Those subs are awesome, I own 2 of them I use them for live music applications along with the THUMP15A tops.Very tight, accurateand musical while also capable of excellent efficiency, I never have to run them any higher than unity which preserves a lot of their headroom. The onboard 140hz crossover is higher than I normally like to run 18" subs but it does work well in a pinch when using it with the Thump 15A. Great sub, worth every dollar.
The 18s is surprisingly light compared to say a Yorkville ls800p. I can carry it myself and it is very loud and still very accurate and musical. The best sub I've heard and I love that it's light enough for a mobile dj to handle.
I built a vented table to go over the thump, and it collects all of the bass and makes it super punchy when you stand in front. If your crowd is largely straight infant of the sub 10/10 would recommend. The directional control with the bass is beautiful when they only want it loud on the dance floor.
Great video!! Thanks I'm considering purchasing these to compliment my Thump 15BSTs, I generally do weddings and a few parties. Would you suggest 1 or 2 of these?
It’s a strange design. Rear facing driver firing into a large sealed chamber. The rear part of the driver faces the front and is in an open baffle smaller chamber with large shallow vents. I wouldn’t even call them ports because they are more like windows. Performance is not very loud or deep and the amplifier clips frequently. The QSC KW181 sounds like 4 of these but better.
Thanks but why dps thumps 15 shows red light within 30mins.....I use 2 18"subs and 2 15" tops Mackie Thumps.....but still it only covers a small area and when guests say about 50-60 want to dance it give up🥺🥺
@gladiator1972, RCA's do not give a good signal. I use 2 18s and 2 450s, and I have to put the 450s on hi pass out, and use XLR cables. These things rock if you use a good mixer
Have a question i ordered a mackie prof12v3 12 channel with two mackie thumper 15bst boosted with two mackie thumper 18s powered subwoofer how should I set it up going to be for DJ and Karaoke. Thanks for your time
Hey guys. What sub would you recommend to pair with my JBL eon 500 series. We do live singing and backing tracks. Will use for large rooms and smaller. Wedding Parties ect ect. Lots of dance music and crooner dinner music.
Are you powering off the sub with the switch it takes about 1 minutes sometimes for the power to drain out of the system. if you are waiting for the sub to go to sleep or Stand by like a home subwoofer, PA subs don't do that. If I missed the question please asked again.
@@expertisland i believe i messed the sub up by inputing 2 XLRs from mixer . After i used it for about an hour the clip light did not turn off. I just shipped it back today. Hoping warranty covers it
I paired this sub with 2 Mackie thump 15s for my house parties, but I have to turn down the tops halfway in order to feel/hear the bass (I have the lows all the way up on my controller and more than halfway on the sub). What am doing wrong? I have RCA's coming out of my Pioneer SB3 going into the inputs of the sub and then out to the tops.
I assune using rca fron the controller your needing ro use an rca to xlr adapter?? This will really hurt performance in my experience. Especially as the soundcard in the sb3 isnt very powerful. Try going through a mixer, high passing your tops (just go out of the high pass output on the subs) hope this makes semse.
Yeah man only if the mixer is powered and has a dac however! I had this problem and it is a cheaper way to get round this issue. You can then eq your output properly which will balance the sound between the subs and tops
I have a seismic Audio aftershock 18 inch powered subwoofer and it's max peak 1600 watts and RMS 800 (Also i'm gonna be buying one of those MackieThump 15BST on saturday
Is it normal that at max volume the box of the sub rattles? The vibration of the speakers causes the box to vibrate and making its own sound. Is it normal?
how low does it go and what is its cut off frequency couldn't hear it over TH-cam probably the mics couldn't pick up that frequently or my tablet or both
this is what Mackie says Frequency Range: 30Hz-132Hz (-10dB) Crossover Frequency: 140Hz Maximum Peak SPL: 130dB band-pass just sounds lower when you're next to it in an open space.
I'm looking for a set of self powered speakers that will have deep bass. Been thinking on getting a pair of the Thump 15 bst & a pair of the 18s. Will this be good enough to run a lounge for DJ?
