SVS PB16-Ultra vs Polk Audio PSW505

PB16-Ultra vs PSW505 comparison chart

Overall
SVS PB16-Ultra
9.3
Polk Audio PSW505
7.6
10
8
Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5
SVS PB16-Ultra

May 15, 2020

The SVS PB16-Ultra is the perfect subwoofer for people who want to shake an entire building with sharp bass. This model is built and engineered using the latest technology that helped achieve clear a...

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Polk Audio PSW505

May 11, 2020

The Polk Audio PSW505 is a very popular option among home theater enthusiasts. It’s high powered and produces quality audio for the cost, but we found that it’s limited by some fairly sig...

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Product

SVS PB16-Ultra
Polk Audio PSW505

Model

PB16-Ultra
PSW505

Brand

SVS
Polk Audio

Reviews

33
2983

General

Amplification type

active
active

Wireless

Detachable grilles

Enclosure type

vented
sealed

Power

Nominal output power (RMS), W

1500
250

Maximal output power (RMS), W

5000
480

Audio performance

Sensitivity, dB

112
85

Impedance, Ohm

8
4

Frequency response, Hz

14-360
25-160

Crossover frequency, Hz

30-200
60-125

Driver

Driver quantity

1
1

Driver size, in

16
12

Driver placement

front panel
front panel

Port placement

front panel
without

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth

Extensive connection

RCA LFE inputs

1
1

RCA stereo line level inputs (pair)

1
1

RCA outputs

1
0

XLR inputs (pair)

1
0

XLR outputs (pair)

1
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
MDF

Woofer composition

fiberglass
polymer

Colors

black
black

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Dimensions (W x H x D), cm/in

55.1 x 63 x 76.4/21.7 x 25 x 30.9
38.4 x 40.9 x 46.2/15.2 x 18.2 x 16.2

Weight, kg/pounds

79.2/174.6
19.5/43

Other

Release year

2016
2005
SVS PB16-Ultra
Polk Audio PSW505
SVS PB16-Ultra
Polk Audio PSW505

Subwoofers CHooseratoR comparison rating

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  • 9.3
  • 7.6
  • 9.3SVS PB16-Ultra
  • 7.6Polk Audio PSW505