We auditioned the PSW111 with the SurroundBar 50 and were impressed with the combination of the two. The blend was so smooth that we couldn't distinguish for sure whether the bass was sometimes coming from the SurroundBar 50 or the PSW111.
Likewise, when we played the Sunshine Blu-Ray Disk, the deep bass was impressively deep for a sub as small as the PSW111. And when we popped in a few CDs, the sub's definition was above par. It's an amazingly good sub for the money ($350 list, $300 online). But if you're looking for even more bass, you might want to upgrade to the PSW110 or PSW125, which boast 10-inch and 12-inch woofers, respectively. (In fact, the 10-incher can be had for as little as $250.) Alternately, you could step up to the DSW series, which offer real-wood enclosures.
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Where to buy
Polk Audio PSW 111 subwoofer:
$200.00 - $299.99
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Amazon.com Marketplace
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$299.00 | Yes |
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$299.99 | Yes |
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$298.00 | Yes |
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