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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Polk Audio PSW505 vs Klipsch R-115SW
Polk Audio and Klipsch
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May 12, 2020
There's more than one way to build a subwoofer that plays loud and deep. With its R-115SW, Klipsch succeeds in delivering full-range performance for under a grand. The sub is a perfect accompaniment ...
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Product
Polk Audio PSW505
Klipsch R-115SW
Model
PSW505
R-115SW
Brand
Polk Audio
Klipsch
Reviews
2983
150
General
Amplification type
active
active
Wireless
Detachable grilles
Enclosure type
sealed
vented
Power
Nominal output power (RMS), W
250
400
Maximal output power (RMS), W
480
800
Audio performance
Sensitivity, dB
85
118
Impedance, Ohm
4
8
Frequency response, Hz
25-160
18-125
Crossover frequency, Hz
60-125
40-160
Driver
Driver quantity
1
1
Driver size, in
12
15
Driver placement
front panel
front panel
Port placement
without
front panel
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
0
Speaker level input (pair)
2
0
Control
Volume
Subwoofer phase
Low-pass filter
Main power switch
App control
Desing
Body material
MDF
MDF
Woofer composition
polymer
polymer
Colors
black
black
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
48.3 x 54.6 x 55.9/19.5 x 21.5 x 22.3
Weight, kg/pounds
19.5/43
34/75.4
Other
Release year
2005
2015
Subwoofers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.6Polk Audio PSW505
- 7.3Klipsch R-115SW
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