Polk Audio PSW505 vs Dayton Audio SUB-1000

PSW505 vs SUB-1000 comparison chart

Overall
Polk Audio PSW505
7.6
Dayton Audio SUB-1000
7.3
8
8
Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5
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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Dayton Audio SUB-1000

May 13, 2020

From the Dayton Audio SUB-1000 review you’ll get to know more about powered subwoofer system. It is the perfect addition to any home theater system. This powered sub features a bottom-firing, f...

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Product

Polk Audio PSW505
Dayton Audio SUB-1000

Model

PSW505
SUB-1000

Brand

Polk Audio
Dayton Audio

Reviews

2983
183

General

Amplification type

active
active

Wireless

Detachable grilles

Enclosure type

sealed
vented

Power

Nominal output power (RMS), W

250
100

Maximal output power (RMS), W

480
100

Audio performance

Sensitivity, dB

85

Impedance, Ohm

4

Frequency response, Hz

25-160
30-140

Crossover frequency, Hz

60-125
40-140

Driver

Driver quantity

1
1

Driver size, in

12
10

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

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
37.5 x 36 x 39.8/14.8 x 14.2 x 15.7

Weight, kg/pounds

19.5/43
14.9/32.9

Other

Release year

2005
2011
Polk Audio PSW505
Dayton Audio SUB-1000
Polk Audio PSW505
Dayton Audio SUB-1000

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  • 7.6
  • 7.3
  • 7.6Polk Audio PSW505
  • 7.3Dayton Audio SUB-1000