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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Kanto sub8 vs Polk Audio PSW505
Kanto and Polk Audio
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Product
Kanto sub8
Polk Audio PSW505
Model
sub8
PSW505
Brand
Kanto
Polk Audio
Reviews
101
2983
General
Amplification type
active
active
Wireless
Detachable grilles
Enclosure type
sealed
sealed
Power
Nominal output power (RMS), W
125
250
Maximal output power (RMS), W
250
480
Audio performance
Sensitivity, dB
85
Impedance, Ohm
4
Frequency response, Hz
35-175
25-160
Crossover frequency, Hz
40-120
60-125
Driver
Driver quantity
1
1
Driver size, in
8
12
Driver placement
front panel
front panel
Port placement
without
without
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Extensive connection
RCA LFE inputs
0
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)
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
pressed long-fibre paper
polymer
Colors
black, white, gray
black
Dimensions
Dimensions (W x H x D), cm/in
28 x 28 x 30/11 x 11 x 11.9
38.4 x 40.9 x 46.2/15.2 x 18.2 x 16.2
Weight, kg/pounds
9.3/20.5
19.5/43
Other
Release year
2016
2005
Subwoofers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 5.6Kanto sub8
- 7.6Polk Audio PSW505
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