering what you're missing. I'd go for the DSW PRO 400 if possible."He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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For subs, it's usually worth getting the best one you can comfortably afford. If it's a stretch in your budget to get the next one up, don't worry about it.
The 111 is more of a mid bass and bass re-enforcement rather than a true sub but it will help add some realism to movies. What speakers are you running? If they are small satellites than the 111 would be a great move. If they are something big like the RTi12's, then I would go without a sub until I could get one that would outshine the speakers down low.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 -
For subs, it's usually worth getting the best one you can comfortably afford. If it's a stretch in your budget to get the next one up, don't worry about it.
The 111 is more of a mid bass and bass re-enforcement rather than a true sub but it will help add some realism to movies. What speakers are you running? If they are small satellites than the 111 would be a great move. If they are something big like the RTi12's, then I would go without a sub until I could get one that would outshine the speakers down low.
I bought the RM10 satellites.
My receiver is the Onkyo TXSR-605.
I was also looking at the Polk PSW404 series which has a lower bottom frequency. -
If you can comfortably afford the bigger/badder sub, get it, you won't ever regret getting the best you can at the time. Also, shop around and do some research on other forums for other options in your price range. Having a sub from the same company as your speakers isn't needed, although Polk makes a fair product for the price at that level.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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I bought the RM10 satellites.
My receiver is the Onkyo TXSR-605.
I was also looking at the Polk PSW404 series which has a lower bottom frequency.
FYI: I have a PSW404 and am quite happy with it. -
If you can comfortably afford the bigger/badder sub, get it, you won't ever regret getting the best you can at the time. Also, shop around and do some research on other forums for other options in your price range. Having a sub from the same company as your speakers isn't needed, although Polk makes a fair product for the price at that level.
Agreed! Get the largest you can afford. If you get the smaller one, then you may wind up trying to push it very hard to get the level of "punch" you want out of it whereas the larger one will do it much easier.
I'm glad I went for the big dog, the SVS PC-Ultra!
Oh yeah, don't forget to calibrate the sub (and all channels) properly. I mounted a Rat Shack (Radio Shack) analog sound meter on my camera tripod and calibrated all channels using the receivers test tones. Doing it by ear is nearly impossible to get right. My "by ear" settings were way off compared to the sound meter settings.
My HT sounds right-on now!
JohnNo excuses!
