Polk Audio HTS 12 Review: Rated 3.7/5

Last updated: October 21, 2026

The Polk Audio HTS 12 is rated 3.7/5 for sound quality, #90 of 212 Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs). See all Subwoofers rankings for every top pick.

Polk Audio HTS 12 · Editor's rating 3.7/5, ranked #90 of 212 Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs)

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Brand: Polk

#90 Polk Audio HTS 12: $550 Discontinued eBay

Same family: the Polk Audio HTS 10 (smaller subwoofer, ranked higher, rated 3.8/5).

Pros: A ported 12 inch home theater subwoofer for medium rooms, now discontinued. It has a 12 inch driver with a 200W RMS amplifier and is rated 22 to 180Hz. Measured output averages 113.5dB from 40 to 80Hz, enough for most home theater content in a medium room. Output reaches 99.1dB at 25Hz.

Cons: It was not measured below 25Hz, where it is already down to 99.1dB, so the deepest effects are limited. The cabinet is a sizable 470 by 435 by 460mm and weighs 22.6kg. It is discontinued, so it must be bought used. A 200W amplifier is modest for a large room.

ReleasedOct 2017 (9 years ago)
Amplifier Power200W RMS
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)113.5 dB
Cabinet Colorblack, wood
CountryUnited States
Dimensions18.5”H x 17.1”W x 18.1”D (469.9 x 434.8 x 460.0 mm)
Drivers12” (305mm) driver
Enclosureported, front
Frequency Response22-180Hz
Measurement SourceAudioholics
Output SPL at 25 Hz99.1 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz106.2 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz110.6 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz114.2 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz115.1 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz114.3 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz113.6 dB
Output SPL at 125 Hz112.4 dB
Warranty5/3
Weight49.8 lbs (22.6 kg)
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