• Yorkville announces YXL18SP powered subwoofer

    Canadian loudspeaker manufacturer Yorkville, has announced the YXL18SP powered subwoofer. The YXL18SP is the latest addition to the YXL Series, Yorkville’s new line of powered cabinets. The first subwoofer in the YXL lineup was released in 2022, the 15-inch YXL15SP. Providing 500 watts of transducer power handling and Class-D amplification, the YXL18SP is said to be loud for its size. Weighing in at just over 35 kg, the YXL18SP features metal bar-type handles on the sides.

    Jeff Cowling, Yorkville’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing comments, “Our YXL line of affordable cabinets grew from two powered cabinets introduced in 2020, to a robust selection of powered & passive models for the working DJ & Musician. With Yorkville’s specialty in Subwoofers, it made sense to double up by adding the YXL15SP and YSL18SP. We now have two YXL powered sub options that are accessible, versatile, and uphold our reputation for great sound and durability.”

    As far as connectivity, there are left and right combo inputs as well as corresponding XLR link outputs. There is also a level control and a switch to choose between three use modes.

    The YXL18SP powered subwoofer is available in stores now. Yorkville Sound’s YXL line includes options for 10, 12 and 15-inch full-range speakers.

    Main specifications:
    - Max nominal SPL @1m: 130dB (Peak)
    - Frequency Response: 40 to 100 Hz ±3db
    - Dimensions: 630 x 530 x 650 mm (Depth x Width x Height)
    - Weight: 35.4kg (78 lbs)

    The YXL18SP is available now, priced at $999 plus tax in the US.


    YXL18SP's back panel
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