Polk Audio HTS 10

Great sub but I would get the 12" for larger rooms.

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Polk Audio Speakers Rock!

Okay, so I never write reviews but Polk and Crutchfield are deserving. This new 5.1 system started with my girlfriend asking if we could get rid of the big ol' Polk towers that I've had for 20-something years. I took the bait when she offered to help "sponsor" the new gear. So out with the pretty cool RTi100's with the powered subwoofers built in, the R50 rears, and the impressive CSi5 center. The first new Polk gear was the S20 bookshelf speakers for the fronts, along with the S30 center channel speaker. I'm no pro audiophile but I was stoked with the performance from this gear that was much more attractive and compact than what it replaced. Really crisp, clean sound that is the hallmark of all the Polk equipment I've had over the years...mostly in cars and RVs. The more power from the Onkyo tx rz810 receiver I dialed up, the more impressive the response. These "baby" speakers can handle the power! The rear S15 bookshelf speakers arrived a few days later and helped to fill in the room with true 5.0 sound. But then I started reading reviews about the HTS10 subwoofer. Basically rave reviews. I bit the bullet and ordered the 35 pound badboy. It was an easy install and setup, and Wow! What a way to finish off a great 5.1 system. As others mentioned, the bass gets filled in and a rich, warm, satisfying room full of sound is delivered. Our room is 20x20 and no problem filling it. Easy sub volume adjustment too!

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Painful reality

After a few days of owning this sub I noticed it sometimes wouldn't turn on, it stayed in standby mode (not sure if my rec does DC on). A couple more days later it randomly went from on to standby (while listening) and when on didn't produce any sound. I've been a very happy Polk customer until this and a useless experience with Sound United regarding a part for an old PSW 111 that failed after nearly a decade. If the replacement HTS 10 Crutchfield sends performs flawlessly for at least a couple years I will have to update this review. As far as sound quality from the HTS 10 when it was functional; wonderful, very precise and smooth with many types of music and cinema in a larger than average living room. Hopefully, the next one will break in and I can get a better feel for its overall performance. As expected, Crutchfield did an outstanding job handling my disappointing product experience and I should have the replacement soon.

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Polk Audio HTS 10

Great sub. Fills my 16x24 living room making movie magic!

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Music wholeness with a sub

We have some Polk ceiling speakers in the living room, which sound very good for ambient listening, but the addition of this sub, while streaming through our new Bluesound Node2i, with its "sub out" mono port, makes the wholeness of the music come to life. The volume is a little tricky to dial in just right, but one can achieve a good balance with a little trial and error. Highly recommended, especially for the money. Crutchfield very patiently helped me get all these things running in sync, not totally straightforward, but that is why I choose Crutchfield for these hardware purchases. Customer support is as good as it gets.

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Polk Audio HTS 10

sounds great

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Polk Audio HTS 10

This thing met all my expectations. Rumbles and booms jst the way I wanted in my living room. Looks and sounds way better than the psw10. Jst need one more to complete my system

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Polk Audio HTS 10

Replaced a 10in Velodyne sub with this one. Huge improvement. More than enough for my pretty basic home theater and music needs.

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Polk Audio HTS 10

Great sounding subwoofer. Second Polk subwoofer I have purchased - great products that don't break the bank.

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Room filling bass at a budget friendly price.

I replaced my 25 year old 8" Yamaha subwoofer with this Polk Audio HTS 10... This sub has ample power and provides a great depth of lows for my entertainment space. It took a bit to fine tune the Lowpass and volume level so it fills in without overpowering the space... this sub will rattle the windows and kitchen cabinets! Crutchfield made this an easy decision by clearly documenting dimensions as well as features. The sale price and $25 credit towards my purchase for choosing a more relaxed shipping date was what really clinched the deal.

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Polk Audio HTS 10

Performed as expected and fills the room nicely.

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Polk Audio HTS 10

so far so good.

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Serious Sub

This was a replacement. It is awesome and sounds amazing!

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Polk Audio HTS 10

Great subwoofer for the price! Prompt shipping and packaging is great.

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Great sub

Awesome right out of the box. Very easy to set up. Plug it in and you're good to go. I have it on a 5.1 setup in the basement 15'x22' and it sounds perfect

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Polk Audio HTS 10

Plugged it in, set level and set LFE perimeters. It works great.

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Polk Audio HTS 10 or 12 - Good choice for subwoofer

The Polk Audio HTS 10" subwoofer is nice size to fit a smaller space. I purchased to replace a slightly smaller Definitive Technology 600 subwoofer and which was producing a continual buzzing sound. Tried different approaches to fix "the buzz" new cord, filter, eventually giving up and replacing with the Polk Audio HTS 10 which solved the problem and provides great lows. I have two subs (Polk Audio HTS 10 &12) on my home theater 7.2 system. The 10" fits a spot where the 12" could not fit. I have the 12" in the opposite corner where more room was available. Great bass sound that blends nicely with the satellite speakers. Cabinets (black walnut) are attractive and easy to keep clean. I like the curved edges.

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Great value a it's price point!

Awesome subwoofer that delivers crisp bass, easy to setup, and easy to tweak to your personal listening preferences.

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Polk Audio HTS 10

Great!!! Quality product looks good does what it should. Sound is fantastic. This replaced my old Polk sub, and this one is a definite upgrade.

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Polk Audio HTS 10

The sub looks great and the sound response is very low and silky smooth. It blends in perfectly with my home theater system.It sounds so natural, you don't realize a sub is there. Great value too.

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Polk Audio HTS 10

Best looking sub I've seen and it performs just as well. Hits hard and sounds amazing whether it's a movie, 70's funk or classic rock:)

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Polk Audio HTS 10

perfect match with the in wall RT series speakers i purchased .

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GB

Smooth bass had a more expensive Polk subwoofer and it was a "thumping" bass. This one is smooth and easy to listen to

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Polk Audio HTS 10

Love this product. Sounds amazing

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Polk Audio HTS 10

This subwoofer made the biggest difference in my stereo sound. I have the Polk RTI7's and they just didnt have the fullness in sound that I was looking for. I called Crutchfield to see about getting better speakers and was told I should try the subwoofer. I hooked it up and it was magical. The sound was perfect and the base made my sound full and that was what I wanted. It makes my stereo sound rich and I am proud to turn it on. I recommend the Polk. It was easy to hook up and it turns on and off with my system. I recommend this product.

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Great Sound

Well built with great sound

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Polk for Life

I have owned Polk speakers for the past 20+ years. This particular item has not been set up due to renovations at our home. I will write a complete review after installation. If this sub is as good as the reviews state I know this was another smart purchase from Crutchfield and Polk. Like to thank Colby, Cole and Ahmed for their assistance during the Covid-19 environment. Their assistance with information, specs and knowledge is what makes Crutchfield stand out from the competition!

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Polk Audio HTS 10

Ausome sound great, using them with tsi 200 front and rear. Compliment each other well,room filling no matter the size

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Good Addition

Easy setup. A lot of sound for a small box. A good addition to my home theater.

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Polk Audio HTS 10

Crisp clean sound, perfect for a smaller space. Bass is full, warm, and sounds great on TV, Digital music, and vinyl records. This sub is a great compliment to my Polk tower speakers and manages to not over power them even in a small (10' x 14') space with hard floors.

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Simply Impressed!

I have a Sony 7.1 surround sound system with the in-wall wiring set-up in the family room. The room is quite large measuring 17' by 23' so, in addition to the 7 speakers around the room to manage the mid to hi frequencies, determining the right powered subwoofer was critical. After careful review, I selected the Polk HTS 10 powered subwoofer. This model has the appropriate low frequency range to provide just the right amount of bass to complement the entire dynamic range of audio frequencies of all the speakers combined without an overpowering presence. What truly is impressive is the unit's ability to manage the full spectrum of low frequency sounds in movies providing smooth sound quality with the right punch and delivery. And what is even as impressive is the unit's ability to provide well balanced bass sounds when playing back music in all formats ( vinyl, cd's and audio streaming). This in my experience is achievable in the higher-end subwoofers. I am truly impressed with the HTS 10 and am sure you will be also.

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Great sub

purchased this sub to add to a pair of Polk signature S35. Once connected and set up you could hear and feel the difference with the sub taking care of the lows the mids and highs were clearer. There was a definite improvement.

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HTS 10 Sub woofer.

Much better than the PSW110 this item replaced. Great price and excellent service as usual!

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Performs very well

Love the sound. Didn't get much time to enjoy it, as my job started up again and I'm now 1500 miles away.

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Polk Audio HTS 10

This pairs well with Polk S55 Tower speakers in a medium sized room.

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Great sub for any price

Great sub for smaller spaces. Very clean full round sound and bot overpowering.

