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Polk Audio HTS 12 Powered Subwoofer with Power Port Technology | 12” Woofer, up to 400W Amp | For the Ultimate Home Theater Experience | Modern Sub that Fits in any Setting | Washed Black Walnut

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Style: HTS 12


Pattern: Subwoofer


Set: Subwoofer


Features

  • HIGH EFFICIENCY SUB-WOOFER FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM-SIZED ROOMS - The HTS 12 features a 12" 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.Waterproof : No
  • YOUR BEST BET WITH MODERN LOOKS & THUNDEROUS PERFORMANCE The sleek rounded corners are a highlight, but this sub will surely take your movie & music experience up a notch with its deep rumbling bass from the in-built 200-watt amplifier (400W at peak)
  • POLK'S PATENTED POWER PORT TECHNOLOGY delivers deeper bass response with its turbulence-smoothing diffuser that transitions air flow from the speaker into your listening area minimizing any kind of distortion & delivering rich full-range sound everywhere
  • UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY & VERSATILITY The sub comes with LFE & stereo line level inputs. Pair it with any of Polks Signature series 2-channel stereo speakers or create a complete home theater with S60 tower, S20 bookshelf & S35 center channel speakers
  • ALL CONTROLS ON THE REAR PANEL Controls for volume, low pass filter and phase toggle for optimum bass levels (0 to 180 degree) are in close reach - right on the back of the subwoofer. The front has a clean rich look with detachable grille
  • Polks commitment & expert craftmanship with their use of advanced technology, master engineering, and innovation helps them bring out the BEST IN SOUND SYSTEMS AND SPEAKERS so you can SIT BACK, RELAX AND LISTEN WITH YOUR HEART

Description

The polk HTS 12 subwoofer enhances home theater and music listening experience with powerful deep bass. Its long-throw Dynamic Balance 12” driver, patented floor-firing Power Port design and a state-of-the-art 400W Class D amplifier deliver an extended bass impact while minimizing distortion. Easy to access controls for volume, low pass filter, and phase correction. Connect via LFE (unfiltered / low pass disabled) or stereo line level RCA inputs. Set power toggle to Auto on/off for fast and easy on/off power switching in the sub and other home theater equipment. Curved edges offer a sensual yet powerful look that blends in with any home decor. With deep bass impact you can feel across all your home theater and music needs.

Brand: Polk Audio


Model Name: HTS 12


Speaker Type: Subwoofer


Connectivity Technology: Wired


Recommended Uses For Product: Music,Home Theater


Product Dimensions: 18.11 x 17.13 x 18.5 inches


Item Weight: 60 pounds


Manufacturer: Polk Audio


Country of Origin: China


Item model number: AM7516-A


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: October 21, 2017


Input Voltage: 12 Volts


Speakers Maximum Output Power: 400 Watts


Item Weight: 60 Pounds


Number Of Items: 1


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Great Quality Subwoofer
Style: HTS SUB 10 Pattern: Subwoofer Set: Subwoofer
Subwoofer works and sounds great. The black washed walnut finish looks very nice too. I would recommend or buy this subwoofer again.
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024 by Shaun

  • Very good quality inexpensive sub
Style: MXT12 Pattern: Subwoofer Set: Subwoofer
I was replacing an old, much more expensive Velodyne sub (may it RIP). Not wishing to spend a fortune on one this time around, I opted for this Polk sub. I had some concerns about the quality attainable in this price range, but I knew Polk as a quality brand, and I was pleased with the purchase. Yes, this sub can shake your house if that’s what you want. It can probably shake your neighbor’s house, too, if you turn it up some more. But I was after neither of those things. It was clean and accurate base which adds color to the sound without being overwhelming I was looking for. In fact, from where I stand, if you are playing an audio track, and one can tell right away that there is a sub, it’s probably too loud. Clean and accurate base is exactly what this sub delivered for me. Someone here mentioned that auto-on wasn’t working well. It does work very well for me. Just don’t limit LFE output too much on your AMP. I have it limited to 120 Hz on the receiver to make sure a good amount of output flows into the sub to reliably trigger auto-on. Then I limit the frequency with the sub’s own crossover some more to achieve a perfect balance. If I were to make a wish, it would be to have an LED indicator on the front of the sub to see that it did turn on, like my old sub had. Assuming nothing fails through it is certainly not a necessity and would require an add-on to materials and cost. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024 by Roman Shulman

  • A bit expensive but fantastic sub speaker
Style: HTS SUB 10 Pattern: Subwoofer Set: Subwoofer
I connected this to my Sony AV receiver via the single-cable LFE connection and enabled SW from the AV receiver settings. I am really happy with the purchase. I got this primarily for music, which now sounds fantastic. I have the sub set at around 15% volume/gain. A higher volume punches so hard it shakes my entire house. It's a really powerful sub that gives a lot of depth to music. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023 by Radu Gruian

