Polk Audio PSW303 Powered subwoofer

Polk Audio PSW303 Powered subwoofer

Product Description
Product Description:
Bass-reflex * frequency response 35-160 Hz * 100-watt RMS amplifier * front-firing 8" woofer * line-level input * dedicated, unfiltered LFE input for 5.1 bass * real wood veneer

Polk Audio PSW303 8-Inch 100-Watt Powered Subwoofer, Black
Average customer rating:

Powerful little sub

Flat down to subsonic

VERY surprised at how good this little sub is

I PICKED THE RIGHT ONE FOR ME

This is an excellent subwoofer from polk,with very good bass.This unit is small and compact,with an 8 inch bass driver.

Polk Audio PSW303 8-Inch 100-Watt Powered Subwoofer, Black

Manufacturer: Polk Audio
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Monster Cable IHP Y-1F Y-Adaptor 2 Males to 1 Female

Monster Cable SFLM GP-50 SuperFlat Mini Navajo White Easy-to-Hide Speaker Cable (50 Foot Piece with 4 Prs. Pins)

Monster Cable XP2F HT-15 Monster XP Speaker Cable with Color-Coded Connectors 2 Front channel 15 ft. AGP

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MONSTER CABLE ; 30 ft. piece with 4 prs. pins - 9.14 m. (XPGP-30)

Product Features:

100-watt continuous powered subwoofer for use with stereo or home theater speaker systems

8-inch long-throw woofer produces longer excursion and better linearity than most competing models

Slot-load venting minimizes turbulence, noise, and distortion for a tighter, more accurate bass response

28 to 200 Hz frequency response; variable 60 to 160 Hz crossover; LFE, speaker, and line-level inputs

Magnetically shielded; measures 11.44 x 12.44 x 16.5 inches (W x H x D); 3-year amplifier warranty

ASIN: B00007E845

Product Description

POLK PSW303 - This high quality powered subwoofer makes opens a new dimension of thrilling low end sound for audio and home theater systems alike. This versatile, clinically accurate beast handles bombs and delicate string sections with equal finesse. And it's closer to the size of a footstool than a Volkswagen, unlike many subs. High current 100 Watt Continuous (260 Watt Dynamic) power amplifier Frequency Range - 28 - 180Hz Adjustable low pass crossover, phase switch and volume control for perfect blending with any main speakers Auto On / Off circuit Unfiltered LFE input Magnetically shielded Dimensions - 12-7/16H x 11-7/16W x 16-1/2D Weighs 27 pounds Warranty - 3 Years Parts and Labor Subwoofer cable required; not included

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed for small to mid-sized rooms, the Polk PSW303 100-watt powered subwoofer makes a great addition to your home theater or stereo system. The sub features an 8-inch long-throw driver that produces a longer excursion and better linearity than most comparably sized models, along with slot-load venting that improves the bass response by dramatically minimizing turbulence, noise, and distortion. The resulting thunderous bass shakes out all the thrills and chills of your favorite movie soundtracks, while its accurate musicality makes you sit up and take notice whether you're listening to rump-shaking hip-hop or a powerful classical piece. And unlike many subwoofers, this modest-sized unit fits easily in a cabinet or behind furniture, where it won't attract undue attention.

Contributing to the distortion-free bass response is the rock-solid medium-density fiberboard (MDF) housing, which includes a 1-inch-thick front baffle that minimizes panel resonance. Additional features include a hi-roll surround that supports longer excursion; a high-current 100-watt continuous (260 watts dynamic) power amplifier; adjustable low-pass crossover, phase switch, and volume controls; and an auto on/off circuit that automatically turns on the subwoofer when it senses a program signal. If no signal is detected, the amplifier turns off within 15 minutes.

The PSW303, which sports a genuine wood veneer finish in black, includes an unfiltered LFE input for use with low-pass filtered output jacks along with filtered speaker-level and line-level inputs. As a final bonus, the sub is magnetically shielded for safe, flexible placement near a TV or video monitor. The sub measures 11.44 by 12.44 by 16.5 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a five-year warranty on the speaker and a three-year warranty on the amplifier.

What's in the Box
Subwoofer, user's manual.

