Polk Audio CSW155 User Manual
Isolation
Pads
Mounting
Brackets
and Screws
Wood Joist
Wood Joist
To p View
of CSW100
Subwoofer
in floor
THIS DOCUMENT APPLIES TO CSW100, CSW155, CSW200, AND SWA500 PRODUCTS
Cutsheet for CSW100/155/200 Custom Install
Subwoofers and SWA500 Amplifier
CSW100
Custom Install Subwoofer
The CSW100 subwoofer is a bandpass design with slot-load venting and has a 10 inch long-throw driver. The
CSW100 fits standard joist spacing and is designed specifically for floor and ceiling installation, or custom enclosures that are at least nine inches (9”) deep. All sound comes from an opening approximately 13 inches long by 3
inches wide. There is an access panel on the back of the subwoofer should the driver have to be removed for service.
Hardware (included)
• 1 Subwoofer
• 4 Mounting Brackets
• 16 - 3/4" Particle Board Panhead Screws
• 16 Washers
• 3 Isolation Pads
• 1 Registration Card
• 1 Owner’s Manual (also available online)
• Plastic molded grille
• 6 Rubber Buttons (to cover grille screw holes)
Protective Cover
A 1/2" thick protective cover of MDF covers the
CSW100 grille opening. This protective cover
(3 - 1/4" x 13") is also the template you will use to
cut the grille opening. Affixed to the MDF cover
is the following label:
All the bass
comes out
of here!
If you choose to use another grille, use one
that doesn’t resonate and caulk it.
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Dimensions
Installed Weight: 33 lbs.
13"
(33.0 cm)
26 1/4"
(66.7 cm)
26 1/4"
(66.7 cm)
9"
(22.9 cm)
Cutout for grill opening - 3 1/4"
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Access panel
2"
(5.08 cm)
13"
(33.02 cm)
5/8"
(1.6 cm)
oduct: CSW100
Specifications
CSW100 shown with Polk Audio 2" x 12" grille.
PERFORMANCE
DRIVER COMPLEMENT SINGLE LONG-THROW KLIPPEL-ANALYZED 10-INCH DRIVER
POWER HANDLING (WATTS) 250 CONTINUOUS
OVERALL FREQUENCY RESPONSE 27HZ-140HZ
LOWER -3DB LIMIT 33HZ
UPPER -3DB LIMIT
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE
120HZ
8 OHMS
CONNECTIONS
SPEAKER WIRE
MAXIMUM WIRE SIZE ACCOMMODATED 12 AWG
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED 18 AWG
INPUT CONNECTORS HEAVY-DUTY SPRING LOADED
PUSH TERMINALS
Recommended Configuration
Use dedicated SWA500 amplifier to achieve optimal performance as recommended by Polk Audio (see note on SPEX Cards under SWA500).
Factory Support
For product support, contact our service department at 1-800-377-7655 9am to 6pm EST, Monday-Friday,
or contact customer ser
vice at polkcs@polkaudio.com
For more information on the CSW100 and specific installation procedures, log onto
http://www.polkaudio.com/downloads/manuals/home/CSW100_200_Manual.pdf
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/ 800.377.7655 (USA & Canada) / 410.358.3600 (W
orldwide)
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CSW155
Custom Install Subwoofer
The CSW155 is designed for in-wall placement, either pre-construction or retrofit.
It fits comfortably between 16" OC studs.
Parts included:
1 CSW155 Subwoofer
4 Brackets
16 Screws
16 Washers
11 Isolation Pads (6 installed, 5 included)
1 15 1/2" x 17 1/2" perforated grille with plastic
frame
CSW155 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
The CSW155 weighs 36 lbs.
Note:
Protective Cover
A 1/2" thick protective cover of MDF covers the
CSW155 grille opening. This protective cover (15
1/2"x17 1/2") is also the template you will use to cut
the grille opening. Affixed to the MDF cover is this
label:
4 Polk Audio Custom Install Pr
oduct: Model Number
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