EKX-18S

18" passive subwoofer

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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.

Technische Daten

Frequency Range (-10 dB)	35 Hz - 300kHz (Half Space Measurement)
Minimum Impedance	7.0Ω
Speaker Type	Subwoofer
Technische Daten

Woofer Size	18inch
Powered or Passive	Passive
Frequency Response (-3 dB)¹	50 Hz - 100Hz (Half Space Measurement)
Max. SPL/1m (calc)²	134dB
LF Transducer	EVS-18C 457 mm (18 in)
Power Rating	1600W
Connector Type	Dual NL4
Enclosure Material	15 mm, plywood with EVCoat
Grille	18 AWG steel with powdercoat
Height	520mm (20.47")
Width	606mm (23.86")
Recommended High-Pass Frequency	30Hz
Depth	612mm (24.09")
Weight Net	31.8kg (70.11 lbs)
Shipping Weight	40.1kg (88.41 lbs)
Family	EKX
Axial Sensitivity (SPL, 1 W @ 1 m)	96dB
Power Handling (Continuous / Peak)	400 W/1600W
Maximum SPL	134dB
Passive Power Handling	1600W peak
Nominal Impedance	8Ω

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Recommended Amplifiersffs

For optimal sound system performance, Electro-Voice recommends the following amplifiers for EKX-18S.

	Dynacord C‑Series Two‑Channel Power Amplifiers for Fixed Install Erfahren Sie mehr	Dynacord L‑Series Two‑Channel Power Amplifiers for Live Sound Erfahren Sie mehr
Two-Channel	✔	✔
Multi-Channel
DSP	✔	✔
Direct Drive	✔	✔
OMNEO (Dante, OCA)
Installation	✔
Live Sound		✔

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Technical Documentations

Certification/Regulatory

Name	Language & Download
EKX Passive UKCA Declaration of Conformity (2022-May)	EN
Ekx Passives Series, EC Declaration of Conformity	EN

Engineering Data Sheet

Name	Language & Download
EKX-18S Engineering Data Sheet	EN

Manual

Name	Language & Download
EKX Passive Loudspeakers User Manual	EN DE ES FR JA KO PT ZH

Service Policies

Name	Language & Download
Service Policies for China	EN

White Paper

Name	Language & Download
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

Drawing

Name	Language & Download
EKX Simplified Cabinet CAD Drawing	Download

EASE/CLF

Name	Language & Download
EKX EASE Data	Download

Marketing Materials

Catalog

Name	Language & Download
Portable speakers catalog 2024 GLOBAL	Download

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