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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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Brand | Polk Audio |
Model Name | HTS 12 |
Speaker Type | Subwoofer |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Special Feature | bass_boost, waterproof |
About this item
- 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 Polk’s 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
- Polk’s 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
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Sound quality | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
Bass quality | 4.7 | 3.4 | 5.0 | — | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Accuracy | 4.6 | 2.6 | — | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Value for money | 4.4 | 3.7 | — | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Volume control | — | 4.1 | 5.0 | — | 4.6 | 4.5 |
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speaker size | 12 inches | 12 inches | 12 inches | 12 inches | 8 inches | 12 inches |
power source | — | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | AC | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | Wired | — | Speaker Wire | Bluetooth | XLR | wired, wireless |
speaker type | Subwoofer | Subwoofer | Subwoofer | Subwoofer | Subwoofer | Subwoofer |
mounting type | Shelf Mount | Tabletop, Floor Standing | Floor Standing | Tabletop | Tabletop, Floor Standing | Tabletop |
weight | 60 pounds | 21772 grams | 34.2 pounds | 27 kilograms | 10.5 kilograms | — |
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Deep Bass for Home Theater and MusicWhether you’re installing a new set of surround or ATMOS speakers, adding a second subwoofer for the ultimate home theater experience, or just need more core-pounding impact from your favorite music, the HTS 12 delivers the powerful bass you crave with its long-throw 12” driver, patented Power Port technology and 400W Class D amplifier. |
Dynamic Balance DriverFront-firing 12” driver with our patented Dynamic Balance technology is Klippel optimized to provide clean, clear bass, better linearity, lower distortion and greater durability. |
Patented Power Port TechnologyThe Power Port floor-firing design smoothly transitions air flow from the speaker into your listening area for deep, extended bass impact while minimizing turbulence, distortion, and port noise. At the port tuning frequency, Power Port equipped subwoofers have 3dB less port noise than similarly configured subwoofers without Power Port. |
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Complete ControlBuilt-in controls for variable volume, low pass filter and phase (0/180 degree) for optimum bass levels. Set power toggle to Auto on/off or DC control (12V trigger) for fast and easy on/off power switching in the sub and other home theater equipment—all easily accessible on the back panel. |
Universal CompatibilityConnect via LFE (unfiltered / low pass disabled) or stereo line level RCA inputs—complements any home theater system (cables not included). |
American Modern StylingCurved edges offer a sensual yet powerful look that fits with any home decor—available in a stunning black washed walnut finish. |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 18.11 x 17.13 x 18.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 60 pounds |
Manufacturer | Polk Audio |
ASIN | B075LQ2TNQ |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | AM7516-A |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #43,585 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #54 in Home Audio Subwoofers |
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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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.
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Customers like the sound quality, quality, value, appearance and ease of installation of the speakers. For example, they mention that it produces wonderful bass, it adds color to the sound without being overwhelming and that it's worth the price. They're also happy with power, and ease. However, some customers are disappointed with auto-on and have mixed opinions on size.
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Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They say it produces wonderful bass, has the right amount of boom, and adds color to the sound without being overwhelming. Customers also mention that it mixes well using a 100Hz crossover in the audio receiver.
"Subwoofer works and sounds great. The black washed walnut finish looks very nice too. I would recommend or buy this subwoofer again." Read more
"...It was clean and accurate base which adds color to the sound without being overwhelming I was looking for...." Read more
"...I got this primarily for music, which now sounds fantastic. I have the sub set at around 15% volume/gain...." Read more
"...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." Read more
Customers like the quality of the speakers. They say it's an excellent subwoofer that delivers impressive, smooth, and effortless bass. They also say it has great musicality and a quality boom in your movies. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product's quality.
"Subwoofer works and sounds great. The black washed walnut finish looks very nice too. I would recommend or buy this subwoofer again." Read more
"...It's a really powerful sub that gives a lot of depth to music." Read more
"...For the money, I think it delivers impressive, smooth, and effortless bass without becoming either muddy, boomy, or distorted - when properly set up..." Read more
"From the look to the sound this sub woofer is perfect!!" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the speakers. They mention that it is a very solid sub for the money, has great sound, and is absolutely worth it.
"Absolutely worth it. I have the denon x3800h avr. This sub is connected via the lfe connection...." Read more
"...sub is an example of that compromise between above-average acoustics, value, and performance...." Read more
"...4 feet, they sound good, not 400 dollars good but they sound good for the 330 price...." Read more
"The sound quality of this subwoofer is fantastic. Worth every penny...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the speakers. They mention that they look good and sound good, with nice crisp and clear bass with room-shaking vibrations. Some say that the speakers are beautiful, with clean base tones and no distortion. They also say that they are a perfect match for their large family room, with big sound but subtle bass when needed.
"Subwoofer works and sounds great. The black washed walnut finish looks very nice too. I would recommend or buy this subwoofer again." Read more
"...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..." Read more
"...Wow, rocking bass!Good controls for adjustment.More attractive than anticipated.The Meh:..." Read more
"...The small rubber feet are well rendered, yet not very dense or thick... Vibrations that travel to the floor surface will create extraordinary..." Read more
Customers like the power of the speakers. They say it has plenty of power for a medium or large room, and it puts out very clear, powerful, and detailed bass. Some customers also say that the power handling is amazing, and the speakers have power to spare. Overall, customers are happy with the power and performance of the product.
"...It's a really powerful sub that gives a lot of depth to music." Read more
"...I can't believe this is only 200W. Fact is, it's too powerful...." Read more
"...speakers, great clear bass without overpowering the Pioneers and power to spare. The black finish matches the Pioneers very well...." Read more
"...I have not noticed any decline in performance. In fact, when playing music the subwoofer performs better than the older 12” model...." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the speakers to be easy. They mention that it works well with Polk speakers, has clear instructions, and is easy to plug in. Some say that the enclosure is attractive.
"...what I was replacing. Set up was easy, just plug and play.I was not disappointed! Listening to music it filled in the..." Read more
"...customer service and they sent me a new amp, which was very easy to install. The issue is better, but still a problem...." Read more
"This thing will rock the room, easy to hook up, shipped in a well packaged box that I am definitely saving in the attic for whenever I move...." Read more
"...Setup is also extremely easy...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the speakers. Some mention that the physical size is large, while others say that it's small enough to not be noticed in the living room. The bass is very clean, tight, and fast. However, some say that the size is rather large, and won't be enough for large rooms.
"...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...." Read more
"...Previosuly I was running a polk subwoofer rm something. This is much bigger and can defintely push out more bass...." Read more
"...I wanted to keep it but I had to return it due to it being too large for my cabinet. Polk website has the correct dimensions." Read more
"...of all when I opened my door I was shocked to say the least 🤣🤣 this sub is massive!..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the auto-on feature of the speakers. They mention that it does not work, the trigger setting is not functional, and the DC trigger is not working. Some say that the sound is great, but the auto on feature is poor.
"...The really big disappointment was the auto on not working in my setup...." Read more
"...UPDATE!!!The sub still sounds great but the AUTO ON feature is annoying!! This is found on most of higher end subs like this one...." Read more
"...Right out of the box, it didn't work...I don't think that happens too often with this company...." Read more
"This subwoofer does not have an "On" setting, only "Off" or "Auto" and the sub turns off after about 10 minutes with no signal...." Read more
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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.
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!
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