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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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Model Name HTS 12
Speaker Type Subwoofer
Connectivity Technology Wired
Special Feature bass_boost, waterproof

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  • 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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12 inches
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12 inches
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power source
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
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connectivity tech
Wired
Speaker Wire
Bluetooth
XLR
wired, wireless
speaker type
Subwoofer
Subwoofer
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10.5 kilograms

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HTS 12

HTS 12

HTS 12

HTS 12

Deep Bass for Home Theater and Music

Whether 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 Driver

Front-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 Technology

The 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.

HTS 12

HTS 12

HTS 12

HTS 12

Complete Control

Built-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 Compatibility

Connect via LFE (unfiltered / low pass disabled) or stereo line level RCA inputs—complements any home theater system (cables not included).

American Modern Styling

Curved edges offer a sensual yet powerful look that fits with any home decor—available in a stunning black washed walnut finish.

What's in the box

  • Powered subwoofer
  • Grille
  • 8' AC power cord
  • Owner's Manual
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    Product 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.

    Customer reviews

    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
    1,383 global ratings

    Customers say

    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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    202 customers mention175 positive27 negative

    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

    138 customers mention118 positive20 negative

    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

    70 customers mention67 positive3 negative

    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

    49 customers mention49 positive0 negative

    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

    21 customers mention18 positive3 negative

    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

    17 customers mention15 positive2 negative

    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

    40 customers mention26 positive14 negative

    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

    17 customers mention0 positive17 negative

    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

    Here's why I kept the Polk HTS subwoofer
    4 Stars
    Here's why I kept the Polk HTS subwoofer
    I'm a story teller and so I'm going to tell some of the issues and the reason why kept this sub.So, I was very happy when I got the sub, even though Amazon just left it at the door for anyone to just walk up and take it. Thank God I came home early or I may have never gotten the sub. So after opening the sub, my expectation rose even higher as this sub is Gigantic. In my haste to make sure I had a place for it, I cleaned out my closet. Yes, I was anticipating that this sub had the punching power to give the lows and I could create an enclosure like a closet to only hear vibration and resonance. Once doing so, I quickly learned that this isn't a sub that packs power. When I closed the closet door, I didn't even hear the sub let alone hear any vibration. After doing various test, namely unplugging all other channels and just listening to this sub. This is where I knew that this receiver isn't powerful at all. I sat on my couch in complete quiet and be prepared myself to repackage this thing and send it back. While getting the wrappers together, I found the instructions and decided to give it a read. Now the instructions are only one page, but they are written in various languages so it has a book feel to it. I read through the instructions, even laugh a little when I seen that it said that I should use country music to test the sound in the sub, everybody knows rap is the best test case as rap has all lows in most of it's music, but I digress. But, one thing I read in the instructions were that they gave instructions on where to place the sub. Now, I usually don't read instructions but I read these, I was thinking maybe I missed something. But placement of the speaker was given a whole section. So, I decided to listen to my old subs and then this new sub. Yes, I have 2 other sub the Polk 505s. Those sub are arcane but hard hitting I bought both of those subs on sale so I was able to get two. The Polk 505s sounded good but they have limitations. For example at low frequencies the 505s try - they really try to amplify, but really they sound like paper flapping loudly. The HTS 12' make a sound at low frequencies but it doesn't amplify, at close range.Close range are the operable words here. So after listening to the Polk HTS further back, about 4 feet, they sound good, not 400 dollars good but they sound good for the 330 price. Although, I was still hesitant to keep them bc I just didn't get the amplification that I was looking for. So, I made a final decision, I said I will do what the instructions say and place the speaker next to the Front speakers, so that's what I did. And, I started playing music with all 3 speakers and the Polk HTS placed with the Front speakers, Polk Audio Monitor 70 Series II Floorstanding Speaker. I turned on all of my speakers and played some of the music I used to test my speakers. I'll give you a quick list of those records: Young Jeezy - Put On, Warren G's Regulators - Do you see, Outkast AtLiens - Babylon, The GBE Code - Global (RIP to SD).When I started listening to the music, I quickly understood what the purpose of this sub was. The Polk HTS sub is ALL about PLACEMENT. Also, the Polk HTS is a back up singer, meaning it can sound adequate by itself, but it really shapes the way bass lines are supposed to sound. By the looks, the Polk HTS looks like it has a nipple like other subs, but it doesn't it is using this new cone technology. The Polk HTS also uses the technology that makes it amplify at low frequencies about 4 to 6 feet in front the sub. This makes your center living room the target area of amplification of the supposed .2 hz frequencies that the Polk HTS offers. Also, though the Polk HTS sub does not have a powerful bass line sound, it does shape how the bass sound. This is especially true when paired with the Polk 505s (which is absurdly expensive now days) and I have 2 of them. The 505s are place behind my TV and the other is next to my couch. And yes, you get those .2 frequency lows and when tweaking the frequency nobs, they sound great. I must say that there were songs I used to be like, something is missing. These concern is all alleviated now that I have the HTS. The Polk HTS concentrates on bass quality and not shaking your home. I now have both with the 505s and HTS. I may buy another one, but I have to find a place to put it. But, if I bought it, it would be just to have an even number of subs. Anyway, I've wrote enough - I would recommend this speaker only if you understand the concept of placing this speaker next to your front speaker and it compliment subs that are already hard hitting. The Polk HTS has a very warm sound to it. The HTS really shapes the bass line. I also advise that users of HTS should let all the sounds come out by tuning the speaker at the highest frequencies (keep receiver at 80hz). I think the HTS goes up to 120hz, but place it there and you will reap all the benefits of this receiver.The HTS is a complimentary sub, if you get this one I would get 2 or place this one with others you already have. Great sub, but lacks power but that's ok. If placed right, you can squeeze the juice you need out of it.
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