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Yorkville LS801P

12 (31.6%)

QSC KW181

13 (34.2%)

JBL PRX718XLF

13 (34.2%)

Total Members Voted: 34

[John Penkala]

I have used ONE LS800P extensively at club/bar level gigs for a number of yrs.. it definitely puts out the bass... it can be a little boomy on the lower techno-stuff, but if you tighten it up.. it works fine.

I considered buying a 2nd (many times) but have not yet found a need for a 2nd other than outdoor gigs.
YMMV.

You might want to rent some of the above units BEFORE YOU BUY - to ensure you are making an educated decision. Specs don't tell all.

+1,   

 I have four LS808's that I power with a Crest Pro9200 and have been very happy with their performance. I have also used the LS800P's and they are at least as good, if not better than my setup. IMO, they are head and shoulders above the KW181's. I have no experience with the JBL's.

-JP

[Tom Roche]

It came down to the JBL and QSC for me, too.  I went with QSC because I think this sub sounds better, it's a smaller cab, comes with wheels, and I trust the QSC name (after putting countless hours mixing on a QSC HPR system that never disappointed).

[Franklin Benjamin]

Also, I have looked into the ELX118P's and I don't know how you got them for $400 each(could only get them for $600) but I saw too many reviews saying that it is worth it to bite the bullet and buy nicer subs.

craigslist

And yes, there are definitely nicer subs.  I am actually considering either switching to the JBL or QSC but I have no rush.  My ego is trying to tell me to switch but my wallet is saying to tell my ego to STFU.

[Renard Hurtado]

Hi,

I have tried lots of powered subs under 41500.00 , nothing outruns the Yorkville LS801P, believe me nothing in that price range comes close.
I have learned it the hardway, renting out two JBl PRX618XLF to a DJ and, have him call me during the gig to bring two more because the other DJ is killing him with two L801P !  Try to find anyone on all the audio and DJ forums that doesn't agree that the LS801P is the loudest of them all.

Renard from Curacao

[David Morison]

I have tried lots of powered subs under 41500.00 , nothing outruns the Yorkville LS801P, believe me nothing in that price range comes close.
Renard from Curacao

Does Curacao use ¥ as its currency? 45100 of most other currencies will get you a lot more than the speakers being discussed here 

David.

[Nate Armstrong]

kw181 comes with a 6 yr warranty.  We have k10's, kw122's,kw153's and kw181's and are happy with all of them.

This may sound crazy, but how about matching your subs to your tops..

[Leo Martin]

kw181 comes with a 6 yr warranty.  We have k10's, kw122's,kw153's and kw181's and are happy with all of them.

This may sound crazy, but how about matching your subs to your tops..

I have heard about the warranty offered by QSC and it is a good selling point. If I wanted to match my top cabs I would be buying alto ts118s, which from what I've seen don't get loud at all.

[Renard Hurtado]

Ha ha ha I ment $ 1500.00. My next choice is the new RCF Sub8004, this is a very good sounding single 18"!

Regards,


Renard from Curacao

[Leo Martin]

Hi,
I am struggling to pick a powered subwoofer for DJ gigs. I am currently looking at a few models, if anyone has any experience with any of them and could share your experience, it would be appreciated.

1. Yorkville LS801P
2. QSC KW181
4. JBL PRX718 XLF

I use Alto TS115As for top cabs. I am looking for a sub that can play heavy dance music and I want it to be loud enough that it could handle a pretty large space with only one.

Thanks,
Leo

Ok, I think I have come to a decision to look for the best price based on how I have ranked them. I still struggled with the Yorkville's weight, but if the price is right I will find a way to move them!

Thanks again for the comments and votes on the poll.

1.QSC KW181
2. Yorkville LS801P
3. JBL PRX 718 XLF

[Paul G. OBrien]

The Yorkie is Da Bomb of single subs but it is absolutely not a 1 man lift. I voted JBL.

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