DAS Audio have been around for a while and are well known for their professional products at competitive pricing. The Spanish company specialises speakers, amplifiers and processors for live performance. Its Action series of speakers, just got a new brother – the Action 118A single 18-inch powered horn-based subwoofer system.

A 1,600W (3200 Wpeak)Class-D amplifier drives the 18LX long excursion bass loudspeaker, which incorporates a 4-inch voice coil for high power handling. The amplifier, also integrates switch-mode power supply and DSP, with a unique EQ switch for either deep or loud bass response. Other features include a polarity reverse switch, filtered output defeat, switch and gain control. The system has two balanced inputs with stereo filtered output connections for satellite systems. The variable crossover ranges from 100Hz to 160Hz, although this can be defeated to offer stereo ‘loop thru’ connections.

Constructed in birch plywood and finished with a coating of the highly resistant ISO-flex black paint for durability along with a powder-coated steel grille, the Action 118A incorporates handles on the sides and the rear of the cabinet together with two rear located wheels to make moving the box easier. The Action 118 is a version designed for external amplification, which is also compatible with bi-amplified systems.

Pricing and Availability

There’s as yet no word on Australian prices but the speaker is shipping in the US, where it’s priced around US$1700.

Australian Distributor: Edwards Sound, Ph: 1800 287 149 or Email: jon@edwardssound.com.au Web: www.edwardssound.com.au

Technical Data

Nominal LF Amplifier Power: 3200 Wpeak,1600 Wcontinuous (Class D)

Frequency Range (-10 dB): Loud: 50Hz – 160Hz, Deep: 45 Hz -160 Hz

Rated Peak SPL at 1 m: 137 dB

Internal Crossover: Variable LPF 80 Hz-125 Hz

Connectors: INPUT: 2 x Female XLR, LOOP THRU: 2 x Male XLR, AC INPUT: powerCON, AC OUTPUT: powerCON

AC Requirements: 115 V, 5.4 A, 50Hz/60Hz and 230 V, 2.7 A, 50Hz/60Hz

Enclosure Material: Birch Plywood

Color/Finish: Black ISO-flex Paint

Dimensions: H-79.1 x W-69.0 x D-56.7 cm

Weight: 55 kg (121 lb)





Excerpts from Press Release