Could a 60s rock n roll band use this in a pair with the matching 15a mid tops? If anyone knows or could recomend a good route to take with active speakers that would be great.. normally play to around 100 to 200 people size gigs.
I have this sub & thump 15s. Seen conflicting set up guides... Is it best to come out of mixer to the tops & then into the sub or from the mixer to the sub & then to the tops. I am leaning to the former. Advice?
Is the Alto TS18S Sub and TS315 Better than the Mackie Thump 18S Sub & Thump 15A speakers? Thinking of purchasing and cannot decide between the two. Sub bass is important as well as overall quality. Great video by the way👌🏼
if you play old school 70s 80s before subwoofers became part of the picture 75 to 100% (play it by ear) Newer Music after mid-90s Producers and sound engineers started pushing lower end sounds for the SUB-Woofer so keep an eye on your meters and peak LED on the Sub.
That's a good question, it's too bad I don't remember. but taking it was a Subwoofer video for Mackie featuring the THUMP12A on top I probably had it on Sub-mode. for part of the video to show how they sound setup together.
Pro tip. If you’re thinking of buying speakers, do some research and try to rent them first. Rent a few different brands. Hearing them first will make your investment sound. No pun
These subs get a plethora of bad reviews and I'm not sure why. You just have to understand your application and your gain staging before you choose your equipment. I think many people buy these subs to fill spaces they weren't meant to, or go volumes they're not meant to. I use these for small venue gigs, 50-150 people max. and pump plenty of gain into them from my board and they are just fantastic, every time. They're not meant for much more than that, so just do your research and match to your needs accordingly.
Anyone get their thump 18s to sound really good with the 12 or 15 tops? I tried a few different ways to connect and the sub is just really weak. Really weak. I had to turn up bass from my dj controller. Might trade in for more qsc brand.
Hey just a question. Can you run one of these with 2x Mackie Thump Boosted 15s in bluetooth mode wirelessly? Or will you have to connect the sub to the speakers?
Great question - I broke Rule #1 with product videos (Never say the price in the video), this video is from 2018 and the price has gone up twice. that's why I put the link for up to date price. thanks for the comment.
That is absolutely the worst subwoofer I have ever tried. Tested indoors and outdoors. Sounded exactly like my 12 inch 300 watt. car subwoofer in both environments.
Demoing a 600 watt sub using a built in camera mic & a lapel mic is useless, because the mics don't have any applicable frequency response. No need to bother unless you use a large diaphragm mic with appropriate frequency response. This is useless.
Those subs are awesome, I own 2 of them I use them for live music applications along with the THUMP15A tops.Very tight, accurateand musical while also capable of excellent efficiency, I never have to run them any higher than unity which preserves a lot of their headroom. The onboard 140hz crossover is higher than I normally like to run 18" subs but it does work well in a pinch when using it with the Thump 15A. Great sub, worth every dollar.
Hello. I'm a dj. Can I play at a party with these subwoofers Mackie for 6-8 hours? Will there be over heating?
@@javiermuniz4179 nah no overheating got fans for cooling and shit
I wanna buy one and use with a alto312 how is the set up???im just wanna use it at friends party’s
If you ever hear a QSC KW181 next to this you’ll cry
@@johnviera3884 Wich one performs better?
The 18s is surprisingly light compared to say a Yorkville ls800p. I can carry it myself and it is very loud and still very accurate and musical. The best sub I've heard and I love that it's light enough for a mobile dj to handle.
Like a fool I sold mine and got a Yorkville es18p which is amazing but too much for my needs. Now I'm on the hunt for another 18s.
I built a vented table to go over the thump, and it collects all of the bass and makes it super punchy when you stand in front. If your crowd is largely straight infant of the sub 10/10 would recommend. The directional control with the bass is beautiful when they only want it loud on the dance floor.
Do u have pics of this setup?
Can you please post a link for the blue castor wheels you recommend. Did you say they dont have ball bearings???
I have 4, and by pairing them to face each other with about 3-4” gap in between the front sides really boosts the bass by 30%
You realise you don't even have to face em at each other you clearly don't know about spl, decibels ect
These subs are horrible. Maybe they need unorthodox set ups to work
@@johnviera3884 why do you say that?I am curious,because I just want to buy some subs.
