EKX-18S

18" passive subwoofer

  • 1600 W (peak), 134 dB peak SPL on the EKX-18S utilizing highsensitivity transducers designed and engineered by EV.
  • Lightweight, compact 15-mm wood enclosure with internal bracing, and durable EVCoat finish.
  • Large slot ports for low distortion and excellent bass extension.
  • Metal grille reinforcement bar (two bars on the EKX-18S).
  • M20 threaded pole mount plate.

Specifications

Frequency Range (-10 dB)35 Hz - 300
Minimum Impedance7.0
Speaker TypeSubwoofer
Woofer Size18
Powered or PassivePassive
Frequency Response (-3 dB)¹50 Hz - 100

Max. SPL/1m (calc)²134
LF TransducerEVS-18C 457 mm (18 in)
Power Rating1600
Connector TypeDual NL4
Enclosure Material15 mm, plywood with EVCoat
Grille18 AWG steel with powdercoat
Height520
Width606
Recommended High-Pass Frequency30
Depth612
Weight Net31.8
Shipping Weight40.1
FamilyEKX
Nominal Impedance8
Axial Sensitivity (SPL, 1 W @ 1 m)96
Power Handling (Continuous / Peak)400 W/1600
Maximum SPL134
Passive Power Handling1600

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Technical Documentations
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EKX Passive UKCA Declaration of Conformity (2022-May) en
Ekx Passives Series, EC Declaration of Conformity en
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EKX-18S Engineering Data Sheet en
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EKX Passive Loudspeakers User Manual en de es fr ja ko pt zh
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Warranty conditions for Electro-Voice products in North America en
Service Policies for Asia/Pacific Rim en
Service Policies for China en
Warranty conditions for Electro-Voice products in Europe, the Middle East, & Africa en de
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Audio 101 - Basic Audio Terminology en
Audio 101 - Loudspeaker Basics en
EASE Data Explanation en
PA Bible 02: Power Handling Capacity en
PA Bible 11: Portable Sound Systems for the Small Club en
The EV PA Bible en
The PA Bible Chapter Zero en
Software, Firmware & Design Tools
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EKX Simplified Cabinet CAD Drawing Download
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EKX EASE Data Download
Marketing Materials
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Portable speakers catalog 2025 GLOBAL Download
Portable speakers catalog 2025 NA / EMEA Download
Retail catalog EMEA Download Download