Brand new JBL sub18 studio subwoofer (2000 - 8000watts)
Brand new, box only opened to check and photograph sub
will be shipped on pallet
The JBL SUB18 is a professional-grade studio subwoofer engineered to anchor monitoring systems in control rooms, mastering suites, and serious mixing environments. Its massive 18-inch driver and rock-solid cabinet deliver the low-frequency extension and output capability needed to accurately track, mix, and master music, film, and broadcast content across the full spectrum. This is purpose-built monitoring equipment designed to reveal what's actually happening below 25 Hz—critical information for making decisions that translate across playback systems.
Low-Frequency Capture & Mix Translation
The SUB18 extends response down to 20.6 Hz at -10 dB and 23.1 Hz at -6 dB, providing the deep low-frequency articulation essential for tracking kick and bass with precision and mixing with confidence. With a maximum peak output of 137 dB SPL and 2000W continuous power handling (8000W peak), this subwoofer reproduces powerful, controlled bass across the full monitoring range without compression or distortion, letting you hear exactly what you're capturing and how it will sit in the final mix.
Studio-Grade Construction & Workflow Integration
The enclosure is fabricated from 18mm 11-ply Baltic birch plywood with a professional black lacquer finish, engineered for rigid performance and isolation from cabinet resonance that could color your low-end decisions. Push-terminal connectivity and a recommended amplifier power rating of 3,500–4,000W into 8 ohms ensure straightforward integration into existing studio monitoring chains without requiring specialized adapters or compromises.
Specifications from JBL
| In-room response (2π) | Below 18 Hz |
| Frequency Response, -10 dB (4π measurement) | 20.6 Hz |
| Frequency Response, -6 dB (4π measurement) | 23.1 Hz |
| Maximum Peak SPL | 137 dB SPL |
| System Input Power Rating, AES/2 Hr.: | LF 2000W continuous/8000W peak |
| Sensitivity | 92dB @ 1m, 2.83 V |
| Amplifier Power Rating | 3,500 to 4,000W into 8Ω |
| Recommended Signal Processing | Crown iTech HD Power Amplification. Preset for use with JBL M2 available |
| LF Driver | One JBL model 2269H, 18-inch (457 mm); 100mm (4-inch) dual voice coils, dual neodymium magnets. Differential Drive® Direct Cooled™ |
| Rated Impedance | 8Ω |
| Enclosure | 18mm 11-ply Baltic Birch Plywood |
| Finish | Black Lacquer |
| Input Connectors | 2 ea. Push Terminals |
| Recommended Wire | 12-Gauge |
| Dimensions HxWxD (including feet) | 27 x 30 x 24 inches (685 x 762 x 620 mm) |
| Net Weight (each) | 100 lbs ( 45 kg) |
| Frequency Response (±3 dB) | 18 Hz @ 2π |