Polk Audio PSW10
Score: 80/100
Polk Audio T30 Black
Score: 77/100Rankings
The Polk Audio PSW10 is a compact powered subwoofer that offers strong bass and a flexible crossover. Its main trade-offs are the absence of remote control and wireless features. Best suited for budget-conscious home-theater users who prioritize performance over connectivity.
The Polk Audio T30 is a budget-friendly center channel speaker with high sensitivity and dual woofers that provide clear dialogue. Its limitations include a two-way design and no magnetic shielding details. Ideal for small-to-medium home-theater setups using standard receivers.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 90 dBbest | |
50 Wbest | 50 Wbest | |
— | 8 Ωbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 11.79 kg | 5.19 kgbest |
— | 1best | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 %best | — |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest | |
— | 2.54 cmbest |
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Audio(2) | ||
Frequency Response (kHz) | 0.035-0.2 kHz | 0.055-24 kHz |
Woofer Size (cm) | 25.4 cm | 13.335 cm |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 11.79 kg | 5.19 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm³) | 53171 cm³ | 17202 cm³ |
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Professional reviewers consistently highlight the PSW10's ability to deliver clear, accurate bass at an affordable price, noting its robust 10-inch driver, 50 W RMS amplifier, and non-resonant MDF enclosure as key contributors to its performance. They also commend the adjustable crossover and phase switch for easy system integration, while appreciating its elegant, space-saving design.
Everyday users praise the subwoofer's compact size, powerful bass output, and flexible connectivity options that let it work with a variety of receivers. The most common criticisms revolve around the lack of a remote control, no wireless or Bluetooth connectivity, and the absence of magnetic shielding.
Professional reviewers commend the T30 for its natural, well-balanced sound and impressive bass response at a low price point, noting its high sensitivity makes it easy to drive with typical receivers. However, they caution that its 2-way architecture and modest power handling cannot compete with premium 3-way center speakers, and its frequency range falls short of hi-res alternatives.
Everyday users consistently praise the T30 for clear dialogue, straightforward setup, and good performance without needing a powerful amp. Common themes include appreciation for its value, compact size, and ease of wiring, while recurring concerns revolve around wall-mounting options, lack of magnetic shielding details, and occasional questions about impedance compatibility.
“clear, accurate bass despite its affordable price point”
“ability to integrate the subwoofer with various receiver configurations”
