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.

Specifications

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

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")
Recommended High-Pass Frequency	30Hz
Width	606mm (23.86")
Depth	612mm (24.09")
Weight Net	31.8kg (70.11 lbs)
Shipping Weight	40.1kg (88.41 lbs)
Family	EKX
Maximum SPL	134dB
Passive Power Handling	1600W peak
Nominal Impedance	8Ω
Axial Sensitivity (SPL, 1 W @ 1 m)	96dB
Power Handling (Continuous / Peak)	400 W/1600W

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Recommended Amplifiers

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

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

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