{"product_id":"b-52-lx-18av3-active-powered-subwoofer","title":"B-52 LX-18AV3 Active Powered Subwoofer","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThe \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLX-18AV3\u003c\/span\u003e (active) and \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLX-18V3\u003c\/span\u003e (passive) are the third generation of our powerful folded horn subwoofer design, hailed by music professionals for their reliability, performance and affordability. The V3 is bigger, louder and better. V3 improvements include a larger cabinet with an improved horn design and our new overbuilt class H \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gearclubdirect.com\/amplifiers-1\/\"\u003eamplifier\u003c\/a\u003e. At the heart of these folded horn cabinets is the new 18-220X \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gearclubdirect.com\/speakers-and-subwoofers\/\"\u003esubwoofer\u003c\/a\u003e which provides higher efficiency and an ultra-efficient heat management system which keeps the speaker cool even when driven at high SPLs.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eThe LX-18AV3 is powered by our award-winning 1200-watt class H amplifier. The overbuilt design includes a compressor\/ limiter, subsonic filter, phase switch, stereo XLR inputs and both full-range and high-pass XLR outputs. The built-in 18dB\/octave electronic crossover provides 70Hz, 100Hz and 140Hz settings allowing you to perfectly match your top cabinets to this sub. What sets the LX-18AV3 apart is its ability to ALSO power the passive LX-18V3 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gearclubdirect.com\/speakers-and-subwoofers\/\"\u003esubwoofer\u003c\/a\u003e using the Neutrik™ output on the amplifier panel. Get one active and one passive – connect them together and feels the walls shake!\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLX-18V3 Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMade in the U.S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRugged, impact-resistant black carpet finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVoid-free, 7-layer, 3\/4” plywood construction for maximum durability and minimum weight\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInput connections: (2) 1\/4” metal phone jacks and (1) Neutrik™ NL 4 Speakon™ connector\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReinforced internal bracings are used to fortify the cabinet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e4” heavy-duty casters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePole-mounting cup\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLX-18AV3 Amplifier Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e1200-watt RMS class H amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e800 watts RMS @ 8 ohms (LX-18AV3)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1200 watts RMS @ 4 ohms (LX-18AV3 \u0026amp; LX-18V3 connected)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 30-140 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in 18dB\/octave electronic crossover with 70Hz, 100Hz and 140Hz settings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSubsonic filter: 24dB\/octave @ 30 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in compressor\/limiter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eXLR balanced inputs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eXLR balanced FR \u0026amp; HP outputs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e0-180° phase switch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNeutrik™ speaker output\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull thermal \u0026amp; short circuit protection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAt the heart of the beast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eAll B-52 folded-horn cabinets are loaded with the new B-52 18-220X subwoofer which provides high-power handling, great efficiency, very low distortion and accurate sound reproduction. Key features include:\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e4-inch “inside\/outside” voice coil wound on both sides of the glass fiber coil former, providing more effective cooling through greater air contact\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe light weight and robust cast aluminum frame is shaped to minimize reflections on the back of the cone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe entire loudspeaker is designed to work as a “heat sink” for extreme cooling efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe advanced magnet topology ensures an even distribution of magnetic flux throughout the whole magnet assembly, resulting in symmetrical motor movement preventing stray flux which can cause interference \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe glass-fiber impregnated cone incorporates a sealed surround and added edge-damping to greatly reduce the occurrence of unwanted cone resonances\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe vented magnet ensures constant air circulation to drive heat away from the magnet assembly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBuilt-in compression chamber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eThe 18” subwoofers are housed in a compression chamber that minimizes the excursion of the driver while maximizing the subwoofers’ output. The optimally-sized acoustic aperture of the compression chambers forms the throat of the horn and helps force the air at an increased velocity and pressure. The compression chamber optimizes the horn’s output, allowing for amazing output levels.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEfficient aluminum heatsink design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eThe new aluminum heatsink design dissipates heat in the cabinet’s compression chamber. This provides increased thermal power handling, decreased power compression, increased output and cooler long-term operation.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"B-52 Pro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32389219319943,"sku":"LX-18AV3","price":1329.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/3687\/2583\/products\/img_proxy_27e20525-87bb-4973-b1be-71eeabfb73c4.jpg?v=1582208377","url":"https:\/\/www.balkanimal.com\/products\/b-52-lx-18av3-active-powered-subwoofer","provider":"Audiofeen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}