You review are helping me pick my new home speakers =P

These are really good I have two and it does what is says on the tin they Thump. Thanks...

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.

@Kifelta

2 жыл бұрын

Do u have pics of this setup?

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.

@javiermuniz4179

5 жыл бұрын

Hello. I'm a dj. Can I play at a party with these subwoofers Mackie for 6-8 hours? Will there be over heating?

@jgillylikesbudsalot7436

5 жыл бұрын

@@javiermuniz4179 nah no overheating got fans for cooling and shit

@knino1983

3 жыл бұрын

I wanna buy one and use with a alto312 how is the set up???im just wanna use it at friends party’s

@johnviera3884

2 жыл бұрын

If you ever hear a QSC KW181 next to this you’ll cry

@MrJonathan0512

Жыл бұрын

@@johnviera3884 Wich one performs better?

Great help. But can set up Sub-woofer be set up on own different channel from mixer

Great video! Could you do a video on the Cerwin Vega CVE series?

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.

@chadpescod-realtor3308

Жыл бұрын

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.

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

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 mentioned about castors for the sub can you display the link please, many thanks.

Can you please post a link for the blue castor wheels you recommend. Did you say they dont have ball bearings???

How do I hook the 1200 mackie 18 to my yorkville m1610 ?

do you have to hook up the sub through a mixer??

Hi ...my thumb 18s is ol led indicates..sub not working..what i do..??

Would like to see a comparison of the These thump 18s vs the alto 18 subs

@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

I want to use this sub with 12 thumps do you think it good for outside use with lets say 150 people?

Thanks guys.. very helpful..

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.

Can I use a 18 in powered sub woofer with 2 18 in powered speakers ?

How is this THUMP18 compared to the older Mackie SWA 1801 Sub?

Question please what is the frequency that is cutting when u choose the high pass

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🥺🥺

o volume esta baixo ou e a sim mesmo o volume das caixas

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%

@jgillylikesbudsalot7436

5 жыл бұрын

You realise you don't even have to face em at each other you clearly don't know about spl, decibels ect

@johnviera3884

2 жыл бұрын

These subs are horrible. Maybe they need unorthodox set ups to work

@electronaut9858

Жыл бұрын

@@johnviera3884 why do you say that?I am curious,because I just want to buy some subs.

Hi Sir, Can this Mackie Thump18s Powered Subwoofer be used on my 2xS1 Bose speakers?. Great sound system review. Subscribed.

I can't get mine to knock like the one in the video. Anybody got advice

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.

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.

These vrs eon? Or ev 200?

Mackie subwoofer SRM1850 VS Mackie Subwoofer SR18S what better one.

Why dont you make a video about someting new like digital mixers?

I got these bass and the 15A tops absolutely amazing kit not sure why ppl slag mackie, I love mine +++++

Great review! Can I ask you - what is the name of those lights left on the floor? Thank you :)

what better JBL or Mackie Subwoofer

Mackie new drm subs would like to hear those .

Really explain program 😀😀👍

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?

@expertisland

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late replay, 2 of the TS215Sub go well with the Mackie or 1 Thump18S

@joesalas5894

5 жыл бұрын

Run 2

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

@bekkerthesokuangeldragon68

5 жыл бұрын

Also my 18 inch sub was $450 and gonna be buying that $500 MackieThump 15BST 2 Way Boosted Speaker

What do you think of the new Mackie Thump 118S Sub?

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

@expertisland

5 жыл бұрын

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

Is it better for a hall and stages.with 75 level volume ?

@expertisland

5 жыл бұрын

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.

Just to have an idea of how good they are, which other subwoofer do you think can compare to these

@letterbase3492

3 жыл бұрын

Yamaha DXS 18

@johnviera3884

2 жыл бұрын

The DXS18 sounds 100x better than this.

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?

@susekbemfa

Жыл бұрын

no, bad design or box

Looking into powered speaker/powered sub combo for small house party. Is this enough to shake my entire house down?

@expertisland

4 жыл бұрын

Robin Here, Just answered your question in my latest video here is the link kzread.info/dash/bejne/mJWGxNunZM-adaQ.html

how low does it go and what is its cut off frequency couldn't hear it over KZread probably the mics couldn't pick up that frequently or my tablet or both

@expertisland

5 жыл бұрын

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.

@jgillylikesbudsalot7436

5 жыл бұрын

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?

