PSW1000

by Ben, October 25, 2008

Strengths:

Crystal clear, musical, hard hitting bass; and a very nice looking unit.

Weaknesses:

I would like to see a remote control added.

Review:

I never realized how 'muddy' sounding the other subwoofers I have owned were until I got this. Absolutely no distortion at the highest volume, the bass is crystal clear and thunderous. If you live in an appartment or a condo, I wouldn't reccomend this subwoofer; simply because you won't be able to use it to anywhere near it's full potential. I can hear it clearly outside of my house when I have my system cranked up. It's also a very nice looking sub; the piano black with the cherry wood is beautiful. I had read a lot of reviews on this subwoofer before purchasing it, and I didn't really know what 'musical' bass was. Now I know what I have been missing in my home theater system; I couldn't be happier with this purchase. My 7.1 system is now totally complete, and I can feel every explosion and gunshot... As well as having crystal clear tones with music. Perfect compliment to my Rti-12s, Csi-A6, RM-30s, and RM-10s. This subwoofer is expensive, but you won't think twice about the cost after you plug it in at home and try it out. Excellent product for both music and movies.

by Leron Williams, December 1, 2008

Strengths:

This sub has from 0- something in the volume range..i'm not sure how high it is.. cause i have no need to take it to the limites...3 is were i have it...this is a good unit...

Weaknesses:

As soon as i can find one i'll be back here to update this review..until...ALL HAIL THE KING...

Review:

First off,i would like to thank all polk customers who took the time to give their views on this product.It was these reviews that comfort me when it came to spending my money for a GOOD QUALITY SUBWOOFER.For two years i was looking for a subwoofer that would complement the rest of my music system and for those two years my family that lived on the second floor and the first floor of our three family house hammered me on the third floor with their audio...To be of encourage ment to you reading this and thinking about getting this subwoofer..let me stop smiling for a bit and tell you, i now live like the true king of the house... i didn't even telling them about the speaker... when i hook that stuff up they know...it shook the entire 3 stores..ALL HAIL THE KING...

by Dr. Kevin Dell, November 19, 2005

Strengths:

Extremely low distortion. Able to blend seamlessly with the LSi series.

Weaknesses:

Bulky and heavy--not weaknesses per se, but must be considered for overall placement and accessibility of controls.

Review:

I recently received my much awaited PSW 1000. It is matched up to my LSi15 mains, LSiC center, and two sets of LSiFXs for my 7.1 system in a 19x15x11 foot room. Background: I owned a PSW 350 as part of the RM 6600 series in my previous house, and believe very strongly in a subwoofer matching musically with its chosen speakers. I had tried the RM 6600 with a different brand subwoofer and found it to be lacking. My current system is a breathtaking blend of power and refinement. The PSW 1000 (successor/replacement for the ill-fated LSiW) matches seamlessly with the overall system, continuing the Polk goal of being an audiophile system for Listeners. The PSW 1000 gives an extra dimension of depth and power without masking any of the delicate nuances that my other speakers reproduce so well. It has lifted my listening experience to new highs. Definitely worth the wait and price. The only objection I have to the packaging is the absurd microscopic font/multi-lingual owners manual. For this grade and price speaker (or any consumer electronic purchase, for that matter) the manual should be top-notch and easy to read. This is a very minor point however as the Polk Audio technical support team is uniformly outstanding.

by zorik, January 9, 2006

Strengths:

Very steng and deep base.

Weaknesses:

No weaknes at all.

Review:

I realy like this spekar alot sound and hi qualaty.I cant even turn all the way up whol house start to vibriton that what i was looking for.

by josh clark, March 3, 2006

Strengths:

great looks. the volume knob goes to 11!!!

Weaknesses:

other than size and weight(which isn't a weakness to me) nothing. rember, heavy means good.

