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QSC KW181

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
48 user ratings
5 stars
50 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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1 editorial reviews
Cardioid subwoofer arrays were once the preserve of big-budget events and festivals, but QSC are making directional bass a realistic prospect for the masses.Read more
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Pros

  • Attractive and easy-to-handle cabinets with
  • combine great delivery with a relatively compact physical form
  • powerful

Cons

  • KS118 is not only a great solution for an existing system
  • heaviest speakers with very little effort
  • weather was looking dry but very cold

Key specs

  • Active subwoofer
  • 1
  • 34, 143 Hz
  • 1000 W
  • 457.2 mm
  • AC
  • yes

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QSC KW181 - Pros & Cons

QSC KW181

Pros

  • Attractive and easy-to-handle cabinets with
  • combine great delivery with a relatively compact physical form
  • powerful
  • flexible and neat
  • Solid
  • powerful sound that maintains its dignity when pushed hard
  • Very easy to set up and operate
  • Directional mode is very effective
  • cardioid mode was very effective

Cons

  • KS118 is not only a great solution for an existing system
  • heaviest speakers with very little effort
  • weather was looking dry but very cold
  • lack of directional subwoofers

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QSC KW181 - Full Specifications

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General
Subwoofer typeActive subwoofer
Number of subwoofers1
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Connectivity
Line-inyes
Line-outyes
XLR inyes
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Dimensions
Width23.43 in
Depth29.96 in
Height20.08 in
Weight88.18 lb
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Power
Power source typeAC
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Technical details
Impedance38000.0 Ω
Sensitivity135.0 dB
Frequency range34 - 143
RMS power1000.0 W
Subwoofer peak power2000.0 W
Subwoofer driver diameter18.0 in
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Features
On/off switchyes

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