BIC America F12 vs Polk Audio PSW125

F12 vs PSW125 comparison chart

Overall
BIC America F12
7.3
Polk Audio PSW125
7.3
8
8

BIC America F12 vs Polk Audio PSW125 review

Polk Audio PSW125 vs BIC America F12

BIC America F12 review

BIC America F12 is one of the most popular subwoofers offered by BIC America. It comes with a 12-inch woofer and amplifier with a power of 150 watts. BIC America F12 vs Polk Audio PSW125 has more maximal power (475 W vs 300 W). The F12 has great sound and works well even at a lower volume.

The cube-shaped cabinet is large and heavy, classic, and attractive. It is solidly made of durable materials and finished with black MDF. The rear panel has input and output connectors, an RCA connector, a volume control, a power button, and a power indicator.

BIC America F12

Polk Audio PSW125 review

The Polk Audio PSW 125 subwoofer is equipped with a large 12-inch diameter woofer and a powerful 300-watt amplifier and is designed to sound large rooms. The built-in amplifier is precisely matched to the bass to achieve the best sound control over the entire frequency range.

This is not a small subwoofer. Polk Audio PSW125 vs BIC America F12 weighs more (18,2 kg vs 9,2 kg). Despite the considerable physical dimensions, it does not look bulky. Possibility of connection via linear stereo, low-frequency LFE, and acoustic. In this model, there are signal level and input filter controls, and an absolute phase signal switch.

Polk Audio PSW125

BIC America F12 pros & cons

Pros

  • It provides strong bass for low frequencies
  • Ideal for movies and most music

Cons

  • Bright green indicator

Polk Audio PSW125 pros & cons

Pros

  • Fills the room with deep bass
  • Powerful sound pressure

Cons

  • The weak, regular popping sound

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Product

BIC America F12
Polk Audio PSW125

Model

F12
PSW125

Brand

BIC America
Polk Audio

Reviews

1980
188

General

Amplification type

active
active

Wireless

Detachable grilles

Enclosure type

vented
vented

Power

Nominal output power (RMS), W

150
150

Maximal output power (RMS), W

475
300

Audio performance

Sensitivity, dB

90
89

Impedance, Ohm

8
8

Frequency response, Hz

25-200
32-225

Crossover frequency, Hz

40-90
60-160

Driver

Driver quantity

1
1

Driver size, in

12
12

Driver placement

front panel
front panel

Port placement

back side
down firing

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)

2
2

Speaker level input (pair)

2
2

Control

Volume

Subwoofer phase

Low-pass filter

Main power switch

App control

Desing

Body material

MDF
MDF

Woofer composition

polymer
polymer

Colors

black
black, cherry

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

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

27.9 x 30.8 x 33/19 x 21 x 22
41.9 x 41.2 x 48.5/16.5 x 16.2 x 19.3

Weight, kg/pounds

9.2/20
18.2/40.1

Other

Release year

2012
2001
BIC America F12
Polk Audio PSW125
BIC America F12
Polk Audio PSW125

Subwoofers CHooseratoR comparison rating

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  • 7.3
  • 7.3
  • 7.3BIC America F12
  • 7.3Polk Audio PSW125