Review:

The psw1000 is an amazing sub. It looks as good as it sounds. I actually work for a polk dealer i had many choices of subwoofers. i went with the psw1000 because when compared to the other subs in its price range, it left the others far behind. The psw1000 not only pounds! but it's also a great tight, clean sounding sub that looks great on display in its corner of my living room.

by corey, March 13, 2006

Strengths:

this sub is amazing . it really pumps . shakes everyting in my house. couldnt ask for more

Weaknesses:

no weakness

Review:

very high quality sub. its worth the price

by sergio romero, March 29, 2006

Strengths:

Es como si un tren golpeara el sotano de mi casa.

Weaknesses:

Mis vecinos....pero siendo mas ambicioso...quiero mas...watts.

Review:

En una sola palabra....EXCELENTE!!

by DJ, May 25, 2006

Strengths:

Everything, tight and clean.

Weaknesses:

Not a ting

Review:

WOW, thats all I can say. I had to replace my old Polk sub which was a PSW1200 that I had for about 7 years becasue the amp blew so I went out on a search. I must have spent about 3 hours in the store going back and forth between several subs and finally settled on the Polk. While at the store I also came home with a new pair of RTi10's. The PSW1000 and so much tighter and cleaner than the PSW12 that I had. I am a Polk fan, and all the speakers I own are Polk. Momos in my car, Polk in my house, Polk outdoors on my deck.

by Benno, June 14, 2006

Strengths:

Raske öelda, natuke puudulik

Weaknesses:

Pole pulti

Review:

Enamus katsetatud supparitest parem, v.a. Dynaudio SUB500. Üldiselt hea aga natuke jääb puudu Benno

by Larone Richard Stevens, July 21, 2006

Strengths:

Extremely tight bass. Good Extension. Powerful Amplifier. World Class Build Quality. Detachable Power Cord.

Weaknesses:

Placement May Be a Bit Tricky. Power User Manual (for $1000.00 I expect better).

Review:

I purchased this sub as a replacement to my Mirage S12 which was a great sub. I initially purchased the Polk for it's amazing build quality. There is so much more to this sub than it's looks. Initially I was somewhat dissappointed with this sub, but after a bit of tweaking and room placement I was rewarded with insanely good sound. This sub is extremely powerful with good extension and super tight control. It may not be the biggest bang for your buck considering some of the offerings from SVS, but if you need a awesome front firing subwoofer that won't take up most of your living room then the Polk is for you.

by Anton Camarota, October 26, 2006

Strengths:

Tight, clean bass with seemingly unlimited power.

Weaknesses:

Heavy and hard to move around.

Review:

When I upgraded my subwoofer to the PSW1000, I got a lot more than I expected. Yes, the bass was cleaner, louder and more defined, but what really surprised me was that the PSW1000 added another dimension to my music. I am now hearing what was previously lost on my other subwoofer, reproduced now in exacting fidelity. There is an entire lower end to my CDs and DVDs that I didn’t know existed. The sound stage for my Lsi9/LsiC speakers has doubled. At low volumes the bass is crisp and clean, and at high volumes I have literally shaken my toaster off the counter! This is a world class speaker and well worth the investment.

by Dann B., March 1, 2007

Strengths:

Tigth, clean bass and high quality.

Weaknesses:

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Review:

Had a Velodyne but the Polkaudio PSW1000 beat it with the power and sound. Check it out it's worth the price.

by Doug Taylor, April 5, 2007

Strengths:

great bass tight and precise hardly breaks a sweat can take the pounding.

Weaknesses:

notta keep up the great work guys.

Review:

My first home sub ever all the other subs have been built into the towers. I wasn't sure what to expect,but wow this sub doesn't even break a sweat. I highly recommend this sub you will not be disappointed,placement is a pleasure as well sounds great anywhere.

by RM Parker, April 10, 2007

Strengths:

Build Quality and Earth shaking tight bass.

Weaknesses:

My wallet or I'd own more!

Review:

*** SIMPLY AMAZING & WILL ROCK YOUR WORLD *** Teamed up this incredible PSW1000 with Lsi15 (fronts), Lsi9 (sides), LsiFX (Rears)and LsiC (center). Controlled with an Outlaw 990 preamp and Velodyne SMS-1 Bass Management System. Powered System with a Monster 3250 and 2- Monster 2250's. If you don't find the "Lsi" series speakers and PSW1000 sub over the top and incredible, the BLAME is with your system cause these speakers are PERFECTION!

by Chris, May 29, 2007

Strengths:

This is a very nice looking sub that allows the use of two subs with one enclosure. It puts out a ton of clean bass!

