2 psw 505vsdsw pro 600vs psw 1000 which to get?

bevo
bevo Posts: 306
I have tried and tried to use the search function in this forum, to find more opinions on these three subs. It keeps coming up with nothing in the searches. I don't know if it's me, or the search function is just not that good. I'm sure these subs have been talked about to death, so sorry if anyone has already answered this question before.

Anyway, my setup is in my sig, and I use my setup for about 60% games, 30% movies and 10% music. Out of the 3 though I would say that music is the most important to me. I just don't get the chance to listen to it as loud as I would like very often. I listen to mostly, 90's grunge and metal. Pearl jam, alice in chains, tool(probably my most listened to).

So would I be better off getting 2 psw 505's, 1 dsw pro 600, or 1 psw 1000. The price would be very close on any of these choices, and that's about 500-600$ is all I'm willing to spend on 1 sub. I would actually like to spend less if possible. That's why the psw 505 are what I'm leaning toward. I get them 1 at a time and not hurt the wallet to bad.

If there any any better choices for me in this price range let me know. Actual model names and numbers would be great. I have nowhere to go listen to any of the subs, anyone suggests.

Thanks in advance for anyone's help.
Denon 1909, want to upgrade for pre outs
Fronts-polk RTi A5
center-polk CSi A4
Sides Polk FXi A6
rears- polk rm8's
sub-SVS pb-13 ultra
Blue ray-ps3
Panasonic plasma 50 inch
Buttkicker(don't use or need it anymore since getting the Ultra)
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  • bevo
    bevo Posts: 306
    edited April 2009
    No, I have not had a chance to hear them, and will not. I can't find anywhere within 100 miles that carries any of them.

    Would I be alright to add 2 psw 505s with each front channel, and then later add the dsw 600 and run it LFE.
    How do you add the subs to each speaker? Do they work with each speaker individually, or do all the subs work together?

    If they work separately, it sounds like I should get the 505s for my fronts, and a 600 through the LFE. Or maybe even just another psw 111 for the front speakers, and let the larger subs run LFE.

    My receiver only has a sub out, but it has a zone b left and right rca out. Would I hook my front 2 subs up to zone b, and split the line so I don't have to use the LFE. That way I can use the crossover on the subs, instead of the avr. And then use the largest sub LFE to carry the deepest bass.

    Here is the link to my AVR. http://www.usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/4241.asp# You can look at pictures of the back of it, and tell me if I can hook the subs up to each speaker.

    I know all this has been discussed before, but it's just so hard to get the search function on this forum to work.

    I really do appreciate all of the help everyone in here has given me. It has saved me alot of money, and given me, by far the best system I have ever had. I just wish I had come to this forum, before I bought my receiver. It has no pre outs, and I didn't realize how important they were.
    Denon 1909, want to upgrade for pre outs
    Fronts-polk RTi A5
    center-polk CSi A4
    Sides Polk FXi A6
    rears- polk rm8's
    sub-SVS pb-13 ultra
    Blue ray-ps3
    Panasonic plasma 50 inch
    Buttkicker(don't use or need it anymore since getting the Ultra)
  • bevo
    bevo Posts: 306
    edited April 2009
    I am now looking at the svs pb12 nsd, I think that's the name. Anyway, would that sub pretty much out do the dsw 600, and psw 1000? I see they have the svs for 519$ on there b list right now.
    Denon 1909, want to upgrade for pre outs
    Fronts-polk RTi A5
    center-polk CSi A4
    Sides Polk FXi A6
    rears- polk rm8's
    sub-SVS pb-13 ultra
    Blue ray-ps3
    Panasonic plasma 50 inch
    Buttkicker(don't use or need it anymore since getting the Ultra)
  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited April 2009
    Whats the cubic feet of your room ? WxLxH
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited April 2009
    bevo wrote: »
    I am now looking at the svs pb12 nsd, I think that's the name. Anyway, would that sub pretty much out do the dsw 600, and psw 1000? I see they have the svs for 519$ on there b list right now.
    The PB12NSD will extend to ~ 16-17hz in room with usable output which is 1/2 to a full octave lower than the 600/1000 respectively. It's probably a tad more powerful than either Polk sub throughout it's range...below 35hz it's going to be twice either sub.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
  • ckphoto
    ckphoto Posts: 121
    edited April 2009
    xcapri79 wrote: »
    I have commented on these subwoofers previously, but I can do it again.
    It wouldn't be the first time being repetitive on here.

    I have all three, and I would have to say that I like all three for music, but give the nod to the DSW600 for HT. I can't comment on games, but I suspect it is similar to HT. What you chose depends on your room size and acoustics in my opinion.

    On my living room system, I use a DSW600 in the corner off the LFE, then added 4 PSW1000's, one at a time as they were on sale, at each of the fronts and side surrounds. The PSW1000's blend well with my LSi25's and LSi15's. I also liked the idea of using a subwoofer on each speaker just like the LSi25 or older RTi100 or RTi1000 speakers, but with more power and a deeper response.



    The front controls on the PSW1000's make them easy to manually adjust. I find I can adjust the volumes to get a rich and even bass response that sounds like a close in live performance. The DSW600 is easily controlled by the remote. Sometimes i turn it off for music. They all shake the large high ceiling room pretty well for movies and rock music. I listen to that system from my computer room via a short hall way. Let me say that it sounds nice in another room.

    I also like the PSW505 subwoofers. On my master bedroom system, I originally had a Polk Monitor set up with 4 PSW10's on each speaker as my living room system and the PSW505 on the LFE. The PSW10's were eventually replaced with PSW505's, but instead of one at each of the fronts, I just stacked two of them at the center off the LFE and put two at the surrounds. The Monitor speakers were upgraded to RTi's and eventially LSi's with some amps. I still like the PSW505's there.

    If you have a large room, I would definitely go with the DSW600.
    If the room is medium to small the PSW505 will work fine and it doesn't cost alot to add a second one.

    I purchased the PSW1000's because I had LSi's speakers and I knew they would blend well musically and aesthetically with them. In hindsight, I might have purchased a second DSW600 for the front instead of two PSW1000's.

    Have you had a chance to hear any of them? That is always the first recommendation.

    Man you have allot of Subs in your house :) I am sure your main system must rock the house.
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  • bevo
    bevo Posts: 306
    edited April 2009
    thsmith wrote: »
    Whats the cubic feet of your room ? WxLxH
    my room is 24x14x8 which is 2688 cubic feet.
    Denon 1909, want to upgrade for pre outs
    Fronts-polk RTi A5
    center-polk CSi A4
    Sides Polk FXi A6
    rears- polk rm8's
    sub-SVS pb-13 ultra
    Blue ray-ps3
    Panasonic plasma 50 inch
    Buttkicker(don't use or need it anymore since getting the Ultra)
  • bevo
    bevo Posts: 306
    edited April 2009
    I do have an arch way that leads to another 1500 cubic foot room. I don't know how much of a difference that would make.
    Denon 1909, want to upgrade for pre outs
    Fronts-polk RTi A5
    center-polk CSi A4
    Sides Polk FXi A6
    rears- polk rm8's
    sub-SVS pb-13 ultra
    Blue ray-ps3
    Panasonic plasma 50 inch
    Buttkicker(don't use or need it anymore since getting the Ultra)
  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited April 2009
    2 or more subs make for better even bass in any room.

    Dan
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  • bevo
    bevo Posts: 306
    edited April 2009
    My plan is for multiple subs, but my funds restrict that. I have already went past my original budget by about 1000$. My wife is starting to get a little aggravated, so now I'm gonna have to slow it down on the spending some. A sub every couple of months should work out well, plus it will stretch out the upgrades, and maybe I won't get the itch to buy so often.
    Really, my sub is the only thing I want to upgrade right now anyway. I would like an amp, but I will need a new receiver when that happens, and that's another major upgrade. I was actually pretty surprised how well the denon pushes the RTi A5's. They sound better then I imagined. I'm sure when I do get some decent power to them, I will be amazed.
    Denon 1909, want to upgrade for pre outs
    Fronts-polk RTi A5
    center-polk CSi A4
    Sides Polk FXi A6
    rears- polk rm8's
    sub-SVS pb-13 ultra
    Blue ray-ps3
    Panasonic plasma 50 inch
    Buttkicker(don't use or need it anymore since getting the Ultra)