Polk PSW505 Gently Used

bklynNupe
bklynNupe Posts: 728
edited May 2009 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Hey Everyone, Up for grabs is my beloved Polk PSW505 Sub.
Purchased new in November at J&R Music World for about $340.

9/10 , no scratches or flaws. Pretty light play. I'm just looking for an upgrade.
Good full bass, I'll just looking to drown out the neighbor's kids a little more.:D

$200 obo, local pickup preferred.
Zip: 11217

emotiva xpa-2
emotiva xpa-3
Denon 3312ci
Rtia9 /csia6 / FXi A6
Samsung LN46A650
SVS PB-12-NSD sub

Audio Research SP-9 MKIII (GNSC mods)
W4S ST250
Lsi 9 (mods)
W4S DAC-2
Mac Mini
Audio Aero Prima CD player
Pro-Ject debut
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited April 2009
    Hi Brooklyn,

    There was somebody on this site looking for just this sub at a good price....hope he sees this or that I can remember who it was?

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • bklynNupe
    bklynNupe Posts: 728
    edited April 2009
    If he is serious about Polk like I am, he will constantly comb the "For Sale" section of the forums even when he is suppose to be working. :D

    emotiva xpa-2
    emotiva xpa-3
    Denon 3312ci
    Rtia9 /csia6 / FXi A6
    Samsung LN46A650
    SVS PB-12-NSD sub

    Audio Research SP-9 MKIII (GNSC mods)
    W4S ST250
    Lsi 9 (mods)
    W4S DAC-2
    Mac Mini
    Audio Aero Prima CD player
    Pro-Ject debut
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  • DanAckerman
    DanAckerman Posts: 70
    edited April 2009
    bklynNupe wrote: »
    Hey Everyone, Up for grabs is my beloved Polk PSW505 Sub.
    Purchased new in November at J&R Music World for about $340.

    9/10 , no scratches or flaws. Pretty light play. I'm just looking for an upgrade.
    Good full bass, I'll just looking to drown out the neighbor's kids a little more.:D

    $200 obo, local pickup preferred.
    Zip: 11217

    I'm interested, however the closest I will be getting to Brooklyn anytime soon is a trip to Baltimore / DC area end of the first week of May.

    cnh was just recommending that I save my pennies for one of these at the begining of the week.

    If you don't mind shipping we could definately work something out.
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  • Hoopnoop
    Hoopnoop Posts: 20
    edited April 2009
    Ouch, just bought a 505 several weeks ago after searching for one used for many months -- and I live in the DC area.

    Oh well!
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  • Rodeo0530
    Rodeo0530 Posts: 797
    edited April 2009
    pm sent


    Front - Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center - Polk Audio CS2
    Rear - Polk Audio TSi 100
    Sub - Klipsch rw-10d
    AVR - Onkyo ht-rc180
    Main Amp- Parasound HCA-2003
    Surround Amp- Sonance Sonamp 260
    Tuner- Parasound tdq-1600
    Turntable- Pro-ject Debut III USB w/upgraded platter
    IPod dock - Pure i20
    TV - Panasonic Viera tc-p46g10
    Sony Playstation 3(250GB)
    Nintendo Wii
    Power Conditioner- Panamax 5100

    Not in use-
    Polk Audio Monitor 60
    Polk Audio PSW10
    Parasound p/sp-1000
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  • Intel92
    Intel92 Posts: 146
    edited April 2009
    I have horrible timing.
    Theater rig:
    Pio Elite Pro 111-FD
    Pio Elite VSX-01TXH
    Mains: RTi12s
    Center: CSi5
    Surrounds: FXi3s, RTi6s
    Sub: Velodyne V-1012-B
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Harmony 890
    PS3

    2-channel rig in progress:
    LSi15s
    .........

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  • JohnLocke88
    JohnLocke88 Posts: 1,150
    edited April 2009
    Please let me hop in the 'shipping' line. Zip is 92630. Let me know what shipping is, and if it's with in reason, I'll cover shipping too.
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  • bklynNupe
    bklynNupe Posts: 728
    edited April 2009
    Sorry fellas, the PSW 505 has been sold!
    A boy of mine is going to drop of the cash and take it out of here ( saving me the shipping) soon after my SVS PB12-NSD replacement comes later today.:D

    Heads up, I'm about to post my Polk csia3 center in cherry!

    I will certainly ship if anyone is interested?

    emotiva xpa-2
    emotiva xpa-3
    Denon 3312ci
    Rtia9 /csia6 / FXi A6
    Samsung LN46A650
    SVS PB-12-NSD sub

    Audio Research SP-9 MKIII (GNSC mods)
    W4S ST250
    Lsi 9 (mods)
    W4S DAC-2
    Mac Mini
    Audio Aero Prima CD player
    Pro-Ject debut
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  • Ohioste
    Ohioste Posts: 204
    edited May 2009
    I might be interested in the CSIA3...

