DAS Audio Action-S218
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DAS Audio
Action-S218
Product Info
Article Number:
520421
Brand:
DAS Audio
Model:
Action-S218
Category:
Passive Subwoofers
Price:
$1,097.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Action-S218 is a serious subwoofer – it'll shake a room. It's built tough and delivers genuinely impressive low-end, making it a great choice for DJs, cover bands, and anyone needing serious bass reinforcement in mid-sized venues. Just be prepared to wrestle with its weight!
Product Description
- DAS Audio Action-S218
- Passive Bass Reflex Subwoofer
- Drivers: 2x 18" woofers
- Power rating: 1200 W RMS / 4800 W peak
- Frequency range: 29 - 160 Hz
- Maximum output level: 139 dB
- Impedance: 4 Ohm
- Connections: Speaker twist
- 35 mm Speaker flange
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1070 x 545 x 675 mm
- Weight: 61 kg
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Robust birch plywood construction ensures excellent durability for gigging.
- • Dual 18” drivers deliver genuinely powerful and deep low-frequency extension.
- • High 139 dB SPL handling provides headroom for demanding live sound applications.
- • Efficient bass reflex design maximizes output without excessive amplifier power.
CONS
- • The 4-ohm impedance requires careful amplifier matching to avoid clipping.
- • Significant weight (61 kg) makes transport and setup challenging for one person.
- • Limited frequency response above 160Hz necessitates pairing with full-range speakers.
Product Video
Key Features
Power Handling
1200 W RMS / 4800 W peak
Woofer Size
2x 18"
Impedance
4 Ohm
Frequency Range
29 - 160 Hz
Sensitivity
103 dB SPL (1W @ 1m)
Weight
61 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The DAS Audio Action-S218 offers competitive low-end performance, particularly in the 30-60Hz range, thanks to its optimized bass reflex port design, often surpassing similarly priced models.
You'll want a stable amplifier capable of delivering at least 1200 watts RMS into 4 ohms to fully utilize the Action-S218's capabilities without stressing the amplifier or the sub.
While the robust build is suitable for outdoor use, the lack of weatherproofing means you need to protect it from rain and moisture. Also, consider the potential for sound bleed in open environments.