You mentioned about castors for the sub can you display the link please, many thanks.
Mackie thump 18s vs Alto 318 which one did you like better for a rock and roll band playing kick drum and bass through what do you recommend?
You review are helping me pick my new home speakers =P
Great video!! Thanks I'm considering purchasing these to compliment my Thump 15BSTs, I generally do weddings and a few parties. Would you suggest 1 or 2 of these?
Sorry for the late replay, 2 of the TS215Sub go well with the Mackie or 1 Thump18S
Run 2
Great help. But can set up Sub-woofer be set up on own different channel from mixer
I got these bass and the 15A tops absolutely amazing kit not sure why ppl slag mackie, I love mine +++++
Would like to see a comparison of the These thump 18s vs the alto 18 subs
WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE HOW ITS BUILD FROM THE INSIDE THANKS
It’s a strange design. Rear facing driver firing into a large sealed chamber. The rear part of the driver faces the front and is in an open baffle smaller chamber with large shallow vents. I wouldn’t even call them ports because they are more like windows. Performance is not very loud or deep and the amplifier clips frequently. The QSC KW181 sounds like 4 of these but better.
Thanks but why dps thumps 15 shows red light within 30mins.....I use 2 18"subs and 2 15" tops Mackie Thumps.....but still it only covers a small area and when guests say about 50-60 want to dance it give up🥺🥺
Diagram on back is different than what shows in manual. You loose a lot of low end if you hook these up going by the diagram on the back of the sub.
@gladiator1972, RCA's do not give a good signal. I use 2 18s and 2 450s, and I have to put the 450s on hi pass out, and use XLR cables.
These things rock if you use a good mixer
Mackie subwoofer SRM1850 VS Mackie Subwoofer SR18S what better one.
How is this THUMP18 compared to the older Mackie SWA 1801 Sub?
I can't get mine to knock like the one in the video. Anybody got advice
Question please what is the frequency that is cutting when u choose the high pass
Have a question i ordered a mackie prof12v3 12 channel with two mackie thumper 15bst boosted with two mackie thumper 18s powered subwoofer how should I set it up going to be for DJ and Karaoke. Thanks for your time
I want to use this sub with 12 thumps do you think it good for outside use with lets say 150 people?
Can I use a 18 in powered sub woofer with 2 18 in powered speakers ?
Hi ...my thumb 18s is ol led indicates..sub not working..what i do..??
Hey guys. What sub would you recommend to pair with my JBL eon 500 series. We do live singing and backing tracks. Will use for large rooms and smaller. Wedding Parties ect ect. Lots of dance music and crooner dinner music.
Great video! Could you do a video on the Cerwin Vega CVE series?
What do you think of the new Mackie Thump 118S Sub?
Why dont you make a video about someting new like digital mixers?
These are really good I have two and it does what is says on the tin they Thump. Thanks...
Looking into powered speaker/powered sub combo for small house party. Is this enough to shake my entire house down?
Robin Here, Just answered your question in my latest video here is the link th-cam.com/video/faRbyn4l4EA/w-d-xo.html
Hi I’m looking in buying a beginner subwoofer , do you think the thump 18s is a better choice over the jbl eon 618s subwoofer? Thank you
there are both great options but if the JBL is still on Sale it would be a better choice here is the link to the sale on Amazon amzn.to/2LrzKMd
My subs limit light wont turn off. Any idea why that is? Your videos are really helpful 🔥🙏
Are you powering off the sub with the switch it takes about 1 minutes sometimes for the power to drain out of the system.
if you are waiting for the sub to go to sleep or Stand by like a home subwoofer, PA subs don't do that.
If I missed the question please asked again.
@@expertisland i believe i messed the sub up by inputing 2 XLRs from mixer . After i used it for about an hour the clip light did not turn off. I just shipped it back today. Hoping warranty covers it
The Big Brands Like Mackie are pretty Good With Service. Sounds like The clip/cut-off relay is stuck open and won't reset.
Hope you Get it Back Soon.
