Just Ordered Polk Monitors, Should I go with PSW10?

What's your maximum subwoofer budget? Most here will tell you the PSW10 is no good and simply a waste of money (and by the standards of regulars here, it is), but if you have a $100 budget you don't have many options. Give us a budget and we'll have some more ideas for you.

I 2nd that emotion!

Do you have an idea how big the room is? Is it a bedroom or a living room? Are you willing to take longer to save more money to get something that will be worth it?

Ok bro I know the situation you are in and I can only suggest NOT buying a Polk sub if you can. At the least I would try to buy a BIC Acoustic sub on eBay such as the one in this link. If you play your cards right I am sure you can find one in your price range.

http://cgi.ebay.com/BIC-Acoustech-PL...item4835a5933d

P.S. Go for the 12" sub if you can. Happy Shopping!

Look into the Premier Acoustic PA-120. It's available from a couple of authorized dealers on eBay for about $250 after shipping. The PA-120 has pretty good output and extension to around 20-25hz and should be good for a home theater setup. It even looks nice to boot. While it's not the most refined subwoofer out there it looks like a good choice given your budget and needs.

EDIT: From what I've read the Bic H-100 you're looking at is very similar to the PA-120 in performance. Either sub would be a good fit for you - FAR better than the Polk PSW10.

You are correct in assuming it is out of my range. The only way I knew about that sub was when I started I thought it was a good deal too. I quickly figured out what I needed to make me happy wasn't close to that but there is a guy I work with that has one and he is simplistic like yourself. Sometimes I wish I was him lol. Anyways... he enjoys his a lot but refuses to come over and listen to what I have lol. None the less you should enjoy any of those models, last year or not, just shop around and possible find a website for the info.

P.S. Thanks for assist lakersfan

This one looks great too. As long as you are getting a 12" or better, 500 watts or better and a quality amp such as BASH you are going to be happy.

Don't worry about 4-6 months from now. You are now shopping for 4-6 years from now. You are good to go.

Arguably 90% of your sound quality and overall experience is going to come from your speakers, subwoofer and room. Spend most of your money on those things and the least on a receiver. Buy something used from Accessories4less. They come with a 1 year warranty. You could pick up something in the $200 range depending on your needs.

I would shoot for a bare minimum BIC F12, PA-120 or even a SUB 120 from PartsExpress for less than $150. It will get you started in the right direction anyway.

I second the Bic F12 or PA-120 for your price range. I have the Monitor 70's, and two BIC F12's. They sound great together. Pics of the F12 in my setup thread linked in signature.

you probably got those monitors at the egg, if not IM SORRY you missed out on a good deal. But newegg also has the polk psw505 on sale and it will match up with those 70s real nice. theres also a coupon for them if your an email subscriber : EMCYNZN23

im just passing on info from the polk forums, i use that horrible psw10 mentioned above and like it (sorry) but from what many in the PF's are saying the 505 is a good match to the m70s. I just wanted to inform you of said newegg deal just in case. good luck with your search.

I would wait until you can buy something a little better. I just got M70's for fronts and the bass is no sub but they sound better than the sub that came in my onkyo HTiB. I have an ED A2-300 on the way though.

Hello -

I just re-entered vinyl recently and assembled first real HT System. My last system was from late 80's / mid 90's.

My desire was to put together a good entry level audiophile system (so as not to break the bank) with a focus of 65% music / 35% HT. I am Very satisfied.

Read reviews about Polk Subs being mediocre.... except with the commentaries with the release of PSW 505's which are invariably good. IMO these subs are excellent...though admittedly, its the first sub I have ever had; I can't imagine a better sound, however.

This sub matches up very well with my Polk Monitor 60's fronts, CS2 center and Monitor 50's surrounds. I have the Pioneer vsx-919 Receiver which drives the system well.

GO FOR THE NEW EGG DEAL! You won't be disappointed.

P.S. Polk 60's are great with a good sub vs the 70's because the 60's have 3 5 1/2 in. midrange woofers vs the 70's having only 2 6 1/2 midrange woofers and 2 6 1/2 subwoofers that are pretty much obviated when you set the crossover to 100hz (or 150hz) and speakers to small as is recommended with most systems.

My .02 cents.

Good luck!

Another vote for the PA-120!

I have M60s, CS2, and M30 rears, paired with a PA-120 and it performs remarkably.

I got mine from Sound Distributors, which currently is eligible for 15% Bing cash back.

I would never set a pair of Monitor 70's to 100hz, and definitely not to 150hz. Who told you to do that?? Monitor 70's have a rating of Lower -3dB Limit: 40Hz. I would at least set them between 60hz-80hz crossover with a good sub.