Yamaha

Description

The Yamaha SW218V Club Series V Subwoofer gives you professional quality bass sound. Gigging bands, mobile DJs, and houses of worship helped make the first 4 generations of Yamaha Club Series Speakers incredibly popular. The refinements of generation V continue this success story with larger enclosures for improved low-frequency performance, improved drivers for higher power handling, redesigned crossovers, stronger grilles, and dual Speakon and 1/4" connectors. With professional features, excellent sonic performance, and great value, Club Series loudspeakers deliver premium quality night after night.

The SW218V reigns supreme with 2 - 18" woofers and 30Hz-2kHz frequency response (-10dB). It features 1,220W program handling with 2,400W peak. Sensitivity: 98dB. 48"W x 23"H x 26"D. 132 lbs.
Yamaha SW218V Club Series V Subwoofer
Yamaha SW218V Club Series V Subwoofer

Features

  • 2 - 18" woofers
  • 30Hz-2kHz frequency response (-10dB)
  • 1,220W program handling/2,400W peak
  • Sensitivity: 98dB
  • 48"W x 23"H x 26"D
  • 132 lbs.

Reviews

4.64

11 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

A Great Sub.

I had first bought a couple QSC 15" powered subs at 1000 a piece and was very disapointed in the quality of sound. they were completely wrong for the size of the room. so I took them back and puchased one Yamaha Dual 18" Sub. we actually hooked it up in the practice room and was actually more disapionted in this Sub than the others, But when it was hooked up in our main Auditorium it filled the room with such astonding Bass i had to turn it Down. It had the best response with the low end smooth Bass, but even when I had my Drummer play his Double Bass it still responded with the amazing sound the second hit as the First. This test was conducted at 100db.

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

3

When it works it works wells

Using a pair to fill a space for a room of 100. Works well a little boxy around 50 Hz but nothing some geq didn't fix and works well at the recommended crossover of 90 hz.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Outdoor Events / Games1
  2. Pro Audio / DJ / Mixing1
  3. Basic Systems1
  4. Smaller Rooms / Apartments1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced1
  2. Pro Audio / DJ / Mixing1
Pros
  1. Easy To Set Up1
  2. Good Power Output1
  • amp match

    5

    submitted8 years ago

    byDj Supaman Twon

    fromMemphis

    Will these subs work well with qsc gx7

  • When it works it works wells

    3

    Verified Buyer

    submitted10 years ago

    byJim the Bladerunner

    fromIndianapolis, IN

    Using a pair to fill a space for a room of 100. Works well a little boxy around 50 Hz but nothing some geq didn't fix and works well at the recommended crossover of 90 hz.

  • underrated speaker cabniet

    5

    submitted11 years ago

    byAdam

    fromCharlotte,NC

    Well....first off, I am pretty smart when it comes to pro audio and have all industry standard equipment. I see reviews stating how the sub isn't any good and can't handle power. Well, it's always better to over power a speaker than underpower it, you will have a better chance of blowing an under powered sub. I have two of these cabniets with two crown XLS2500 bridged mono at 2440 watts to each cabinet. The amp crossovers are set at bridged low, the pass filter set is at 96 htz. We have played 500 plus capacity venues and have been asked several times to turn them down. I see all the comments such as, " it isn't as good as JBL or Mackie." Well, compared to this line level sub cabinet, nothing compares to these, not Mackie nor JBL PRX series. We all know that JBL makes the VTX series, now if your packing out an arena, then that's your speaker. But also your gonna pay 2,000 for a single 12' cabinet too!!!! For the money, this has an all around great, tight sound. Also, don't be scared to match them with the dual 15 cabniets as well!

  • underrated speaker cabniet

    5

    submitted11 years ago

    byAdam

    fromCharlotte,NC

    Well....first off, I am pretty smart when it comes to pro audio and have all industry standard equipment. I see reviews stating how the sub isn't any good and can't handle power. Well, it's always better to over power a speaker than underpower it, you will have a better chance of blowing an under powered sub. I have two of these cabniets with two crown XLS2500 bridged mono at 2440 watts to each cabinet. The amp crossovers are set at bridged low, the pass filter set is at 96 htz. We have played 500 plus capacity venues and have been asked several times to turn them down. I see all the comments such as, "" it isn't as good as JBL or Mackie."" Well, compared to this line level sub cabinet, nothing compares to these, not Mackie nor JBL PRX series. We all know that JBL makes the VTX series, now if your packing out an arena, then that's your speaker. But also your gonna pay 2,000 for a single 12' cabinet too!!!! For the money, this has an all around great, tight sound. Also, don't be scared to match them with the dual 15 cabniets as well!

  • Best Bang for your Buck

    4

    submitted12 years ago

    byLOUD ENOUGH SOUND

    fromAurora, IL

    The only reason I give the subs 4 stars is because there are better subs out there. But not for the money. However, they need power. Look at your amp ratings and figure out what kind of power you get the way you run your speakers. While they can sound good with five or six hundred watts pushing them, they come alive when you overpower these bad boys. I live around the Chicago area. I have four pairs of these with 16 of the single 15 in 2 way for mids and highs split up into four different rigs. Once I got my first complete set of two dual 18's with four 15 in tops, I had to buy more because I quickly started getting double and triple booked when word got out. For each dual 18 and each pair of 15's, I run a Behringer EP2500 at a 4 ohm bridge mono set up with the 30 hz filter and limiter switches on. That is supposed to be 2400 watts of power out of each amp, a QSC RMX2450 clone. Just a hair away from 10,000 watts of power into 4400 watts of cabs. Pro's with JBL's have complimented this rig. $1400 on amps and $2200 on cabs. Finally, what you have helps out a lot, but if you don't know how to use it, the cost and name of the equipment don't mean squat.

  • Great addition to my Low End

    5

    submitted13 years ago

    byWoody Dhaiti

    fromNYC

    I just got a pair of these to reinforce my low end. And it sound Grrreat!!! I have them each hooked up to a crown xti 1000 bridge at 1400watts @ 4ohms and they hit hard. They exceeded my expectations. A bit on the heavy as far as weight goes. But when you hear them it makes it worth the "weight". Overall, solid product I would recommend buying one or two if looking for Low end reinforcement, or looking to add some low end to your rig. Either way you'll be pleased. The price on these makes it a steal.

  • Previous
  • 1
  • 2
  • Next

Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byThe Studio

    fromDetroit .Michigan

    i have a crown micro tech 1200 amp. Is that enough to run a pair of these speakers ? what amp do i need to run them smoothly. I like Crown and QSC amps. How much power ?

    Open Reply - Gear-Head
    I would recommend the QSC RMX 2450 Power Amp for these subs.