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Item #: KW181
MSRP: $1,749.00
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KW181 Features

  • 18” subwoofer
  • Maximum SPL 135 dB peak
  • 1000 watt Class D continuous power
  • Extensive DSP featuring DEEP™ and Intrinsic Correction™ enhances system performance
  • Rugged, texture-painted birch enclosure
  • Tour-grade 16 gauge steel grilles
  • Threaded pole socket
  • Speaker mounting pole included (35 mm diameter, 36 inches (91 cm) long, M20 thread.)
  • Comfortable ergonomic handles

 

SPECIFICATIONS KW122 KW152 KW153
Configuration 12" 2-way multipurpose 15" 2-way trapezoidal 15" 3-way trapezoidal
Transducers
Low-frequency
Mid-frequency
High-frequency

12" cone transducer
-
1.75" diaphragm compression driver

15" cone transducer
-
1.75" diaphragm compression driver

15" cone transducer
6.5" mid range cone transducer
1.75" diaphragm compression driver
Frequency Response (-6 dB) 53 Hz to 18 kHz 47 Hz to 18 kHz 35 Hz to 18 kHz
Frequency Range (-10 dB) 50 Hz to 20 kHz 44 Hz to 20 kHz 33 Hz to 20 kHz
Nominal Coverage (-6 dB) 75° axisymmetric 60° axisymmetric 75° axisymmetric
Maximum SPL1 131 dB peak 133 dB peak 134 dB peak
Amplifier
Power Output2 1000 W Class D (500 W LF + 500 W HF) continuous
2000 W peak
1000 W Class D (500 W LF + 500 W MF/HF) continuous
2000 W peak
Input Impedance Channel A XLR / ¼":
Mic gain setting Balanced Unbalanced
0 dB 38 kΩ 19 kΩ
+12 dB 10 kΩ 5 kΩ
+24 dB 2.66 kΩ 1.33 kΩ
+36 dB 660Ω 330Ω
Channel B XLR / ¼": 38 kΩ balanced / 19 kΩ unbalanced
Channel B RCA: 10 kΩ
Controls Power, Gain A, Gain B, Channel A Input Gain (0 dB / 12 dB / 24 dB / 36 dB), LF Mode (Ext Sub/Norm/DEEP™), HF Mode (Flat/Vocal Boost), Front LED (On/Off/Limit)
Indicators Power, Signal A, Signal B, Standby, Limit, Mic (24 dB and 36 dB settings)
Connectors Balanced female XLR/¼" line/mic level input, Balanced female XLR/¼" line level input, Dual Balanced male XLR full range line level out , Balanced male XLR "mix" out, Stereo RCA line level input, Remote gain control, Locking IEC power connector
Cooling On demand, 50 mm variable speed fan
Amplifier Protection Thermal limiting, output overcurrent, overtemperature muting, GuardRail™
Transducer Protection Thermal limiting, excursion limiting
AC Power Input Universal power supply 100–240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
AC Power Consumption
(1/8 Power)
100 VAC, 2.3 A
120 VAC, 2.01 A
230 VAC, 1.13 A
Enclosure
Material 15 mm painted birch plywood
Finish Black textured paint
Grille Black powder coated 16 gauge steel
Dimensions (HWD) 26" × 15" × 15.4"
660 mm × 381 mm × 391 mm
32.1" × 17.5" × 15.2"
816 mm × 445 mm × 386 mm
43.1" × 18.5" × 16.8"
1094 mm × 470 mm × 427 mm
Weight (Net) 49 lb (22.2 kg) 64 lb (29 kg) 87 lb (39.5 kg)
Available Accessories KW122 suspension kit, KW122 cover, KW M10 kit KW152 cover, KW M10 kit KW153 cover, KW M10 kit



KW Series
SPECIFICATIONS KW181
Configuration 18" subwoofer
Transducer 18" cone transducer
Frequency Response (-6 dB) 38 Hz to 124 Hz
Frequency Range (-10 dB) 34 Hz to 143 Hz
Maximum SPL1 135 dB peak
Amplifiers
Power Output2 1000 W Class D continuous
2000 W peak
Input Impedance XLR / ¼": 38 kΩ balanced / 19 kΩ unbalanced
Controls Power, Gain, LF Mode (Normal/DEEP™), Polarity (Normal/Reverse), Front LED (On/Off/Limit)
Indicators Power, Signal, Standby, Limit
Connectors Dual balanced female XLR/¼" line level input, Dual Balanced male XLR full range line level out, Remote gain control, Locking IEC power connector
Cooling On demand, 50 mm variable speed fan
Amplifier Protection Thermal limiting, output overcurrent, overtemperature muting, GuardRail™
Transducer Protection Thermal limiting, excursion limiting
AC Power Input Universal power supply 100–240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
AC Power Consumption
(1/8 Power)
100 VAC, 2.3 A
120 VAC, 2.01 A
230 VAC, 1.13 A
Enclosure
Material 15 mm painted birch plywood
Finish Black textured paint
Grille Rugged Powder-Coated Steel Grille
Dimensions (HWD) 20.1" × 23.4" × 29.9" with casters
510 mm × 595 mm × 761 mm with casters
Weight (Net) 88 lb (40 kg)
Available Accessories KW181 cover

1 For comparison purposes and in accordance with common industry practice, maximum peak SPL specifications are theoretical calculations based upon transducer sensitivity and peak available amplifier power.

 

 



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