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Comparing Polk Audio HTS 12 vs Polk Audio PSW505? Our experts can help you find the best subwoofer. HTS 12 has a total rating of 6.8 out of 10 vs 7.6 out of 10 for PSW505.
Advantages Polk Audio HTS 12 over Polk Audio PSW505
- Better low limit of frequency response: 22Hz vs 25Hz
- Better high limit of frequency response: 180Hz vs 160Hz
Advantages Polk Audio PSW505 over Polk Audio HTS 12
- Has more nominal output power: 250W vs 200W (RMS)
- Maximum peak power: 480W vs 400W (RMS)
Common strengths
- Detachable grilles
- Equal driver size 12"
- Phase control
- Low-pass filter
Polk Audio HTS 12 vs Polk Audio PSW505
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Common
Product
Polk Audio HTS 12
Polk Audio PSW505
Model
HTS 12
PSW505
Brand
Polk Audio
Polk Audio
Reviews
359
2983
General
Amplification type
active
active
Wireless
Detachable grilles
Enclosure type
vented
sealed
Power
Nominal output power (RMS), W
200
250
Maximal output power (RMS), W
400
480
Audio performance
Sensitivity, dB
85
Impedance, Ohm
4
Frequency response, Hz
22-180
25-160
Crossover frequency, Hz
40-160
60-125
Driver
Driver quantity
1
1
Driver size, in
12
12
Driver placement
front panel
front panel
Port placement
down firing
without
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Extensive connection
RCA LFE inputs
1
1
RCA stereo line level inputs (pair)
1
1
RCA outputs
0
0
XLR inputs (pair)
0
0
XLR outputs (pair)
0
0
Speaker level output (pair)
0
2
Speaker level input (pair)
0
2
Control
Volume
Subwoofer phase
Low-pass filter
Main power switch
App control
Desing
Body material
MDF
Woofer composition
polymer
Colors
black
black
Dimensions
Dimensions (W x H x D), cm/in
47.8 x 43.4 x 46/18.8 x 17.1 x 18.1
38.4 x 40.9 x 46.2/15.2 x 18.2 x 16.2
Weight, kg/pounds
22.6/50
19.5/43
Other
Release year
2017
2005
Subwoofers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 6.8Polk Audio HTS 12
- 7.6Polk Audio PSW505
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