Polk subs

metal83
metal83 Posts: 1,219
edited May 2008 in Speakers
How are the Polk subs. I keep hereing that polk falls short in the sub category. I think the DSW Pro series look like nice subs, but do these fall short as well?
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  • greg2350
    greg2350 Posts: 544
    edited May 2008
    I have a DSW pro 500 and for my room size its more than enough. I listened to many other subs in that price range and the polk won hands down.
    TV: Philips 42" LCD 1080p
    Front Speakers: Polk Audio RT800i
    Center Speaker: Polk Audio CS1
    Surround Speakers: Polk Audio R50's powered of Denon AVR
    Subwoofer: Polk Audio DSW pro500
    AVR: Denon 3801
    DVD Player: Denon DVM 745 upscale 1080p
    Sat: Directtv HD 10
    Front Speakers Amp: Rotel RB 890
    Center Speaker amp: Rotel 970 BX
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited May 2008
    Can you go listen to it somewhere?
    Jake
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  • Doc99
    Doc99 Posts: 100
    edited May 2008
    I have had a few subs from mirage, Athena, Canton, kef, and I am currently using a Polk PSW111, and it sounds just as good, if not better then the other ones in this price range. Not sure why Polk subs get a bad rap. The pro series are getting good reviews.
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited May 2008
    I just listened to the Pro series at Tweeter, and they do sound pretty good. I also looked at a ML Dynamo, that things pretty nice too.
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  • Shicks18
    Shicks18 Posts: 397
    edited May 2008
    low budget Polk Subs (<$200) are below average.

    What exactly is your price range
    TV: LG 55LW5600
    Pre: Marantz SR6001
    Front Amp: Parasound HCA-1000A
    Center Amp: Marantz MA500
    Mains: Polk LSi9
    Center: Polk LSiC
    Sub: HSU VTF-3 MK-2
    Games: Xbox360 and PS3
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  • skykeys
    skykeys Posts: 102
    edited May 2008
    I too have a DSW500. I like it well enough. For the price range, it's a decent piece of equipment. I happened to get it on sale, so I'm happy with the value.

    I can only speak from my limited personal experience listening to subs at stores or friends houses. There are better subs out there, and it seems that for the most part - you get what you pay for. A relative has a Sunfire sub, which has more punch / less boomy than the DSW500. The Sunfire also has a 2700 watt amp in it, and costs a heck of a lot more than my Polk. The Sunfire is a better sounding sub to my ears; but, I can't justify the cost, thus I have the DSW500.

    I am interested to hear the new DSW MicroPro Series.

    There are a lot of subwoofers out there to choose from. The problem is, many are internet only, and you'll have to go through a lot of time and bother to find one that you're happy with.

    So, the DSW500 doesn't "fall short". I prefer the Sunfire, but the Polk is good enough for me. If cost was no object, I might have the Sunfire or something else - possibly even one of the new DSW MicroPro Series. :)

    Regards.
    Speakers:
    . 5.2 surround config:
    . . . In-wall L & R Fronts and Center: Polk LC265i, LCi-RTS-C. In-ceiling L & R rears: Polk LC80i
    . . . Floor Subs: Polk DSWPro 500, Paradigm PDR-10
    . Zone B: very old pair of Polk M 5's
    . In Storage but still favored: Paradigm Monitors

    AVR:
    . Yamaha RX-V863

    Universal DVD:
    . Oppo DV-980H

    TV:
    . Sony Bravia XBR LCD 40" 720P (2005 vintage)
    . Comcast Cable, Motorola box
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