Experts recommend Klipsch R-100SW more than Polk Audio HTS 10
As of 8 Jan 2025, experts prefer Klipsch R-100SW over Polk Audio HTS 10, but both Subwoofers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Klipsch R-100SW received 1 recommendation: from Rolling Stone (25 Jan 2021). Polk Audio HTS 10 was also endorsed 1 times: by Digital Trends (22 Oct 2024). However, experts generally ranked Polk Audio HTS 10 lower than Klipsch R-100SW in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| 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  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | N/A | $174 |  Klipsch R-100SW | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 46 | N/A | Check price |  Polk Audio HTS 10 The Polk Audio HTS 10 subwoofer is praised for its exceptional sound quality, compact size, sturdy build, and reliable connectivity options, making it a highly recommended choice for both home theater and music systems. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 25 Jan 2021 Rolling Stone ranked Klipsch R-100SW as #5
Rank Subwoofer ... ... #5 out of 6 Klipsch R-100SW ... ... Source: www.rollingstone.com - On 22 Oct 2024 Digital Trends ranked Polk Audio HTS 10 as #7
Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 8 Polk Audio HTS 10 The dark horse subwoofer... ... ... Source: www.digitaltrends.com
After counting and adding up the 89 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Klipsch R-100SW outranks Polk Audio HTS 10. This is not to say that Polk Audio HTS 10 is a bad option. Like Klipsch R-100SW, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Klipsch R-100SW nor Polk Audio HTS 10 were recommended by key experts who publish Subwoofers recommendations.
| 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 [3]
Total expert reviews: 3
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 2
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 60 |
| Average score based on 3 reviews | 60 |
| Lowest score by What Hi-Fi | 60 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [8]
Total expert reviews: 8
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by chooserator.com | 60 |
| Average score based on 8 reviews | 60 |
| Lowest score by chooserator.com | 60 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- 10" front-firing spun-copper IMG woofer
- All-digital amplifier with 300 watts peak power
- Volume low pass crossover and phase control
- Line level LFE RCA inputs for maximum receiver compatibility
- Dimensions 14 5" x 12 5" x 16 4"
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From Seller:
- HIGH EFFICIENCY SUB-WOOFER FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM-SIZED ROOMS – The HTS 10 features a 10" front-firing long-throw woofer with Polk's proprietary Dynamic Balance Technology designed to fill your room with immersive, three-dimensional sound in great clarity
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