Polk Audio DB 1042 SVC (DB1042SVC)

Great sound in sealed double enclosure

Although I've spent limited time listening to the system in my boat cabin (where the Polks reside), so far I'm happy with the sound. They're installed in a dual sealed enclosure (I think 0.7cuft per driver) and they are driven by the 5th channel on a Cadence F100-5 amp and complementing four MB Quart PVL216 6.5" full-range component speakers (which I really like). I'm much happier with the "neutrality" and accuracy of this setup as compared to a single 10" sub in a vented enclosure, which was boomier and had obvious peaks at certain frequencies that obviously colored the music (rather than just reproducing it). The Polks are tight and play every frequency evenly (I listen mostly to 70s/80s rock, fusion and prog). I have not tried any other subs in this enclosure so I can't compare them to another brand or style, but I would definitely buy them if I had to do it over again.

Provides the Missing Bass

This sub works great. Previously, my '02 LeSabre had nice sound with a Clarion head unit driving Sony ExPlode speakers in the door and back. I purchased this sub, an enclosure with a Jensen amp recommended by the excellent phone hostess. Within a week I had it professionally installed and I tuned the bass to fill in what was missing. It provides oomph and subtle warmth. when cranked, it performs admirably without cracking. A track on Neil Young's Lenoise album literally rattles my teeth. I highly recommend this sub and the matching Jensen amp.

Sound Amazingg!!!

I got two of these for Christmas along with the 1000.2 watt crunch amp and they dound amazing in my dodge ram. I am in a family of subs and these top all. Great value and sound Amazing!! must have

Big BOOM for small Bucks!

Easily handles 200w RMS. Sounds as good or better than similar 'popular' subs costing 3x as much.

Good sub!

Put one of these in a friends truck on a MA audio amp. Sealed. Sounds great for what he needed.

BOOOOOOOOMMMMM

These work great for the money. Running 2 ohm at 300w each... Plenty of bass

For "normal" listening tastes

The db1040 works perfectly to fill in the bass on normal full range music. I have this powered by the sub out of a Polk 5CH amp that is also powering my 2 sets of Focal 5.25" coaxials. The blend of the bass from the db1040 and the other speakers provide a nice and "full" listening experience in my vw camper van.

ear hurting bass!!!!!

I just got 2 of these bad boys and woah. they are only hooked up at 4ohms getting 300watts, and they are twice as loud as my 2 comp MA audios that were getting 500watts each at 1ohm and I only have my amp at a 1/4 gain for the break in period and my can hear me coming from about a mile away and there is no looking out the rear view mirror cause it rattles so much. There is absolutely no cons to this sub all pros. So if your tight on cash they are the sub for you

Great Subs!

I bought two of these for my 94 accord and ran them too a 2 ohm load (1000watts 500 each) and these little 10s pound! great subs for the price and they do get loud! i would recommend these to anybody looking for some good sound on a budget!

Great Value

Have 2 of them in the back seat of a boat they sound great and hit pretty good for what you get.