BASSBOSS Makara-MK3 - 5000W 2 x 21-inch Powered Vented Bandpass Subwoofer with 4.5-inch Voice Coils and 360-Degree Coverage in Black Finish

The BASSBOSS Makara-MK3 subwoofer is a revolutionary powerhouse designed to push the boundaries of sub-bass performance. It combines extreme low-frequency extension with unparalleled punch, making it the ultimate solution for audiophiles, touring professionals, and venues looking to experience the deepest lows and the tightest impact. The Makara-MK3 ensures that you don't have to choose between deep and punchy bass, offering both qualities in a compact, manageable package. With this subwoofer, your performances will reach new dimensions, enveloping your audience in a soundscape that is both expansive and immersive. Whether you're enhancing your system with ultra-low frequencies or delivering tight, impactful bass for modern music, the Makara-MK3 excels across all genres, providing flexibility and unmatched performance.

The heart of the Makara-MK3 is its massive power handling capability. Featuring 5,000 watts of total amplification with two 2,500W Class-D amplifiers, the Makara-MK3 delivers an incredible output that brings even the most demanding basslines to life. Its auto-sensing, globally compatible power supply allows the subwoofer to operate seamlessly with input voltages ranging from 90V to 250V, ensuring its versatility in any region. Whether you're in a large venue or a more intimate setting, the Makara-MK3 is designed to deliver peak output without compromising sound quality, even at the highest SPLs. The amplifier is passively cooled through its external heat sink and woofer-generated air flow through the port, with four radial fans that engage in extreme conditions to provide additional forced-air cooling.

The Makara-MK3 features two powerful 21-inch neodymium woofers with massive 4.5-inch (115mm) voice coils, delivering massive displacement and enhanced low-end performance. Neodymium magnets offer the advantage of reduced weight and increased efficiency, resulting in a cabinet that is both lighter and louder than traditional ferrite-loaded subwoofers. The woofers' advanced split-wound coils create more consistent force throughout the cone's range of movement, significantly reducing distortion and improving linearity even at peak output. The Makara-MK3 is designed to keep the woofers within their safe thermal and excursion limits, ensuring consistent output with minimal distortion and delivering the ultimate bass experience in real-world conditions.

The subwoofer's design features a hybrid 6th-order bandpass configuration, which utilizes a large vented volume in combination with two short-horn sections to boost upper-frequency sensitivity and improve transient response. This hybrid design provides extended low-frequency output while also offering the punch and clarity that is often missing from conventional designs. The horn-loaded sections increase the subwoofer's efficiency and enhance the transient response, while the vented portion ensures smooth, powerful bass that resonates throughout the venue. The Makara-MK3 delivers an extended frequency response from 23 Hz to 100 Hz (+3 dB), with an impressive peak SPL of 143 dB, making it suitable for large-scale events, festivals, and installations that demand the highest levels of performance.

Another standout feature of the Makara-MK3 is its versatility. The subwoofer is equipped with four 35mm steel pole sockets, enabling it to be used both vertically and horizontally, offering flexible setup options depending on your space and configuration needs. The cabinet is built from CNC-machined 18mm Baltic Birch plywood with extensive internal bracing, ensuring durability while minimizing unwanted resonance. It also comes with four steel bar handles and interlocking UHMWPE sliders, making it easy to transport, stack, and secure in place. The subwoofer's rugged, weatherproof finish ensures it performs well even in outdoor environments, while its perforated, powder-coated steel grille protects the drivers and enhances the overall aesthetic.

The BASSBOSS Makara-MK3 is equipped with an advanced DSP that includes high-pass and low-pass filters, phase alignment, and multi-stage limiting, ensuring the subwoofer operates within its ideal performance range at all times. The DSP's comprehensive suite of protections minimizes risks associated with thermal overload, excessive excursion, and clipping. The DSP also features Ethernet connectivity for easy control, firmware updates, and monitoring via Milan AVB. This allows for seamless integration with other BASSBOSS systems and provides the ability to adjust multiple loudspeakers simultaneously for coordinated control. The Makara-MK3's DSP can store up to 100 presets, with eight directly accessible for quick adjustments, ensuring that you can tailor the sound to your specific needs with ease.

