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Polk Audio PSW125 vs Polk Audio PSW10 Comparison
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Polk PSW125

Powered Subwoofer | 32-225 Hz

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Powered Subwoofer | 40-160 Hz

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Polk PSW125 vs Polk PSW10 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing PSW125 and PSW10, two Powered Subwoofer speakers by Polk Audio. Being Powered subwoofers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them. Let's have a brief look at the main features of Polk PSW125 and Polk PSW10 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Polk PSW125 Key Specs

  • 12" DB Composite Woofer
  • 32-225 Hz Frequency Response
  • 150 watts Max Amplifier Output
  • Weight:18.23kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 424.0" x 16-1/4" x 20-7/16"( 424.0 x 413.0 x 520.0mm )

Polk PSW10 Key Specs

  • 10" Polymer Composite Woofer
  • 40-160 Hz Frequency Response
  • 50 watts Max Amplifier Output
  • Weight:11.82kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 366.0" x 14" x 16-3/16"( 366.0 x 356.0 x 412.0mm )

PSW125 and PSW10 are members of Polk Audio's PSW series of subwoofers. Below you can find other subs from this series.

Polk Audio PSW Series Subwoofers History
Model Frequency Woofer Amp Power
Polk PSW10
40-160k Hz 10" 50 watts
Polk PSW125
32-225k Hz 12" 150 watts

In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how the Polk PSW125 and Polk PSW10 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these subwoofers is the better choice for you.


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Drivers

The efficiency of a subwoofer is directly proportional to the total radiating are squared hence the woofer quantity and diameter.Both Polk PSW125and Polk PSW10 have a single woofer setup however the Polk PSW125's woofer is 12-inch whereas the Polk PSW10 features a 10-inch woofer.

Frequency Response

PSW125 has a frequency range of 32-225 Hz whereas PSW10 has a frequency range of 40-160 Hz. With a minimum frequency of 32Hz, the PSW125 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the PSW10's min frequency of 40Hz.

Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Subwoofer class in our database.

Low Frequency

Subwoofer Speakers

Polk PSW125
Polk PSW10
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Max
High Frequency

Subwoofer Speakers

Polk PSW125
Polk PSW10
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Cabinet Type

Both Polk PSW125 and Polk PSW10 have Bass Reflex type cabinets. Bass Reflex type subwoofers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.

Physical Specs

Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Polk PSW125's and Polk PSW10's external dimensions. Polk PSW125 has external dimensions of 424.0 x 413.0 x 520.0mm ( 16-11/16 x 16-1/4 x 20-7/16inch) whereas Polk PSW10 has external dimensions of 366.0 x 356.0 x 412.0mm ( 14-3/8 x 14 x 16-3/16inch) .

Polk PSW125 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 57mm wider, 58mm taller and 108mm deeper than Polk PSW10.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Polk PSW125 and Polk PSW10 in scale.

Polk PSW125 vs Polk PSW10 Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Polk PSW125 and Polk PSW10 Size and External Dimensions

Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base surface area of the Polk PSW125 is approximately 2147.6cm2 / 332.9inch2 and base area of the Polk PSW10 is approximately 1466.7cm2 / 227.3inch2. The PSW125 requires 46% more surface area than the PSW10 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.

Weight Comparison

The weight of a subwoofer may become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often to find the optimal positioning, also known as 'Subwoofer Crawling'. The Polk PSW125 weighs 18.23kg / 40.1lbs and the Polk PSW10 weighs 11.82kg / 26lbs. This makes the PSW125 54% heavier than the PSW10.

Here is a comparison of how PSW125 and PSW10's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Subwoofer class.

Weight
All Subwoofer Speakers
Polk PSW125
Polk PSW10
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What's in the Box of Polk PSW125?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of PSW125:
  • Black powered subwoofer
  • Grille (installed)
  • 8-feet Detachable power cord
  • 4 Rubber insert feet
  • Owners Manual
  • Online registration card
  • Rubber feet installation diagram
  • What's in the Box of Polk PSW10?

    Here are the items that come with the PSW10:
  • Black powered subwoofer
  • Grille
  • Owners Manual
  • Online registration card

  • Reasons to choose Polk Audio PSW125 over Polk Audio PSW10
    Woofer Size 12 inches vs 10 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 32 Hz vs 40 Hz Generates deeper bass
    High Frequency Response 225k Hz vs 160k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Reasons to choose Polk Audio PSW10 over Polk Audio PSW125
    Height 366mm vs 424mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 1466cm2 vs 2147cm2 Takes less floor space
    Polk PSW125 vs Polk PSW10 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Polk Audio PSW125 Polk Audio PSW10
    Brand Polk Audio Polk Audio
    Speaker Type Powered Subwoofer Powered Subwoofer
    Max Amplifier Output 150 watts 50 watts
    Frequency Response 32-225 Hz 40-160 Hz
    Amplifier
    Watts RMS (Continuous) 150-watt RMS 50-watt RMS
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 1
    Woofer Size 12" 10"
    Woofer Composition DB Composite Polymer Composite
    Tweeter Size - -
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No No
    Firing Direction front front
    Physical Specs
    Height 424.0mm (16.7") 366.0mm (14.4")
    Width 413.0mm (16.3") 356.0mm (14")
    Depth 520.0mm (20.5") 412.0mm (16.2")
    Weight 18.23kg (40.1lbs) 11.82kg (26lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Other
    Parts Warranty 3 Years 3 Years
    Labor Warranty 3 Years 3 Years

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