Bass Advice. PSW650 or PSW505?

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jdavy
jdavy Posts: 380
edited January 2004 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Hi,

I am wanting to upgrade my HT system with a better bass. I am using a psw350 with my RT800i, CS400i and FX500i system. My room is large 20*12*8 with a open stairs next to the system that takes you up half a flight to the next level of the house. That makes the ceiling at that point, 14 or so feet tall. Which would you recommend for this settup? I am looking at the 12" PSW505 and the PSW650. Both are available in my area eventhough the PSW650 is now being discontinued.

Help!!

What do you like/recommend and why.

Thanks in advance to everyone on the forum, Polk employees included. You are all great.

James
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited January 2004
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    From my older post:

    "I think the 505 is better.

    I just recently asked a similar question regarding 505 vs. 650, and doc had this to say "The 505 is latest generation - more power, better driver, slot loaded."

    505 freq. response is 23-160hz
    650 freq. response is 25-180hz

    505 amp is 300watt continuous (460 peak)
    650 amp is 165watt continuous (250 peak)"

    Regards,
    PolkThug
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 9,085
    edited January 2004
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    http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=15632
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  • jdavy
    jdavy Posts: 380
    edited January 2004
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    Thanks for the information but it still seems like the PSW650 is the top sub for Polk and is being replaced by a LSWi (model number may not be correct) that is a 2*10 for the lsi series. Looking for more commets.


    Thanks.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,697
    edited January 2004
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    The PSW-650 is an *average* performer.....

    Hits about 105-106db on AVERAGE** and not a lick below 28...

    It's not the most accurate bucket in the fish camp either
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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