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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For optimal sound system performance, Electro-Voice recommends the following amplifiers for EKX-18S.
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| Two-Channel | ✔ | ✔ |
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| DSP | ✔ | ✔ |
| Direct Drive | ✔ | ✔ |
| OMNEO (Dante, OCA) | ||
| Installation | ✔ | |
| Live Sound | ✔ |
Downloads
| Name | Language | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portable speakers catalog 2020 EMEA | ES | 6.76MB | 05.12.2020 |
| ProSound Loudspeakers and Electronics Catalog | EN | 15.43MB | 04.02.2019 |
| Portable speakers catalog 2020 EMEA | EN | 9.22MB | 01.21.2020 |
| Portable speakers catalog 2020 EMEA | PL | 6.77MB | 05.12.2020 |
| Portable speakers catalog 2020 EMEA | FR | 6.76MB | 05.12.2020 |
| Portable speakers catalog 2020 EMEA | EL | 6.78MB | 05.12.2020 |
| Portable speakers catalog 2020 EMEA | DE | 6.76MB | 05.12.2020 |
| Portable speakers catalog 2020 NA | EN | 10.63MB | 05.22.2020 |
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| EKX-15SP_EKX-18SP_CB-CERT_DK-43603-UL UL Certificate of Compliance | 181KB | 12.18.2019 |
| Ekx-15Sp, Ekx-18Sp, Emc, Certificate No. Ee18-E691-8Ed4-9B97 Certificate | 414KB | 12.18.2019 |
| Ekx-15Sp, Ekx-18Sp, Emc, Dongguan Emtek Certificate No. Ed150107039E | 267KB | 12.18.2019 |
| Ekx-15Sp, Ekx-18Sp, Low Voltage Directive (Lvd), Dongguan Emtek Certificate No. Ed150107039S | 457KB | 12.18.2019 |
| Ekx-15Sp, Ekx-18Sp, Verification of Conformity (Voc), Dongguan Emtek Certificate No. Ed150107038E Certificate | 268KB | 12.18.2019 |
| Environmental Compliance Document | 148KB | 10.03.2017 |
| Etl, Ekx-15Sp, Ekx-18Sp, Authorization To Mark (Atm), Intertek Certificate No. 150114025Szn-001 Certificate | 116KB | 12.18.2019 |
| Name | Size | Date | |
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| EKX Simplified Cabinet CAD Drawing | ZIP | 7.42MB | 06.09.2015 |
| Name | Size | Date | |
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| EKX EASE Data | ZIP | 212KB | 01.24.2018 |
| Name | Language | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKX-18S Engineering Data Sheet | EN | 403KB | 03.04.2015 |
| Name | Language | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altavoces EKX pasivos Manual | ES | 3.38MB | 05.27.2016 |
| Altifalantes EKX passivos Manual | PT | 3.36MB | 01.05.2017 |
| EKX Passive Loudspeakers User Manual | EN | 3.37MB | 05.27.2016 |
| EKX Passive 说明书 | ZH | 3.97MB | 05.27.2016 |
| EKX パッシブスピーカー マニュアル | JA | 3.54MB | 05.27.2016 |
| EKX 패시브형 라우드 스피커 설치 매뉴얼 | KO | 3.47MB | 05.27.2016 |
| EKX-Passivlautsprecher Benutzerhandbuch | DE | 3.38MB | 05.27.2016 |
| Enceintes passives EKX Guide | FR | 3.38MB | 05.27.2016 |
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SideViewHighlightingHandles 18SP
TopThreeQuarterRigging 18SP
| Name | Language | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allgemeine Lieferbedingungen | DE | 184KB | 11.30.2016 |
| General Terms & Conditions of Deliver for Export Business | EN | 57KB | 11.26.2014 |
| Name | Language | Size | Date |
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| Audio 101 - Basic Audio Terminology | EN | 2.74MB | 12.13.2012 |
| Audio 101 - Loudspeaker Basics | EN | 3.02MB | 12.13.2012 |
| EASE Data Explanation | EN | 934KB | 11.17.2015 |
| PA Bible 02: Power Handling Capacity | EN | 422KB | 12.26.2007 |
| PA Bible 11: Portable Sound Systems for the Small Club | EN | 470KB | 12.26.2007 |
| The EV PA Bible | EN | 1.14MB | 12.26.2007 |
| The PA Bible Chapter Zero | EN | 1.14MB | 06.11.2018 |