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(B-Stock) dB Technologies SUB 618 active 18-inch subwoofer, 600W
Product no: 5000-0026-7631 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The dB Technologies SUB 618 active subwoofer has a powerful 18-inch subwoofer and a digital 600-watt Class-D RMS amplifier (1200W peak). It's got enough power to augment two array speakers, which is clear by the impressive SPL that can reach 133 dB and a delicious low-frequency response of 35 to 130 Hz. Thanks to the DSP and bass reflex design of this sub, you can rely on clean, punchy bass without unwanted vibrations or clipping. The audio is produced by an 18-inch woofer.

Manageable 18-inch DSP sub

All this technology is squeezed into a rugged plywood housing that measures 50 x 62.5 x 69 cm and weighs 31.1 kilograms. It features recessed handles on either side for manageability and in terms of connection options, it features two balanced XLR XLR inputs and outputs. On the rear, you'll find various controls for adjusting the volume level, output mode (Link or Xover), polarity, and subwoofer mode (Flat or Boost for extra punch).

Specifications

Product features

Speaker connections XLR input
Complete Yes
Mid driver/woofer diameter 18 inches
Sustainable product not specified
Weight per speaker 31 kg
Maximum SPL 130 dB - 139 dB
Maximum subwoofer frequency 130 Hz
Minimum frequency 35 - 39 Hz
Original packaging Damaged
RMS power in watts 500 - 749 W
Condition of product Traces of use (no damage/scratches)
Locking speaker connectors no

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 37,8 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 82,0 x 75,0 x 62,5 cm

Product specifications

  • dB Technologies SUB 618
    • 18-inch active subwoofer
    • frequency response: 35 - 130 Hz
    • max SPL: 133 dB
    • sensitivity: omnidirectional
    • LF: 18 in
    • LF voice coil: 2.5 in
  • amplifier:
    • SMSP digital amplifier
    • class: D
    • RMS power: 600 W
    • peak power: 1200 W
  • processor:
    • controller: 25/56 bit DSP
    • limiter: Peak, Thermal, RMS
    • controls: Subwoofer level, Outputs mode, Polarity, Subwoofer mode
  • connectors:
    • input: 2x XLR (balanced)
    • output: 2x XLR (balanced)
  • housing:
    • material: plywood
    • grille: full metal grille
    • pole mount: M20
    • dimensions: 50 x 62.5 x 69 cm
    • weight: 31.1 kg

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dB Technologies SUB 618 active 18-inch subwoofer, 600W

Wrote the following about dB Technologies SUB 618 active 18-inch subwoofer, 600W
Très bon mais pas parfait

Dans l’ensemble un très bon 18 pouces qui envoie du grave bien comme on l’aime, à un prix il faut dire particulièrement abordable pour un 18’ avec de telles caractéristiques et surtout d’une marque comme dB Technologies, dont la réputation n’est plus à faire.

Rien qu’à l’oreille, on entend qu’il descend à 35 hz sans problème. Le double IN/OUT en XLR est un très bon point et un de ses autres gros avantage est son poids (31kg) qui le rend très facile à transporter seul. Fini de se tuer le dos avec des subs lourds comme des enclumes.

Cependant, dB Technologies le vend comme parfaitement utilisable en 2.1, ce qui est vrai… jusqu’à un certain niveau sonore. Pour ma part, je l’utilise avec une paire d’Opera 12 (excellentes au passage). Une seule unité suffit à envoyer de bonnes basses fréquences jusqu’à un certain volume, mais lorsqu’il faut pousser le système, le sub commence à taper dans son limiteur alors que les tops ont encore une belle réserve de puissance. Je suis sceptique par rapport au 133 db SPL annoncés.
Pour avoir un son équilibré sur toute la plage de volume exploitable par des tops comme les Opera 12, il vous faut selon moi au moins 2 unités (pour une utilisation DJ par exemple).

Une amplification plus puissante ou encore une bobine mobile de 3’ (ou plus) auraient été les bienvenues, mais pour 800€ c’est déjà très satisfaisant.

En résumé :

Points forts :

-Descend bas en fréquences comme on attend d’un 18 pouces
-Connectivité
-Poids
-Il a de la gueule
-Petits presets sympas comme low-pass, inversion de phase ou encore mode deep (mais bon ça le fait clipper plus vite donc snif)
-Prix

Points faibles :
-Clip (tape dans le limiteur) un peu vite.
-Pas d’emplacements pour visser des roulettes mais il n’est pas lourd pour un 18’ donc pas dramatique.

Si vous avez 1600€ à investir dans 2 unités, c’est un très bon choix et très cohérent en terme de rapport tarif/rendu vis à vis de ses concurrents de chez RCF, QSC, FBT, HK, LD Systems et toute la clique…

Je le possède depuis peu donc je n’ai pas encore d’avis en ce qui concerne la longévité mais je ne me fais pas de souci vu la réputation de dB Technologies.

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