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Gearank Recommendation

We were recommending the QSC KW181 from May 2016 until January 2018 and the reason it came of our recommended list was that there are more highly rated options available which you will find in our guide to The Best PA Subwoofers - Powered & Passive.

Overview

QSC are one of the leading brands when it comes to powered PA speakers of all types and this includes their QSC KW18 powered subwoofer.

It comes with casters and a 36" mounting pole making it easy to position wherever you need it.

It's built tough with a birch plywood enclosure and 16 gauge steel grilles.

Musicians, DJs and audio engineers all rate this powered sub very highly often saying that the power it produces is impressive.

Specifications

• Frequency Response: 35 Hz to 129 Hz (-10dB)
• Crossover: Not specified
• Max SPL: 135 dB peak
• Power Rating: 1000 W Class D continuous - 2000 W peak
• Driver: 18" cone transducer
• Input Connectors: 2 x balanced XLR/¼"
• Output Connectors: 2 x balanced male XLR
• Polarity: Normal/Reverse
• Enclosure Material: 15 mm painted birch plywood
• Dimensions: 20.1" x 23.4" x 29.9" with casters
• Weight: 83 lb / 37.6 kg

Demo

Here is a good video overview from AGIPPRODJ: