PS500 vs RS500
The RS500's low-frequency extension is 18 Hz against the PS500's 20 Hz. Both share power @ 8ω (500W), high-frequency extension (150 Hz), and ways (1).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,050
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About the PS500
The ELAC Varro PS500-BK is a smart, premium powered subwoofer designed for music and home theater use. It uses a 15-inch front-firing high-excursion treated-paper woofer in a ported cabinet and is powered by a built-in BASH amplifier rated at 500 watts RMS and 1,000 watts peak. It adds dual 28-bit DSPs, app-based control over Bluetooth Low Energy, and Auto EQ room calibration through the ELAC Sub Control 3.0 app for Apple and Android devices. The PS500 is positioned as a high-output, room-friendly subwoofer with deep bass extension, low-pass control, and a rigid internally braced MDF enclosure.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Frequency Response
- 20 Hz - 150 Hz
- Power Handling
- 500W
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 500W @ 8Ω
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 1-way
- Driver Type
- high-excursion treated paper cone
- Driver Size
- 15"
- Driver Count
- 1
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 40 Hz
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- stereo RCA line-level, LFE RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 460 × 480 × 540 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 25.9 kg (57 lbs)
- Available Colors
- black vinyl
Key Specifications
Power: 500W
Frequency: 20-150 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions