subwoofer

royalty
royalty Posts: 246
edited June 2009 in Speakers
So i finally got a decent subwoofer for my home theater. Its a polk psw125 got it for 180. I read some good things about it, saying it was great for the money. What do you guys think?
HOME AUDIO:
Electronics:
HK 354
Front Power: CARVER TFM-35
Center Power: Audiosource Amp One
Speakers:
Center: CSi5
Fronts: rti10s
Rears: monitor 50s
psw 125 + psw 505 = BOOM

CAR AUDIO
Infinity 6032CF's all around
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited June 2009
    There are definatley better subs out there but they are not bad. I have had one for a while and eventually I will be getting something better but that is the nature of having audio as a hobby.
    I'm sure others will chime in with suggestions of what you should buy but try this one for a while and see what you think.


    Tim
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    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited June 2009
    +1 on Reno's comments. I also have a PSW125 and while subs aren't really Polk's strong suit and the 125 is def. not their "flagship" sub it is still a pretty descent sub. $180 isn't a bad price either, if you are happy with the results and with your current setup I would say it is a pretty good match. Don't worry the upgrade bug WILL bite, and in the meantime save your cash and move up the ladder to an SVS or Velodyne when your budget allows. I am happy with mine and it will be around for awhile.
    HT Rig
    Receiver- Onkyo TX-SR806
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio TSi 500's :D
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW125
    Retired- Polk Audio Monitor 40's
    T.V.- 60" Sony SXRD KDS-60A2000 LCoS
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3


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  • royalty
    royalty Posts: 246
    edited June 2009
    So I finally got my subwoofer and I am very pleased with it initially.
    HOME AUDIO:
    Electronics:
    HK 354
    Front Power: CARVER TFM-35
    Center Power: Audiosource Amp One
    Speakers:
    Center: CSi5
    Fronts: rti10s
    Rears: monitor 50s
    psw 125 + psw 505 = BOOM

    CAR AUDIO
    Infinity 6032CF's all around
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited June 2009
    royalty wrote: »
    So I finally got my subwoofer and I am very pleased with it initially.

    Congrats!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited June 2009
    My first real HT sub was a Polk PSW12 (the 125s predecessor). It was OK, but had lots of port noise at high volumes and was a real pain placement-wise. The 125, at least, addresses the port noise by restricting the low end and bottom porting. The 12 played a bit lower and had a front port that could boom, boom, boom, like a little devil.

    The new DSW series has resolved most of these problems and is the best series Polk has put out...but in a small to medium room the 125 is OK.

    As Reno says...you have to start somewhere. Subs are a bit like the holy grail...just when you think you have it, a new quest suggests itself.

    I'm currently running a Boston Acoustics 12" 300 watt sub, and it's better than the PSW12 was, but it still has its limitations and I now have my eye on the 1200-1500 dollar 1000 watt subs....does it EVER END????

    No!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • royalty
    royalty Posts: 246
    edited June 2009
    haha...thats true I always want more, however, this new sub is such an improvement over my sony that I feel I will be content for awhile. *especially since I have no money to upgrade...haha
    HOME AUDIO:
    Electronics:
    HK 354
    Front Power: CARVER TFM-35
    Center Power: Audiosource Amp One
    Speakers:
    Center: CSi5
    Fronts: rti10s
    Rears: monitor 50s
    psw 125 + psw 505 = BOOM

    CAR AUDIO
    Infinity 6032CF's all around
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited June 2009
    sigh* I'm still on my velodyne but would love to get add an SVS in the mix. Never owned one but I'ved demo'd them and Im just in awe
    Truck setup
    Alpine 9856
    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

    For Sale
    Polk SR6500
    Polk SR5250
    Polk SR104


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  • mdk5068
    mdk5068 Posts: 204
    edited June 2009
    Keep your eyes feasted on an svs...I used to have a dswpro 400 (up for sale now) and I just got an svs pb12 ultra that is just miles of imprvement over the polk sub. DSW's are good subs no doubt, but I am definitely happy I went with this svs.

    kawizx9r wrote: »
    sigh* I'm still on my velodyne but would love to get add an SVS in the mix. Never owned one but I'ved demo'd them and Im just in awe
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  • mystik610
    mystik610 Posts: 699
    edited June 2009
    kawizx9r wrote: »
    sigh* I'm still on my velodyne but would love to get add an SVS in the mix. Never owned one but I'ved demo'd them and Im just in awe


    I recently got an SVS, and it is lovely.
    My System Showcase!

    Media Room
    Paradigm Studio 60 - Paradigm CC-690 - Paradigm ADP-390 - Epik Empire - Anthem MRX300 - Emotiva XPA-5

    Living-room
    Paradigm MilleniaOne - Rythmik F12GSE - Onkyo TX-SR805 - Adcom 5400

    Headphones
    Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ear - Shure SE215 - Fiio E18 Kunlun
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited June 2009
    Funds atm wouldnt allow for such a purchase, although it would bt unnecessary as well considering I have a small-medium sized living room. Even on my current setup, it's overkill.
    Truck setup
    Alpine 9856
    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

    For Sale
    Polk SR6500
    Polk SR5250
    Polk SR104


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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited June 2009
    As long as you are happy then it was a good buy. I have gone through 3 phases with subs.

    Started with a small Definitive Technology sub. 10" 250 watts. Was nice and good for an apartment. Got good base but was not overpowering.

    Went to no sub for a while. I have two pairs of speakers that go down to 20hz and I have some nice amps to power them.

    Now I have a Sunfire True sub. I do not need it but I always wanted one so when I found one at a good price I could not pass it up.
    Sunfire TGP, Sunfire Cinema Grand, Sunfire 300~2 (2), Sunfire True Sub (2),Carver ALS Platinum, Carver AL III, TFM-55, C-19, C-9, TX-8, SDA-490t, SDA-390t
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited June 2009
    Oh I am very happy with it. I haven't used it too much though considering my neighbors (who are actually getting evicted) complain that their stuff rattles/falls off the walls constantly.
    Truck setup
    Alpine 9856
    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

    For Sale
    Polk SR6500
    Polk SR5250
    Polk SR104


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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited June 2009
    nice sub
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited June 2009
    To cnh -

    I'm also finding my upgraditis begins the minute you get something new. What a pain. I have hard the sub, and I agree that it's a fine sub, but you may some day be looking to upgrade to something with a little more power. It all depends on the size of the room, the placement within the room, the receiver, and the speakers that it is matched with.

    Pycroft
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited June 2009
    Pycroft wrote: »
    To cnh -

    I'm also finding my upgraditis begins the minute you get something new. What a pain. I have hard the sub, and I agree that it's a fine sub, but you may some day be looking to upgrade to something with a little more power. It all depends on the size of the room, the placement within the room, the receiver, and the speakers that it is matched with.

    Pycroft

    I couldn't agree more Pycroft...and I'm saving my pennies for it. My favorites are Velodyne and SVS in that higher range. The room's not the biggest but adequate (11.5 X 25 X 8.5) (only the first 16.5' are listening space for surround sound, and the Boston does OK in that...I have a second Boston that I might add into that room for 500 watts RMS/1000 watts peak. But I'll end up with an SVS or a Velo in a year or more.

    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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