Mackie S218S Passive Subwoofer (1x18 in.)

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350W program, 1400W peak at 8 Ohms

The Mackie S218 is the matching subwoofer for the Mackie S215 and the S225 speaker cabinets. The S218 features a single 18 inch subwoofer, it can handle 500 watts at 8 ohm and has a frequency range of 31hz to 145hz.

The new Mackie Precision Passive series speakers were designed in cooperation with pro audio icon EAW. All three cabinets are made of 18 ply Baltic Birch plywood for tour grade toughness. The S218 features a 1.75 in. titanium compression driver coupled with a rugged 18 in. woofer. It is capable of handling 350 watts long-term and 1400 watts peak at 8 Ohms. The S225 features the same 1.75 in. titanium compression driver with two 15 in. speakers. The S225 handles 700 watts long-term and 2800 watts peak.

Frequency Range (-10 dB): 38Hz - 360Hz

Maximum SPL Long-term @ 1m: 122dB

Crossover Frequency: 180Hz, 12dB/octave

Input Type: Neutrik Speakon and female 1/4-in. TS jack

Input Impedance: (nominal) 8 ohms, (minimum) 3.9 ohms @ 110 Hz

Power Handling: (RMS) 500 watts, (Peak) 2000 watts

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-898-3211
Email: support@mackie.com
Web: https://mackie.com/en/support/contact
Owner's Manual
Quick Start Guide
System Specs

Submitted March 16, 2009

Mackie S218 Subwoofer Customer Review

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic bass bin, provides really deep bass that can handle any pre-recorded material in a bar or club setting.
Sound
I have had one of these for about 2 years. I originally plugged the unit directly into an amp and gave it a full signal, as it has an internal crossover. The sound we were getting was not fantastic, so I opened up the unit and removed the internal crossover and ran the driver directly to the socket a the back. I used a phonic active crossover before a QSC2450 amp and I can honestly say this is one of the best bass bins I have heard.
Features
The internal crossover lets this unit down. I recommend removing it and running an external crossover like I have - eg the Phonic PCR 2213.
Ease of Use
Easy plug and go.
Quality
Solid driver construction that does not distort even at the highest and deepest of bass levels.
Value
I bought this item for around 300 pounds. They have since shot up to around 500 pounds.
Manufacturer Support
Not used
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