Polk PSW-1000 Brochure

PSW1000 Powered Subwoofer

In the highly refined world of the
audiophile, this
baby kicks some
serious bass.

The PSW1000 is the most advanced Polk
Audio Powered Subwoofer, specifically
engineered to deliver bass with the
accuracy and depth demanded by the high
performance of the LSi Series. Multiple
input/output options and extreme user
controls allow more flexibility, while two bass venting technologies⎯Polk’s Power Port
combined with Slot Load Venting⎯pump out waves of thunderous, musical bass.

• Dual 10 inch (25cm) Dynamic Balance Drivers have nearly 40% more surface

area than a single 12-inch driver and a much greater force to mass ratio. The result
is lower distortion and higher Sound Pressure Level with superb detail and
musicality for truly big, tight, emotionally satisfying bass.

• BASH amplifier combines the fidelity of conventional Class A/B amplifiers with

the efficiency of Class D amplifiers. You get high power, cool, reliable operation
with precise definition and low distortion.

• It's so powerful that it allows this amplifier to be rated at 825 Watts Peak -- more

than a whole Horsepower (which is 746 Watts, in case you need to know)!

• The most sophisticated protection circuitry of any Polk amplifier ensures years of

trouble free operation even under high stress use conditions.

• Two Bass Venting Technologies -- Slot Load Vent and Power Port -- combine to

virtually eliminate port turbulence and noise. The PSW1000 specializes in low
distortion, high output, deep bass that you can really feel.

PSW1000 Powered Subwoofer

Engineered For The Ultimate Musical Bass Response.

• Heavy duty MDF Cabinet with 1.75-inch (4.5cm) side panels and rigid internal

bracing -- a level of craftsmanship rarely seen in subs at this price level -- control
vibration for near-zero cabinet resonance.

• Convenient Front Panel Control Pod gives instant access to Volume Control, Low

Pass Adjustment, 3dB Bass Boost Toggle Switch and power indicator light to
give you more immediate subwoofer control.

• During the design process, a state-of-the-art Klippel laser optimization machine is

used to perfectly position the voice coil in the magnetic gap. This ensures that
equal force is placed on the driver cone in both forward and backward travel. The
result is tighter, more detailed, lower distortion bass.

• Multiple connection options, including Filtered Line Ins & Outs, Speaker Level

Ins & Outs, adjustable-filtered Line In and unfiltered LFE give you unprecedented
hookup flexibility and more control.

• High roll surrounds allow longer cone excursion for louder, gut-kicking bass.

• Both drivers feature vented, four-layer, long-winding-height Voice Coils, Vented

Pole Pieces, and Aluminum Formers, ensuring better heat dissipation and less
heat build-up for a long life of big bass.

• Both drivers are magnetically shielded, so the PSW1000 is safe for placement

near video equipment with no risk of video picture distortion.

Specifications: PSW1000 Powered Subwoofer
Driver Complement 2 -10” (25cm) Woofers
Amplifier Power 400 Watts
Enclosure Type Direct Radiating, Vented
Port Type Slot Loaded Power Port
Freq. Response 20Hz-160Hz

-3dB Limits 30Hz-125Hz
Crossover Freq. Adjustable 50Hz-140Hz
Phase Control Switch normal & reverse (0 or 180)
Inputs Speaker and line level (filter adjustable)

LFE line level (unfiltered)
Outputs Speaker level, pass-through or 80Hz
High pass filter (switchable)
Line level, high pass filter fixed at 80Hz

Available Finish High gloss black, Ebony or Cherry side panels
Dimensions 16 ¾” H X 16 7/8” W X 19 3/8” D

(42.5cm H X 42.8cm W X 49.2cm D)

Shipping Weight 72 lbs. (32.7kg)