Professional Series

STX818S 18" High Power

Subwoofer

Key Features:
䉴 Premium passive loudspeaker
system
䉴 Very high power handling
䉴 18 inch, 2242H - Super Vented Gap
Cooled™ woofer for extended low-
frequency output and extremely low
distortion
䉴 Large port area for reduced
distortion
䉴 20 mm threaded pole socket for
solid, secure satellite speaker
mounting

Applications
䉴 Live performance venues Shown with optional
䉴 Mobile and fixed DJ systems SS4-BK pole and
STX815M
䉴 Sound system rental

The STX818S is a compact, high

power subwoofer system containing a
Specifications:
2242H patented Super Vented Gap System Type: 18" bass-reflex subwoofer
Cooled™ 18" woofer in a front-loaded, Frequency Range (-10 dB): 35 Hz – 250 Hz
vented enclosure. The enclosure is Frequency Response (±3 dB): 40 Hz – 120 Hz
Input Connection Modes: Switchable, +1/-1 or +2/-2
designed to present a minimum frontal
Recommended Crossover Frequencies: 30 Hz, 24 dB / octave HPF
area. The system offers complete input 80 Hz, 24 dB / octave LPF
connection flexibility for compatibility Power Rating
with a variety of cabling schemes. A (Continuous1 / Program / Peak): 1000 W / 2000 W / 4000 W
recessed, external switch allows Maximum SPL2: 132 dB SPL peak
selection of either contacts +1/-1 or Sensitivity (1w @ 1m): 96 dB SPL
+2/-2. LF Driver: 1 x JBL 2242H 457 mm (18 in) Super Vented Gap
Cooled™ woofer
The STX818S is equipped with a Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
top-mounted, threaded, 20 mm socket Active Tunings: Designed for Crown amplifiers and dbx DriveRack.
that can receive the optional SS4-BK Settings available at www.jblpro.com
pole. This adjustable height pole can Mounting: Top mounted M20 threaded socket for optional SS4-
be used to mount speakers equipped BK pole
with standard 35 mm pole sockets and Enclosure: Rectangular, 18 mm, 13-ply birch/poplar laminate
weighing up to 50 kg (100 lb). The plywood
Transport: 4 side handles, bottom mounting points for optional
threaded socket minimizes buzzing casters
and rattling and assures that the pole Finish: Black DuraFlex finish
will be secure and straight. Grille: Powder coated, black, 14-gauge perforated steel with
The enclosure is constructed of top acoustical transparent cloth backing. Removable JBL
badge and punched JBL logo.
quality birch/poplar laminate plywood,
Input Connectors: Neutrik® Speakon® NL-4 (x2)
coated in JBL’s rugged DuraFlex™ Dimensions (H x W x D): 558 mm x 568 mm x 718 mm
finish and is heavily braced to (22.0 in x 22.4 in x 28.3 in)
maximize low-frequency performance. Net Weight: 45 kg (100 lb)
The attractive CNC-machined, 14- Optional Accessories: SS4-BK: Adjustable, heavy-duty pole, M20 thread to
gauge steel grille is internally lined 35 mm
with acoustically transparent cloth to WK-4: Caster kit
For covers go to www.jblbags.com
provide additional driver protection
and give a very professional 40 Hz to 120 Hz pink noise with 6 dB crest factor, 2 hours duration.
1

Calculated based on power rating and sensitivity.

appearance. The rear of the enclosure
is fitted with T-nuts which may be
used to attach the optional WK-4
caster kit.
2
JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Some materials, production methods and design
refinements are introduced into existing products without notice as a routine expression of that philosophy. For this
reason, any current JBL product may differ in some respect from its published description, but will always equal or
exceed the original design specifications unless otherwise stated.
䉴 STX818S 18" High Power Subwoofer
Block Diagram Frequency Response
110

Serial No. JBL PROFESSIONAL

Northridge, CA USA
Designed in the USA 100
Made in Mexico
STX818S

SPL (dB)
N108

NL4 ±1 + 90
1+ LOW
FREQ
-

CONNECTOR
PARALLEL
IN / THRU 1-
NL4
IN / THRU NL4 ±2 80
2+
2␲ half space

2-
4␲ free field

70
20 100 1000 10000 20000
1+

NOT USED ON SRX718S

Frequency (Hz)

DISCRETE
NL4 ±1 1-
NL4
IN / THRU
2+
INPUT: 8Ω
2-

INTERNAL
NL4 ±2 CONNECTORS

STX800 ®
Equipped with Differential Drive Transducer
Technology U.S. PATENTS: 5,042,072

Dimensions
100°

393.7
15.5
719.2
28.3

436.6
17.2
569.8 284.2
22.4 384.2
15.1 11.2

408.6
561.9 557.6 16.1
22.1 22.0
276.5
10.9

203.2
126.5
8.0
5.0

JBL Professional
8500 Balboa Boulevard, P.O. Box 2200
Northridge, California 91329 U.S.A.
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