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JBL EON518S

Item ID: EON518S

18" 500W Powered Subwoofer with Class-D Power Amp, Stereo Balanced Loop-through Outputs, and Switchable High-Pass Filter

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Incredibly Portable Low-end Punch for Your Live Sound!

The JBL EON518S 500-watt powered 18" subwoofer puts plenty of low end on tap for your live sound needs. The compact, lightweight (65 lbs.) design of the EON518S features a JBL Differential Drive 18" LF driver with a neodymium magnet for high performance, so it won't break your back - or your budget! Powered by a very efficient Class-D power amp, this sub includes a built-in, switchable high-pass filter, "daisy chain" connections for adding other speakers, and a polarity reverse selector. Built road-tough, the EON518S is a real performer!

JBL EON518S 500-watt Powered 18" Subwoofer at a Glance:
  • High-quality LF driver design
  • Portable and versatile
  • Reliable

High-quality LF driver design
JBL's exclusive Differential Drive technology gives EON speakers more power and less weight. These patented low-frequency drivers use neodymium magnets and dual voice coils to perform better than conventional designs with less distortion and at a fraction of the weight.

Portable and versatile
EON is synonymous with portability: One person can easily lift, load, and mount an EON system virtually anywhere. Deep-welled,full-size handles feature ergonomically designed grip points,while balanced weight distribution and composite enclosures make EON truly one of the lightest and easiest sound reinforcement systems to transport and setup. EON's flexible mounting capability, awesome power and extreme light weight set the new standard as the performance do-it-all system for gigging musicians, touring bands, and mobile DJs. Main or monitor, pole or stand mounted, and even flown, EON is right at home regardless of the venue or application. Extend the low frequency performance of all EON systems with the EON518S. This subwoofer features an 18" JBL Differential Drive low frequency driver with a massive 500 Watts of power in a compact package that's lightweight enough to take on the road easily.

Reliable
JBL has drawn from over 60 years of world-class speaker design to develop the latest durable lightweight technologies. In addition to the legendary performance of JBL transducers, the EON series incorporates special limiter circuitry that will protect the electronic components when driven hard, rigorously tested by a 100-hour torture test. Covered by a full metal grille with protective backing fitted to a robust composite shell, EON speakers are built to stand up to the rigors of road abuse and deliver the performance you need - every time.

JBL EON518S 500-watt Powered 18" Subwoofer Features:
  • 500-watt high-performance powered subwoofer
  • True portability - only 65 lbs.
  • Compact enclosure
  • Designed handles with comfort rubber grips for easy transport
  • 18" Differential Drive low-frequency driver with neodymium magnet
  • Efficient Class-D digital amplifier technology
  • Stereo balanced loop-through outputs
  • Integrated and switchable High Pass Filter on loop-through outputs
  • Easy "daisy-chain" connections for extending the system
  • Polarity reverse selector
  • Integrated 36mm pole mount socket for sub/satellite applications
  • Rugged DuraFlex finish

The EON518S gives you an affordable and portable way to pump up the low end!

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Specification Detail
Powered Yes
Power Configuration Mono-amped
LF Driver Size 1 x 18"
Power Amp 500W
Power Rating (Program) Self-powered
Peak Power Capacity Self-powered
Impedance Input: Nominal 20k ohms (balanced)
Frequency Range 42-100Hz (±3 dB)
Crossover Frequency 120 Hz (HPF selectable on outputs)
Maximum Peak SPL 129dB
Enclosure Material Plywood
Mounting Options Floor (pole socket on top)
Inputs 2 x XLR; 1 x speaker-level)
Outputs 2 x XLR
Height 27.0"
Width 20.9"
Depth 28.2"
Weight 81.5 lbs
Manufacturer Part Number EON518S

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Convenient and portable

by Mind and State from Newark, OH
March 16, 2010
Music Background: amateur sound engineer
I bought the 518's to go with a pair of EON 515's to replace an older passive system. Their best attribute is the convenience of the integrated amps and their portability. They are ridiculously light,... read more [+] but also pack a pretty good thump.

I ordered the 515's and a pair of the 518S subs, but they arrived a day apart. When I got the 515's first, I tried them out by themselves and initially, I was really concerned about the output. They sounded really nice at low volumes, but if you boost the low frequencies and turn them up, they peak fairly easily. Bass eats up that 350 watts pretty fast.

Once I got the subs and split the signal with the built-in high-pass filter, it was a different story. I ended up getting really nice and unexpected clarity and tone. Vocals and guitar were reproduced nicely - and at significant volume. This would not have been the case without the use of these subs.

Based on my applications, the 518's produced all of the bottom end I needed, and had plenty to spare. It produced really thick and clean-sounding kick drum and bass, and even enhanced guitar and vocals.

I would have liked to have seen a more detailed user manual. It's very basic. The 518's have a polarity switch, but the manual doesn't say much about it other than, "if the bass response isn't what you like, try flipping the switch" (basically). Doesn't explain what the polarity function is, or what flipping the switch does.

Overall, I'm very pleased with these subs. They are a vital companion to the 515's.
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