Polk Audio PSW111 vs Pioneer SW-8MK2

PSW111 vs SW-8MK2 comparison chart

Overall
Polk Audio PSW111
7.3
Pioneer SW-8MK2
6
8
8
Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5
Polk Audio PSW111

May 13, 2020

The PSW111 model is manufacturer-oriented for home use in entry-level and mid-level musical and theater complexes installed in small rooms. This is a relatively modest externally unit with a simple (...

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Pioneer SW-8MK2

May 11, 2020

In this Pioneer SW-8MK2 review you’ll find out that the company employed renowned audio engineer Andrew Jones to design several decent but inexpensive loudspeakers, including their now flagship...

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Common

Product

Polk Audio PSW111
Pioneer SW-8MK2

Model

PSW111
SW-8MK2

Brand

Polk Audio
Pioneer

Reviews

463
716

General

Amplification type

active
active

Wireless

Detachable grilles

Enclosure type

sealed
vented

Power

Nominal output power (RMS), W

150
50

Maximal output power (RMS), W

300
100

Audio performance

Sensitivity, dB

90
80

Impedance, Ohm

4
8

Frequency response, Hz

38-250
38-150

Crossover frequency, Hz

60-120
31-125

Driver

Driver quantity

1
1

Driver size, in

8
8

Driver placement

front panel
down firing

Port placement

down firing
front panel

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth

Extensive connection

RCA LFE inputs

1
0

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
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

27.9 x 30.8 x 33/11 x 14 x 12.2
27 x 27 x 30/12.2 x 12.2 x 14.2

Weight, kg/pounds

9.5/21
9.3/20.2

Other

Release year

2004
2014
Polk Audio PSW111
Pioneer SW-8MK2
Polk Audio PSW111
Pioneer SW-8MK2

Subwoofers CHooseratoR comparison rating

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  • 7.3
  • 6
  • 7.3Polk Audio PSW111
  • 6Pioneer SW-8MK2