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Harbinger

Description

The Harbinger Vari V2218S powered subwoofer is the perfect complement to the Harbinger V2212 or V2215 full range speakers as well as other main speaker systems that could benefit from 1500 watts of additional bass. Designed for complete control of your low end, the V22118S provides richness and warmth to acoustic and vocal performances, or deep drop bass to live band and DJ rigs.

The V2218S also offers electric/acoustic design features not available from other manufacturers, such as an optical-limiter that provides a quicker response to potentially damaging transient peaks and preserves fine audio detail to the input signal. Also featured is a front-mounted, defeatable LED that makes it easier to quickly recognize any clipping issues. Comes with an integrated crossover with selectable crossover frequency control, level input and convenient 0°/180° phase switch to optimize the correct phase relationship of your sub for multiple speaker setups. Includes heavy-duty casters, side handles, and a sturdy 1-3/8” pole mount.

1500 watts, Class-D amplification
18” woofer w/3” voice coil
Built-in 90/120Hz switchable crossover
0°/180° Phase input switch
Optical limiter with front-mounted, defeatable LED clip indicator
2 XLR / ¼” TRS combo inputs
Selectable full-range link or high-pass XLR outputs
Sleek and rugged steel grille
Heavy-duty casters and balanced side handles
Sturdy 1-3/8” pole mount

Clearance Harbinger VARI 18" Powered Subwoofer
Clearance Harbinger VARI 18" Powered Subwoofer
Clearance Harbinger VARI 18" Powered Subwoofer

Features

Speaker configuration
  • Active/passive: Active
  • Type: Subwoofer
  • LF driver: 18"
  • MF driver: N/A
  • HF driver: N/A
Power
  • Amplifier class: D
  • Wattage: 1500W
  • Mixer/preamp: No
Inputs
  • XLR/TRS: 2
  • TRS: 0
  • TS: 0
  • RCA 0
Output/thru
  • XLR: 2
  • TRS: N/A
  • TS: N/A
  • SpeakON: N/A
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Lead, which is known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Reviews

4.42

31 Reviews

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

4

Excellent for the $$

I bought a pair of these and have pushed them to a "Light" intermittent Clip for 1-2 hrs straight. They did NOT disappoint. Very good sound. Pushed side-by-side with a pair of JBL PRX518s and a pair of Behringer B1800D PROs. The Harbingers held their own. I would not recommend them for long-term Thumpy "Rap or Hip/Hop" music but they do very well with Thrash/Heavy Metal, Rock, Country and Bluegrass. Definitely a good purchase. Will go back in December for 2 more . . . One can never have too many toys. :)

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

Not for Hip-Hop shows

I bought two of these I use them for one wedding light music worked out great. I did a sweet 16 burned-out one sub took it back to exchange on my third gig with these I did a hip hop show and they both burned out. I would not recommend them for pro DJ use. They're great for small venues at half volume. If you use these subwoofers at full volume expect to burn them out after a few hours of solid play. They do have lots of bass lots of low end but just make sure you don't EVER let them clip. I felt these were not the subs for my DJ application and decided to take them back and move up to more expensive subwoofers. I've owned the QSC powered 18s and the EV powered 18s and they both by far take on more of a work load. I have ran them hard and put them through years of use and they still work for me. I had High Hopes for these Harbingers and thought at this price I can get 2 subs for the price of 1 well it didn't work out for me. I hope this helps

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Outdoor Events / Games15
  2. Performances14
  3. Pro Audio / DJ / Mixing13
  4. Home Studio5
  5. Amateur Recording3
Cons
  1. Bulky/Heavy3
  2. Heavy Bass gives it fits1
  3. Lacks cooling fan1
  4. Not Durable1
  5. Unreliable1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced12
  2. Novice3
  3. Professional Musician3
Pros
  1. Easy To Use16
  2. Good Audio15
  3. Durable10
  4. Versatile9
  5. Lightweight7

Reviewed by 31 customers

  • My first sub and still rocking

    4

    submitted6 years ago

    byDJ Pawikan

    fromLancaster, CA

    I bought this sub two years ago in the summer of 2018. It is still doing well, the caveat is you need to really baby this unit or it could give you problems in terms of longevity. I bought it to supplement a single VARI V2215, due to the 2215 not having enough low end alone. Adding this sub allowed me to turn up the volume a bit more on the 2215. The sub is good for punchy bass. It will struggle with deep bass and if you aren't careful that deep bass can damage the unit. Corner loading these bad boys does wonders, but they do great as well for a top/bottom combo. Watch that clip light as it is a very touchy gain pot. The max I can set the gain pot is at 9 o'clock or just a hair past it. Any more than that and the limit light will be a constant reminder. At the 9 o'clock, the clip light slightly flickers at peaks. I have two of these subs along with my two V2215s and they match very well. I have since replaced my tops with JBL PRX815W, and the brightness along with the V2218S is nothing short of awesome! For beginner mobile DJs that are on an extremely tight budget, these will serve you well, but as I stated before, take good care of the amount of volume you feed it and it will serve you well. Abuse it on a regular basis and it will not last long.

  • Suits my needs perfectly

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byRick

    fromAZ

    Needed a little more lowend on my drum monitors. Now I can feel the kicks :)

  • Awesome Bass!!!!

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byEd

    fromMiami, Fl

    Only used at home for family parties. Great bass, 2 floor house shakes.. Paired with an EV 12BT.

  • Yes

    4

    submitted6 years ago

    byMnmt

    fromOmaha

    Home use

  • I would buy this product again

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byJeff Tha Chef

    fromIva , SC

    I use the product for Djing and my friends use Harbinger also that's why I'm using Harbinger now for great sound and they get the job done

  • These things are amazing.

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    bydjjc

    fromla mesa, ca

    I got my son a pair of these for DJing. They sound great. Unfortunately they are "huge" and we don't have space in our truck to haul them to events. Therefore, we'll be returning them.

Q&A

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

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byNick

    fromHouma, la

    What cable do I need to go from speaker wire to harbinger 18" powered sub

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This has two speakon inputs. You need a speaker cable with speakon adapters

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked by#notplayingcards

    fromEugene, Oregon

    Which product do you sell that mounts speakers to the subwoofer?

    Open Reply - Gear-Head
    I would recommend the On-Stage SS-7745 Subwoofer Mounting Speaker Sub Pole