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Avante Audio A18S Achromic Series 18" Active Subwoofer

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Avante Audio A18S Achromic Series 18" Active Subwoofer
Key Features
  • For Live Stage, Theater, and DJ Setups
  • Woofer: 18"
  • Frequency Range: 35 Hz to 150 Hz
  • Omnidirectional, Cardioid
The Avante Audio A18S Achromic Series is an 18", active subwoofer with a 1600W peak dynamic amplifier and an integrated DSP, well suited for a variety of applications including clubs, bars, mobile DJs, public address engagements, schools, houses of worship, fitness centers, and more. The Class-D amplifier delivers 500W (RMS) to the woofer and provides a frequency range of 35 to 150 Hz with a peak SPL of 127 dB.
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Avante Audio A18S Overview

The Avante Audio A18S Achromic Series is an 18", active subwoofer with a 1600W peak dynamic amplifier and an integrated DSP, well suited for a variety of applications including clubs, bars, mobile DJs, public address engagements, schools, houses of worship, fitness centers, and more. The Class-D amplifier delivers 500W (RMS) to the woofer and provides a frequency range of 35 to 150 Hz with a peak SPL of 127 dB.

The integrated DSP offers two modes (normal and enforce) and three locations (normal, cardioid, and endfire), as well as standard subwoofer parameters including delay, polarity, and crossover settings. The 15mm plywood enclosure features two side handles, a steel grille, and a threaded speaker pole receptacle. The rear panel offers two balanced combo XLR-1/4" inputs and two balanced XLR outputs for connecting additional speakers. The Avante A18S Achromic Series subwoofer ships with a threaded speaker pole and a power cord.

  • Amp Power: 1600W dynamic, 500W RMS Class-D amplifier
  • Built-in digital signal processing (DSP) with LCD screen, EQ, and Presets
    • Mode
      • Normal
      • Enforce
    • Location
      • Normal
      • Cardioid
      • Endfire
  • Frequency Range: 35 to 150 Hz
  • Dispersion (H x V): Omnidirectional, cardioid
  • Output (Peak SPL at 1m): 127 dB
  • Driver: 18" woofer with 3" voice coil
  • Inputs: 2 x balanced combo XLR-1/4"
  • Outputs: 2 x balanced XLR
  • Enclosure: 15mm plywood
  • Grille: 1.5mm steel
  • Handles: 2 on sides
  • Pole Mounting: Ground stack
  • Includes threaded speaker pole
UPC: 818651020861

Avante Audio A18S Specs

Key Specs
Frequency Range/Response
35 Hz to 150 Hz (-10 dB)
Speaker Type
Active Subwoofer
Enclosure Type
Bass-Reflex
Total Output Power
500 W RMS / 1600 W Peak
Amplifier Class
Class-D
Drivers
LF Driver
1x 18" / 45.7 cm Woofer
Voice Coil: 3" / 76.2 mm
Performance
Frequency Range/Response
35 Hz to 150 Hz (-10 dB)
Maximum SPL
127 dB (Peak)
Signal Processing
EQ & Filters
No
Alignment Delay
No
Digital Signal Processing
No
Connectivity
Audio I/O
2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Input
2x XLR 3-Pin Output
Network I/O
No
USB I/O
No
Wireless
No
Mobile App Compatible
No
Power
AC Input Power
115 VAC, 60 Hz
AC Power I/O
1x IEC Input
Power Consumption
600 W
Physical
Color
Black
Mounting
1 x M20-Threaded Pole Socket (Top)
Handles
2x Side
Construction Material
Metal Grille, Plywood
Environmental Resistance
No
Dimensions
26.1 x 20.1 x 25.5" / 662.9 x 510.5 x 647.7 mm
Weight
73 lb / 33.1 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
73 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
30 x 29.5 x 24.5"

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