AC118S
Key Features:
High power and long excursion driver for lower
frequency reproduction.
High sensitivity with lower power compression
Large port for high output and low-frequency
reinforcement
Multiple Attachment Points for Ultimate
Flexibility
Robust 18 mm multiply hardwood with
textured black nish
Applications:
Performing Spaces
Clubs & Bars
Houses of Worship
18" High Power
Subwoofer System
Multi Media Spaces
Retail & Hospitality Spaces
Presentation Suites
Educational Facilities
AC118S is a high power subwoofer system
comprised of one 459 mm (18 in) low frequency
driver in a vented, front-loaded conguration for
extended bandwidth. e rectangular cabinet is
tted with M10 threaded suspension points for
ultimate exibility.
As a part of JBL’s AE Application Engineered Series,
a versatile family of loudspeakers for a wide variety
of xed installation applications, AC118S provides a
natural low-frequency sound quality.
Specications:
System:
Frequency Response (±3 dB)1: 40 Hz - 250 Hz
System Sensitivity (1w @ 1m)1: 95 dB
System Power Rating (AES):
Transducers:
Physical:
Frequency Range (-10 dB)1: 32 Hz - 250 Hz
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Maximum SPL(1m)2: 122 dB (128 dB peak)
Power Rating3: 450 W/900 W/1800 W
2 hr Power Rating4:
Low frequency driver: 1 x 18″ woofer (P/N: 5021800), 459 mm (18 in)
Input Connector: Dual Neutrik NL4MP connectors plus covered bar-
Enclosure: 18 mm multi-ply hardwood plywood
Suspension / Mounting: 12 x M10 threaded suspension points
Dimensions (H x W x D): 548 mm x 561 mm x 720 mm
Net Weight: 32.3 kg (71.2 lbs)
(Continuous/Program/Peak)
600W (2400W peak), 2 hrs
driver with 75 mm (3 in) voice-coil
rier trip terminals
Grille: Powder coated, 1.5mm perforated steel, with acous-
tically transparent black foam backing
Finish: Textured black paint nish. White (-WH) available
upon request. Not available with WRC & WRX
nish.
21.5 in x 22.0 in x 28.3 in
1 Full space (4π) conditions
2 Calculated maximum SPL based on rated power handling
3. IEC shaped pink noise with 6dB CF for 100hrs
4 AES standard, one decade pink noise with 6 dB crest factor within device’s operational band, free air. Standard AES 2 hr rating
plus long-term 100 hr rating are specied for low-frequency transducers.
JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Some materials, production methods and design
renements are introduced into existing products without notice as a routine expression of that philosophy. For this reason, any
current JBL product may dier in some respect from its published description, but will always equal or exceed the original design
specications unless otherwise stated.
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AC118S 18" High Power Subwoofer System
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Dimensions:
Dimensions in mm (inch)
561.0
22.087
548.0
21.575
FRONT SIDES
720.0
28.346
160.0
6.299
REAR
564.0
22.205
TOP
R2100.0
82.677
R40.0
1.575
JBL Professional
8500 Balboa Boulevard, P.O. Box 2200
Northridge, California 91329 U.S.A.
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