Polk Audio PSW505 vs Polk Audio PSW125

PSW505 vs PSW125 comparison chart

Overall
Polk Audio PSW505
7.6
Polk Audio PSW125
7.3
8
8

Polk Audio PSW505 vs Polk Audio PSW125 review

Polk Audio PSW125 vs Polk Audio PSW505

Polk Audio PSW505 review

PSW505 has many features. Polk Audio PSW505 vs Polk Audio PSW125 is more powerful, 250 watts versus 150. It is enough to touch the volume control only slightly to make sure its power. The driver located on the front panel makes a great impression.

Polk PSW505 beautiful subwoofer. The solid wood veneer finish is beautifully painted black. The controls on the back panel are plentiful, with a customizable low-frequency crossover, a phase switch, volume control, and a connected power cable. There are two line inputs plus an LFE input for the special signal from the AV receiver.

Polk Audio PSW505

Polk Audio PSW125 review

PSW125 is the solid 12-inch subwoofer. The Polk Audio PSW125 speaker system is based on a powerful amplifier that can deliver up to 300 watts in peak. The subwoofer makes a strong impression from the first minutes of listening.

In general, the design of the subwoofer is made by the patented Dynamic Balance technology. The sub is made in the body of MDF, which has a high-quality exterior finish. PSW125 weights 18,2 kg vs PSW505 – 19,5 kg. There is a pair of line inputs. Sound parameters are set at the expense of standard controls.

Polk Audio PSW125

Polk Audio PSW505 pros & cons

Pros

  • The magnetic screen allows you to place the device close to the TV
  • Low frequencies are saturated at any listening volume

Cons

  • Amplifier malfunction

Polk Audio PSW125 pros & cons

Pros

  • Wide range of reproduced frequencies
  • The subwoofer is equipped with internal ties, eliminating the vibration of its walls

Cons

  • After a while, it will not automatically switch from standby mode, and you will have to turn it on manually

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Product

Polk Audio PSW505
Polk Audio PSW125

Model

PSW505
PSW125

Brand

Polk Audio
Polk Audio

Reviews

2983
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General

Amplification type

active
active

Wireless

Detachable grilles

Enclosure type

sealed
vented

Power

Nominal output power (RMS), W

250
150

Maximal output power (RMS), W

480
300

Audio performance

Sensitivity, dB

85
89

Impedance, Ohm

4
8

Frequency response, Hz

25-160
32-225

Crossover frequency, Hz

60-125
60-160

Driver

Driver quantity

1
1

Driver size, in

12
12

Driver placement

front panel
front panel

Port placement

without
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

38.4 x 40.9 x 46.2/15.2 x 18.2 x 16.2
41.9 x 41.2 x 48.5/16.5 x 16.2 x 19.3

Weight, kg/pounds

19.5/43
18.2/40.1

Other

Release year

2005
2001
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  • 7.6Polk Audio PSW505
  • 7.3Polk Audio PSW125