For added convenience, the Makara-MK3 includes an XLR-M pass-through connector, making it easy to chain multiple units together. Whether you are stacking or flying the subwoofers, the subwoofer can be configured for cardioid mode when multiple units are used together, ensuring optimal dispersion and reduced low-frequency interference. This makes the Makara-MK3 ideal for both live sound applications and fixed installations, delivering impressive, low-end power in a highly efficient and manageable package.

The Makara-MK3 is the ideal subwoofer for those who demand powerful, deep, and consistent bass. From touring professionals to installation experts, the Makara-MK3 provides the flexibility, durability, and sound quality needed to elevate any performance. Its combination of cutting-edge technology, robust protection systems, and versatile setup options make it the go-to choice for any bass-heavy application.

Features

• 5,000W total amplification (2 x 2,500W Class-D amplifiers) for extreme output and performance
• Dual 21-inch neodymium motor woofers with 4.5-inch voice coils for massive displacement and deep bass
• Hybrid 6th-order bandpass design for extended low frequencies and improved transient response
• Frequency response from 23 Hz to 100 Hz (+3 dB) with a peak SPL of 143 dB
• Advanced DSP with high-pass and low-pass filters, phase alignment, and multi-stage limiting
• Ethernet connectivity for remote control, firmware updates, and system monitoring via Milan AVB
• Rugged CNC-machined 18mm Baltic Birch plywood construction with interlocking feet for easy stacking and transport
• Weatherproof, bonded polyurea finish with perforated powder-coated steel grille for durability
• Four 35mm steel pole sockets for flexible vertical or horizontal setup
• Four steel bar handles for easy transport
• Cardioid mode available with multiple cabinets for optimal dispersion
• Dimensions: 28 x 48 x 36 inches (28.5 inches high with feet)
• Net weight: 294 lbs, shipping weight: 320 lbs
• Optional transport dollies and padded nylon transport covers for added convenience

Specifications

Acoustical

• Loudspeaker Description: Double 21-inch Self-Powered 6th-order Hybrid Subwoofer
• Frequency Response (+3 dB): 23 - 100 Hz
• Maximum Measured Output: 140 dB 1m (half-space)
• Max SPL (Peak): 143 dB 1m (half-space)
• Nominal Dispersion (HxV): 360 x 360-Degree, Cardioid Mode Available with Multiple Boxes

Electrical

• Amplification: 5000 Watts Class D (2 x 2500W)
• Processing: Integrated comprehensive DSP. 96kHz sampling rate with 8 pushbutton presets. All presets include high pass filters, low pass filters, phase alignment, equalization and multi-stage limiting. Storage capacity for up to 100 presets
• Electrical Connectors, Amp: Neutrik powerCON True 1 TOP - IP65 rated waterproof connectors
• Electrical Connector, Mains: USA 3-pin grounding 120V electrical plug NEMA 5-15; Outside USA alternate connectors provided
• Voltage Operating Range: 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz (Auto-sensing, auto switching universal supply)
• Current Draw, Nominal: 120V 9A (nominal); 240V 7A (nominal)
• Signal Input Connector: XLR-F
• Signal Output Connector: XLR-M pass-through only
• LAN Connectors: EtherCON RJ45 (x2) with 2-port Ethernet switch

Physical

• Enclosure Type: Vented, short-horn hybrid
• Transducer: 2 x 21-inch (540mm) neodymium motor woofer with 4.5-inch (115mm) voice coil
• Cabinet Construction: CNC machined 18mm Birch plywood with extensive bracing and dado joinery. 4 steel bar handles. 4 x 35mm steel pole sockets, 4 x interlocking UHMWPE sliders/feet
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 28 x 48 x 36 inches (28.5 inches high with feet)
• Net Weight: 294 lbs
• Shipping Weight: 320 lbs
• Exterior Finish: High-pressure, bonded polyurea coating. Rugged, waterproof. Textured black
• Grilles: Perforated, powder-coated steel
• Feet: 4 x UHMWPE sliders
• Handles: 4 x Steel bar handles
• Fly Points: None. Ground-stack only

Optional

• Covers: Heavy-duty padded nylon transport covers for 1 cabinet
• Dollies: Birch plywood flat cart with 4 locking wheels and recesses to accept the cabinet sliders. Transports 1 to 3 cabinets
• What's Included: Loudspeaker, 15' (5m) Power Cable, Manual, Warranty Card