Comparing Polk Audio PSW10 and Yamaha NS-SW050
Experts recommend Yamaha NS-SW050 more than Polk Audio PSW10
As of 4 Mar 2023, experts prefer Yamaha NS-SW050 over Polk Audio PSW10, but both Subwoofers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Yamaha NS-SW050 received 3 recommendations: from Lifewire (21 Feb 2023), The Sound Junky (27 Jan 2022) and Rolling Stone (25 Jan 2021). By contrast, Polk Audio PSW10 received only 2 recommendations from Lifewire (21 Feb 2023) and Rolling Stone (25 Jan 2021).
Curious to see this month's entire Subwoofers ranking? It's here
Endorsement summary:
- On 21 Feb 2023
Lifewire ranked Polk Audio PSW10 as #5 and Yamaha NS-SW050 as #7 Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 7 Polk Audio PSW10 Best Smaller Subwoofer... ... ... #7 out of 7 Yamaha NS-SW050 Best for Small SpacesSource: www.lifewire.com - On 25 Jan 2021
Rolling Stone ranked Polk Audio PSW10 as #1 and Yamaha NS-SW050 as #4 Rank Subwoofer #1 out of 6 Polk Audio PSW10 ... ... #4 out of 6 Yamaha NS-SW050 ... ... Source: www.rollingstone.com - On 27 Jan 2022
The Sound Junky ranked Yamaha NS-SW050 as #2 Rank Subwoofer Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 7 Yamaha NS-SW050 Best Small... ... ... Source: www.thesoundjunky.com
Verdict
After counting and adding up the 89 expert endorsements of the March rankings, Yamaha NS-SW050 outranks Polk Audio PSW10. This is not to say that Polk Audio PSW10 is a bad option. Like Yamaha NS-SW050, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Polk Audio PSW10 
Yamaha NS-SW050 Customers like Polk Audio PSW10 a bit more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Yamaha NS-SW050
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Polk Audio PSW10, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Yamaha NS-SW050.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling subwoofer receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Both Polk Audio PSW10 and Yamaha NS-SW050 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Polk Audio PSW10 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
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| Yamaha NS-SW050 |
In comparison:
9.3 Amazing
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| Median best-selling Subwoofer |
In comparison:
MartinLogan Dynamo 300 ranks #44 out of 86. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
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Polk Audio PSW10 is more popular than Yamaha NS-SW050
It's fairly safe to say that Polk Audio PSW10 is a more popular subwoofer than Yamaha NS-SW050, based on its 10,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Polk Audio PSW10 and Yamaha NS-SW050 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Monoprice 9723 | $165 | 3 expert recommendations | ||
 | Yamaha NS-SW050 | $150 |
In comparison:
9.3 Amazing
| 3 expert recommendations | |
 | Kicker CompRT | $180 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | |
 | Yamaha NS SW100 | $169 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | |
| Rank | Change | Price | Subwoofer | BestCovery  | The Master Switch  | Digital Trends  | Crutchfield  | Lifewire | What Hi-Fi  | Wirecutter  | The Sound Junky | Woofer Guy  | Rolling Stone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $599 |  SVS SB-1000 Pro | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 4 | - | 8 | - |
| 2 | - | $808 |  Sonos Sub | 19 | 4 | - | - | - | 4 | - | 4 | 12 | - |
| 3 | +3 | $165 |  Monoprice 9723 | - | 2 | 2 | - |
6 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | -1 | $349 |  Polk Audio HTS 10 | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | 2 | - | 2 | - |
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Expert reviews [14]
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 13
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [7]
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 6
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- POWERED SUBWOOFER FOR EXTRA BASS & PUNCH – A 10-inch Dynamic Balance woofer & 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.Mounting Type: Floor Standing
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- New twisted flare port contributes to clear and tight bass
- Advanced YST II (Yamaha Active Servo Technology II)
- 8” cone woofer
- Stylish addition to any room
- Dynamic Power: 100W (5 ohms)
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Polk Audio PSW10 is a top selling and one of the most affordable options. It's a #1 bestseller in subwoofers category and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Kicker CompRT or Monoprice SSW-12 .
Polk Audio PSW10 is $270 less expensive than an average subwoofer ($449).
Yamaha NS-SW050 is a very popular and one of the cheapest options. It's in the top 3 bestselling subwoofers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Pioneer TS-WX130EA or Rockville Rock Shaker 10" .
Yamaha NS-SW050 is $299.05 less expensive than an average subwoofer ($449).
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