Description

The Turbosound IQ18B is a 3,000-Watt powered subwoofer designed to provide outstanding bass performance in both portable and fixed installations. Featuring an 18″ low-frequency driver with double suspension and a low-mass 4″ voice coil, the Turbosound IQ18B ensures fast and accurate transient response, even during the most demanding performances.

Key Features of the Turbosound IQ18B

• 3,000-Watt front-loaded powered subwoofer
• 18″ high-excursion low-frequency driver with double suspension and low mass 4″ voice coil
• Klark Teknik Class-D power amplifier for efficient, lightweight performance
• Klark Teknik Digital Signal Processor (DSP) for dynamic EQ and transparent limiting
• Advanced DSP speaker modeling presets with accurate industry-standard speaker models
• Rear panel user interface with LCD display, gain control, and rotary encoder
• Combination balanced XLR/jack inputs and balanced XLR outputs for powered satellite speakers
• Mic/line switch and level control with signal present LED
• Proprietary ULTRANET technology for pristine multi-channel audio signal transmission
• Onboard USB port for remote control via PC and firmware updates
• Birch plywood enclosure with hard-wearing semi-matt black paint finish
• Rugged powder-coated perforated steel mesh grille
• 35 mm pole mount to support satellite speaker
• Plated steel castors with rubber tires for easy transport
• Mains power input and link output via Neutrik powerCON connectors

Turbosound IQ18B: Superior Bass Performance

The Turbosound IQ18B subwoofer delivers 3,000 Watts of power, making it ideal for any application requiring robust bass. Its high-excursion 18″ low-frequency driver with double suspension and low mass 4″ voice coil ensures fast, accurate transient response, providing virtually distortion-free operation even in demanding performances.

The advanced Klark Teknik DSP offers dynamic EQ and transparent limiting for enhanced punch and definition at high output levels, ensuring long-term reliability. The IQ18B also features DSP speaker modeling presets, which include detailed and accurate models of the industry’s most-respected speaker systems.

On the rear panel, the user-friendly interface includes an LCD display, Channel A/B gain control, and a single rotary encoder for intuitive access to level, EQ, speaker modeling, and feedback control. The combination balanced XLR/jack inputs and balanced XLR outputs for powered satellite loudspeakers, along with the mic/line switch and level control with signal present LED, make setup straightforward and efficient.

ULTRANET technology allows the use of CAT5 cables for pristine multi-channel audio signal transmission, eliminating RFI and crosstalk and significantly reducing setup time. An onboard USB port provides access for remote control of the IQ18B via a PC and allows for DSP and speaker modeling firmware updates.

The birch plywood enclosure is finished in a hard-wearing semi-matt black paint and features a rugged powder-coated perforated steel mesh grille, a 35 mm pole mount to support a satellite speaker, and plated steel castors with rubber tires for easy transport. The mains power input and link output are provided via Neutrik powerCON connectors.

Specifications

Frequency Response: 50 Hz – 100 Hz ±3 dB, 36 Hz – 100 Hz -10 dB

Nominal Dispersion: Half Space

Maximum SPL: 132 dB peak

Transducers: 1 x 18″ LF driver

Amplifier Type: Class-D with 3,000 W output power

Protection: Short circuit, open circuit, thermal

Input Connectors: 2 x combo jack/XLR, 2 x gain controls (channels A and B), mic/line switch

Output Connectors: 2 x XLR linked to input

DSP Functions: Rotary push-encoder, high and low shelving EQ, parametric EQ, zero attack input limiter, lock-out protection

Dimensions (H x W x D): 691 x 533 x 559 mm (27.2 x 21.0 x 22.0″)

Net Weight: 39.8 kg (87.5 lbs)

Enclosure: Birch plywood, black painted finish

Grille: Powder-coated perforated steel

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