    Let me know...

    Thanks
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited May 2009
    bklynNupe wrote: »
    Sorry fellas, the PSW 505 has been sold!
    A boy of mine is going to drop of the cash and take it out of here ( saving me the shipping) soon after my SVS PB12-NSD replacement comes later today.:D

    Heads up, I'm about to post my Polk csia3 center in cherry!

    I will certainly ship if anyone is interested?

    That's a nice upgrade (replacement) there. We're all envious! My Boston A. sub is very close to the PSW505 in ability...maybe just a tad better but not in that SVS category.

    Enjoy...
    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • bklynNupe
    bklynNupe Posts: 728
    edited May 2009
    Thank Cnh,
    I will soon find out as it just arrived.
    This mothasucka is big!
    Customer service already seems outstanding, I just got a lengthy e-mail follow up to a previous question today. These nuts on Polk Forums made me pull the trigger!
    The experience thus far is already reminding me of my other bargain hi-fi company, emotiva. Well, the proof is in the pudding and Friday is perfect timing to demo this baby!:D:D

    emotiva xpa-2
    emotiva xpa-3
    Denon 3312ci
    Rtia9 /csia6 / FXi A6
    Samsung LN46A650
    SVS PB-12-NSD sub

    Audio Research SP-9 MKIII (GNSC mods)
    W4S ST250
    Lsi 9 (mods)
    W4S DAC-2
    Mac Mini
    Audio Aero Prima CD player
    Pro-Ject debut
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  • bevo
    bevo Posts: 306
    edited May 2009
    bklynNupe wrote: »
    Thank Cnh,
    I will soon find out as it just arrived.
    This mothasucka is big!
    Customer service already seems outstanding, I just got a lengthy e-mail follow up to a previous question today. These nuts on Polk Forums made me pull the trigger!
    The experience thus far is already reminding me of my other bargain hi-fi company, emotiva. Well, the proof is in the pudding and Friday is perfect timing to demo this baby!:D:D

    I'm thinking about getting the same sub. I might hold out for the pb-13 ultra, but that would really be a big jump in price. Let us know how much better the NSD is compared to the polk psw505.
    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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  • bklynNupe
    bklynNupe Posts: 728
    edited May 2009
    Hey Bevo, I just got the SVS PB12-NSD early this evening, so to be quite honest, I haven’t fully tested yet.

    However, I can say right out of the box it is colossal compared to my PSW 505! When I first set it up using the Onkyo auto-calibration, I really had a bit of trouble feeling the SVS. I did bit of tweaking, and I have to admit that I’m very new at this. I’m very much an unashamed apprentice given I was an HTIB/Circuit City kind of cat less than a year ago! Dam, I can’t believe I used to buy that ****! :eek:

    I really don’t veer to far off of the auto-calibrated settings since again I’m still learning how to identify the optimal setting. I called SVS for advice and spoke with Eric who was pretty helpful. I really wasn’t used to bass that is a lot cleaner that what the PSW 505 delivered. Don’t get me wrong, I really enjoyed the 505, but like any “upgrades” if you really listen, you start looking and know there is “better.” I also had the intuitive feeling that the PSW 505 was never a good mate for my Rtia5’s. It was certainly confirmed after seeking a bit of insight on the Polk forum.

    Getting back to the PB-12, I would already say that It was a tremendous buy! Thus far with not even a day under my belt on the PB12 NSD, I couldn’t go back to the 505. I can say also say that after listening to my new PB12, I can better identify the mid-bass that my Rti a5 are responsible for. I’m diggin’ my new sub, I can’t wait to watch some movie tomorrow!
    Btw, SVS customer service is really first class! I like the fact that if I ever see the “need” to upgrade, a lifetime customer service follows this unit no matter who is the owner.
    btw, I asked Eric about the difference between the 13 and 12 , he basically said that the 13 would be an even cleaner sound. I went with cost as being a major factor, I don’t know if I will ever be able to notice something lacking with my current Rti a5’s. I am however upgrading to the Csi a6 center. Can’t wait to hear the difference! :cool:

    emotiva xpa-2
    emotiva xpa-3
    Denon 3312ci
    Rtia9 /csia6 / FXi A6
    Samsung LN46A650
    SVS PB-12-NSD sub

    Audio Research SP-9 MKIII (GNSC mods)
    W4S ST250
    Lsi 9 (mods)
    W4S DAC-2
    Mac Mini
    Audio Aero Prima CD player
    Pro-Ject debut
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  • Todd Lee
    Todd Lee Posts: 73
    edited May 2009
    I'm also running a pb12-nsd with my rtia5's. I'm loving the combination so far!
    Pioneer 1018
    Polk RTIA5's
    CSIA6
    RC80I's
    SVS PB12-nsd
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