Subwoofers
CSW100
Built-in floor or ceiling 10-inch subwoofer system.
26 1/4" H x 13" W x 9"
66.67cm H x 33.02cm W x 22.86cm
$59900each
CSW100
When you commit to the CSW100, you’re among the truly serious aficianados of sound who want an uncompromising audio or home theater system. This subwoofer hides away in a floor or a ceiling, so it will never be the 800 pound decor gorilla in the corner. Yet the bass frequencies that launch from its stealthy vent grille could have an entire industry rethinking building codes.
Bass Performance That's Out of Sight
The Polk CSW100 is the least visually intrusive built-in subwoofer on the market today. It's designed for in-floor, in-ceiling or in-furniture placement. It fits comfortably between standard joists and the narrower QuietFloor spacing. Once installed, all you see is a tiny 4 1/2x14-inch grille (supplied). Visitors to your home will think they're seeing an air vent and they'll wonder where all that awesome bass is coming from!
CSW100 Features:
Winner: CEA Innovations Design & Engineering Award.*
Installs easily between standard floor or ceiling joists, or sits inside an entertainment center.
Long-throw 10-inch polycomposite subwoofer driver.
Polk’s proprietary, patented Dynamic Balance® technology allows our engineers to design out distortion-causing driver and system resonances, so you only hear the good sounds.
Klippel optimized coil alignment for extraordinarily efficient shallow-depth motor action even at tremendous volume levels.
Rigidly-braced MDF composite enclosure for resonance-free, totally rattle-free performance.
Patented high velocity compression drive bandpass alignment with slot-load bass venting for gutsy, driving bass.
Heavy duty mounting hardware and professional anti-rattle isolation pads included.
Grille opening dimensions: 3-inches H x 12-inches W (7.62cm H x 30.48cm W).
Powered for optimum performance by the SWA500 digital amplifier, available separately.
All Polk products are made using the best materials and the most advanced manufacturing techniques. They pass the industry’s most exhaustive quality tests, including drop testing, extreme signal response and UV & salt exposure testing. Polk loudspeakers are built to perform for a lifetime.
* The Innovations Design and Engineering Award is based upon descriptive materials submitted to the judges. CEA did not verify the accuracy of any submission or of any claims made and did not test the item to which the award was given.
Driver Complement | |
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| Subwoofer | |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Diameter | 10" (25.40cm) |
| Type | Long-throw Dynamic Balance woofer with polymer composite cone |
Electrical | |
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| CEA2010 Rating | |
| CEA2010 Low | 120.4 |
| CEA2010 Ultra | 103.6 |
| Total Frequency Response | 27 - 140 Hz |
| Upper -3dB Limit | 120 kHz |
| Lower -3dB Limit | 33 Hz |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Inputs | 1 set of binding posts |
Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height | 26 1/4" (66.67cm) |
| Width | 13" (33.02cm) |
| Mounting Depth (includes 1/2" drywall) | 8 1/2" (21.59cm) |
| Overall Depth | 9" (22.86cm) |
| Product Weight (each) | 33.00 pounds |
Shipping | |
|---|---|
| Unit of Measure | each |
| Total Shipping Weight | 53.00 pounds |
Warranty | |
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| Speaker Warranty | Lifetime |
Specifications, dimensions and features subject to change without notice. For more information call us at 1-800-377-7655 (USA and Canada). Outside of North America call +1 (410) 358-3600.
Customer Reviews
4 reviews with an average of 4.5
Write your own reviewby Vincent Tarozzi, May 1, 2010
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
No more obstructive Big Box on the Floor.Very clean punchy Bass
Weaknesses:
Must use the SWA500 Amp!
Review:
I have all in Wall Speakers in my Home.After trying Several Powered Subs from Various Mfg's including Polks DSW 1000, I have decided to give the In wall CSW100 A try. I am glad I did. This is the Best Bass I have ever heard!!! It is Clean,Powerful,Punchy and very Articulate!!I have it installed in the Floor. It is in the Front center wall under the T.V. This is the Best place for this woofer.My system never sounded better. It is perfectly blended and balanced with the rest of the in wall speakers.
by William Pagan, April 14, 2008
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Great bottom, I use the Denon AVR-4306 to tune the room (first we set the SWA500 Amp to mid level), and it all came together beautifully.
Weaknesses:
This is a two man installation, strongly suggest you prepare properly. I added 2x4 bracing below the speakers for added support.
Review:
Heard this in a trade show (EHX-Orlando) and it sounded real good. I proposed this product to a customer and the outcome was like hitting a home-run. My clients comment was " Its Sounds Fabulous" and I totally agree.
by michael haley, January 10, 2007
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
shake your butts
Weaknesses:
2 men installation is required
Review:
awesome infloor sub
by Mike, May 31, 2012
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Good output, good enclosure design
Weaknesses:
Installation procedures could be better
Review:
I have used several of these in custom home theatre jobs. Very good output from a 10" driver. Bandpass vented through a small register grille is very smart. For both new and retrofit installations I rarely install them as Polk suggests however. I use a lateral brace between the floor joists on either end of the enclosure, then put screws through the lateral braces into the Polk enclosure. Also we use sealant around the opening of the vent and let it dry before installing the grille cover. New construction is tricky as you are trusting framers/flooring installers to be careful with your product... Overall a good investment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- CSW Subs and SWA500 Amplifier FAQ
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