Capable of extreme output levels. Extended bass response.
96 People rated this product : 8 out of 10
8 People wrote reviews









10 out of 10
Feature:
WOULD HAVE LIKED TO HAVE AN ADJUSTABLE CUTOFF
Value:
I WOULD SAY THE VALUE IS GOOD. 1 SWA1801 OR 2 OTHER BRAND, I THINK THE MACKIE WILL BE THE BETTER VALUE
Sound:
SERIOUS BOTTOM!!! VERY SOLID AT 1/2 VOLUME, SOMETIMES HAVE TO CUT IT BACK A LITTLE
Support:
NOT REQUIRED
Overall:
I'VE FOUND THIS UNIT TO BE ALL I'LL EVER NEED AS FAR AS VOLUME AND WILL USE IT FOR MOST OF MY JOBS
Submitted: 8/12/2008
Style of Music: DANCE









6 out of 10
Feature:
Features are typical for a powered subwoofer, crossover, DB adjustment, thermal and clip warning lights.
Quality:
This is where we have a problem. I bought two SWA 1801's a couple years ago (2006) and we have NEVER had a problem with one of them, but the second one has been non stop problems. At first the problem was a rattle in the cabinet, we got that replaced only to have another bad sounding cabinet. Then we got a unit with a subwoofer that wasnt working properly, At 0 DB it was noticable softer that the other 1801 we had. I switched out the amp and this solved the problem for a couple of months. Then at a gig it stopped responding after a pop sound and im pretty sure I blew the sub, or the amp malfunctioned. Im waiting to hear. Unfortunitly I think Mackie is having some quality problems with thier equipment. Every peice of equipment I have owned by them has had some sort of problem at one time - I own a pair of 1521Z's, two pairs of SRM-450's and of course the pair of 1801's.
Value:
Like another reviewer wrote: These products cost alot of money, and I expect quality in return. Theres no reason for there to be so many problems with the equipment.
Desirability:
Its a sleek, good looking speaker.
Sound:
This sub sounds great. Compaired to other subwooferes I have owned/heard it gives a decent amount of bang.
Ease of Use:
Powered speakers are great for ease of use, connect and play, its that simple
Support:
One thing I can say about Mackie is that they stand behind thier products. Because of our repeatitive problems they send the new equipment right to our office to be replaced and allow us to send the faulty equipment back after we've recieved the new equipment
Overall:
Because of the repeatitive problems I think we will be drifting off to some other brands to try out. Unfortunitly Mackie is having some sort of quality problems. The next set of speakers we are going to try are the Cerwin vega CV Powered Series, Hopefully we have better luck
Submitted: 3/9/2008
Style of Music: All Types
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