JBL PRX518S Powered Subwoofer (500 Watts, 1x18 in.)

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JBL Vented Gap Cooled woofer. Class-D, Crown digital amplifier. Stereo input and Loop-Thru capability.

For every musician, DJ, venue and audio/video provider, high-performance self-powered speaker systems offer a degree of simplicity unmatched by traditional amp and speaker PA systems. Not only are all components matched right out of the box, but they are optimized for maximum reliability. By considering every element in each system and its contribution to the final application PRX500 redefines high performance portable PA. Through design, PRX500 delivers the power, performance and simplicity you need in a package that's been designed to move.

Compact and powerful, the PRX518S offers the performance of an 18 in. subwoofer in a package not much larger than a typical 15 in. 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.

Features:
JBL VGC(TM) (Vented Gap Cooled) woofer

Class-D, Crown(R) digital amplifier

DSP, input section with selectable crossover, dynamic limiting, component optimization, selectable polarity reverse

Professional XLR line and 1/4 in. 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(TM) coated plywood read more construction

Wrap around heavy duty steel grille provides protection without obstructing performance.

The PRX518 is a high performance self-powered compact subwoofer system. The PRX518S is comprised of a 2044E 460 mm (18 in.) 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.

The enclosure is constructed of quality plywood and coated in JBL's rugged DuraFlex(TM) finish. An integrated pole mount on the top enables an easy sub/satellite configuration. The CNC-machined steel grille wraps around the sides of the enclosure so there are no protruding lips on the front of the box to create acoustical interference. The grille is also lined with an acoustically transparent foam to provide additional driver protection.

The amplifier input panel offers stereo inputs with XLR or 1/4 in. jack compatibility. A user selectable crossover ensures a smooth transition to full-range system connected to the stereo outputs. Signal present and overload lights indicate the system status and assist in setting the optimum level, via the level control knob.
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Frequency Range: 37 Hz - 140 Hz

Frequency Response: 52 Hz - 110 Hz

Nominal Impedance: 34 K Ohms (balanced), 18 K Ohms (unbalanced)

Power Capacity: 500 W continuous, 1000 W peak

Rated Maximum SPL: 129 dB SPL peak

Dimensions (H x W x D): 725 mm x 535 mm x 610 mm (28.5 in x 21 in x 24 in)

Weight: 36 kg (79 lb)

Low Frequency Driver: 1 x JBL 2044E 460 mm (18 in) woofer

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-336-4525
Web: https://jblpro.com/en/support for pro audio, https://support.jbl.com for consumer/home audio

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (15 ratings)
Submitted May 21, 2008 by a customer from earthlink.net

"Got Sub?"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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overall great sound, good price and built to last. i'm definetly buying another one.
Sound
Very crisp tight punchy bass. I just djed a party in a bar that fits about 300 people in it and the bass was felt in every corner. Excellent woofer for sound reenforcement.
Ease of Use
Plug and play, the crown amp drives this woofer with ease.
Quality
Ridget construction yet lighter then the 15" mackie sub
Value
20 dollars less then the 15" mackie, yet it has an 18" woofer
The Wow Factor
Very slick design, and the jbl/crown logo light up which looks great.

Musical Background:

DJ

Musical Style:

House, Trance, Techno, Hip-hop, Reggae, Reggaeton and all spanish genres
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