NEXO RS18 Tour Version Subwoofer

The RS18 uses two 18" long excursion Neodymium drivers drivers in a low profile cabinet to extend system response down to 30Hz. NEXO's patent pending RAY SUB Technology is based on optimising the positioning and phase relationships of radiating surfaces in vented enclosures, permitting acoustic distance from rear to front sections to always increase as frequency decreases. Consequently rear and front sections sum up efficiently over the entire subwoofer bandwidth, allowing for an average of 5dB gain from the rear section in the forward direction and canceling in the rear direction.

NEXO RS18 Tour Version Features

• Low profile, high output, modular scalable bass
• Configurable directivity pattern
• Cardioid pattern reduces rear levels by minimising rear/side wall reflections
• Aerodynamic profiled vents with 20db noise reduction and improved linearity at high SPL
• Frequency response 30Hz - 100Hz
• Sensitivity 105dB
• 2 x 18" configuration
• Applies across entire NEXO Product Line

• NEXO RS18 Tour Version Subwoofer1

• Frequency Response @ -3db [a]
  • Omni: 30Hz–100Hz
  • Directional: 30Hz-100Hz
• Usable Range @ -6db [a]
  • Omni: 29Hz–250Hz
  • Directional: 29Hz–150Hz
• Sensitivity 1W @ 1m [b]
  • Omni: 105dB SPL Nominal
  • Directional: 103dB SPL Nominal
• Peak SPL @ 1m [b]
  • Omni: 143–146dB Peak (2x1000W to 2 x 2000W/8Ω)
  • Directional: 140–143dB Peak (2x1000W to 2 x 2000W/8Ω)
• DispersionOmni & Directional pattern over the entire useable bandwidth depending on controller
• Directivity Index [c]
  • Omni: 1.5 < Q < 2 1.7dB < DI < 3dB
  • Directional: Q=4.3 DI=5.3dB
• Crossover Frequency
  • Omni: From 75Hz to 100Hz
  • Directional: From 75Hz to 100Hz
• Nominal Impedance
  • Omni: 2 x 8Ω
  • Directional: 2 x 8Ω
• Recommended Amplifiers
  • Omni:One amplifier channel is required for Omni mode operation, rated at 2000 to 4000 Watts into 4Ω
  • Directional: Two amplifier channels are required for Directional mode operation, each rated at 1000 to 2000 Watts into 8Ω
• Components2 x 18" (46cm) long excursion neodymium 8Ω drivers
• Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • With handles (touring versions): 20.46x55.24x28.81" (520x1403x732mm)
  • Without handles (install version) 20.46x48.75x28.81" (520x1238x732mm)
• Shape Rectangular
• Weight
  • Net Weight: 199 lbs (90kg)
  • Net Weight with handles: 231.5 lbs (105kg)
  • Net Weight with rigging system: 278 lbs (126kg)
• Connectors4 x NL4MP SPEAKON 4 pole on two connection plates (In & Through)
• ConstructionBaltic Birch ply finish with textured black or white coating. Dark grey carpet finish also available.
• Notes
  • [a] Response curves and data: anechoic far field above 200 Hz, half-space anechoic below 200 Hz.
  • [b] Sensitivity & peak SPL: will depend on spectral distribution. Measured with band limited pink noise. Refers to the specified +/- 3 dB range. Data are for speaker + processor + recommended amplifier combinations.
  • [c] Directivity curves and data: 1/3 octave smoothed frequency response, normalized to on-axis response. Data obtained by computer processing of off-axis response curves.