Powerful 1x18-Inch L-Acoustics SB18 III Compact Subwoofer
• High excursion for intense bass
• Dual bass-reflex tuned enclosure for increased LF efficiency
• Premium grade Baltic beech and birch plywood cabinet
This install-specific passive subwoofer features a high excursion, direct radiating 18 in transducer mounted in a dual bass-reflex tuned enclosure with laminar vents. The enclosure cabinet is constructed of premium grade Baltic beech and birch plywood. The transducer front is protected by a coated steel grill and an acoustically transparent fabric. The enclosure integrates inserts for flush-fitting connecting plates and an optional acoustically transparent front screen. The four-point hardware allows for rigging and combining with other loudspeakers of the same family. Dedicated rigging accessories allow for flown or stacked configurations. Combining two or more elements with associated presets achieve omnidirectional or cardioid directivity patterns. Exclusively driven and protected by a proprietary amplified controller through a dedicated preset.
Specifications:
- Coverage:
- Enclosure directivity: standard or cardioid configuration
- Transducers:
- LF transducer: 18' cone driver
- Acoustics:
- Nominal impedance: 8
- Usable bandwidth: 32 Hz - 110 Hz (-10 dB), 34 Hz - 100 Hz (-6 dB), 37 Hz - 82 Hz (-3 dB) / 32 Hz - 80 Hz (-10 dB), 32 Hz - 70 Hz (-6 dB), 35 Hz - 60 Hz (-3 dB)
- RMS power handling (Calculated using the mean impedance measured on the usable bandwidth): 387 W
- Maximum SPL: 138 dB Peak level at 1 m under half space conditions using pink noise with crest factor 4
- Physical data:
- Acoustical load: dual bass-reflex
- Cabinet: premium grade Baltic beech and birch plywood
- Dimensions (W, H, D): 701 mm, 540 mm, 728 mm / 27,6 in, 21.3 in, 28.7 in
- Weight (net): 48 kg / 106 lb
- Connectors: 1 ¡Á 4-point terminal block with push-in connection
- IP: IP55
- Finish: dark grey brown Pantone 426 C



This L-Acoustics SB18 III subwoofer is perfect for sound engineers, DJs, and event organizers who want to add powerful bass to their setups. It's great for concerts, clubs, and other live events. With dimensions of 701 mm (W) x 540 mm (H) x 728 mm (D) and a net weight of 48 kg, it's easy to install and move around. Its high excursion, dual bass-reflex tuned enclosure, and premium cabinet construction ensure top-notch bass performance.