Klipsch Synergy SUB-10 Subwoofer vs PolkAudio DSWPRO400 - Blu-ray Forum

Anhslaught · 10-17-2008, 04:49 AM

Simple question. Which one should I get.

The Polk costs more, but I heard the Klipsch is better for stuff like explosions and guns. Bottom line, it has more power than the Polk. I don't know much about it at all, but these are the 2 I'm thinking about getting. Right now the Sub-10 is out of stock on amazon, soooo I might be getting the sub-12 if I have to.

So again, which one?

alkalinesi · 10-17-2008, 08:29 AM

how ya doin? i have the polk dswpro 600 and i love it. it shakes the walls but sounds great, its nice looking and it has a remote. the klipsh i never heard but i hear good things from them. im not too much of help lol but i can tell you that i love my polk.

view-it-blu · 10-17-2008, 09:36 AM

More power, less coin. It's a no brainer! Klipsch!

No seriously I love my dual fire 10" from Klipsch. It broke my front window in my home before this one.

DBlackGT · 10-17-2008, 07:28 PM

I have the DSW Pro 500 and absolutely LOVE it.

The power difference between the two is only 20 watts so its not a big deal. The Polk has a way better Frequency Response: 25Hz-160Hz compared to the Klipsch Frequency Response: 28Hz-120Hz

So not only is the polk going to hit lower its going to be able to go higher too. Plus the remote control with the Polk is super cool. I'd go with the Polk

BTBuck1 · 10-17-2008, 08:04 PM

I have a polk sub-12 as does my best friend, I have two friends with Sub-10's too.

I also have a polk psw125 12" sub.

The bass comning off the polk is cleaner and punchier. But the Klipsch is just heart pounding and ungodly powerful.

I guess it just depends what you want.

I'm thankful to have a uber powerful ear blowing setup: Sony towers/Klipsch sub12/Yammy 663, and also a more balanced refined sounding setup: RM8 front/rears & Center/psw125/Onkyo 605. Both setups have their benefits depending on what i'm watching.

Anhslaught · 10-17-2008, 08:15 PM

Ok, POLK it is then! Costs a little more, but I'll take your words for it.
That "heart pounding and ungodly powerful" comment is very tempting though.....

I'll go to the store and see how it sounds first before I make the purchase. Thanks for the comments folks!

dad2erin · 10-17-2008, 08:27 PM

Velodyne. Say no more.

kevfree · 10-17-2008, 08:42 PM

I have the Synergy 10 and love it. Nice loud deep bass, even though I can't turn it up to high, already have a couple complaints from the neighbors

Uniquely · 10-17-2008, 09:40 PM

The gain on my sub-10 is only at about 1/4 of capacity and it still vibrated my walls to the point I had to take a few hangings down when I couldn't gt them to stop vibrating.

Dan S. · 10-18-2008, 06:30 PM

Svs.

Bokchoy · 10-18-2008, 06:46 PM

Just wondering if you're limited to these two choices, because I would recommend against buying retail subs. There's nothing wrong with these products, but the best subwoofers at any given price range (ESPECIALLY the sub-$500 price range) are purchased internet direct, straight from the manufacturer. Companies like eD, SVS, Epik, Hsu are famous among the home-theater community for offering the best subs for the best value.

I was recently in the market for a $300-$400 sub as well, and after some research, the one I settled for was the eD A2-300 ($350). This sub packs 250W RMS of power and goes as low as a whopping 18Hz (+/- 3db). It is an absolute beast and is guaranteed to shake your house. My only problem with it is that it's big and bulky and might clash with the decor of your entertainment room. If that's okay with you, I'd recommend this to absolutely anyone.

Another sub I was considering (and part of me wishes I got instead) was the Bic Acoustech H-100 ($250). The performance beats anything in its price range, but doesn't quite match the eD A2-300. The part of me that wishes I had purchased this sub was because it looks better and may be more appropriate for my small-ish room.

Other popular options at ~$400:
Hsu STF-2 ($350)
SVS PB10-NSD ($429)

Typically, a good ID sub will demolish any retail sub that's double it's price.

naturephoto1 · 10-18-2008, 06:58 PM

I would also suggest looking at one of the SVS or one of the Epik if you can afford them.

Rich

aramis109 · 10-18-2008, 07:40 PM

Bok's choices are all very good. I would put the eD, the Hsu, and the Bic in the top choices for price-to-performance. I'd also put the SVS up there. It's awesome but it's kind of ridiculously huge and wouldn't fit everyone's area.

I have a polk sub, and it does the job, but if I was buying a separate I'd go for one of the aboves.

Anhslaught · 10-18-2008, 08:50 PM

I actually just bought the Polk. I'll have to look into those other ones for my other speakers then. I went with Polk or Klipsche because it was stylish looking and read some good reviews on it on here and other places. I also purchased off amazon because I had 200 dollars gift certicate to use.

10-17-2008, 04:49 AM	#1
Anhslaught Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:105	Klipsch Synergy SUB-10 Subwoofer vs PolkAudio DSWPRO400 Simple question. Which one should I get. The Polk costs more, but I heard the Klipsch is better for stuff like explosions and guns. Bottom line, it has more power than the Polk. I don't know much about it at all, but these are the 2 I'm thinking about getting. Right now the Sub-10 is out of stock on amazon, soooo I might be getting the sub-12 if I have to. So again, which one?

