DAS Audio Vantec-218
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DAS Audio
Vantec-218
Product Info
Article Number:
520560
Brand:
DAS Audio
Model:
Vantec-218
Category:
Passive Subwoofers
Price:
$1,703.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Vantec-218 is a serious subwoofer – it’ll shake a room, no doubt. If you're running a mid-sized to large venue, a dance club, or need serious low-end reinforcement for a live band, this thing delivers impressive power and clarity. Just be prepared to lift!
Product Description
- DAS Audio Vantec-218
- Passive Bass Reflex Subwoofer
- Driver size: 2x 18" woofers
- Power rating: 2000 W RMS / 8000 W peak
- Frequency range: 30 - 125 Hz
- Maximum output level: 140 dB
- Impedance: 4 Ohm
- Connections: Speaker twist
- 2 Mounted castors
- 35 mm Speaker stand flange mount
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1070 x 545 x 675 mm
- Weight: 70 kg
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Robust birch plywood construction offers excellent rigidity and resonance.
- • Dual 18” drivers deliver authoritative low-frequency extension and headroom.
- • Efficient bass reflex design maximizes output while maintaining control.
- • Integrated castors simplify transport and setup, a must for touring.
CONS
- • 4 Ohm impedance requires careful amplifier selection to avoid clipping.
- • Significant weight makes maneuvering difficult without assistance or mechanical help.
- • Limited frequency response above 125Hz necessitates pairing with full-range speakers.
Product Video
Key Features
Power Handling
2000 W RMS / 8000 W peak
Woofer Size
2 x 18"
Impedance
4 Ohm
Frequency Range
30 - 125 Hz
Sensitivity
105 dB (estimated, based on driver specs and design)
Weight
70 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers a competitive performance level, leaning towards a slightly warmer, more musical low-end than some of the more aggressive alternatives. The build quality is very solid, but lacks some of the premium features found in top-tier models.
You’ll need a powerful amplifier, ideally with a minimum of 1500 watts RMS per channel, and capable of delivering clean power at 4 Ohms. Clipping will quickly become an issue with insufficient power.
Small, untreated rooms with significant low-frequency reflections can be problematic; careful placement and acoustic treatment are essential to avoid muddiness.
