JBL ASB6118 High Power Single 18 Inch Subwoofer Owner’s Manual

: October 30, 2023
: JBL

Table of Contents

JBL ASB6118 High Power Single 18 Inch Subwoofer
Product Key Features
Product Applications
Product Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
Key Features
Applications
Specifications
- Physical
Electrical Input
Dimension
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JBL ASB6118 High Power Single 18 Inch Subwoofer

Product Key Features

1 x 18 2242H SVGTM Driver.
Large vent area for high output with low distortion.
Arrays with various AE Series mid-high frequency 2-way models (see AE Series Array Guide).

Product Applications

Performing arts facilities
Theatrical sound design
Auditoriums
Houses of worship
Live clubs
Dance-clubs/discotheques
Sports facilities
Themed entertainment venues

The ASB6118 is a high-power subwoofer system that includes one 460 mm (18 in) SVG Super Vented Gap low-frequency driver in a vented, front-loaded configuration for extended bandwidth. The rectangular cabinet is fitted with M10 threaded suspension points and pre-engineered array bracketry is available. It is part of JBL’s AE Application Engineered Series, a versatile family of loudspeakers for a wide variety of applications.

Product Specifications

System

Transducer Power Rating (AES)1: 1200 W (4800 W peak), 2 hrs
Long-Term System Power Rating2: 800 W (3200 W peak), 100 hrs
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms

Transducers

Low-Frequency Driver: 1 x JBL 2242H 460 mm (18 in) SVGTM driver with 100 mm (4 in) voice coil

Physical

Enclosure: Rectangular cabinet, 16 mm (5/8 in) exterior grade 11-ply Finnish birch plywood
Suspension Attachment: 12 points (3 top, 3 bottom, 2 each side, 2 rear), M10 threaded hardware
Finish: Black DuraFlexTM finish. White available upon request.
Grille: Powder coated 14 gauge perforated steel, with acoustically transparent black foam backing.
Input Connector:
- Environmental Specifications: Mil-Std 810; IP-x3 per IEC529.
- Dimensions (H x W x D in 548 x 561 x 816 mm vertical cabinet orientation): (21.6 x 22.1 x 32.2 in)
- Net Weight: 44.5 kg (98 lb)
- Optional Accessories: M10 x 35 mm forged shoulder eyebolts with washers.
- Optional planar array frame kit. See AE Series Bracket Guide

The ASB6118 High Power Single 18 Subwoofer is ideal for use in various applications such as performing arts facilities, theatrical sound design, auditoriums, houses of worship, live clubs, dance clubs/discotheques, sports facilities, and themed entertainment venues.

Product Usage Instructions

Mount the ASB6118 subwoofer using the M10 threaded suspension points fitted on the rectangular cabinet.
Connect the input connector to the audio source.
Power on the audio source and adjust the volume to the desired level.
For optimal sound quality, it is recommended to use the ASB6118 subwoofer as part of an array with various AE Series mid-high frequency 2-way models. Refer to the AE Series Array Guide for more information.

Key Features

1 x 18” 2242H SVG™ Driver.
Large vent area for high output with low distortion.
Arrays with various AE Series mid-high frequency 2-way models
- (see AE Series Array Guide).

Applications

Performing arts facilities
Theatrical sound design
Auditoriums
Houses of worship
Live clubs
Dance-clubs/discotheques
Sports facilities
Themed entertainment venues

ASB6118 is a high power subwoofer system comprised of one 460 mm (18 in) SVG Super Vented Gap low frequency driver in a vented, front-loaded configuration for extended bandwidth. The rectangular cabinet is fitted with M10 threaded suspension points. Pre-engineered array bracketry is available. ASB6118 is part of JBL’s AE Application Engineered Series, a versatile family of loudspeakers for a wide variety of applications.

Specifications

System

Frequency Range (-10 dB): 28 Hz – 1 kHz
Frequency Response (±3 dB): 35 Hz – 1 kHz
Transducer Power Rating (AES)1: 1200 W (4800 W peak), 2 hrs
Long-Term System Power Rating2: 800 W (3200 W peak), 100 hrs
Maximum SPL3: 30 Hz – 100 Hz: 129 dB-SPL cont avg (135 dB peak)
100 Hz – 500 Hz: 129 dB-SPL cont avg (135 dB peak)
System Sensitivity (dB-SPL, 1W @ 1m)4: 30 Hz – 100 Hz: 98 dB
100 Hz – 500 Hz: 98 dB
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms

Transducers

Low Frequency Driver: 1 x JBL 2242H 460 mm (18 in) SVG™ driver with 100 mm (4 in) voice coil

Physical

Enclosure: Rectangular cabinet, 16 mm (5/8 in) exterior grade 11-ply Finnish birch plywood
Suspension Attachment: 12 points (3 top, 3 bottom, 2 each side, 2 rear), M10 threaded hardware
Finish: Black DuraFlex™ finish. White available upon request.
Grille: Powder coated 14 gauge perforated steel, with acoustically transparent black foam backing.
Input Connector: NL4 Neutrik Speakon® and CE-compliant covered barrier strip terminals. Barrier terminals accept up to 5.2 sq mm (10 AWG) wire or max width 9 mm (.375 in) spade lugs. Speakon in parallel with barrier strip for loop-through.
Environmental Specifications: Mil-Std 810; IP-x3 per IEC529.
Dimensions: (H x W x D in 548 x 561 x 816 mm vertical cabinet orientation): (21.6 x 22.1 x 32.2 in)
Net Weight: 44.5 kg (98 lb)
Optional Accessories: M10 x 35 mm forged shoulder eyebolts with washers.
- Optional planar array frame kit. See AE Series Bracket Guide

AES standard, one decade pink noise with 6 dB crest factor within device’s operational band, free air. Standard AES 2 hr rating plus long-term 100 hr rating are specified for low-frequency transducers.
AES standard, one decade pink noise with 6 dB crest factor, in cabinet, long-term 100 hr rating.
Calculated based on power rating and half-space (2) sensitivity, exclusive of power compression.
Half-space (2π) loading, averaged in specified frequency band.

JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Changes introduced into existing products without notice are an expression of that philosophy.

Electrical Input

Frequency response is measured on-axis at a distance referenced to 1 m @ 1 watt (2.83 Vrms) input, shown as half-space (2π, solid line) and full-space (4π, dotted line) environment.

Electrical Input Impedance