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Does the Polk PSW10 work with the Denon AVR-X1800H?

Verdict
Yes

The PSW10 has a line-level input and speaker-level inputs, and the AVR-X1800H's 2 subwoofer outputs feed it.

Connection
Line-level
Sub out to its LFE input
Sub outputs
2
On the AVR-X1800H
Amplifier
50 W
Built into the PSW10

How to connect them

  1. Run a subwoofer cable from the AVR-X1800H's sub out 1 to the PSW10's line-level input.
  2. Set speakers to Small with an 80 Hz crossover.
  3. Run Audyssey MultEQ XT with its microphone at your seat.

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The specs that decide it

Polk PSW10

Amplifier
50 W
Low end
40 Hz
Inputs
Line, speaker-level
MSRP
$249 each (MSRP, September 2026)
All PSW10 specs and pairings

Denon AVR-X1800H

Amplifier channels
7
Subwoofer outputs
2
MSRP
$849 each (MSRP, September 2026)
All AVR-X1800H specs and pairings

Questions about the PSW10 and AVR-X1800H

Does the PSW10 connect to the AVR-X1800H?
Yes. The PSW10 has a line-level input and speaker-level inputs, and the AVR-X1800H's 2 subwoofer outputs feed it.
What crossover setting should I use with the PSW10?
Set your speakers to Small with an 80 Hz crossover: the standard starting point for a receiver and subwoofer, whichever subwoofer you use.
How do I connect the PSW10 to the AVR-X1800H?
Run a subwoofer cable from the AVR-X1800H's sub out 1 to the PSW10's line-level input.

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References

  1. Polk PSW10: Manufacturer product page, polkaudio.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. Polk PSW10: Owner's manual, manualslib.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  3. Denon AVR-X1800H: Spec sheet, denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  4. Denon AVR-X1800H: Manufacturer product page, denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  5. Denon AVR-X1800H: Manufacturer product page, denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026 (2)
  6. Denon AVR-X1800H: Owner's manual, manuals.denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  7. Denon AVR-X1800H: Dimensional drawing, manuals.denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026

Specs verified against the manufacturer's published data. Last checked September 15, 2026.

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