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HBin

Very easy hook-up and great bass. Replaced a powered Infinity subwoofer that I've had for many years. Would definitely give high recommendations to any future purchase.

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Much better than my old Polk Subwoofer

Upgraded from the PSW303 which lasted nearly 20 years. My older Polk had a slight buzz, likely due to grounding issues. This unit does not have this issue and sounds so much better. The new air port design seems to do its job and is easier to clean as well. Shout out to Mac and Crutchfield for their help in troubleshooting and guiding me through the options!

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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner, Yet Again!

As with all of my past Polk purchases, the HTS 10 has proven to be a superbly designed, solid performer. The HTS 10 is part of my computer sound system and it performs flawlessly whether I'm gaming or listening to my eclectic music collection. The power this little fella puts out is quite impressive. You'd think it's much more powerful than the listed 100 watt rating. I have mine tucked away under a table but the rich walnut finish, fine cloth speaker cover, and metal Polk accent make it easy on the eyes. But the cherry on top, of course, is Crutchfield's speedy delivery. I know I sound like a commercial but I've had nothing but great experiences with Crutchfield. Two Denon receivers and multiple Polk speakers later, you can call me a spokesman. I'm good with that. Ok, back to the HTS 10. Grab one while you can. You easily get your money's worth.

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Polk HTS 10 Delivers!

This is the second Polk subwoofer I've owned and it's a marvelous piece of audio engineering. There's more then enough power to let you feel the music, but not overpower the listener. I listen to a broad range of music from string quartets to acoustic jazz to electric Jazz Fusion (Dennis Chambers drums sound amazing) as well as movie audio playback. Acoustic bass is one of the most difficult musical instruments to mic and record. During playback, if not recorded well, it can sound hollow and midrange prominent. The HTS 10 handles the acoustic bass with just enough authority so most recordings, especially Blue Note Jazz records that have been engineered by Rudy van Gelder, have a much more full and dynamic range. The HTS 10 is paired with a pair of Kef Q500 towers and fed by a Yamaha A-S801 integrated amp with a dedicated subwoofer out that goes to the HTS 10 LFE input. The sound is fantastic.

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Good room encompassing bass

From the down stairs livingroom it rocks my kids world in the upstairs from of the house game.?

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Polk Audio HTS 10

I enjoy the ability to easily adjust the volume for the type of listening.

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Polk Audio HTS 10

I have the 2080 receiver signature S 60 S 35 S+20 speakers. This sub blends in great very sweet setup.

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Polk Audio HTS 10

Sounds great, looks great!

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Polk Audio HTS 10

I purchased two for my system and they are amazing.

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Polk Audio HTS 10

Great look, even better sound. This sub produces deep, rich, room filling bass. I am very pleased with the depth this added to my system.

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Polk Audio HTS 10

Excellent sound, but narrow and touchy tune. Movies were excellent, but I found I lost too much mid range with the sub hooked up. Better overall sound quality without the sub, so I returned. Excellent sub for the price point.

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Perfect small subwoofer

This subwoofer replaced a large 12" sub that I had and I could not be happier with the results.

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Polk Audio HTS 10

I have two of these and they are outstanding. Great great subs.

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Polk Audio HTS 10

Great sub! Will rattle windows if you want. Replaced a powered sub that was 30+ years old and couldn't believe the difference. Been a fan of Polk Audio and Crutchfield for a long time, keep up the good work.

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My brother really enjoys this bad-boy.

I purchased this speaker for my brother and it was a grand slam out of the park.

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Polk Audio HTS 10

Very nice for the price! Sounds great!

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Polk Audio HTS 10

i haven't had this for too long but seems pretty decent thus far. 4 stars because i have noticed the sub did not auto-on a couple of times. If that continues I may have to contact customer service for resolve. All in all, appears to be a solid product.

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Superior Performance

Outstanding performance when paired with Boston Acoustic highs and a Pioneer Elite. Crutchfield reps navigated me through many options and provided the information needed for an educated purchase.

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Great Quality, and sound

added to my 2 channel system, great enhancement to the B&W 705's, crossover very accurate.

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Magnificent sound

I bought 2! Because I have high ceilings and a large first floor open comcept home, previous attempts of building a good system fell short. These sub woofers along with some great Elac speakers and a yamaha reciever is exactly what the doctor ordered!!

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Great sound and quality

Easy to set up, beautiful sound and lots of reserve power. An excellent addition to any hi-fi and hi-end audio system!

