ELECTRO-VOICE ELX200 18S

Product overview

The ELECTRO-VOICE ELX200 18S is a passive 18-inch subwoofer that packs powerful low-frequency output into a compact footprint: a custom EVS-18L woofer designed and engineered by EV delivers up to 133 dB peak SPL and reaches 28 Hz (-10 dB), in black or white.

Every part of the ELX200 series is designed to work as a whole. The ELX200 18S uses a tuned 15 mm braced-plywood enclosure with a durable polyurea top-coat and an 18 AWG powder-coated steel grille, and its reliability is verified with over 500 hours of abuse and endurance testing. Two 4-pole speaker connectors chain subwoofer and tops cleanly, an integrated M20 threaded pole-mount plate carries an ELX200 full-range cabinet above, and two handles make it easy to lift, for portable and installed systems alike.

Key features

• 1600 W peak, 133 dB peak SPL from a high-sensitivity transducer designed and engineered by EV
• High-output EVS-18L 18-inch woofer for durability and low-frequency reproduction: 28 Hz - 300 Hz (-10 dB)
• Reliability verified with over 500 hours of abuse and endurance testing
• Lightweight, compact 15 mm wood enclosure with internal bracing and polyurea top-coat
• Integrated M20 threaded pole-mount plate and two-handle design
• Two 4-pole speaker connectors to chain subwoofer and tops
• Black or white finish

Loud and clear up to the limit

EV's quality and testing procedures yield efficient transducer design and meaningful specifications: the EVS-18L delivers accurate, linear response at the system's highest output levels, with 94 dB axial sensitivity and 400 W continuous / 1600 W peak power handling.

Stacking with ELX200 tops

Place the subwoofer on a level surface, screw an M20 pole into the combo pole cup on top and set an ELX200 full-range cabinet on the pole. Connect the amplifier to the ELX200 18S and link to the top from the second connector (pins 1+ and 1-): one subwoofer and full-range combination is a 4 Ω nominal load, two are 2 Ω, adding low end without extra amplifier channels.

Available versions

• ELX200 18S black (ELX200-18S)
• ELX200 18S white (ELX200-18S-W)

In the box

• ELX200 18S passive subwoofer

ELECTRO-VOICE ELX200 18S: frequently asked questions

Does the ELX200 18S need an amplifier?

Yes. It is passive: drive it from a power amplifier suited to 400 W continuous / 1600 W peak into 8 Ω, with the recommended 35 Hz high-pass filter.

Can a full-range speaker go on top?

Yes. The integrated M20 threaded pole-mount plate takes an M20 pole for an ELX200 full-range loudspeaker above the subwoofer.

Which colours are available?

Black (ELX200-18S) and white (ELX200-18S-W), with the same specifications.

Where can I buy the ELECTRO-VOICE ELX200 18S in India?

The ELECTRO-VOICE ELX200 18S is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Sub and top on a pole

Bands and DJs who need full range from a compact stack.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the subwoofer on a level, stable surface.
2. Screw the M20 pole into the combo pole cup clockwise.
3. Lift the full-range cabinet with two hands onto the pole.
4. Tighten the thumb screw (12- and 15-inch tops).

Tip: One sub and top combination is a 4 Ω nominal load.

Workflow 2: Stereo system with two stacks

Mobile PA and small venues.

Connections

Setup

1. Place a stack either side of the stage.
2. Connect each amplifier channel to its subwoofer.
3. Link each subwoofer to its top.
4. Keep the load within the amplifier's minimum rating.

Tip: Observe polarity: pin 1+ to amplifier +, pin 1- to amplifier -.

Workflow 3: Dance floor low end

Clubs and party venues.

Connections

Setup

1. Group the subwoofers near the dance floor.
2. Set the 35 Hz high-pass in the system processor.
3. Balance the low end against the tops.
4. Check polarity on every cabinet.

Tip: Out-of-polarity subwoofers cancel each other's low frequencies.

Workflow 4: House of worship music

Worship teams adding low end for music.

Connections

Setup

1. Choose white or black to suit the room.
2. Place the subwoofers at the front corners.
3. Pole-mount the full-range cabinets above.
4. Set a level that supports music without masking speech.

Tip: The white version blends into light interiors.

Workflow 5: Installed bar or restaurant system

Hospitality installers.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the subwoofer under a counter or in a corner.
2. Run speaker cable to the input connector.
3. Set crossover and high-pass in the processor.
4. Pass the signal through to the full-range speakers if needed.

Tip: The compact footprint fits tight spaces.

Workflow 6: Corporate events with playback

AV rental teams.

Connections

Setup

1. Stack tops on the subwoofers at the sides of the stage.
2. Connect and link as one system.
3. Set playback and speech levels.
4. Tape down the cables.

Tip: Two handles make set-up quick.