Weaknesses:

Very expensive but worth it.

Review:

I was so happy with the RC85i speakers I used in my home theater setup that I decided to try the PSW1000 sub. I have a big room (19.5 x 16) with a vaulted ceiling and open entries so I need something that would really hit hard. This is such a great sub it has way more power than you could ever need even in a larger room up to 24 x 24 feet. I have the sub turned up less than halfway and it shakes the whole house. It sounds great for music but home theater applications is really where it shines. I'm totally satisfied!

by John, June 22, 2007

Strengths:

Clear, crisp, rich, detailed tones. Very musical and it looks beautiful with the black gloss and cherry finish. Love the front controls and the subtle LED indicator.

Weaknesses:

You've got to be kidding

Review:

Man, I love this thing.....been doing without a sub for a couuple years, and my Lsi9's were holding there own. This is a very high quality sub, now my music has a whole new dimension. I play my 1000 at a low volume because I live in a town house....wasn't sure I really needed it 'till I tried it out. You don't neet to play it loud to enjoy it. It is so musical.....very clear, distinct, detailed notes and tones that blend in beautifully with the rest of the Lsi series. Hard to describe the combination of strength and refinement...this is truely an exceptional speaker. Not at all muddy or mushy.....and it keeps up with the mids and highs of the other speakers. It just has a beautiful, crisp tone that you won't believe until you hear it. Adds a whole new octive to my music.

by Inga, December 7, 2007

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Review:

PSW1000 ebony

by Jim Ackley, December 13, 2007

Strengths:

A seemingly neverending supply of power without distortion; absolutely PERFECT blend with the other LSi components.

Weaknesses:

Port noise at high volumes/low frequencies. The port noise can get pretty loud. If you can get the sub farther off of the floor (mine is on carpet) it will allow the turbulence to dissipate better, reducing noise. I plan on trying this soon

Review:

I originally bought a set of LSi25s and a set of LSiFXs from a friend, and decided to heck with surround, the 25s sounded so good alone that I didn't even want to bother with surrounds, and so I took the FXs back to my friend, and traded them in with a little extra $$ for a PSW1000. I was absolutely BLOWN AWAY by this subwoofer. I've used subs from all different brands, JBL, Velodyne, Kenwood, and Adire Audio to name a few, but nothing has satisfied me like this sub. When I first hooked it up, I didn't even have the 25s' subwoofers hooked up, so I set the crossover at 120 Hz, and it was absolutely seamless with the LSi25 mid/highs. I added in the 25s' subwoofers, lowered the crossover on the 1000 to about 55 Hz and set the volume to a little less than half way up, no boost. The sound is pure bliss. It merges so smoothly with the 25s' subwoofers. And it seems like it has no limit to its volume. I've turned it up INCREDIBLY loud and have yet to hear a hint of distortion. However, I did catch alot of port noise at extremely low frequencies.

by Rodney Price, January 5, 2008

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Review:

Replaced a 12" Velodyne with this sub. It has home shacking bass with clarity. Amazing sub!!!

by john-arne, March 29, 2008

Strengths:

Power,stable construction,beatiful finnish,easy to fit..about anywhere!

Weaknesses:

none at all

Review:

..I am still stunned!! ..had this sub for about 3 months and it sounds realy great! Its powerfull and play every music and movies with outstanding dynamics and realism!! Fast and tight bass with a sonic overall balance that makes it blend in perfectly with my frontspeakers...i have hooked psw1000 with 3 types of speakers and it does the job perfect every time! ..it is integrated in my high-end stereo

by Ramon, March 31, 2008

Strengths:

Deep, clean, clear lows you can hear and feel.

Weaknesses:

None that I have noticed.