10-17-2008, 09:36 AM	#3
view-it-blu Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:This Blu Planet 4K collection:52 Blu-ray collection:656 Trading Score:1	More power, less coin. It's a no brainer! Klipsch! No seriously I love my dual fire 10" from Klipsch. It broke my front window in my home before this one. Last edited by view-it-blu; 10-17-2008 at 09:42 AM.

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10-17-2008, 08:29 AM	#2
alkalinesi Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:South Jersey Home Theater Gallery:35 Blu-ray collection:429 DVD collection:20 Trading Score:52	how ya doin? i have the polk dswpro 600 and i love it. it shakes the walls but sounds great, its nice looking and it has a remote. the klipsh i never heard but i hear good things from them. im not too much of help lol but i can tell you that i love my polk.

10-17-2008, 07:28 PM	#4
DBlackGT Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Scottsdale, AZ Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:58	I have the DSW Pro 500 and absolutely LOVE it. The power difference between the two is only 20 watts so its not a big deal. The Polk has a way better Frequency Response: 25Hz-160Hz compared to the Klipsch Frequency Response: 28Hz-120Hz So not only is the polk going to hit lower its going to be able to go higher too. Plus the remote control with the Polk is super cool. I'd go with the Polk

10-17-2008, 08:04 PM	#5
BTBuck1 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Oceanside, CA. Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:1	I have a polk sub-12 as does my best friend, I have two friends with Sub-10's too. I also have a polk psw125 12" sub. The bass comning off the polk is cleaner and punchier. But the Klipsch is just heart pounding and ungodly powerful. I guess it just depends what you want. I'm thankful to have a uber powerful ear blowing setup: Sony towers/Klipsch sub12/Yammy 663, and also a more balanced refined sounding setup: RM8 front/rears & Center/psw125/Onkyo 605. Both setups have their benefits depending on what i'm watching.

10-17-2008, 08:15 PM	#6
Anhslaught Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:105	Ok, POLK it is then! Costs a little more, but I'll take your words for it. That "heart pounding and ungodly powerful" comment is very tempting though..... I'll go to the store and see how it sounds first before I make the purchase. Thanks for the comments folks!

10-17-2008, 08:27 PM	#7
dad2erin Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:south hadley, ma Home Theater Gallery:9	Velodyne. Say no more.

10-17-2008, 08:42 PM	#8
kevfree Active Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Chicago, IL Blu-ray collection:726	I have the Synergy 10 and love it. Nice loud deep bass, even though I can't turn it up to high, already have a couple complaints from the neighbors

10-17-2008, 09:40 PM	#9
Uniquely Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Mobile, AL Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:171	The gain on my sub-10 is only at about 1/4 of capacity and it still vibrated my walls to the point I had to take a few hangings down when I couldn't gt them to stop vibrating.

10-18-2008, 06:30 PM	#10
Dan S. Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:St.Louis, MO 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:765	Svs.

10-18-2008, 06:46 PM	#11
Bokchoy Member Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:166	Just wondering if you're limited to these two choices, because I would recommend against buying retail subs. There's nothing wrong with these products, but the best subwoofers at any given price range (ESPECIALLY the sub-$500 price range) are purchased internet direct, straight from the manufacturer. Companies like eD, SVS, Epik, Hsu are famous among the home-theater community for offering the best subs for the best value. I was recently in the market for a $300-$400 sub as well, and after some research, the one I settled for was the eD A2-300 ($350). This sub packs 250W RMS of power and goes as low as a whopping 18Hz (+/- 3db). It is an absolute beast and is guaranteed to shake your house. My only problem with it is that it's big and bulky and might clash with the decor of your entertainment room. If that's okay with you, I'd recommend this to absolutely anyone. Another sub I was considering (and part of me wishes I got instead) was the Bic Acoustech H-100 ($250). The performance beats anything in its price range, but doesn't quite match the eD A2-300. The part of me that wishes I had purchased this sub was because it looks better and may be more appropriate for my small-ish room. Other popular options at ~$400: Hsu STF-2 ($350) SVS PB10-NSD ($429) Typically, a good ID sub will demolish any retail sub that's double it's price.

10-18-2008, 06:58 PM	#12
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	I would also suggest looking at one of the SVS or one of the Epik if you can afford them. Rich

10-18-2008, 07:40 PM	#13
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	Bok's choices are all very good. I would put the eD, the Hsu, and the Bic in the top choices for price-to-performance. I'd also put the SVS up there. It's awesome but it's kind of ridiculously huge and wouldn't fit everyone's area. I have a polk sub, and it does the job, but if I was buying a separate I'd go for one of the aboves.

10-18-2008, 08:50 PM	#14
Anhslaught Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:105	I actually just bought the Polk. I'll have to look into those other ones for my other speakers then. I went with Polk or Klipsche because it was stylish looking and read some good reviews on it on here and other places. I also purchased off amazon because I had 200 dollars gift certicate to use.

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