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post #511 of 581
2/13/13 at 6:31pm
Thanks!

Has anyone tried the Polk Audio PSW10? Is it reasonable? How does it compare to the Sony SA-W3000/Z Subwoofer? Any better 10" subs out there for approx $100?

http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-10-Inch-Monitor-Subwoofer/dp/B0002KVQBA/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1360808117&sr=1-1&keywords=subwoofer

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SA-W3000-Subwoofer-Each-Black/dp/B000OL22T2/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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post #512 of 581
2/13/13 at 6:37pm
Polk PSW10
- 10" driver
- 50W continuous
- 40Hz @ -3dB

Sony SA-W3000
- 12" driver
- 100W RMS amp
- 20Hz @ -?dB (maybe 30-35Hz @ -3dB, realistically?)

The PSW10 is a decent sub within its modest limits. I have no idea how the Sony sounds but, based on specs alone, I'd take it over the Polk. And I wouldn't pay more than $100 (all in) for either one.
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post #513 of 581
2/13/13 at 6:56pm
Can somebody break this down to me in laymans terms?

Bic FL12 vs. Bic HL-200 vs. PA-120

Price goes FL12 --> PA-120 --> HL-200

Is there a good reason to take anything other than the Amazon bargain priced FL12? Specs seem awfully close; what am I missing?
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post #514 of 581
2/14/13 at 4:12am
Bueller? Bueller?
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post #515 of 581
2/14/13 at 7:44am
Thanks eljaycanuck! What do people think about the

BIC America - 10" 350-Watt Powered Subwoofer Model: V1020

It is currently $145 with free shipping at BB. Is it worth that price? Does it have decent sound for the cost? Anything better available at that price range?


http://www.bestbuy.com/site/BIC+America+-+10%22+350-Watt+Powered+Subwoofer/2750523.p?id=1218348484157&skuId=2750523
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post #516 of 581
2/14/13 at 10:05am
Klipsch Synergy Sub-10 is $169.99 with free shipping at Newegg with Promo Code.

Al

edit: added free shipping
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post #517 of 581
2/14/13 at 11:26am
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So if its not that much different, maybe I should just go with that ~$180 F12 from Amazon and call it a day/save some $$. My last sub was a Polk PSW303b; it was 100 watts RMS and 8" woofer. Its all I used for almost 10 years !!! I'm sure this will sound night and day compared to what I'm used to.

I disagree slightly with Jim on this one...but like he said it is all about what is a major difference to you. The PL 200 is rated at about twice the power, and digs about 3db deeper at its -3db point (22hz). The finish might matter to you also if WAF is a consideration. Whether or not those things are worth an extra $100 is up to you...and IF they are, then you also have to consider the RW-12 at $20 more when on sale.
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post #518 of 581
2/15/13 at 9:05am
Amazon has the PSW505 on sale now for 199. I know its not a audiophile favorite, but for that price it might be hard to ignore for those of us who are upgrading from a crappy 8" sub or for those that are buying their first.
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post #519 of 581
2/15/13 at 9:48am
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Amazon has the PSW505 on sale now for 199. I know its not a audiophile favorite, but for that price it might be hard to ignore for those of us who are upgrading from a crappy 8" sub or for those that are buying their first.

+1

It's a great choice if one's budget is $200. smile.gif
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post #520 of 581
2/15/13 at 10:40am
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+1

It's a great choice if one's budget is $200. smile.gif

I was 4th and inches from grabbing the HL-200 for 280 shipped. Something came up yesterday and I put the purchase off till today. So this at 199, from Amazon directly (so returns if needed are super easy) made it a wrap for me. The 80 bucks saved help defray the cost of the speakers I had to pick up.
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post #521 of 581
2/15/13 at 10:46am
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I was 4th and inches from grabbing the HL-200 for 280 shipped. Something came up yesterday and I put the purchase off till today. So this at 199, from Amazon directly (so returns if needed are super easy) made it a wrap for me. The 80 bucks saved help defray the cost of the speakers I had to pick up.

Your problem will be room size. From your other thread
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20*20 room w/ 9' ceilings. Adjoining a 10x13 kitchenette. Carpet area rug in the middle of the 20x20, hardwood all around everything else.

