polk dsw 500

Thomas Q
Thomas Q Posts: 9
edited January 2008 in Speakers
Does anyone own the Polk DSW 500? How is it compared to other subwoofers for listening to music?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2008
    The new DSW series is much better than the previous attempts by Polk Audio. I believe they finally have a serious contender to brands like Velodyne for example. I wouldn't put them up against SVS but they've come a long way.

    The new line is pretty wide ranging in regards to features as well. I have a DSW2000 Micro-Pro in house for testing and review.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited January 2008
    For music, I'd put them up against pretty much anything out there, especially at the pricepoint. I've had a DSW PRO 600 on demo, and currently have a DSW PRO 400 in the HT rig, and they are nothing short of amazing in performance. They play low, fast, and articulate - and the built in placement optimizers really work.

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2008
    I know the bugle is blowing but think about it.....this new line is pretty exciting for folks like us.

    12v triggers, AutoPro(DSP Room Correction), PRO(Polk Room Optimizer), adjustable feet with integral spikes and passive radiators? These are light years beyond the past decade, AND they still have bargain level subwoofers. Cool :)
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  • DeusExa
    DeusExa Posts: 491
    edited January 2008
    how is the DSW400 (8") compared to the BIC H-100 or HSu STF-1?
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited January 2008
    I wouldn't give the BIC the time of day, I've had the STF-1 and the DSW 400 smokes it in every sense.

    Cheers,
    Russ
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  • DeusExa
    DeusExa Posts: 491
    edited January 2008
    SMOKES EVEN A stf-1???
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  • polka
    polka Posts: 10
    edited January 2008
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    For music, I'd put them up against pretty much anything out there, especially at the pricepoint. I've had a DSW PRO 600 on demo, and currently have a DSW PRO 400 in the HT rig, and they are nothing short of amazing in performance. They play low, fast, and articulate - and the built in placement optimizers really work.

    Cheers,
    Russ

    Russ,

    Tell me more about the DSW 600. How does it compare to the 400?
    How does it sound overall? What gain are you running it at? Placement?
    How deep does it dig in a room?

    Thanks.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2008
    DeusExa wrote: »
    SMOKES EVEN A stf-1???
    HSU makes some great subwoofers but there's nothing special about the STF-1.
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  • New2PolkFanatic
    New2PolkFanatic Posts: 10
    edited January 2008
    I just purchased a Polk DSW 600 about a week ago and I am loving the bass/response that it has. Terminator 3 in Blue-ray is nasty and I am one happy camper.

    My opinion probably would not count b/c this is the only sub I've ever owned =(
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2008
    New2PolkFanatic wrote: »
    My opinion probably would not count b/c this is the only sub I've ever owned =(
    Nice way to start out though!
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  • DeusExa
    DeusExa Posts: 491
    edited January 2008
    My point is, has anyone compared the DSW series to the BIC H-100 and HSU/SVS/eD subs yet?
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  • bopicasso
    bopicasso Posts: 878
    edited January 2008
    The BIC H-100 isnt in the same class. And if you compare the DSW series to a equal sub from HSU/SVS/ED I would definately go with a sub from HSU/SVS/ED.
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  • bskelt
    bskelt Posts: 8
    edited January 2008
    also with a DSW 600 for $399??
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  • polka
    polka Posts: 10
    edited January 2008
    polka wrote: »
    Russ,

    Tell me more about the DSW 600. How does it compare to the 400?
    How does it sound overall? What gain are you running it at? Placement?
    How deep does it dig in a room?

    Thanks.

    I am still waiting for someone (Russ?) to give a more detailed review
    of the DSW 600 (more than "sounds good").
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited January 2008
    polka wrote: »
    I am still waiting for someone (Russ?) to give a more detailed review
    of the DSW 600 (more than "sounds good").

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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited January 2008
    some of the guys here (Russ and Doro in particular) have played with a myriad of equipment in this hobby. If they are impressed with this sub, thats something very worthy of note.

    While I have never heard the stf1 or the dsw, if Russ says the DSW 400 is better, take it to the bank.
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  • DeusExa
    DeusExa Posts: 491
    edited January 2008
    I can get the DSW400 (8") for 199$ and the DSW500 (10") for 299$...that better than HSU VTF/STF?

    Have to decide today...
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  • Thomas Q
    Thomas Q Posts: 9
    edited January 2008
    Are you purchasing the 400 or 500 from an online retailer- if so, can you tell me which one- I would like to buy one of them this weekend. Thanks.
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  • DeusExa
    DeusExa Posts: 491
    edited January 2008
    nope - Frys
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2008
    Get the DSW500. I would be very interested in your thoughts and comments.
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  • Thomas Q
    Thomas Q Posts: 9
    edited January 2008
    I will go for the DSW 500. I have a pair of the LC265i but they lack the bass response. I hope the DSW 500 makes the difference in the sound.

    Isn't Frys an online retailer?

    Can anyone recommend where to buy the DSW 500 at the best price?
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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited January 2008
    Fry's is online as well as brick-and-mortar.

    Also, I actually found that Amazon.com and Tigerdirect.com can beat Fry's for price often.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2008
    Fry's is an authorized dealer, and many are not. I'm all for a great deal, just be careful.
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