Amate XW118 18” Active Subwoofer, 64-bit DSP, 2500W

( BBA6081 )

2500W Active Subwoofer for Professional PA Applications

The Amate XW118 18-Inch Active Subwoofer sets a new standard for PA subwoofers in live event environments, combining advanced digital signal processing with serious low-frequency power. Developed for audio professionals, it offers impressive bass response and flexibility, making it an ideal fit for demanding venues.

Key Features and Benefits

18-inch Neodymium Driver with 133dB Output

The subwoofer uses a high-efficiency neodymium magnet and a four-inch voice coil, allowing it to maintain output even during extended use. This design supports consistent, distortion-free sound and helps lower overall unit weight, making transport and rigging simpler. Compared to ferrite systems, it brings greater output and clarity, exactly what professionals require for clean, chest-thumping bass.

64-bit DSP with Touchscreen Control

A built-in 64-bit DSP engine manages every aspect: amplifier gain, crossovers, limiter settings, and phase alignment. Amate's rear-panel 3.5-inch colour touchscreen puts configuration directly at your fingertips, offering adjustments from frequency cutoffs to system presets. Setup and real-time changes are quick and simple, giving you precise command during live performances or installations.

Remote Monitoring and Dante Networking

Integration with Dante protocol allows the subwoofer to receive uncompressed audio over standard IP networks. With Amate DSPStudio software, you can monitor every parameter remotely, including input/output levels, limiter activity, temperature, network status. For larger systems, this means less time troubleshooting on location, and more consistency show to show.

Bass Reflex Enclosure with Gradient Speaker Grilles

Front-loaded in a bass-reflex cabinet, the enclosure features tuned laminar ports, delivering a frequency response from 30Hz to 140Hz. The gradient grille protects the driver without restricting airflow, boosting output while extending cabinet durability. More air moves with less turbulence, providing richer bass in any space.

2500W Class D Amplification and Energy-Saving Features

Equipped with the third-generation 2500W Class D amplifier, the XW118 active subwoofer combines strong output and operational efficiency. It includes automatic protection against input overloads, voltage swings, and high temperatures. An ECO mode helps save power by entering low-draw standby when not in use, supporting energy-conscious venues.

Applications

Perfect for concert venues, large auditoriums, theatres, and church sound systems, the Amate XW118 Active Subwoofer is designed for high-demand environments where absolute bass control and reliable networking are essential. Touring professionals benefit from the speaker's durable birch ply and Polyurea finish, which is built to handle heavy use and transit.

Event production companies will value the real-time monitoring and Dante connectivity, which streamlines system management. For fixed installations, the extensive phase and delay controls guarantee integration with full-range systems, fulfilling the requirements of even the most challenging acoustic spaces.

Summary

The Amate XW118 18-Inch Active Subwoofer offers advanced DSP, a lightweight yet rugged chassis, and modern networking to provide a flexible, heavy-duty addition to any PA setup. Covering 30Hz to 140Hz with FiR phase correction, it ensures true-to-source performance from the deepest lows up. Amate's DSPStudio software enables comprehensive off-site control and monitoring, addressing every detail from limiter thresholds to amplifier temperature. With its blend of efficiency, customisation, and durability, this subwoofer is well-suited to today's professional audio demands.