mcobb3 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 So I have a Polk PSW 108 and recently tried to upgrade to Klipsch R-10W. The Polk is only suppose to be 100 max watts at half the price of the Klipsch which is suppose to be 300 max watts. Honestly, in all aspects the Polk blows the Klipsch away. The Polk gives bass that you can feel. I have the Klipsch turned all the way up and not even close. I'm mean not even near close. I have tested the 2 back to back literally over 20 times. I'm thinking of taking the Klipsch back although honestly I want to keep it. I want all Klipsch speakers. Am am I doing something wrong? I mean I am unplugging one and plugging in the other to keep as much constant as possible. Flat out Polk for the price blowing Klipsch sub away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 A 100 watt sub most likely does not go that low and benefits in the 60-100 Hz region more like a pro sub. You need to do the sub crawl and optimize setup for a better comparison. Here is a good read on setting things up: http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=95817 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Watts means very little, it is the design that makes them different. If you prefer the Polk sub by all means keep it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcobb3 Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 36 minutes ago, derrickdj1 said: A 100 watt sub most likely does not go that low and benefits in the 60-100 Hz region more like a pro sub. You need to do the sub crawl and optimize setup for a better comparison. Here is a good read on setting things up: http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=95817 Awesome! I appreciate the article and response. Truth is I know my comparison is probably not scientific; but I'm looking for sound. I am am probably going to have someoneOne out and look at my set up for optimization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 50 minutes ago, mcobb3 said: Awesome! I appreciate the article and response. Truth is I know my comparison is probably not scientific; but I'm looking for sound. I am am probably going to have someoneOne out and look at my set up for optimization. Do it yourself. That is how you learn by trial and error. Get this done and you will own it for life and the sound will be just right. Feel free to ask for help, there are enough here that can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboKlipsch Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Something is off as the klipsch specs are better and i can vouch the klipsch does as it says. when u say u turned it up i suspect u mean the avr volume. theres a gain knob on the back of the klipsch which should be set to say "4" to start using a clock reference. tweak up or down to set to taste after u establish better response. Make sure the crossover on the klipsch is maxed out. When comparing the klipsch to a Yamaha ystsw305the klipsch killed it. should easily match the polk and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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