Polk Audio CSW Series User's Manual
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1. 120Hz SPEX Cards rack ears 17 W x 3 1 2 H x 12 5 8 D For an explanation of CEA 2010 go to Http www polkaudio com partners paper php id 12 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CSW200 22Hz 140Hz 28Hz 120Hz 109 6dB 121 2dB 8 Ohms 10 direct radiating slot vented wire mesh grille 10 polycomposite 34 1 8 L x 13 W x 9 D 86 68cm H x 33 02cm W x 22 86cm D 12 x 12 30 48cm x 30 48cm 48 Ibs 52 9 Ibs 21 8 kg 24 kg CSW100 21Hz 140Hz 33Hz 120Hz 103 6dB 120 4dB 8 Ohms 10 HVCD bandpass slot vented plastic molded grate with wire mesh grille 10 polycomposite with slot load vent 26 1 4 L x 13 W x 9 D 66 68cm H x 33 02cm W x 22 86cm D 3 x 12 7 62cm x 30 48cm 33 Ibs 39 4 Ibs 15 kg 17 9 kg Were fanatics when it comes to providing you useful accurate information that can help you evaluate our products But as we all know we live in an imperfect world At least some of us do Thats why performance specifications and product dimensions are subject to change without notice For the most current specifications see our website www polkaudio com home Polk Audio is a Directed Electronics company which trades on NASDAQ under the symbol DEIX Investor information can be found at http investor directed com Polk Audio Polk PowerPort Dynamic Balance F X Atrium Big Speaker Sound Without The Big Speaker High Velocity Compression Drive Acoustic Resonance Control ARC Port Casket Basket 1 Sonic S2. CSW SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS BASS PERFORMANCE THAT S OUT OF SIGHT i audio 2 CSW SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS CSW CUSTOM BUILT IN HIGH PERFORMANCE SUBWOOFERS These are the built in subwoofers and dedicated power amplifier for custom home installations that will raise the roof beams with their performance as they tuck out of sight to blend with any architectural style or interior design If you re looking for tight musical bass you ve found your subwoofers CSW SUBWOOFERS COMBINE ULTRA PERFORMANCE WITH ULTRA RELIABILITY The subwoofers long throw designs have been thought out with not only big robust performance in mind but ultra reliability too Massive motor structures each employing a tall coil have been Klippel laser optimized to perfectly position the voice coil in the magnetic gap helping ensure a linear excursion of 25mm peak to peak The CSW100 and CSW200 as well as the CSW155 use dual spiders for symmetric excursion stiffness The overall result is tight superbly detailed lower distortion bass CSW155 HONORS LAMINAR FLOW PORT CSW155 AN IN WALL THAT ACTUALLY OUTPERFORMS MANY FREESTANDING POWERED SUBWOOFERS The CSW155 is for anyone who covets uncompromising bass performance in a nearly invisible package The CSW155 s single 10 diameter driver is the shallowest ever engineered by Polk ensuring the CSW155 fits easily in a wall This is really big bass that s created with ultra reliability
3. and power output that best matches the subwoofer being used Each SPEX Card also has specific power control circuitry tailored to each subwoofer s require ments for an even greater level of reliability A SPEX Card installs easily plugging into the back of the amplifier Can power up to two subwoofers Delivers up to 250 Watts to each subwoofer SPEX card ensures optimum performance Front panel level and variable low pass filter controls Power and protection LEDs Overload protection circuitry Low level and high level inputs 2 sets of outputs for daisy chain connection to additional amplifiers Phase switch Auto On Off switch SWA500 front SWA500 back CSW SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS CUSTOM INSTALL BUILT IN SUBWOOFER Frequency Response 3dB CEA 2010 Ultra Low Low Impedance Driver Diameter Enclosure Type Accessory Driver Complement Dimensions Grille Size Product Weight Shipping Weight CUSTOM INSTALL BUILT IN SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER Power Continuous Power Peak Bandwidth Distortion Crossover Frequency Range Accessories Dimensions CSW155 30Hz 140Hz 36Hz 120Hz 103 9dB 121 3dB 8 Ohms 10 direct radiating slot port grille 10 polycomposite 60 L x 14 W x 3 3 8 D 152 4cm H x 35 56cm W x 8 57cm D 15 1 2 x 17 1 2 39 37cm x 44 45cm 36 Ibs 53 Ibs 16 33 kg 24 kg SWA500 500W 4 Ohms 250 Watts 8 Ohms 800W 4 Ohms 15Hz 250Hz 0 01 AQHz
