Polk Audio SWA500 Power Amplifier for Polk CSW In-Floor Subwoofers
Bass Performance that's Out of Sight
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 and power output that best matches the subwoofer being used. Each SPEX card also custom install subwoofers/amp has specific power control circuitry tailored to each subwoofer s requirements for an even greater level of reliability.
SWA500 Features:
Class D digital design delivers huge power and runs cool for superb long-term reliability
500 Watts into 4 Ohms at <0.01% THD
Powers up to two CSW subs of the same model
Front panel low pass filter and level adjustment knobs make "tweaking" a snap.
Plug in SPEX circuit cards (supplied) optimize the amplifier to match the specific subwoofer model being used
Custom frequency shaping (programmed into SPEX card) for the deepest, most accurate bass performance
All Polk products are made using the best materials and the most advanced manufacturing techniques. They pass the industry s most exhaustive quality tests, including drop testing, extreme signal response and UV & salt exposure testing. Polk loudspeakers are built to perform for a lifetime.
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Specs
500 watts (mono) RMS into 4 ohms at <0.01% THD
Frequency response 15-200 Hz (-3 dB)
Class D digital amplifier design
Continuously variable 40-120 Hz low-pass crossover
Includes custom sound-shaping circuit cards for CSW100, CSW200 and CSW155 subwoofers
Speaker-level and line-level inputs and outputs
Unfiltered LFE (Low Frequency Effects) input for connection to a home theater receiver's subwoofer output
17"W x 4-1/16"H x 14-15/16"D
Manufacturer's 3 Year Warranty
