Short answer: the JBL Stage 220P. Both are rated 3.7/5 for sound quality (#107 and #112 of 212 subwoofers), and the JBL Stage 220P costs $529.95 against $559 for the Polk Audio Signature Elite ES10 Subwoofer, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it.
What the JBL Stage 220P does well: 12-inch ribbed polycellulose cone backed by a 250W RMS / 500W peak Class D amplifier and dual rear-firing bass reflex ports. The tradeoff: Substantial cabinet size and weight requiring adequate floor area.
What the Polk Audio Signature Elite ES10 Subwoofer does well: The 10” subwoofer of Polk’s Signature Elite range and the replacement for the Polk Audio HTS 10. The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so its output can’t be compared directly with ranked subwoofers; the rating is estimated from the measured Polk Audio HTS 10 it replaces, which reached 114.8dB in the 40 to 80Hz CEA-2010 bands but only 86.1dB at 20Hz.
Buy the JBL Stage 220P. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $29.05 less than the Polk Audio Signature Elite ES10 Subwoofer.
About the ratings: neither speaker has been measured yet, so both ratings are estimated from measured siblings and predecessors (likely ranges: JBL Stage 220P 3.5 to 3.9; Polk Audio Signature Elite ES10 Subwoofer 3.3 to 3.9). Treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Stage 220P | Polk Audio Signature Elite ES10 Subwoofer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $529.95 | $559.00 |
| Ranked | #107 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) Estimated | #112 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) Estimated |
| Warranty | 1 | 5/3 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Enclosure | ported, dual rear ports | ported |
| Drivers | 12” (300mm) ribbed polycellulose cone | 10” mineral-filled polypropylene woofer |
| Amplifier Power | 250W RMS / 500W peak (Class D) | 200W |
| Frequency Response | 26Hz - 150Hz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) | 28-250Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 16.4”H x 15.9”W x 17.5”D (416 x 405 x 444 mm) | 17.3”H x 13.1”W x 18.5”D (439 x 332 x 469 mm) |
| Weight | 41.2 lbs (18.7 kg) | 39 lbs (17.7 kg) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
JBL Stage 220P: $529.95 Estimated Amazon eBay
Same family: the JBL Stage 2 240B (smaller bookshelf, estimated 2.7/5), the JBL Stage 250B (larger bookshelf, rated 3.2/5), the JBL Stage 2 260F (smaller floorstanding, estimated 4.2/5), the JBL Stage 2 280F (larger floorstanding, rated 3.4/5), the JBL Stage 2 245C (center, estimated 3.2/5) and the JBL Stage 200P (smaller subwoofer, ranked lower, estimated 3.5/5). See every JBL Arena and Stage generation.
Pros: 12-inch ribbed polycellulose cone backed by a 250W RMS / 500W peak Class D amplifier and dual rear-firing bass reflex ports. Reaches down to 26Hz (-6dB) with greater dynamic headroom for medium to large listening spaces.
Cons: Substantial cabinet size and weight requiring adequate floor area. Lacks digital app calibration or built-in parametric EQ.
Full JBL Stage 220P review and specifications →
| Released | 2024 (2 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 250W RMS / 500W peak (Class D) |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 16.4”H x 15.9”W x 17.5”D (416 x 405 x 444 mm) |
| Drivers | 12” (300mm) ribbed polycellulose cone |
| Enclosure | ported, dual rear ports |
| Frequency Response | 26Hz - 150Hz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Warranty | 1 |
| Weight | 41.2 lbs (18.7 kg) |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
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Polk Audio Signature Elite ES10 Subwoofer: $559.00 Estimated Amazon eBay
Same family: the Polk Signature Elite ES10 (smallest bookshelf, estimated 3.1/5), the Polk Signature Elite ES15 (bookshelf, rated 3.5/5), the Polk Signature Elite ES20 (largest bookshelf, rated 3.7/5), the Polk Signature Elite ES50 (smallest floorstanding, estimated 3.8/5), the Polk Signature Elite ES55 (floorstanding, estimated 4/5), the Polk Signature Elite ES60 (largest floorstanding, rated 3.4/5), the Polk Audio Signature Elite ES30 (smaller center, estimated 3.5/5), the Polk Audio Signature Elite ES35 (larger center, estimated 3.4/5), the Polk Audio Signature Elite ES8 Subwoofer (smaller subwoofer, ranked lower, estimated 3.2/5) and the Polk Audio Signature Elite ES12 Subwoofer (larger subwoofer, ranked higher, estimated 3.8/5). See every Polk Signature generation.
Pros: The 10” subwoofer of Polk’s Signature Elite range and the replacement for the Polk Audio HTS 10. A 10” mineral-filled polypropylene woofer and twin internal Power Ports are driven by a 200W amplifier with DSP and Time-Smart phase control, rated to 28Hz.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its output can’t be compared directly with ranked subwoofers; the rating is estimated from the measured Polk Audio HTS 10 it replaces, which reached 114.8dB in the 40 to 80Hz CEA-2010 bands but only 86.1dB at 20Hz.
Full Polk Audio Signature Elite ES10 Subwoofer review and specifications →
| Released | Nov 2024 (1 year ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 200W |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 17.3”H x 13.1”W x 18.5”D (439 x 332 x 469 mm) |
| Drivers | 10” mineral-filled polypropylene woofer |
| Enclosure | ported |
| Frequency Response | 28-250Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Warranty | 5/3 |
| Weight | 39 lbs (17.7 kg) |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
- Head-to-Head Comparisons