Experts recommend Polk Audio PSW10 more than Bic America F12
As of 8 Jan 2025, experts prefer Polk Audio PSW10 over Bic America F12, but both Subwoofers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Polk Audio PSW10 received 3 recommendations: from Rolling Stone (25 Jan 2021), The Sound Junky and Woofer Guy. By contrast, Bic America F12 received only 2 recommendations from Rolling Stone (25 Jan 2021) and BestCovery (5 Apr 2022).
| Rank | Change | Price | Subwoofer | World Wide Stereo  | Crutchfield  | What Hi-Fi  | Rolling Stone  | BestCovery  | The Master Switch  | Wirecutter  | The Sound Junky  | Woofer Guy  | Digital Trends  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | - | $249 |  Polk Audio PSW10 The Polk Audio PSW10 subwoofer is highly praised for its impressive bass reproduction, compact size, and versatile connectivity options, making it suitable for various audio setups. | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 6 | 3 | - |
| 7 | - | $270 |  Bic America F12 The Bic America F12 Subwoofer is highly praised for its exceptional bass reproduction capabilities, powerful performance, solid build quality, and versatile connectivity options, making it an excellent choice for a home theater setup or for users who enjoy heavy bass elements in their audio. | - | - | - | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 25 Jan 2021 Rolling Stone ranked Polk Audio PSW10 as #1 and Bic America F12 as #3
Rank Subwoofer #1 out of 6 Polk Audio PSW10 ... ... #3 out of 6 Bic America F12 ... ... Source: www.rollingstone.com - On 5 Apr 2022 BestCovery ranked Bic America F12 as #3
Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 21 Bic America F12 Honorable Mention... ... ... Source: www.latimes.com - The Sound Junky ranked Polk Audio PSW10 as #6
Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 7 Polk Audio PSW10 Best Under $300... ... ... Source: www.thesoundjunky.com - Woofer Guy ranked Polk Audio PSW10 as #3
Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 8 Polk Audio PSW10 Best Budget-Friendly Option... ... ... Source: wooferguy.com
After counting and adding up the 89 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Polk Audio PSW10 outranks Bic America F12. This is not to say that Bic America F12 is a bad option. Like Polk Audio PSW10, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Polk Audio PSW10 outranks Bic America F12 by 4 positions. This indicates that, as of 8 Jan 2025, Polk Audio PSW10 is more critically acclaimed than Bic America F12.
| Rank | Change | Price | Subwoofer | World Wide Stereo | Crutchfield | What Hi-Fi | Rolling Stone | BestCovery | The Master Switch | Wirecutter | The Sound Junky | Woofer Guy | Digital Trends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $599 |  SVS SB-1000 Pro The SVS SB-1000 Pro is a highly praised subwoofer that offers exceptional sound quality, compact size, solid build quality, and versatile connectivity options, making it suitable for various use cases. | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| 2 | - | $729 |  Sonos Sub The Sonos Sub is a highly praised and recommended product for its exceptional bass reproduction capabilities, compact size, excellent build quality, and wireless connectivity, making it a versatile option for enhancing your audio experience. | - | - | 4 | - | 19 | - | - | 4 | 5 | 8 |
| 3 | - | $249 | Polk Audio PSW10 The Polk Audio PSW10 subwoofer is highly praised for its impressive bass reproduction, compact size, and versatile connectivity options, making it suitable for various audio setups. | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 6 | 3 | - |
| 4 | - | $279 |  Klipsch R120SW The Klipsch R120SW subwoofer is highly praised for its impressive bass performance, compact size, excellent build quality, and versatile connectivity options, making it a great choice for enhancing the audio experience in various settings. | - | 2 | - | - | - | 8 | - | - | 1 | - |
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Expert reviews [8]
Total expert reviews: 8
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 4
| Highest score by MyBestSubwoofer | 100 |
| Average score based on 8 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by TopTenReviews | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Powered subwoofer with 12-inch injection molded long throw woofer; BASH designed amp
- Patented BIC "Venturi" vent eliminates port noise
- Adjustable crossover, adjustable volume control, automatic signal sensing
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From Seller:
- POWERED SUBWOOFER FOR EXTRA BASS and PUNCH – A 10-inch Dynamic Balance woofer and a uniquely configured directed port provides accurate bass with added depth that brings your music and movies alive. A perfect solution for your small-to-mid size room.Waterproof : No
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