Customer Reviews:

Powerful little sub.......2007-07-02

I was very suprised by this sub, after having one blowout I went looking for a replacement. I was looking for a 10inch but was steered towards this model. It was much more powerful than the 10 I was looking at and actually sounded better than a few other 10s in the store. This thing will fill the room with plenty of clean, tight bass. I keep it at 180 phase and the volume at half. All the features work well, auto on etc. My media room is about 14 X 20 and it fills it with no problem. I've had this sub for about a year and a half and it's still pumping with no problems!

Flat down to subsonic.......2007-06-25

You can't really buy something like this just by
reading reviews. I auditioned subs in this price
range (under $250 discounted) at Circuit City, Frys,
and BestBuy. This subwoofer always sounded better
than the psw10 or xb2, but not as good as the psw12, xb4, or vrp-1000
which had lower LFE response. This also was much better against budget
subs like the sa-w3000 and sa-w2500. The amplifier in this subwoofer is
100W RMS and even though its only 8-inch, it could play
as loud as most of the larger 10-inch subs.
My room (20 x 20) isn't that large, but the advantage
of having a more powerful sub is that at normal movie or music levels the
piston and amplifier aren't overworked and distortion
is kept low. For a compact 8-inch sub this is impressive. Installed in my room using stereo line-in connection, the sub works
perfectly with phase set to 180 and volume turned to about 1/4 rotation. All the auto-on, cutoff, phase, and volume
controls operate well. Although I don't
need it, it has shielding. The only reason I don't give
this a higher rating is that the 8-inch driver has a foam
surround which I know will have a lifetime of only
4 to 6 years before it totoall disintegrates. The warranty
is 5 years for everything except the amplifier/electronics (3 year).

VERY surprised at how good this little sub is.......2006-10-25

I was using a Sony 10" powered sub with my Onkyo home stereo and was annoyed by the plastic rattle you'd get and mushy sound while the sub was even moderately loud. I decided to just get rid of the Sony and buy a new sub and did a lot of research before settling on the Polk PSW303. Combined with a set of Polk R40's, I was AMAZED at how clean and crisp the bass was. I'll never buy another Sony audio component, but I have no reservations about recommending Polk. I thought the 8" sub would be a little small for the room it's in (about 12' X 24'), but the bass is all there and sounds excellent while listening to music and watching movies. Hook-up was super-easy, even on my older reciever, since the Polk had speaker line-level inputs. The sound is HIGHLY adjustable, so it'll suit your tastes, whatever they may be. I'm very happy with this purchase.

EDIT: Okay, it's been about 3 weeks since I got this. I'm now hearing a random popping sound when the sub is otherwise quiet. I tried a different sub and the problem went away. I'm returning the PSW303 and am exchanging it for a PSW404 in the hopes that it's better built.

I PICKED THE RIGHT ONE FOR ME.......2006-03-17

AFTER DOING LOTS OF LOOKING FOR A POWERED SUB THAT WOULD BE RIGHT FOR ME. I READ LOTS OF REVIEWS AND THIS MODEL I THOUGHT WOULD BE THE ONE. MY ROOM IS APROX. 18' X 25 AND I COULD NOT ASK FOR MORE. PLENTY OF ADJUSTMENTS ON THIS WELL MADE WOFFER, COMBINED W/ MY PANASONIC MOD. 70 RECIEVER / AMPLIFIER DOES THE JOB. I HAVE NEVER HEARD MOVIES SO ENJOYABLE. MUSIC HAS A NEW MEANING AND ENJOYMENT. YOU CAN MOVE THE WINDOWS AND WALLS OR HAVE JUST A SLIGHT RUMBLE YOU CAN HARDLY HEAR. VERY HAPPY, I DON'T THINK YOU CAN GO WRONG. THANKS POLK

This is an excellent subwoofer from polk,with very good bass.This unit is small and compact,with an 8 inch bass driver........2006-01-13

This subwoofer is fantastic.Polk has always designed their speakers to be as musical and true to the actual performace,wheather it be classical,jazz,rock,pop,or a dvd movie..The bass is full and natural,with tremendous bass slam.When there is no bass you wont hear any...But when bass is present,watch out!!!There are many subs that produce one note bass,and sound quite muddy...Not the polk...You just hear the music or movie as it was intended to be heard...The subwoofer is compact,and doesnt take up alot of space...I find the polk perfect for tight spaces,and fits perfectly,in my nyc apartment.I hope my review was helpful for you..I thank you Stewart L.

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