Polk Audio PSW 110 vs Polk Audio PSW 111

Short answer: both are discontinued, so this only matters if you are buying used. Used, the Polk Audio PSW 110 is the better pick: it ranks #61 of 167 subwoofers by sound quality (rated 3.8/5), against #15 (rated 3.6/5) for the Polk Audio PSW 111. If you want one new, the Monoprice SW-12 ranks #7 at $266.37.

What the Polk Audio PSW 110 does well: 10-inch ported with 100W RMS.

The case for the Polk Audio PSW 111: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 72.6 dB at 20 Hz and 112.2 dB through 40-80 Hz. The catch: Deep-bass output is limited relative to its midbass result, so it is not the right choice for the lowest movie effects.

Buy the Polk Audio PSW 110 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 Monoprice SW-12 instead.

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Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

Polk Audio PSW 110: $499 Discontinued eBay

Pros: 10-inch ported with 100W RMS. Johns Hopkins-developed Dynamic Balance technology enables surface vibration analysis for refined response. Excels with music material, not placement sensitive. Good connectivity with LFE and RCA options.

Cons: Discontinued.

Full Polk Audio PSW 110 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	100W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	115.2 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United States
Dimensions	14.5”H x 14.2”W x 17”D (368.3 x 361.9 x 431.8 mm)
Drivers	10” (254mm) driver
Enclosure	ported, bottom
Frequency Response	32-250Hz
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 20 Hz	77.6 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	87.1 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	104.2 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	110.3 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	114.3 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	117.9 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	118.5 dB
Warranty	5/3
Weight	33.5 lbs (15.2 kg)

• Links
  • Polk Audio PSW 110 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.

Polk Audio PSW 111: $289.22 Discontinued Amazon eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 72.6 dB at 20 Hz and 112.2 dB through 40-80 Hz. The ported, bottom enclosure with 8” (203mm) driver is best suited to upper-bass support in a modest room.

Cons: Deep-bass output is limited relative to its midbass result, so it is not the right choice for the lowest movie effects. The 308.1H x 279.4W x 330.2D mm cabinet and 9.2 kg mass still need deliberate placement and calibration. Discontinued.

Full Polk Audio PSW 111 review and specifications →

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)	112.2 dB
Cabinet Color	black
Country	United States
Dimensions	12.1”H x 11”W x 13”D (308.1 x 279.4 x 330.2 mm)
Drivers	8” (203mm) driver
Enclosure	ported, bottom
Measurement Source	Brent Butterworth
Output SPL at 20 Hz	72.6 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz	76.1 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz	91.9 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz	106.5 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz	111.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz	115.1 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz	116.0 dB
Warranty	5/3
Weight	20.3 lbs (9.2 kg)

• Links
  • Polk Audio PSW 111 Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.