Polk Audio PSW10
Score: 80/100
Polk Audio T50
Score: 76/100Rankings
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 T50 is a budget-friendly floor-standing tower speaker offering deep bass and clear mids/highs with Dynamic Balance technology. Its low-impedance requirement and basic finish may limit appeal for audiophiles seeking premium build quality. Ideal for small-to-medium rooms where strong bass without a subwoofer is desired.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 40 kHzbest | |
— | 89 dBbest | |
50 W | 150 Wbest | |
— | 8 Ωbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 11.79 kg | 9.23 kgbest |
— | 1best | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 %best | — |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest |
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Audio(3) | ||
Frequency Response (kHz) | 0.035-0.2 kHz | 40 kHz |
RMS Power (W) | 50 W | 150 W |
Woofer Size (cm) | 25.4 cm | 16.51 cm |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 11.79 kg | 9.23 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm³) | 53171 cm³ | 40296 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 consistently commend the T50's value proposition, noting its Dynamic Balance technology, silk-dome tweeter, and front-firing passive radiators that together deliver flat on-axis response and deep bass at a low price point. They also appreciate the high efficiency that lets modest amplifiers drive the speakers loudly, though they caution about the 4 ohm minimum impedance and the modest measured sensitivity.
Everyday users praise the T50 for its deep, room-filling bass, ease of driving with basic AVRs, and the immersive soundstage it creates in home-theater setups. Common criticisms focus on the bulky packaging, the basic vinyl finish, and confusion caused by inconsistent spec listings across retailers.
“clear, accurate bass despite its affordable price point”
“ability to integrate the subwoofer with various receiver configurations”
“largest speaker for rears”
