EV ETX18SP Review - LOUD subwoofer!

EV ETX18SP Review - LOUD subwoofer!

[addonisryan]

THANKS FOR AN EXCELLENT REVIEW.I'm a 25 year live sound veteran and I have always been a fan of EV. I normally don't take advice from DJs because most don't understand how to properly utilize and care for their equipment, nor do they normally care about sound quality, however, YOU REALLY IMPRESSED ME.I have 25+ years of experience as a Live Sound Engineer. I am all about sound quality.The way in which you broke things down and explained the different aspects of the system and their reasons for being, was exemplary, including your descriptive explanation fo the inner workings of the subs, which include the DSP settings as well as the application of those settings and the cardioid (car dee oyd ) mode. All of this made me want to buy these for the new business that I'm trying to start.Keep on doing what you are doing, The industry needs people like you. Have a good one, GOD BLESS YOU BRO'

[stnkpalm]

Thanks Arnoldo. I appreciate all the informative videos you post. You're a great resource to the DJ community.

[mjsilverfox]

I've got 2 EV EKX15p's with an ETX18sp and Damn does this system sound incredible!! I'm seriously impressed with the sound quality, clarity and BASS!! I love Bass and this beast is the bomb!
You feel it throughout your whole body and it really thumps which is just what you want from a quality sub. I'm looking at getting another 18sp for larger events and coupling them for that extra 3db. Just one of these alone is out of this world so I can't imagine how phenomenal coupling 2 together with that extra 3db and power is going to be. It's gonna sound insane!!! :) :)

Big love for EV after much research and I haven't looked back after getting this set up.

[PlatinumDiscos]

Hi from Scotland. I love your reviews! Clear, concise and full of facts! Ashley

[Dax]

i had one of this sub and i paired it with yorkville psa1s powered sub and the combination is perfect.the etx give the clear low end bass while the yorkville give the thump

[ACeYtheDJ]

Very well done review! I was educated and engaged throughout the video and you didn't rely on any graphics to help explain anything. And on top of that, now I wanna go & get me some!

[noelserrato]

Just an FYI. Con regarding this sub. I need to tighten all of the screws every 4 gigs or so. At first, I didn't notice the rattling of the sub until my 9th gig of using it. But now, every 4 gigs or so to make sure there's no rattling. Another con, the DSP levels of protection can be a bit annoying if you don't have two of these subs. I only use one of these subs and the bass will drop off at some point later in the night because it's protecting itself. But I guess it would be worse if my speaker didn't do that and got ruined. I suggest getting two of these behemoths, if you have the room to transport them. Another minor gripe, the wheel placement. When I lay the sub down on the floor in the position for use of the sub, the wheel kinda lifts the speaker because it's not flush. Small gripes, otherwise, great speaker for all occasions.

[JuanLopez-chec]

Arnoldo, great review. I just received my ETX18sp last week and used them for a gig this past Saturday. I bought 2 of them and OMG, these things sound GREAT!!! I'm so happy with my purchase, I'm using them along with 2 ETX15p and it is a great sounding system. My only concern is the I have the LED set to turn on for LIMIT and they seem to light up earlier than I thought along with my subs. It looks like a bunch of fireflies at night, lol. They never sounded distorted but I did notice later in the night one of the 15Ps was in TEMP mode and at -4db....I turned down the volume a little put it back at 0db and rocked out the rest of the night. You've had your speakers longer than me, so in your opinion can these take a little abuse? Don't want to blow them! Also, flashing the limit/peak light should I turn it down ASAP or continue on and let the speakers work??

[DJMARKOPOLO]

Good Review. Nigel Stars, I've been using QSC KW181 & KW152 Series for the last 6 years. I owned 3 rigs six of each. When I heard EV was coming out these I really could not wait. QSC makes a great product no doub the KW series are fantastic and they sound great. But that being said, they absolutely cannot hang with the ETX Series. The EV ETX's are on a Completely different level and absolutely obliterate the QSC speakers. Wattage does not equate to volume. THE SQL is no Joke real life power and clarity. I have no regrets selling my QSC's and upgrading to the EV ETX line. You absolutely have to hear them perform to understand. As for you bad experience,  Everyone gets a bad devilery once in a while. When I ordered my 2nd set of QSC KW15's one of the speakers was DOA when I got it. I did not panic or think for an instance QSC was selling an inferior product. I know sometimes these things happen. I called my dealer and they shipped me a new unit right away and they paid for the return shipping of the bad unit no questions asked. Maybe you did not set your DSP's correctly. Everyone has their own love for brands and thats cool. If you love your QSC's awesome nothing wrong with them enjoy them. But to say the EV's are a bad product sorry but you're way off course with that statement.  Peace.

[nykretus]

I own a few and they give professional response not disappointed by one cent

[mattellings]

just saying, these subs are designed for more than just school dances and weddings...

[dennisprasad]

TOP STUFF, TOP INFO, YOU SHOULD BE PAID BY EV

GOOD REVIEW

[RR-okwz]

Hey Arnoldo Offermann, great review! 
Have you had a chance to try these with the EV ZX5A speakers? I'm trying to find a good sub (or two) to match.

[tonyp]

Also, what's your comparison to the Cerwin-Vega SX?

[rnjokzk]

would love to see/hear how these subs compare to Yorkville's ES-18p's...

[sanjaypatel]

Thanks Armoldo for great review just picked up 18sp and 35p can't wait to play them at my next gig. Subs sounded lot deeper n louder then kw181, couldn't tell different between kw153 n 35p didn't mess with the eq may be that's why.

[djquixx]

Do these speakers have a high pass filter? So that you can hook up loud speakers to it? I saw it had Low Pass in the beginning of the video, but no mention of high pass

[markguilaran]

Watched your review of the ETX subs compared to the Yorkville's and that got my curiosity going.  Ended up getting 4 of the ETX18SP's and dumping my LS800's.  I do school dances/weddings/corporate events and these fit the bill regardless the event.  Pounds when you need it and looks pro at a corporate event.  The Yorkvilles are loud but so 10 years ago.  Best move I made changing to EV.  Thanks for you video reviews.  Keep em coming.

[marcoalmeida]

Hey there ! I need a help about something.
In our church, i have 2 zlx15p and will buy another 2.
You think that 2 subwoofers ETX18SP or EKX18SP will be the suficient for me? the church has 400m².

[centerstageentertainment]

to everyone complaining about the size and weight, maybe you don't need a sub just better tops. most 18 inch subs are big and bulky there a few exceptions under 100 lbs Jbl vrx 918, QSC kw 181. but those aren't the rule most 18 inch and above subs will come in over 100 lbs and won't fit in the back of your buick lol. keep in mine I'm speaking to the working dj/ band guys this isn't the higher end pro audio were talking middle of the road gear. but none the less adaquette gear to get the job done, also another thing I'm constantly hearing guys saying when you crank it up in volume its starts to distort. tuning Eqing no need to turn gains to ten 10. there a certain amount of gear that you bring per application. thanks for the review.