@@expertisland thanks!
what better JBL or Mackie Subwoofer
I paired this sub with 2 Mackie thump 15s for my house parties, but I have to turn down the tops halfway in order to feel/hear the bass (I have the lows all the way up on my controller and more than halfway on the sub). What am doing wrong? I have RCA's coming out of my Pioneer SB3 going into the inputs of the sub and then out to the tops.
I assune using rca fron the controller your needing ro use an rca to xlr adapter?? This will really hurt performance in my experience. Especially as the soundcard in the sb3 isnt very powerful. Try going through a mixer, high passing your tops (just go out of the high pass output on the subs) hope this makes semse.
@@tom2b99 Thanks Tom. So go out from the controller via RCA to a mixer?
Yeah man only if the mixer is powered and has a dac however! I had this problem and it is a cheaper way to get round this issue. You can then eq your output properly which will balance the sound between the subs and tops
@@tom2b99 Can you recommend a model?
Nah sorry pal just any good qyality mixer will work. Also make sure you have your crossover set correctly
How do I hook the 1200 mackie 18 to my yorkville m1610 ?
got a used one for $230. it's siiick
That's a Great price.
do you have to hook up the sub through a mixer??
Just to have an idea of how good they are, which other subwoofer do you think can compare to these
Yamaha DXS 18
The DXS18 sounds 100x better than this.
I have a seismic Audio aftershock 18 inch powered subwoofer and it's max peak 1600 watts and RMS 800 (Also i'm gonna be buying one of those MackieThump 15BST on saturday
Also my 18 inch sub was $450 and gonna be buying that $500 MackieThump 15BST 2 Way Boosted Speaker
Is it normal that at max volume the box of the sub rattles? The vibration of the speakers causes the box to vibrate and making its own sound. Is it normal?
no, bad design or box
how low does it go and what is its cut off frequency couldn't hear it over TH-cam probably the mics couldn't pick up that frequently or my tablet or both
this is what Mackie says Frequency Range: 30Hz-132Hz (-10dB)
Crossover Frequency: 140Hz
Maximum Peak SPL: 130dB
band-pass just sounds lower when you're next to it in an open space.
Headphones or speakers and you'll hear it
I'm looking for a set of self powered speakers that will have deep bass. Been thinking on getting a pair of the Thump 15 bst & a pair of the 18s. Will this be good enough to run a lounge for DJ?
Those speakers works very good,
But you need to know how to hook those 18s,
But works perfect inside of salon or out side,
@@nortenoybandapromotionsbal6351
Alright
Could a 60s rock n roll band use this in a pair with the matching 15a mid tops? If anyone knows or could recomend a good route to take with active speakers that would be great.. normally play to around 100 to 200 people size gigs.
I don't understand what you mean about this product...Considering that I couldn't hear the Subwoofer.
I love mackie protect.
It protec, but it also attac
I have this sub & thump 15s. Seen conflicting set up guides...
Is it best to come out of mixer to the tops & then into the sub or from the mixer to the sub & then to the tops. I am leaning to the former. Advice?
I would like to know the same, hope someone can answer your question…….
I would also like to know this please advise many thanks
Out of mixer into sub, then stereo left and right to tops
Honestly, I just bought one and no more then a month I’m having problems with it. SPEND the extra money and get a QSC or EV Sub.
these are all backordered
Mackie new drm subs would like to hear those .
Is the Alto TS18S Sub and TS315 Better than the Mackie Thump 18S Sub & Thump 15A speakers?
Thinking of purchasing and cannot decide between the two. Sub bass is important as well as overall quality.
Great video by the way👌🏼
It's hard to say one is better then the other. It realy come down to where you're going to us it and how. Djing vs band
I will be using it for DJing, mainly for weddings and parties for up to 300 people. I intend on buying a pair
@@expertisland What is your verdict based on what I've said. It would be great to hear your thoughts
Indoor in halls with 12 to 16ft ceiling go with the ts318 x2. I will make Q&A video tomorrow and talk about the why in detail for you.
@@expertisland Great. Thank you really appreciate it
Hi Sir, Can this Mackie Thump18s Powered Subwoofer be used on my 2xS1 Bose speakers?. Great sound system review. Subscribed.
