JBL VRX918S 18″ High Power Flying Subwoofer
The VRX918S delivers earth-shaking low-end punch with remarkable articulation and control, responding with crystalline clarity down to the deepest frequencies. The 18-inch driver captures every nuance of your mix with visceral impact, giving you the ability to feel rather than just hear the bottom end across electronic music, hip-hop, reggae, and full-range monitoring applications. The flying subwoofer design offers unparalleled flexibility in placement and coverage within your recording space, letting you shape your acoustic environment with precision while maintaining the kind of tight, musical low-end response that makes mixing and critical listening a genuinely effective experience.
Driver & Enclosure Design
The 18″ woofer features a 2268H neodymium magnet with patented Differential Drive technology, housed in a front-loaded, vented enclosure constructed from 18 mm, 13-ply birch plywood and finished in JBL’s DuraFlex coating. A large port area is engineered to minimize distortion while a 16 gauge steel grille provides durable protection without compromising acoustic performance.
Power & Acoustic Performance
The VRX918S handles 800 W / 1600 W / 3200 W across three power modes, achieving a System Maximum SPL of 130 dB peak with 95 dB SPL sensitivity at 8 ohms nominal impedance. Frequency response spans 31 Hz – 220 Hz with a usable frequency range of 34 Hz – 220 Hz, delivering the low-end definition and impact essential for accurate mix translation and bass-critical production work.
Key Features
- 18″ woofer with 2268H neodymium magnet and patented Differential Drive technology
- Front-loaded, vented enclosure design with large port area to minimize distortion
- Power Rating: 800 W / 1600 W / 3200 W across selectable modes
- System Maximum SPL: 130 dB peak; System Sensitivity: 95 dB SPL
- Frequency Response: 34 Hz – 220 Hz (Range: 31 Hz – 220 Hz)
- 18 mm, 13-ply birch plywood enclosure with JBL DuraFlex finish
- 16 gauge steel grille for durability and acoustic transparency
- Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
- Top-mounted 20mm threaded pole socket for satellite speaker mounting
- Recessed external switch for +1/-1 or +2/-2 mode selection
- Integral rigging hardware compatible with VRX932LA line-arrays and optional array frames
- Recommended Crossover: 80 Hz, 24 dB/octave HPF and LPF; Weight: 81 lb; Dimensions: 508 mm H x 597 mm W x 749 mm D
The VRX918S combines professional-grade construction, high-power handling, and flying rigging versatility to deliver the tight, musical low-end control required in demanding mix environments and critical monitoring applications.
