JBL EON 718S - Professional 18-inch 1500W Active Subwoofer
The JBL EON 718S is an 18-inch powered subwoofer that redefines the standard for portable PA systems, delivering powerful and precise low-frequency performance. Designed as part of JBL’s acclaimed EON 700 series, this subwoofer is the perfect choice for musicians, DJs, event providers, and installers seeking deep, punchy bass reinforcement without sacrificing clarity or portability. With a massive 1500W peak power, a custom-designed woofer, and a comprehensive professional DSP package from dbx, the EON 718S ensures impactful and perfectly controlled sound in any application, from live concerts to permanent installations in conference rooms or houses of worship.
The EON 718S is built to withstand the rigors of continuous professional use. Its cabinet, constructed from 15mm birch plywood, not only optimizes the acoustic response for more defined bass but also offers exceptional durability. This robust enclosure is protected by JBL's patented DuraFlex finish, which resists scratches and impacts, maintaining a professional appearance for years. Furthermore, its ergonomic handles make transport and handling incredibly easy—a crucial detail for professionals on the go.
Main Features
The heart of the EON 718S is its advanced acoustic and amplification technology. Equipped with a professional dbx DSP package, this subwoofer puts complete control over your sound at your fingertips. Through its backlit color LCD screen or the universal JBL Pro Connect app, you can access an 8-band parametric equalizer, reverse polarity, and adjust speaker delay for perfect alignment with the rest of your system. This technology, derived from the legendary DriveRack series, ensures you get the best sonic performance in any environment.
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Class D Power: Its 1500W peak and 750W RMS amplifier provides a huge amount of headroom for the most demanding applications, guaranteeing clean and distortion-free sound even at high volumes.
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High-Performance Woofer: The 18-inch speaker has been custom redesigned to deliver a natural low-frequency response, reaching down to 31 Hz for an impact you can feel.
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Total Wireless Control: Integrated Bluetooth 5.0 (BLE) technology allows you to remotely control all DSP parameters from your smartphone or tablet with the JBL Pro Connect app, making real-time adjustments easy from anywhere in the venue.
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Professional Connectivity: It has a 2-channel digital mixer with XLR combo inputs and two XLR pass-thru outputs for easy integration with other speakers and audio systems.
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Robust and Functional Construction: The birch plywood cabinet with DuraFlex finish, along with its 16-gauge steel grille, ensures superior protection. Its stackable design simplifies storage and allows for cardioid configurations to direct sound toward the audience and reduce bass on stage.
Benefits for the Sound Professional
The JBL EON 718S is designed to make your job easier and your sound better. The combination of raw power and intelligent control results in bass performance that impresses audiences without overwhelming them. DSP flexibility and remote control via the app save valuable time during setup and soundcheck. Its rugged, reliable construction gives you peace of mind knowing your equipment will perform night after night, event after event. It's the ultimate tool for anyone serious about low-frequency sound.
Use Cases
Thanks to its versatility and power, the EON 718S is ideal for a wide range of applications. It's the perfect complement to the JBL EON 700 Series full-range loudspeakers, creating a complete and balanced PA system. Use it for live band concerts, DJ sets in clubs, corporate events, audiovisual presentations, or as part of a permanent installation in theaters, auditoriums, and houses of worship. Its ability to be stacked in cardioid configurations makes it especially valuable for stages where precise control of sound dispersion is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an external amplifier for this subwoofer?
No, the JBL EON 718S is an active (self-powered) subwoofer. It includes its own 1500W built-in amplifier, so you only need to connect it to your sound source and a power outlet.
Can I control the DSP settings from my mobile phone?
Yes, you can control all DSP parameters, including equalizer, polarity, and delay, wirelessly using the free JBL Pro Connect app, available for iOS and Android devices.
What is a cardioid configuration and how does this subwoofer help me?
A cardioid configuration involves stacking multiple subwoofers and adjusting their phase and delay so that most of the bass energy is projected forward (towards the audience) and canceled out at the rear (onto the stage). The stackable design and integrated DSP of the EON 718S make creating these configurations for cleaner, more controlled sound much easier.
Project description
Professional active subwoofer with an 18-inch woofer and 1500W peak/750W RMS power handling. It offers a frequency response of 31 Hz to 150 Hz (-10 dB) and a maximum sound pressure level of 131 dB. It features an advanced dbx DSP including an 8-band parametric equalizer, polarity inversion, and speaker delay. It has a 2-channel digital mixer with XLR combo inputs and XLR pass-thru outputs. Control is via a color LCD screen or the JBL Pro Connect app using Bluetooth 5.0. The cabinet is constructed of 15 mm birch plywood with a DuraFlex finish and features an M20 threaded pole mount.
