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Subwoofer Face-off. Polk PSW505 Sub vs BIC PL-200 Sub (1 Viewer)

tgavrilis

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Question for the Forum. I'm torn between purchasing a Polk PSW505 Sub versus the BIC America PL-200 Sub. I've read a lot of reviews on the Polk - not as much on the BIC. Mostly everything is positive. The Polk seems to get more of the attention and seems like a solid choice, but the specs on the BIC are very interesting. What do people think?


Polk PSW505, $230

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_12_2/polk-psw-505-subwoofer-4-2005.html


[SIZE= 12px][COLOR= #898989]Subwoofer 1 - 12" Diameter (30.48cm)[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE= 12px][COLOR= #898989]High excursion polymer composite cone with hi roll surround, shielded [/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE= 12px][COLOR= #898989]Overall Frequency Response 23Hz - 160Hz [/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE= 12px][COLOR= #898989]Lower -3dB Limit 28Hz [/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE= 12px][COLOR= #898989]Upper -3dB Limit 125Hz [/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE= 12px][COLOR= #898989]Magnetic Shielding: Yes[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE= 12px][COLOR= #898989]Crossover Variable low pass 60 - 125Hz, 4th order [/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE= 12px][COLOR= #898989]Inputs Speaker level 5-way binding posts, line level (filtered) and LFE (unfiltered) [/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE= 12px][COLOR= #898989]Power Output 300 watts Continuous Average Output [/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE= 12px][COLOR= #898989]Dynamic Power Output 460 watts [/COLOR][/SIZE]


BIC PL-200, $330

http://www.bicamerica.com/showpage.php?brand=2&type=8&spkrID=123


[SIZE= 12px][COLOR= #898989]Design: Front-firing 12“ [/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE= 12px][COLOR= #898989]Additional Features: Adjustable crossover, adjustable volume control, automatic signal sensing, gold-plated high level inputs, and both Dolby Pro Logic & Dolby Digital/DTS inputs. [/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE= 12px][COLOR= #898989]Frequency Response: 22Hz - 200Hz, adjustable crossover & volume controls.[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE= 12px][COLOR= #898989]Sensitivity: 110dB @ 30Hz[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE= 12px][COLOR= #898989]Magnetic Shielding: NO[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE= 12px][COLOR= #898989]Recommended Power: Built in State-of-the-Art BASH Amplifier- 1000 Watts Dynamic Peak Output, 250 Watts RMS Continuous [/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE= 12px][COLOR= #898989]Impedance: 8 ohms [/COLOR][/SIZE]
 

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Since the BIC is $330, I'll suggest the Lava 12 for $8.36 more - http://www.lavasubs.com/12_inch/powered_home_subwoofer.html
 

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