Polk Audio PSW 505

1618 reviews

May, 2024

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price (629)
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size (129)
design (115)
reliability (112)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1618 reviews of Polk Audio PSW 505. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and reliability. The size and usability are also mentioned favorably.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Polk Audio PSW 505 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1286 user reviews of Polk Audio PSW 505 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the size and design. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably, but there are some mixed views about the reliability.

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Polk Audio PSW 505

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Polk Audio PSW 505 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. There are some negative views about the price.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : SoundStage! (hometheatersound.com)

Polk Audio RM7400T/RM7302/RM6901/PSW505 Home-Theater Speaker System

Jan, 2013

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Expert review by : Max Christoffersen (audioenz.co.nz)

Polk PSW505

March 2004 Polk PSW505 subwoofer. $1299 It was in 1987 somewhere in Maryland that I first saw Mathew Polk's creations in person for the first time

Next time you're in DC say 'Hi' to Mathew for me.

Mar, 2004

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great value, excellent addition to my system

I've been using it over a year and I'm pleased. It has normal amplification and crossover options on the controls, it had 180° phase change, plus it can be always ON or auto ON. I'm not a super serious sound guy. I've just been incrementally improving...

-Low price -Low frequency

None yet

May, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

I did a ton of research, and for the minimal cost, this can't be beat.

This arrived from Newegg in 4 days, free shipping, from clear across the country. Unit arrived in flawless perfect condition.

Sounds Fantastic with movies and music. Easy to hook up. This is a solid well made unit.

I've only had this a couple of weeks, but so far, none.

Mar, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Keeps up with the Polk reputation

Update: 3/12/2016. Sub-woofer is still working as intended. A good buy. 2-10-13, purchased for 189.99, after promotional rebate. 2-12-13, Item arrived quickly, via UPS in two days, from distributor 85 miles away. Box arrived damaged, but sub-woofer...

Arrived quickly. No damage to woofer or grill. Sounds good.

hyper-Sensitive Volume Control

Mar, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Polk Audio PSW Series PSW505 12" Powered Subwoofer Singl

it s excellent product

Mar, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great warranty

If you are wondering why I am now giving this product 5 stars even know it died. Its because I called customer support and they told me that there is a 3 YES a 3 year warranty on the mainboard. They took my shipping info and is sending me 2 replacement...

Was great when it worked! Customer support was Awesome!! 3 year warranty.

This was used in my theater room and has maybe about 40 hours play time on it and now its dead.

Feb, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Failed with Very Very Minimal usage

Noticed there was no base coming from my setup, checked back of sub The Power indication light wasn't lite but the sub was plugged in and the switch in the on position. Also there was a electronics burning smell coming from it and it was warm to the...

Was great when it worked!

This was used in my theater room and has maybe about 20 hours play time on it and now its dead

Feb, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great sub

Great subwoofer! I've tried out many different subwoofer and the psw505 was by far the best. It sounds much better than the speakers that are twice the price. My set up is a 3.1 (for now). I am running 2 wharfedale diamond 8.4 towers and a wharfedale...

There are only 2 things I feel work against the psw505. First is the size. The cabinet is huge. The other issue I had with it is the power amp stopped working about a year after I bought it. I contacted polk and they sent me a new amp covered by...

Feb, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Product - Easy Setup

Yes I would recommend this product as a stopgap or interim piece I did order another to replace it... Can't beat the price

Excellent inexpensive sub - good bottom end and sufficient power for normal movies.

Unfortunate longevity problems. It developed an annoying noise this weekend. Purchased 10/2014 - Died 01/2016. About 16 months of useful service. I suppose that the breakpoint on the price.

Jan, 2016

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