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Yamaha SW118V Club V Passive Unpowered Subwoofer (1x18")
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Boost your PA's low end with this 18" passive sub. Handing 600 watts RMS and 1200 watts peak power, it outputs clean bass down to a floor-shaking 30 Hz. Unpowered. Requires separate power amplifier.
Overview
Gigging bands, mobile DJs and houses of worship have helped make the first four generations of Yamaha Club Series Speakers incredibly popular. The refinements of generation V continue this success story: larger enclosures for improved low-frequency performance, improved drivers for higher power handling, redesigned crossovers, stronger grilles, and dual Speakon and 1/4 in. connectors. Once again, with professional features, excellent sonic performance and great value, Club Series loudspeakers deliver premium quality night after night.
- Response down to 30Hz
- Efficient Bass reflex design
- Great for use with dance music
Continuing to build on successful sound reinforcement products targeted to gigging musicians, mobile DJs, houses of worship and small-to-medium sized venues, Yamaha presents the Club V loudspeaker systems.
Cabinet tunings yield improved low frequency performance, and recently developed transducers allow higher power capacities for use with larger amplifiers. An improved, constant-directivity horn was also developed to further enhance high frequency dispersion and response. Durable steel input panels contain both dual 1/4-in. and dual Neutrik Speakon(TM) connectors.
The Club V loudspeakers continue to offer performance and selection normally only available at substantially higher prices. These rugged, carpet covered cabinets feature heavy gauge, arced steel grilles and steel corner protectors.
The hallmarks of the Yamaha… read more Club speakers are great sound, rugged cabinetry, and value - in other words, more bang for the buck.
Note: Unpowered speaker, requires separate power amplifier. read less
Features
- 18" cast frame driver- Response down to 30Hz
- Efficient Bass reflex design
- Great for use with dance music
Continuing to build on successful sound reinforcement products targeted to gigging musicians, mobile DJs, houses of worship and small-to-medium sized venues, Yamaha presents the Club V loudspeaker systems.
Cabinet tunings yield improved low frequency performance, and recently developed transducers allow higher power capacities for use with larger amplifiers. An improved, constant-directivity horn was also developed to further enhance high frequency dispersion and response. Durable steel input panels contain both dual 1/4-in. and dual Neutrik Speakon(TM) connectors.
The Club V loudspeakers continue to offer performance and selection normally only available at substantially higher prices. These rugged, carpet covered cabinets feature heavy gauge, arced steel grilles and steel corner protectors.
The hallmarks of the Yamaha… read more Club speakers are great sound, rugged cabinetry, and value - in other words, more bang for the buck.
Note: Unpowered speaker, requires separate power amplifier. read less
Specs
Specifications
- Woofer: 18 in.
- Frequency Response (-10dB): 30Hz - 2kHz
- Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
- Power Handling (noise/program/peak): 300/600/1200 watts
- Sensitivity: 99dB
- Pole Socket Size: 1-3/8" (35 mm)
- Dimensions (approximate): 22 x 32 x 25 in.
- Weight (approx.): 71 lbs.
- Enclosure Covering: Carpet
- Woofer: 18 in.
- Frequency Response (-10dB): 30Hz - 2kHz
- Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
- Power Handling (noise/program/peak): 300/600/1200 watts
- Sensitivity: 99dB
- Pole Socket Size: 1-3/8" (35 mm)
- Dimensions (approximate): 22 x 32 x 25 in.
- Weight (approx.): 71 lbs.
- Enclosure Covering: Carpet
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 714-522-9011
Web: https://usa.yamaha.com/support
Phone: 714-522-9011
Web: https://usa.yamaha.com/support
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
(25 ratings)
Submitted December 11, 2011 by a customer from juno.com
"Good sub but more hifi than high volume."
If this sub was stolen I would be very sad. I would not get a Peavey or Behringer. I prefer the hifi type sound to super high volume.
Sound
This cabinet has some resonance, but over has a clean sound. Extension to a flat 25hz is obtainable with a some eq, flat to about 35-40hz without eq. Over all response curve is smooth and flat with no major peaks or dips. The efficiency rating is a little low. Power handling is a little low, with the 3" voice coil. The large box also allows the cone to move farther at lower frequencies than the smaller box subs, lowering the power handling further: The tradeoff for the excellent extension. If you get greedy with this one it runs out of cone travel .
Features
I like the tradeoffs in this box to get that last octave, but there is no crossover in the cab, a feature some subs have.
Ease of Use
I had to find a good crossover point and play with it more than if there was already one in the box, not a problem for me, but not eveyone has a good way to crossover a sub. Also the box is too big and heavy for me to easily tote alone. With two people it is very easy.
Quality
It is good quality, but I wish the box was not carpeted; I prefer vinyl or bedliner coating.
Value
If I was looking for the loudest, toughest sub, I would not have bought this one. It is better used in smaller rooms- think… read more of a blues or jazz band who wants to catch the lowest 30hz fundamental on the 5 string bass... at 100db- not 120db. I know some speakers can do both, but not at this price.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't blown it out yet...
The Wow Factor
This speaker is made in USA and has the low end extension I wanted at a price I could swing. However, I don't think it is the best choice for everyone because it has less efficiency and power capacity than many of the other subs, and the box is bigger and heavier to boot.
Musical Background:
I have played bass, for about 25 years, mostly at home. Have about 4 years experience as pro sound tech.
Musical Style:
I love blues, like everything else. read less
Sound
This cabinet has some resonance, but over has a clean sound. Extension to a flat 25hz is obtainable with a some eq, flat to about 35-40hz without eq. Over all response curve is smooth and flat with no major peaks or dips. The efficiency rating is a little low. Power handling is a little low, with the 3" voice coil. The large box also allows the cone to move farther at lower frequencies than the smaller box subs, lowering the power handling further: The tradeoff for the excellent extension. If you get greedy with this one it runs out of cone travel .
Features
I like the tradeoffs in this box to get that last octave, but there is no crossover in the cab, a feature some subs have.
Ease of Use
I had to find a good crossover point and play with it more than if there was already one in the box, not a problem for me, but not eveyone has a good way to crossover a sub. Also the box is too big and heavy for me to easily tote alone. With two people it is very easy.
Quality
It is good quality, but I wish the box was not carpeted; I prefer vinyl or bedliner coating.
Value
If I was looking for the loudest, toughest sub, I would not have bought this one. It is better used in smaller rooms- think… read more of a blues or jazz band who wants to catch the lowest 30hz fundamental on the 5 string bass... at 100db- not 120db. I know some speakers can do both, but not at this price.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't blown it out yet...
The Wow Factor
This speaker is made in USA and has the low end extension I wanted at a price I could swing. However, I don't think it is the best choice for everyone because it has less efficiency and power capacity than many of the other subs, and the box is bigger and heavier to boot.
Musical Background:
I have played bass, for about 25 years, mostly at home. Have about 4 years experience as pro sound tech.
Musical Style:
I love blues, like everything else. read less
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