Polk woofer up-grade (1 Viewer)

[Hugh Scrivener]

I have a Polk psw-350, that for a low-end product does ok, I have to admit I probably push it way too hard though.

My question is: Has anyone ever replaced the existing woofer with a different woofer? The woofer is rated a wopping 38Hz on the low end(which of course is questionable) while some woofers that are manufactured for car audio, made by Polk and others, are rated as low as 18Hz. I know that there are different types of woofers for different enclosures, but would I be able to use one of these in the Polk enclosure after matching the specs?

The Polk has a nice tone but rattles pitifully whenever real low freqs are around. I can barely watch Fight Club, and the THX logo at the opening of Phantom Menence is correctly named the sub-woofer killer.

Any help or info is greatly appreciated!!!!

 

[Jeremy Anderson]

I own the same Polk sub, which is being replaced by a SVS 20-39CS+ on Tuesday. Sadly, given the enclosure size, dual porting, and the frequency range that the amp boosts, I think you're out of luck as far as upgrading the driver. That's why I'm dumping mine off on a sub-less friend and getting the SVS.