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JBL PRX518S (No Longer Available)

Item ID: PRX518S

500-watt Active Subwoofer with 18-inch Woofer

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From Our Research Team:

Low-end punch!

Compact and powerful, the PRX518S offers the performance of an 18" subwoofer in a package not much larger than a typical 15" sub. With a pole receptacle (that accepts a SS3-BK) on the top panel and integrated stereo pass-thru, with selectable HP filter, this is the perfect compliment to the PRX500 full-range systems. Configured with a PRX512M or PRX515; the result is a highly transportable, high performance subsatellite system. The addition of a polarity reverse options further enables system optimization. The PRX518 is a high performance self-powered compact subwoofer system. The PRX518S is comprised of a 2044E 460 mm (18") VGC (Vented Gap Cooled) woofer driven by a Crown International Class-D digital power amplifier. A propriety DSP chip is at the core of a fully featured input section, providing user selectable crossover functionality, polarity optimization, protection, dynamic limiting and discrete component optimization.

JBL PRX518S Features:
  • 18" Self Powered Subwoofer System
  • JBL VGC (Vented Gap Cooled) woofer
  • Class-D, Crown digital amplifier
  • DSP, input section with selectable crossover, dynamic limiting, component optimization, selectable polarity reverse
  • Professional XLR line and 1/4" Mic/Instrument inputs
  • Stereo input and Loop-Thru capability
  • Illuminated logo for clear Power-On status
  • Top panel pole mount socket for sub/satellite configuration
  • DuraFlex coated plywood construction
  • Wrap around heavy duty steel grille provides protection without obstructing performance.
  • Frequency Range: 37 Hz - 140 Hz
  • Frequency Response: 52 Hz - 110 Hz
  • Power Capacity: 500 W continuous, 1000 W peak
    Rated Maximum SPL: 129 dB SPL peak
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 28.5 x 21 x 24 in
  • Weight: 79 lb
  • Low Frequency Driver: 1 x JBL 2044E 18 in woofer

JBL PRX518S - Add some thunder to your portable PA!
Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number PRX518S

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Reviews

Great Sub

by Mr. Ed from Shelby, Oh USA
October 11, 2008
Music Background: Radio and Mobile DJ
Very Surprized how how much bass this delivers for the money and the weight, you can't beat it.

Great sound - not so sure about the quality

by Curt from Cedar Rapids, IA
December 1, 2009
Music Background: (Son) Recording, live shows, student
We purchased tow of these for my sons band about a year ago and have had two issues so far. First was a strong burned circuit card smell- sent it in with no fault found. Next, one unit simply stopped ... read more [+]powering up, sending in under warranty now. They have not seen much in the way of live shows to date. These units are expensive to ship - $120.00 now for both times - not covered by warranty. We like them alot when they are working - great sound from such a compact package. close [-]

Questionable reliability of the amp module

by Maung Chit Khaing from California
August 29, 2009
Music Background: -
I have been using several Crown power amps, from DC-300 to Studio Reference, without any disappointment so far. However the Crown amp module in one of my 518 subs went dead after the second gig.

Not Happy!

by Kevin McLean from Eureka, CA USA
December 4, 2009
Music Background: Live sound engineer.
We've lost 3 in about 4 months. They just stopped powering up. Something seems amiss. Although Sweetwater has been super helpful and understanding.

sweetwater is awesome

by Billy Neal from charleston, ar
November 16, 2009
Music Background: musician
my church bought this sub to take the strain off of our other loudspeakers. we have a small church and our system is never pushed very hard, but also wanted to add a little fullness to our system. fi... read more [+]rst subs crown amp bit the dust after 2 days. second one quit after about 4 months. sweetwater read my review and made it right. now using a qsc powered sub (their newer model with 2 12" subs) and it rocks. my sales engineer (alan carter) is top notch and so is sweetwater. no one else has this type of service! No one! close [-]
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