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 Pioneer SW-8MK2
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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 PSW505
Pioneer SW-8MK2
Model
PSW505
SW-8MK2
Brand
Polk Audio
Pioneer
Reviews
2983
716
General
Amplification type
active
active
Wireless
Detachable grilles
Enclosure type
sealed
vented
Power
Nominal output power (RMS), W
250
50
Maximal output power (RMS), W
480
100
Audio performance
Sensitivity, dB
85
80
Impedance, Ohm
4
8
Frequency response, Hz
25-160
38-150
Crossover frequency, Hz
60-125
31-125
Driver
Driver quantity
1
1
Driver size, in
12
8
Driver placement
front panel
down firing
Port placement
without
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
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
27 x 27 x 30/12.2 x 12.2 x 14.2
Weight, kg/pounds
19.5/43
9.3/20.2
Other
Release year
2005
2014
Subwoofers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.6Polk Audio PSW505
- 6Pioneer SW-8MK2
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