Review:

This sub is amazing.

by MattZ, April 3, 2008

Strengths:

Clean, smooth power right down to the bottom of it's response range. Beautiful shiny black cabinet (a perfect match for a Samsung LCD)

Weaknesses:

N/A

Review:

With volume set at 3, this sub is just shy of rattling my windows. While watching HBO's 'John Adams' miniseries last weekend I thought there was an ACTUAL cannon being fired in my living room. This sub really comes to life listening to R&B, watching movies with sounds like thunder claps, helicopter rotors, etc. The PSW-1000 is a seemingly perfect match with my Monitor 70 fronts, CS2 center, and Monitor 40 surrounds powered by a Pioneer Elite VSX-94TXH. Excellent sub!

by Ray Stankiewicz, April 17, 2008

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Review:

WOW what a subwoofer!!!!! I have a Rotel 1065 and my main speakers are Martin Logan that run a little shote on the bass side, my audio room is 18 x 22 and I needed more bass in such a large room. The PSW1000 did the job and more. If your looking for a great sub you found it. :-)

by Tyson , April 23, 2008

Strengths:

Gorgeous, heavy, easily tuned speaker.

Weaknesses:

The rear power switches are kind of a hassle.

Review:

I had a homemade dual 15" sub. It took up too much room so I opted for the PSW1000. I was a little disappointed at first , but you have to compare apples to apples. It sounded better in the small room at the store, than at home. I added a second one, now my couch vibrates across the hardwood floor. Perfect! The best part, I haven't spiked them to the floor yet! Can't wait!

by Ashton, May 19, 2008

Strengths:

Strong smooth pounding deep bass..

Weaknesses:

i was unnaware of the vent in the back of the sub, i thought it didnt have one untill it played deep bass and i can hear the air rushing out, i whish i didnt hear that or knew a wat ro stop that sound otherwise its peretty much perfect

Review:

wow!!! whith bold letters!!! I had to ditch the Velodyne 15 inch sub because of its issues with cutting off while played loud, but i went and purchased the PSW1000 and i felt sooo bad about not goin for this in the first place. The twin subs are gutt-punching, and i love how the lows play its just fantastic....WOW i cant believe i ben missing out on this!!! Thanks Polk

by Jammer, July 30, 2008

Strengths:

Solid good looking unit.

Weaknesses:

Excessive port noise (can be helped by removing the port plate) Quality control needs help, 1st one was dead in one minute, new replacement had a broken volume control.

Review:

Nice unit with bass extension that matches the LSI15's well. Can shake the house with movie LFE. The bass is response is good and has an open sound.

by Brett Flournoy, November 26, 2008

Strengths:

Flexibility in configuration, and tight performance.

Weaknesses:

The cherry wood isn't real, doesn't match the Rti 12's.

Review:

Wow - I recently mated the PSW1000 with a pair of Rti12's and the results are stunning. Couple of points, the Rti 12's low crossover is at 120Hz. I don't like to pay for the same bass twice, plus I like tight clean focused base, so I have the sub working at 50Hz and below on a volume of about "3", creating a virtual four way system exactly as I had wanted. Incredibly tight, it only plays bass that is there, rather than creating it's own. Bring out the Virgil Fox!

by JD Richman, January 7, 2009

Strengths:

Crisp Sound, Attractive Design, Easy To Connect, Great Sound Quality, Powerful

Weaknesses:

No complaints, other than Polk deciding to discontinue it in 2008. Come on guys!

Review:

WOW! This thing ROCKS! This sub is so loud, powerful, tight and accurate that you will need to experience it to believe it! The volume goes to eleven! Seriously it does!

by Tim, April 18, 2013

Strengths:

Great with movies and music cannot complain a bit!!!

Weaknesses:

One day Polk Audio may not offer service support due to shear age..:(

Review:

Submitting this because Polk Audio was willing to service my sub: Had this unit since 2005 and it has performed magnificently. However, I had a problem, the amp board suffered a failure. I took it to a local authorized service center in Vista, Ca and the techs were super and fixed it good as new. So Polk Audio is still willing to work on this unit model. Hooked it up to my 5.1 setup and it was booming like always.