JBL STAGEA100P vs Polk Audio HTS 12-WASHED-BLACK-WALNUT
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Choosing between the JBL STAGEA100P and Polk Audio HTS 12-WASHED-BLACK-WALNUT? Both compete in the Subwoofer segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The JBL STAGEA100P scores higher in value, form factor, room fit. The Polk Audio HTS 12-WASHED-BLACK-WALNUT leads in audio quality, volume/SPL.
Key subwoofer differences include driver sizes of 10" vs 12", and the Polk Audio HTS 12-WASHED-BLACK-WALNUT digs deeper at 28 Hz (-3dB) vs 35 Hz. Larger drivers move more air, producing deeper bass with less effort. A 15-inch driver reaches lower than a 10-inch at the same power, but the cabinet is proportionally larger. A lower number means deeper bass — the rumble in explosions, the weight of a pipe organ. Below 20 Hz you feel it more than hear it.
These two Subwoofer options trade wins across different dimensions. The right choice depends on which specs matter most for your room and listening preferences — review the detailed table below to decide.
For most home theaters, the JBL STAGEA100P is the stronger choice — it leads in 3 of 5 scored dimensions. The Polk Audio HTS 12-WASHED-BLACK-WALNUT makes more sense if you prioritize the 2 dimensions where it leads.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
JBL STAGEA100P
Polk Audio HTS 12-WASHED-BLACK-WALNUT
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Size | 10" | 12" |
| RMS Watts | 150W | 200W |
| -3dB Extension | 35Hz | 28Hz |
| -6dB Extension | — | 22Hz |
| Phase Control | Yes | Yes |
| LFE Input | Yes | Yes |
| Line Input | No | Yes |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| App Control | No | No |
| Passive | No | No |
| Enclosure | ported | ported |
Key Differences
- RMS Watts: JBL STAGEA100P at 150W vs Polk Audio HTS 12-WASHED-BLACK-WALNUT at 200W. More sustained power means the sub maintains authority at high volumes without compression. RMS matters more than peak — it's the power available all the time, not just in bursts.
- -3dB Extension: JBL STAGEA100P at 35Hz vs Polk Audio HTS 12-WASHED-BLACK-WALNUT at 28Hz. A lower number means deeper bass — the rumble in explosions, the weight of a pipe organ. Below 20 Hz you feel it more than hear it.
- Driver Size: JBL STAGEA100P at 10" vs Polk Audio HTS 12-WASHED-BLACK-WALNUT at 12". Larger drivers move more air, producing deeper bass with less effort. A 15-inch driver reaches lower than a 10-inch at the same power, but the cabinet is proportionally larger.
- -6dB Extension: JBL STAGEA100P at — vs Polk Audio HTS 12-WASHED-BLACK-WALNUT at 22Hz
- Line Input: JBL STAGEA100P at No vs Polk Audio HTS 12-WASHED-BLACK-WALNUT at Yes
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Polk Audio HTS 12-WASHED-BLACK-WALNUT if you want:
- + larger 12" driver
- + better rms watts — more sustained power means the sub maintains authority at high volumes without compression
- + better -3db extension — a lower number means deeper bass — the rumble in explosions, the weight of a pipe organ
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how JBL STAGEA100P and Polk Audio HTS 12-WASHED-BLACK-WALNUT compare to the rest of the field.
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