MS218 Dual 18-inch Touring Subwoofer

The MANCHESTER MS218 is a passive front-loaded subwoofer engineered for touring sound companies and large-format fixed install. Two 18-inch low-frequency drivers in a 3/4-inch marine-grade Baltic birch enclosure deliver the low end for full-range MV-series line array systems, optimised by Lake DSP processing and Lab Gruppen amplification.

Power and Output

The MS218 handles 2,000 W continuous and 8,000 W peak, generating up to 145 dB maximum SPL with extended response from 30 Hz to 95 Hz. The cabinet is finished with a black polyurea coating and a powder-coated steel mesh grille backed with reticulated foam for weather and impact resistance.

Specification Highlights

• Configuration: passive dual 18-inch front-loaded subwoofer
• Power handling: 2,000 W continuous, 8,000 W peak
• Frequency response: 30 Hz to 95 Hz
• Maximum SPL: 145 dB
• Connectors: 3 x speakON NL4
• Dimensions: 568 mm H x 1050 mm W x 800 mm D
• Net weight: 97 kg
• Four-point suspension, stacking up to 12 units at 10:1 safety factor

Designed For

Touring sound providers running MANCHESTER MV-series line arrays, festival production, large houses of worship, and permanent installations requiring deep, high-output low-frequency reinforcement.