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 - 300kHz (Half Space Measurement) |
| Minimum Impedance | 7.0Ω |
| Speaker Type | Subwoofer |
Specifications |
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| 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 |
| Power Handling (Continuous / Peak) | 400 W/1600W |
| Maximum SPL | 134dB |
| Passive Power Handling | 1600W peak |
| Nominal Impedance | 8Ω |
| Axial Sensitivity (SPL, 1 W @ 1 m) | 96dB |
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| DSP | ✔ | ✔ |
| Direct Drive | ✔ | ✔ |
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| Name | Language & Download |
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| EKX-18S Engineering Data Sheet | EN |
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