Home Theater Subwoofer Battle: Polk Audio PSW110 vs. Pioneer SW-8

[jsprings03]

Hello,
I am looking to spend <$200 on a sub. I do casual TV viewing with occasional movies--definitely not an audiophile by any means. I did some browsing on these forums and definitely can't afford the $500+ subs most threads discuss. I've narrowed it down between the below two subwoofers and would like any thoughts (casual or professional, light or detailed) on both before I go through with my purchase. I will be hooking up the sub to an Audiosource S3D60, so no...I do not have a dedicated amp. Thanks in advance!

Two subs:
Polk Audio PSW110
Pioneer SW-8

 

[soundguruman]

Polk of course.
"pioneer" is well, funny.

 

[stillerfan15]

I have some PolK 110s and they are decent for an inexpensive sub.
Dave

 

[gary1]

Neither.

http/velodyne.com/vx-11.html

Or if you have access to a Costco, the Klipsch KW-100 is 180$.