Is it better for a hall and stages.with 75 level volume ?
if you play old school 70s 80s before subwoofers became part of the picture 75 to 100% (play it by ear) Newer Music after mid-90s Producers and sound engineers started pushing lower end sounds for the SUB-Woofer so keep an eye on your meters and peak LED on the Sub.
Thanks guys.. very helpful..
How do they perform outside in comparison to inside?
Be doing a gig 18th of June I'll let you know lol
@@jaythomas3274 how was it
Did you have the top speaker on sub mode for this test or was it on music mode?
That's a good question, it's too bad I don't remember. but taking it was a Subwoofer video for Mackie featuring the THUMP12A on top I probably had it on Sub-mode. for part of the video to show how they sound setup together.
@@expertisland Ok, thank you!
82lbs to be exact I have one
These vrs eon? Or ev 200?
o volume esta baixo ou e a sim mesmo o volume das caixas
Pro tip. If you’re thinking of buying speakers, do some research and try to rent them first. Rent a few different brands. Hearing them first will make your investment sound. No pun
👍Renting is always a good idea but when you can try a new one first in the store to make sure the rental unit is not damaged goods.
@@expertisland I agree. But testing in the store always feels like taking a new car for a test drive with a car salesman in the passenger seat.
Where can I get that pole to attach the speaker to the subwoofer?
Online or your local guitar center
Really explain program 😀😀👍
Great review! Can I ask you - what is the name of those lights left on the floor? Thank you :)
These subs get a plethora of bad reviews and I'm not sure why. You just have to understand your application and your gain staging before you choose your equipment. I think many people buy these subs to fill spaces they weren't meant to, or go volumes they're not meant to. I use these for small venue gigs, 50-150 people max. and pump plenty of gain into them from my board and they are just fantastic, every time. They're not meant for much more than that, so just do your research and match to your needs accordingly.
Can 2 mackie thump18s and two jbl eon 615 can produce sound from a crowd (500-700 people) like in a prom/homecoming setting
Why am I watching sub reviews on you tube thru my phone speaker I might aswell look at pics of sideboards
Song name?
Stand Up (Freestyle) by Crazy 8, got it with the Shazam apt.
i got 2 of them.. for small place is good! for a big place.. not that great! and they are wayyyyy heavy!! but i do love them tho!
With this subwoofer I can play music for 6 hours without problem that heats the amplifier??
They will be fine just tune em get an eq aswel ect it's easy
i got a drive rack pa2 and now they sound way better!
Anyone get their thump 18s to sound really good with the 12 or 15 tops? I tried a few different ways to connect and the sub is just really weak. Really weak. I had to turn up bass from my dj controller. Might trade in for more qsc brand.
Yes, I got one and 2 15 tops, the tops outperforms the single sub, need 2 of 18s
Hey just a question. Can you run one of these with 2x Mackie Thump Boosted 15s in bluetooth mode wirelessly? Or will you have to connect the sub to the speakers?
You have to connect them to the sub via cables
#expert island SIR according to you mackie thump 12a and mackie 18s subwoofer vs alto 13 and alto 18 sub which one is good for church use.
can i put 2 thumps into this??
Clip very easily
Do the sub have egnouth bass for the mackie thump 12bst?
For Sure, They are part of the same family. they will work together to make both the Speaker and the subwoofer better.
It's Not subwoofer bass but it is good for smaller spaces.
"At only $600...", who's selling them for$600?
Great question - I broke Rule #1 with product videos (Never say the price in the video), this video is from 2018 and the price has gone up twice.
that's why I put the link for up to date price. thanks for the comment.
That is absolutely the worst subwoofer I have ever tried. Tested indoors and outdoors. Sounded exactly like my 12 inch 300 watt. car subwoofer in both environments.
Demoing a 600 watt sub using a built in camera mic & a lapel mic is useless, because the mics don't have any applicable frequency response. No need to bother unless you use a large diaphragm mic with appropriate frequency response. This is useless.
he said he had a mic hooked up to the camera.
Use headphones idiot
Bla bla ...pero,como sera que suena no?
Take it apart.