Polk Audio PSW 111 Review: Rated 3.6/5

Last updated: October 27, 2026

The Polk Audio PSW 111 is rated 3.6/5 for sound quality, #16 of 73 Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs). See all Subwoofers rankings for every top pick.

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Brand: Polk

#16 Polk Audio PSW 111: $289.22 Discontinued Amazon $289.22 eBay

Same family: the Polk Audio PSW 110 (larger subwoofer, rated 3.8/5).

Pros: A discontinued compact 8 inch subwoofer with a bottom port, adding upper bass support to a modest system. 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.

ReleasedAround 2002 (about 24 years ago)
CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)112.2 dB
Cabinet Colorblack
CountryUnited States
Dimensions12.1”H x 11”W x 13”D (308.1 x 279.4 x 330.2 mm)
Drivers8” (203mm) driver
Enclosureported, bottom
Measurement SourceBrent Butterworth
Output SPL at 20 Hz72.6 dB
Output SPL at 25 Hz76.1 dB
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz91.9 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz106.5 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz111.0 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz115.1 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz116.0 dB
Warranty5/3
Weight20.3 lbs (9.2 kg)

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