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Polk Audio HTS 10

Smoldering low-end in a great piece of "furniture."

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Polk Audio HTS 10

This works lovely with my set up. The right amount of bass for me and more when I need it. :D

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Good Build, Average output for a 10 inch.

I gave this 4 stars after using this sub for about 1 month. It's fully broken in and my verdict is in. I have owned around 15 subs and currently use 4 in my home now. This Polk has a better sound then most of the choices they offer. Most of Polk's subs pop when powered to a true home theater experience. This HTS 10 exceeds the others. It doesn't pop when driven hard and produces low sound waves that are acceptable. BUT: It would work in a very, very small home theater system or buy 2 of them. It can't support a living room home theater if you are looking to really feel it. It will not throw enough long waves to feel very well. It does fill the void in the lower bands with front speakers that are in need of lows that you can hear. I would get the 12" if you can afford it. Low impact in a large room and I have added additional sub that I already owned to cover the issue of this one not hitting the extreme lows that you feel in your seat in a meaningful manner. I tuned it to cover up the lows up to 60 to help my towers. My sub added will hit you in the chest like a heartbeat and tuned to only add up to 32. The build quality is good. It comes on automatically better than most. It doesn't pop when action hits hard like many other of Polk's subs do. The Power Port really doesn't add as much as it looks and said in the material I read. The bottom of the sub is NOT smooth. It has grooves and has to be lifted to move, it will not simply slide like most.

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Polk Audio HTS 10

Was surprised to hear great timing (speed) and taunt sound characteristics from music. Very good performance/price ratio along with good warranty.

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Good product. Kind of lacking "finish"

Sounds great and looks nice. Was looking for a sub with a wood finish so that made me not consider some other brands . A little larger than what I expected. Was disappointed that it didn't include RCA cables. I think if it was Audioengine, they would have packaged things a little better. They could probably take some pointers from Audioengine. If you spend this much on a speaker it should include cables.

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Polk Audio HTS 10

this is a very good subwoofer

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Awesome bass

Great speaker that brings out the low end of music with crystal resonance. Recommended to every music lover.

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Great Sub

I was looking for bass enhancement for my recently purchased Polk RTiA7 speakers. When I ordered the speakers in April l also ordered a Polk PSW110 which was backordered until 5-30 and then further backordered until 9-24. I cancelled that order and chose to order the HTS 10 instead. The HTS 10 provides smooth bass that can be heard and felt and is capable of window rattling thunder if so desired, as well as being aesthetically pleasing. Would recommend without hesitation.

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Polk Audio HTS 10

Crisp clean sound, and more than enough to compliment my 5ch ×170w system. Fills 18×20' room well.

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Very capable sub

I've been impressed by this very affordable sub. I was looking for bass enhancement for my B&W 683's, not window rattling thunder. But if you want that this sub is capable of that too. It has really added to my 2 channel listening enjoyment, sorry I didn't buy the HST 10 sooner. Its exactly what I was looking for.

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Good Looking Sub With Smooth Bass

This is an excellent sub woofer in everyway. Easy to set up, also blends in well with your den or living room furniture. It has all the bass you really need. Just a great over all sub at a reasonable price.

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All smiles

Couldn't be happier

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Polk Audio HTS 10

Love it!!!!!!!!

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Great sub

The Polk HTS 10 is a very capable and powerful sub-woofer. For my room and setup, I didn't need anything larger. The 200W and 10" speaker size do a formidable job of rumbling the walls and couch. I am now able to both hear and feel the effects.

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POWER PORT - THE REAL GAME CHANGER!

Just bought 2 of this Sub because the sale 20% off, after replace the old one my movie and music came alive, beautiful luxury design, the bass is clean and can feel everywhere doesn't matter where to stay in the living room The power port from Polk audio is truly a game changer in music industry. If you want to upgrade your home audio this is the one, it's worth every penny to spend one this sub.

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Polk Audio HTS 10

I bought this sub for music purposes, not home theater. I wanted my stereo to have a bit more meat on the low end and this sub is great for that. It has been paired with great success to a pair of Polk RTI-A7 speakers and my old Sony STR-DA80ES a/v receiver. My old CDs all sound brand new again, and I am hearing all sorts of stuff in them that I had never heard before!

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Outstanding performance!

Outstanding performance....never muddy/booming sounding...crisp, defined bass. Polk definitely hit it on the nail with this Sub.

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Great value