@nortenoybandapromotionsbal6351

10 ай бұрын

Those speakers works very good, But you need to know how to hook those 18s, But works perfect inside of salon or out side,

@carlos_mann

10 ай бұрын

@@nortenoybandapromotionsbal6351 Alright

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.

@tom2b99

5 жыл бұрын

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.

@Gladiator1972

5 жыл бұрын

@@tom2b99 Thanks Tom. So go out from the controller via RCA to a mixer?

@tom2b99

5 жыл бұрын

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

@Gladiator1972

5 жыл бұрын

@@tom2b99 Can you recommend a model?

@tom2b99

5 жыл бұрын

Nah sorry pal just any good qyality mixer will work. Also make sure you have your crossover set correctly

Did you have the top speaker on sub mode for this test or was it on music mode?

@expertisland

5 жыл бұрын

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.

@ILLEAGLExxx

4 жыл бұрын

@@expertisland Ok, thank you!

I don't understand what you mean about this product...Considering that I couldn't hear the Subwoofer.

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?

@enki9006

2 жыл бұрын

I would like to know the same, hope someone can answer your question…….

@Silvertooth_Music

Жыл бұрын

I would also like to know this please advise many thanks

@vanv

Жыл бұрын

Out of mixer into sub, then stereo left and right to tops

#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.

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👌🏼

@expertisland

4 жыл бұрын

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

@SirCutClass

4 жыл бұрын

I will be using it for DJing, mainly for weddings and parties for up to 300 people. I intend on buying a pair

@SirCutClass

4 жыл бұрын

@@expertisland What is your verdict based on what I've said. It would be great to hear your thoughts

@expertisland

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@SirCutClass

4 жыл бұрын

@@expertisland Great. Thank you really appreciate it

these are all backordered

got a used one for $230. it's siiick

@expertisland

4 жыл бұрын

That's a Great price.

My subs limit light wont turn off. Any idea why that is? Your videos are really helpful 🔥🙏

@expertisland

Жыл бұрын

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.

@Kvnmoya

Жыл бұрын

@@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

@expertisland

Жыл бұрын

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.

@Kvnmoya

Жыл бұрын

@@expertisland thanks!

Can 2 mackie thump18s and two jbl eon 615 can produce sound from a crowd (500-700 people) like in a prom/homecoming setting

How do they perform outside in comparison to inside?

@jaythomas3274

2 жыл бұрын

Be doing a gig 18th of June I'll let you know lol

@Alanvega4201

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaythomas3274 how was it

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!

@javiermuniz4179

5 жыл бұрын

With this subwoofer I can play music for 6 hours without problem that heats the amplifier??

@jgilly3362

4 жыл бұрын

They will be fine just tune em get an eq aswel ect it's easy

@djtorr3z149

4 жыл бұрын

i got a drive rack pa2 and now they sound way better!

82lbs to be exact I have one

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?

@TheEnderman67

5 жыл бұрын

You have to connect them to the sub via cables

Where can I get that pole to attach the speaker to the subwoofer?

@djlenzo8683

5 жыл бұрын

Online or your local guitar center

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.

@stefanoromanello

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I got one and 2 15 tops, the tops outperforms the single sub, need 2 of 18s

can i put 2 thumps into this??

WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE HOW ITS BUILD FROM THE INSIDE THANKS

@johnviera3884

2 жыл бұрын

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.

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.

I love mackie protect.

@Zar_Art

2 жыл бұрын

It protec, but it also attac

Song name?

@me109cito5

4 жыл бұрын

Stand Up (Freestyle) by Crazy 8, got it with the Shazam apt.

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.

Do the sub have egnouth bass for the mackie thump 12bst?

@expertisland

5 жыл бұрын

For Sure, They are part of the same family. they will work together to make both the Speaker and the subwoofer better.

@expertisland

5 жыл бұрын

It's Not subwoofer bass but it is good for smaller spaces.

Why am I watching sub reviews on you tube thru my phone speaker I might aswell look at pics of sideboards

Clip very easily

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

@expertisland

2 жыл бұрын

👍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.

@johnviera3884

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

Bla bla ...pero,como sera que suena no?

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.

"At only $600...", who's selling them for$600?

@expertisland

2 жыл бұрын

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.

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.

@CptAwesome747

5 жыл бұрын

he said he had a mic hooked up to the camera.

@jgillylikesbudsalot7436

5 жыл бұрын

Use headphones idiot

Take it apart.