Getting a sub

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avilladiego19
avilladiego19 Posts: 7
edited July 2002 in Speakers
I have a medium sized room with Polk R50's as the fronts, R15's as the rears, and the CSi20 as a center. I dont have a sub yet and i dont know if I should get a PSW350 or a PSW550. I really like how both sound, but I like how the 550 looks more. Looks arent very important, but I just want a good polk sub, so i can have an all polk system. Which should I get?
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  • GuitarheadCA
    GuitarheadCA Posts: 400
    edited July 2002
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    Okay, this may be good for me to answer, since I have owned both subs and done comparisons.

    First, the 350 will go slightly lower and play slightly louder. In my opinion, it offers more bang for your buck.

    I actually like the amplifier on the 550 better, I noticed less hum, and the auto on/off worked better.

    Also, the 550 very musical, features a Power Port which theroretically enhances performance. Polk also boasts that the 550 has significantly less bass doubling, a type of distortion.

    You're right, the 550 looks better, but weigh that as you will, It's pretty ugly in my opinion with the grill off, because the driver is TINY, but how often does that matter?

    In conclusion, I thought the 550 was just a little cleaner, and punchier, but the 350 was a little deeper.

    Hope that helps, if you have any questions, just ask.
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  • sgtnate79
    sgtnate79 Posts: 12
    edited July 2002
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    What do you know about the 450? I was weighting it abainst the 350 and still havnt made up my mind. I was also considering the Velodynes.

    Nate

    :D
    Onkyo TX DS-595
    Front: R50's
    Center:N/A (CSI 20 Soon)
    Surround:N/A (R20's Soon)
    Sub:N/A (Not Sure)
    X-Box
    Panasonic 20" (Sony 32" HDTV Soon!)
    Sanyo DVD
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  • dlew308
    dlew308 Posts: 530
    edited July 2002
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    avilladiego19 or sgtnate79: I have a PSW450 for sale, used for a year. it's minty and I have the original box. It's 45lbs. My zip is 91790 if you'd like to check on shipping costs.
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  • mhw58
    mhw58 Posts: 359
    edited July 2002
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    How much are you asking for the 450?
    Thanks, Mike
    Fronts: SDA1C's
    Rears: SDA2's
    Center:CS400i
    Sub: PSW505
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  • dlew308
    dlew308 Posts: 530
    edited July 2002
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    $300obo
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  • mhw58
    mhw58 Posts: 359
    edited July 2002
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    Where do you live in SoCal? I'm up in Monterey in
    central Cal.
    Mike
    Fronts: SDA1C's
    Rears: SDA2's
    Center:CS400i
    Sub: PSW505
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  • dlew308
    dlew308 Posts: 530
    edited July 2002
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    west covina
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  • nascarmann
    nascarmann Posts: 1,464
    edited July 2002
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    Not trying to make anyone made......299 brand new on ebay right now for PSW450.....company in S Cal....
    Oh, the bottle has been to me, my closes friend, my worse enemy!
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  • nascarmann
    nascarmann Posts: 1,464
    edited July 2002
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    He has 4 in stock......http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1367342169
    Oh, the bottle has been to me, my closes friend, my worse enemy!
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  • dlew308
    dlew308 Posts: 530
    edited July 2002
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    I said obo. Sheesh, such a *blocker. Don't bother replying with your $10 offers.
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  • nascarmann
    nascarmann Posts: 1,464
    edited July 2002
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    No problem there neighbor......OK $25.00....bawl.gif
    Oh, the bottle has been to me, my closes friend, my worse enemy!
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