  • Nice deep bass
Style: HTS 12 Pattern: Subwoofer Set: Subwoofer
I have this sub in a small room where it is complete overkill but i wanted that low frequency extension you just dont get with a 10. Paired with Polk ES20 speakers and a SMSL ao300 amp/dac. I am extremely satisfied with the setup as a whole. I bought the sub a week or so after buying the other pieces. With just the es20s it sounded great but it just didnt get low. Not to the window. Not to the wall. It sure as heck does now. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024 by chris chris

  • Great sub!
Style: HTS 12 Pattern: Subwoofer Set: Subwoofer
Absolutely worth it. I have the denon x3800h avr. This sub is connected via the lfe connection. I have the lpf set at 120, the crossover at 80 (I have polk es60 fronts, es35 center, es10 surround and es10 height(x4) speakers), and the sub itself at half volume and 160 (wide open) hz. This will shake your house with no struggle and no distortion. Highly recommend this sub, especially when it's on sale! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2023 by Chris B.

  • For $350 it is a steal. For $500 you can do better
Style: HTS 12 Pattern: Subwoofer Set: Subwoofer
Updated after 2 years of use. I purchased the HTS-12 on sale in 2020 to replace an older Polk sub that failed after about 10 years. True story, no sub lives forever... so think about that before you buy. Probably the biggest reason I opted for this model sub was to match it to the rest of my Polk Signature speakers that are set up in my family room. First of all, the HTS-12 is pretty big (like almost end table big) so make sure that you have the room space to fit it in. If your room is a smaller size, then I'd recommend the HTS-10. This sub was initially set up using the room correction mic that came with my receiver, which is always a good starting point - but over time I have tweaked the settings manually and moved it around the room slightly. The receiver crossovers are set to 80 for the front towers and 100 for the center and rear channels - which sounds right for where they should roll-off. My grades without a curve: Overall Bass Reproduction = B+ LFE Bass for movies = A- LFE Bass for music = B to B+. This is a big ported sub and honestly, its design favors LFE for movies versus music. Clarity = A-. The sound is authoritative, controlled, and not muddy or boomy. Fit, finish design, and construction = A-. It is a handsome piece of equipment. Uses a Class D amp with a composite 4 coil woofer. The cabinet is braced and insulated to dampen resonance. But the finish is a vinyl veneer... which is kind of average for this price point, but just a little disappointing. I do appreciate that this sub has designated LFE input and bypass settings for easy receiver control. In summary: For the price (on sale for $350) this sub can't be beaten. Every sub is a match of size and power to move air and I think the HTS series hits the right balance between these two elements for the price. This HTS-12 sits in my family room which is about 20 x 15 feet with a vaulted ceiling. If the room were any smaller or without a vaulted ceiling I probably would have opted for the HTS-10. For the money, I think it delivers impressive, smooth, and effortless bass without becoming either muddy, boomy, or distorted - when properly set up. Acoustically, I do think that this sub favors home theater setup versus pure HiFi Stereo music which is probably true of all ported subs versus sealed subs. Nevertheless, the response is tight, accurate, and clear enough for me to easily recommend purchasing this sub. However, I do not think that I would have paid the MSRP price of $500 for the HTS-12. All things audio have a rapid and then flat curve of diminishing returns, meaning that once you break out of the low-end price range, every additional dollar spent won't get you the same level of bang for your buck. One of the reasons I purchased this exact sub was to match my other Polk Signature Series speakers in both appearance and sound. I suppose if I wasn't trying to match my other Signature Speakers, I would have easily chosen the Rogers Sound Labs Speedwoofer - which I have set up in my home theater room. The Speed Woofer is a bit smaller but it packs a better punch - especially considering that they are priced about the same. Moreover, I think that the speedwoofer strikes a better balance between music and movies than the Polk. The truth is that Polk makes reasonably priced mass-produced speakers and this sub is an example of that compromise between above-average acoustics, value, and performance. A good sub should blend into the soundstage and disappear acoustically, and the HTS does that very well. The value proposition changes substantially in my mind as the price paid goes up - to the point that I would not pay $500 for this sub since at that price point it begins to compete with more competent and significantly better alternatives for your money. In the end, this sub is worth every penny of the $350 bucks I paid for it, but I wouldn't pay the full price as I do sincerely believe that at the $500 price point you can find better equipment. But if you are looking for a handsome, solid, all-around sub that will deliver above-average low-frequency sound, I believe that the HTS12 hits the sweet spot of price and performance. All the best! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2020 by Jonathan Hjelm

  • Big Bass
Style: HTS 12 Pattern: Subwoofer Set: Subwoofer
From the look to the sound this sub woofer is perfect!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024 by S Sizeland

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