Short answer: both are discontinued, so this only matters if you are buying used. Used, the Dayton Audio SUB-1500 is the better pick: it ranks #130 of 212 subwoofers by sound quality (rated 3.6/5), against #23 (rated 3.4/5) for the Polk Audio PSW10. If you want one new, the Dayton Audio CS1200 ranks #9 at $239.98.
Buy the Dayton Audio SUB-1500 only if you find one used in good condition; both are discontinued, and it is the better rated of the two. For a new speaker, start with the Dayton Audio CS1200 instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Dayton Audio SUB-1500 | Polk Audio PSW10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $260 Discontinued | $249.00 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #130 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #23 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 90.2 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 96.5 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 101.7 dB | 96.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 106.5 dB | 104.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 111.6 dB | 109.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 114.0 dB | 113.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 112.9 dB | 113.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 111.8 dB | 112.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 110.1 dB | 110.7 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 111.2 dB | 110.3 dB |
| Dimensions | 19.7”H x 19.2”W x 19.7”D (501.6 x 488.9 x 501.6 mm) | 14.4”H x 14”W x 16.1”D (365.0 x 355.6 x 409.4 mm) |
| Weight | 60 lbs (27.2 kg) | 26 lbs (11.8 kg) |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics | ErinsAudioCorner |
| Amplifier Power | 150W RMS | - |
| Frequency Response | 23-140Hz | - |
| Drivers | 15” (381mm) driver | 10” (254mm) driver |
| Warranty | - | 5/3 |
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