The PSW505 will be challenged to fill that kind of space at higher volumes. Probably will really struggle to do so at higher volumes.
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post #522 of 581
2/15/13 at 11:04am
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Your problem will be room size. From your other thread
The PSW505 will be challenged to fill that kind of space at higher volumes. Probably will really struggle to do so at higher volumes.

My bigger problem was $$$ and the wife (CFO - hahaha).

Plus, I don't want to be punched in the chest or have stuff shake off the shelves. I just want some decent satisfying bump. Remember, I'm coming from a little 100 RMS 8" down firing Polk from 10 years ago. This thing will sound like a entirely diff't beast.
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post #523 of 581
2/15/13 at 11:28am
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Your problem will be room size. From your other thread
The PSW505 will be challenged to fill that kind of space at higher volumes. Probably will really struggle to do so at higher volumes.

Screw it. I went and cancelled the PSW505 and ordered the PL-200. As for the wife's eventual tsunami, this too shall pass.
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post #524 of 581
2/16/13 at 2:36am
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Screw it. I went and cancelled the PSW505 and ordered the PL-200. As for the wife's eventual tsunami, this too shall pass.

You will be MUCH happier with the pl-200. I have it, and it is a fantastic sub, only very slightly under the Klipsch RW-12d in performance. (I own both)
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post #525 of 581
2/16/13 at 5:33am
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You will be MUCH happier with the pl-200. I have it, and it is a fantastic sub, only very slightly under the Klipsch RW-12d in performance. (I own both)

Nice.

I ordered through SoundDistributors.com. I hope they do a good job sending it out to me (2x box and what not). Vegas to Jersey via UPS ground is a lot of truck changing. Eric (the dude at SoundDistributors) seems quick to answer emails and what not so I'm hopeful it translates into a good experience.
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post #526 of 581
2/17/13 at 5:46pm
hi all what do you think about a boston aws250 for 150.00 or should I go for pl-200 . is pl200 that much better
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post #527 of 581
2/18/13 at 9:20am
Looking for an inexpensive sub because I think I need two - or is one good sub better than than two lesser ones? Room is 18x18x12 or approx 3900 cu ft with one end open to the second floor. I have a place for one sub but a second will be awkward. Need wireless for both as the floor is hard wood on a slab and the roof has little clearance above the ceiling.

Should I start with the Klipsch RW-12d, and hopefully add a second later, or step up to a Dayton, SVS, Hsu, et al.? Bookshelf speakers all around so I know I need the big box.
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post #528 of 581
2/18/13 at 9:49am
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Looking for an inexpensive sub because I think I need two - or is one good sub better than than two lesser ones? Room is 18x18x12 or approx 3900 cu ft with one end open to the second floor. I have a place for one sub but a second will be awkward. Need wireless for both as the floor is hard wood on a slab and the roof has little clearance above the ceiling.

Should I start with the Klipsch RW-12d, and hopefully add a second later, or step up to a Dayton, SVS, Hsu, et al.? Bookshelf speakers all around so I know I need the big box.

I've never heard of a wireless Klipsch RW-12d. If they do make it in a wireless version I'm sure the cost would be substantially higher. Finding a "inexpensive" wireless subwoofer isn't going to be an easy task for you.

Al
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post #529 of 581
2/18/13 at 11:30am
I was thinking of the wireless kits I see advertised, or do they not support a sub. I think I have seen soundbars with wireless subs at BB.
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post #530 of 581
2/18/13 at 11:59am
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I was thinking of the wireless kits I see advertised, or do they not support a sub. I think I have seen soundbars with wireless subs at BB.

There's probably someone here that could advise you on wireless kits to convert a subwoofer to wireless but, sorry, it isn't me. As far as wireless soundbar/subwoofer packages at BB, with a room the size of yours, they probably wouldn't help you much. I'm sure other, more knowledgeable, folks on this thread will have some suggestions for you.

Al
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post #531 of 581
2/18/13 at 12:30pm
Thanks OP, Currently own a BIC F12 sub with Polk Monitor 70/60 setup and just upgraded by fronts to Energy RC70's, was wondering if BIC F12 blends well with Energy RC70 or do i need to upgrade the sub as well? If yes what is the recommended sub? Budget is pretty tight after my recent purchase.
Edited by ocpmach - 2/18/13 at 12:47pm
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post #532 of 581
2/18/13 at 12:38pm
You would have to jump to the $500 price range in order to see a substantial enough jump in quality, when upgrading from the Bic F12.
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post #533 of 581
2/18/13 at 1:46pm
FWIW, the wireless Polk DSWPRO 550wi 10" sub slips under the $300 limit, before you buy the wireless kit, with the current Newegg email 40% off.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290226
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post #534 of 581
2/18/13 at 4:45pm
Bit bullet on a Bic F12 today. I just bought polk 2x 75t, 25c, 45b, and got a free polk psw111 sub...afraid might not like the psw111 so I went ahead about bought the F12 which is what I have wanted since I discovered the monitor line couple years ago.

