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Infinity PSW310W: Review

Posted to Speakers 2009-08-21

If you want to get high quality bass out of your home theater setup, but don't like being limited to speaker placement due to wiring, then you may want to check out the Infinity PSW310W. This subwoofer can provide the deep, realistic bass that home theater aficionados crave, all without wires that its competitors most commonly require. Combine this with powerful bass that will make your movies come to life, leaving you wondering why you did not upgrade to the PSW310w sooner.

Measuring 17.5 x 14.0 x 14.75 inches and weighing just shy of 50 lbs, the PSW310w leaves nothing out when it comes to delivering the realistic, high quality bass that audiophiles crave. The PSW310w utilizes a proprietary Bass Optimization System supplying 400 Watts of continuous power at <0.1% THD. This setup utilizes a 10 inch front firing CCMD (Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragm) woofer and two 10 inch passive side firing radiators to provide the power needed regardless of the situation. The subwoofer also provides a frequency response of 32 to 150 Hz. The PSW310w is also available in either high-gloss black or real-wood cherry veneer, so you can choose the model that best fits your home theater décor.

Rating:

3.4 out of 5

Features

While you may be thinking that all subwoofers are pretty much the same, the PSW310w offers users a unique feature that makes it stand out from the rest. If you have ever had to resort to placing your subwoofer in a part of your room that was less than satisfactory for your needs, odds are you had wished that your subwoofer could be installed without wires. Infinity has created a solution to that wish with the assistance of their wireless technology. Utilizing 2.4G wireless technology, the PSW310w can now be installed in any area of your room, allowing you to turn even the most unusual shaped room in your home into a home theater. All you need to do is connect the included transmitter to your receiver and you are ready to go. You will just need to make sure you avoid placing it in an area with obstructions that could possibly block the signal.

The PSW310w also includes the Infinity Bass Optimization System. This feature allows the PSW310w to deliver deeper and more detailed low frequencies while reducing the exaggerated bass peaks that some rooms can produce. This allows the system to deliver the high quality bass that is a must have for any home theater setup.

Performance

The PSW310w provides the realistic, thumping bass that is a must have for the home theater aficionados who also want less cables. The only thing owners need to be wary of is to make sure the subwoofer is not placed near a wall, or other confined space due to the fact that the woofers and passive radiators are front and side firing. An improper placement can hinder the performance of the subwoofer, possibly causing you to have an unsatisfactory listening experience.

Summary

In conclusion, the Infinity PSW310w provides the realistic, deep bass that is a must for true movie sound. Combine this with the wireless capability, and you finally have the chance to place your subwoofer where you want it without being limited by speaker wire placement. While its functionality can be affected by walls or furniture, the PSW310w can still deliver the results you are looking for. If you are looking for deep bass with unique functionality then the Infinity PSW310w may be the way to go.

Pros

400 watts of continuous power at <0.1% THD
frequency response of 32 to 150 Hz
Wireless technology
Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragm

Cons

Wireless Performance can be affected by improper placement