4. ctions A Klippel Distortion Analyzer employs a laser and sophisticated software to do large scale analysis of drivers in motion and enables us to optimize the motor structure voice coil alignment and suspension to yield the best possible performance WWW POLKAUDIO COM 3 4 CSW SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS CSW200 For ultimate performance there s the CSW200 with a direct radiating 10 driver in a 1 5 cubic foot slot load vented MDF enclosure The CSW200 produces robust bass down to the lowest audible frequencies thanks to its substantial size and long throw woofer With its 12 x 12 grille the CSW200 is for those who place a premium on performance over size or unobtrusiveness Direct radiating Laminar Flow Port enclosure is designed for floor and ceiling installations Fits engineered floor joists and beam construction 10 Long throw driver with dual spiders for long excursion control Klippel optimized driver Designed specifically for floor and ceiling installations Mounting hardware and isolation pads included 12 X 12 grille not included D year warranty OVERALL DIMENSIONS 34 1 8 L X 13 W X 9 D 86 68CM H X 33 02CM W X 22 86CM D OVERALL FREOUENCY RESPONSE 22HZ 140HZ SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR MORE DETAILED PRODUCT INFORMATION CSW200 CSW100 The CSW100 becomes practically invisible in a ceiling or a floor It can also tuck away in an entertainment cabinet or other furniture A single 10 woofe
5. in mind A massive 2 voice coil for high output and power handling plus dual spiders that ensure linear excursion and prevent bottoming out are just some of the features that ensure ultimate performance and reliability A 15 1 2 x 17 1 2 perforated grille that mimics the look of an air register is included with the CSW155 The CSW155 stands 60 tall but fits comfortably between standard 16 on center studs CSW155 The wide long Laminar Flow Port in the custom install subs dramatically reduces bass turbulence noise and distortion This is because the cross sectional area of the port is larger than the largest possible round port that would fit into subs of this convenient size The port s solid upper wall helps reinforce the cabinet making it less prone to energy stealing resonance This rigid large area vent promotes and concentrates smooth less turbulent air flow throughout the enclosure pouring out a tidal wave of precise thunderous bass See more about Laminar Flow Port at www polkaudio com catalog technology Designed for in wall use fits comfortably between standard 16 OC on center studs single 10 diameter driver is the shallowest subwoofer Polk has ever engineered Klippel Optimized Woofer a state of the art Klippel Distortion Analyzer enabled our engineers to optimize the woofer s motor structure voice coil alignment and suspension for the best possible performance with low distortion even at extreme
6. listening levels Neodymium motor structure made the sub s shallow depth possible without compromising performance Cast aluminum basket is rigid and as well as inert to suppress resonance Massive 2 voice coil for high bass output and high power handling Inverted roll surround highly reliable design maintains its springiness over time Dual spiders ensure linear excursion and prevent the driver from bottoming out Rigid MDF Slot Ported Enclosure the port cross section runs the width of the grille Steel plate on the back of the cabinet stiffens the enclosure for better performance 15 1 2 x 17 1 2 perforated aluminum grille included All mounting hardware and isolation pads included OVERALL DIMENSIONS 60 LX 14 W X 3 3 8 D 152 4CM H X 35 56CM W X 8 57CM D OVERALL FREQUENCY RESPONSE 30HZ 140HZ SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR MORE DETAILED PRODUCT INFORMATION KLIPPEL OPTIMIZATION In order for a driver to reproduce complex sounds accurately the cone must move in exactly the same distance and manner in both directions of travel If the cone moves 5 mm in the forward direction and only 4mm in the backward direction in response to a given signal the sound will be distorted In order for the driver to move accurately FITS BETWEEN STANDARD 16 OC STUDS IN WALL SUBWOOFER WITH GRILLE in both directions equal force must be applied to the cone and the cone must be able to move as far and as freely in both dire
7. r plus patented Polk Audio technology High Velocity Compression Drive Bandpass Alignment helps produce a gutsy driving bass that other similarly sized built ins can t equal Bass frequencies launch out of the enclosure via an unobtrusive 3 x 12 vent The CSW100 comfortably fits in standard joist spacing 10 Long throw driver with dual spiders for long excursion control Klippel optimized driver Patented High Velocity Compression Drive bandpass alignment with slot port venting Designed specifically for floor and ceiling installations Fits engineered floor joists and beam construction Mounting hardware and Isolation pads included Sound launches from an unobtrusive 3 x 12 grille D year warranty OVERALL DIMENSIONS 26 1 4 L X 13 W X 9 D 66 68CM H X 33 02CM W X 22 86CM D OVERALL FREOUENCY RESPONSE 27HZ 140HZ SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR MORE DETAILED PRODUCT INFORMATION CSW100 CSW100 CSW200 WWW POLKAUDIO COM 5 SWA500 AMPLIFIER All three subwoofers are powered by an external Class D amplifier the SVVA500 It produces 500W Continuous into 4 Ohms The BASH amplifier combines the fidelity of conventional Class A B amplifiers with the efficiency of Class D amplifiers The bottom line is high power and cool reliable operation with precise definition and low distortion Plug in data cards for each subwoofer called SPEX Cards preprogram equalization infrasonic filter characteristics
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