JBL ASB6118-WH - 3200W 15-inch Passive Front Loaded Installation Subwoofer in White Finish

The JBL Professional ASB6118-WH is a high-power, 3200W passive subwoofer designed to deliver powerful low-frequency performance across a broad spectrum of professional audio applications. Featuring the advanced JBL 2242H SVG low-frequency driver, a 460 mm (18-inch) transducer with a 100 mm (4-inch) voice coil, the ASB6118-WH provides exceptional bass clarity and output. The driver utilizes JBL's Super Vented Gap (SVG) technology, which optimizes efficiency and thermal management, ensuring durability and long life even under heavy use. This subwoofer's front-loaded, vented design extends the bandwidth of low-frequency performance, producing deep, punchy bass with low distortion. The ASB6118-WH is part of JBL's AE Application Engineered Series, which is known for its versatility in a wide range of installation environments.

The enclosure of the ASB6118-WH is built to withstand demanding environments while ensuring maximum acoustic performance. Constructed from 16 mm (5/8-inch) exterior-grade 11-ply birch plywood, the rectangular cabinet is designed for durability and low-resonance. The subwoofer is coated in JBL's rugged white DuraFlex finish, making it resistant to wear and tear, and visually suited for a wide range of applications, including performing arts facilities, auditoriums, live clubs, and outdoor venues. For additional protection and a polished look, the subwoofer features a powder-coated 14-gauge perforated steel grille lined with acoustically transparent black foam backing, preserving sound clarity while protecting the driver from damage. A black finish is also available upon request for installations where it may be a better fit.

Performance-wise, the ASB6118-WH provides a frequency range from 28 Hz (-10 dB) to 1 kHz, and a frequency response of 35 Hz to 1 kHz (±3 dB), ensuring rich, full-range bass reproduction that can meet the demands of large-scale sound reinforcement systems. The subwoofer's maximum SPL of 129 dB (cont avg) and 135 dB (peak) from 30 Hz to 100 Hz ensures that it can fill even the largest venues with clean, powerful bass. With a system sensitivity of 98 dB at 1W (2.83V) @ 1m, the ASB6118-WH efficiently converts power into sound, ensuring loud and clear output with minimal power consumption. The subwoofer handles up to 1200W continuous pink noise (4800W peak) for 2 hours, and its long-term system power rating is 800W (3200W peak) for 100 hours, providing sustained, reliable performance in demanding environments.

The ASB6118-WH features FIR tuning, ensuring that the phase profile of the subwoofer is matched to full-range models in the array, delivering seamless integration with other AE Series loudspeakers. This makes the ASB6118-WH an ideal choice for use in stand-alone arrays or in combination with other speakers in large-scale sound systems. The subwoofer operates with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms, making it compatible with a wide range of amplifiers. The input connectors include both NL4 Neutrik Speakon and CE-compliant barrier strip terminals, which accept up to 10 AWG wire or 9 mm (0.375 in) spade lugs, with Speakon connectors in parallel with the barrier strip for loop-through capability. The subwoofer is also rated to Mil-Std 810 and has an IP>3 rating per IEC529, ensuring it is protected from dust and water for use in both indoor and outdoor applications.

Features

• 1 x 18-inch JBL 2242H SVG low-frequency driver with 100 mm (4-inch) voice coil
• Large vent area for high output with low distortion
• Frequency range: 28 Hz - 1 kHz (-10 dB), frequency response: 35 Hz - 1 kHz (±3 dB)
• Maximum SPL: 129 dB cont avg (135 dB peak) from 30 Hz to 100 Hz
• System sensitivity: 98 dB at 1W (2.83V) @ 1m
• Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
• Transducer power rating: 1200 W continuous (4800 W peak), 2 hours
• Long-term system power rating: 800 W (3200 W peak), 100 hours
• Durable enclosure made from 16 mm (5/8 inch) exterior-grade 11-ply birch plywood
• 12 M10 threaded suspension points for flexible mounting
• Finish: White DuraFlex (black finish available upon request)
• Grille: Powder-coated 14-gauge perforated steel with acoustically transparent black foam backing
• Input connectors: NL4 Neutrik Speakon and CE-compliant barrier strip terminals (accepts up to 10 AWG wire)
• Environmental ratings: Mil-Std 810; IP>3 per IEC529 for dust and water resistance
• Dimensions: 21.6 x 22.1 x 32.2 inches
• Weight: 98 lbs
• Optional accessories: M10 x 35 mm forged shoulder eyebolts with washers, U-Bracket MTU-3

Specifications

System

• Frequency Range (-10 dB): 28 Hz - 1 kHz
• Frequency Response (±3 dB): 35 Hz - 1 kHz
• Transducer Power Rating (AES): 1200 W (4800 W peak), 2 hrs
• Long-Term System Power Rating: 800 W (3200 W peak), 100 hrs
• Maximum SPL (1m): 30 Hz - 100 Hz: 129 dB-SPL cont avg (135 dB peak)
• System Sensitivity (dB-SPL, 1W @ 1m): 30 Hz - 100 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 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≥3 per IEC529
• Dimensions: 21.6 x 22.1 x 32.2 inches
• Net Weight: 98 lb
• Optional Accessories: M10 x 35 mm forged shoulder eyebolts with washers, U-Bracket MTU-3