My plan is to get rid of the psw111 if it flat out sucks and sell it. I am coming from an 8" onkyo htib sub. I know it will blow that htib sub away, but my 75t's have lower response frequency than the psw111 haha.


I am using a Denon 790 with 90w channel for the 5 speakers. With that said, anyone have any opinions using both psw111 and f12 together(probably use the psw111 as a buttkicker behind couch...but honestly no idea where to even but the f12 yet)? I bought a y cable and another sub cable just to try it out anyways. Am I better off dumping the psw111 regardless? maybe it will impress me after all when it gets here.
Edited by Threefiddie - 2/18/13 at 5:05pm
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post #535 of 581
2/19/13 at 2:29pm
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You would have to jump to the $500 price range in order to see a substantial enough jump in quality, when upgrading from the Bic F12.

The RW-12D is a big jump up from the F12 for $300 then the next step is around $500ish.
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post #536 of 581
2/19/13 at 2:37pm
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Bit bullet on a Bic F12 today. I just bought polk 2x 75t, 25c, 45b, and got a free polk psw111 sub...afraid might not like the psw111 so I went ahead about bought the F12 which is what I have wanted since I discovered the monitor line couple years ago.

My plan is to get rid of the psw111 if it flat out sucks and sell it. I am coming from an 8" onkyo htib sub. I know it will blow that htib sub away, but my 75t's have lower response frequency than the psw111 haha.


I am using a Denon 790 with 90w channel for the 5 speakers. With that said, anyone have any opinions using both psw111 and f12 together(probably use the psw111 as a buttkicker behind couch...but honestly no idea where to even but the f12 yet)? I bought a y cable and another sub cable just to try it out anyways. Am I better off dumping the psw111 regardless? maybe it will impress me after all when it gets here.

Got use for a 2nd audio setup somewhere in the house one day? Maybe a small bedroom 2.1 setup? Might be worth keeping the PSW111, rather than selling if you might have another use for it.
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post #537 of 581
2/19/13 at 2:52pm
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Got use for a 2nd audio setup somewhere in the house one day? Maybe a small bedroom 2.1 setup? Might be worth keeping the PSW111, rather than selling if you might have another use for it.

ehh...I'm giving my newborn son my 10 year old onkyo 6.1 htib box speakers and an older harman kardon amp already since I have nothing to do with it now, as a starter set to teach him how to take care of his stuff...so not really lol.


i keep reading about klipsch rw-12d and feel like I should of spent extra $113 to get it when it's on sale instead of getting the F12. At least amazon has a good return policy if f12 doesn't suit me. I have a feeling it will be just fine though.
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post #538 of 581
2/19/13 at 3:24pm
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i keep reading about klipsch rw-12d and feel like I should of spent extra $113 to get it when it's on sale instead of getting the F12. At least amazon has a good return policy if f12 doesn't suit me. I have a feeling it will be just fine though.

But you don't want to have to return a sub. Those things are big and heavy. Shipping will be expensive.
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post #539 of 581
2/19/13 at 3:37pm
amazon's return shipping just comes back off the refund...not to bad...or I could just sell it too, but I don't think i'm going to be disappointed with the F12 for $187
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post #540 of 581
2/19/13 at 6:17pm
Hello Gents,

First post here. Been kinda lurking around for a couple days. Was really wanting to go with an HSU VTF-2 MK4 but just couldn't bring myself to finalize the order. Tried to grab the Klipsch RW12D everyone talks about but I believe Newegg sold out of em. Got a deal on a JBL SUB150P for $149.99 and couldn't resist. Looks a little strange but has a decent amp to push it. Hopefully it will be here before the weekend. With the savings I was able to replace my 20 yr old receiver with a new Onkyo, and throw in a couple SVS bookshelf speakers to use as rears. smile.gif
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