Rockville RBG18S 18" Active Powered PA Subwoofer — 18-inch Bass Unit

Reviews

1. L Luis L. Rodriguez 1/5

   Great sound but two units arrived damaged

   The sound and performance were impressive, but both units I received had physical damage. One had a mounting screw that punctured the cabinet. Receiving two damaged units in succession points to assembly or QC problems, and small refund offers didn’t address the concern.

2. A Alejandro Romero 5/5

   Practical and loud

   Very practical. I use it with an 8" speaker and it delivers clear, strong sound that fills the room.

3. J JUAN ALBERTO JAUREGUI GUTIERREZ 2/5

   Underwhelming power for the cost

   Looks are good, but the power output disappointed me given the price. I wouldn’t recommend this if you need very high SPL from a compact cabinet.

4. T Tommy Seigler Daggerstone 5/5

   Still thumping after years of rough use

   Owned since 2017 and it’s still going in 2023. It gets loud and extends low. The unit needed some break-in and I had to jury-rig a loose crossover switch, but once fixed it pounds reliably even after heavy handling.

5. N Natye 5/5

   Excellent build and sound

   Great sound and easy to carry. Overall quality feels solid and the tone is pleasing.

6. P Placeholder 5/5

   Small footprint, surprising punch

   I tested two compact powered subs daisy-chained into my mixer’s main input. Run direct into the speaker input rather than an auxiliary and they came alive. For reggae and other bass-heavy music the small drivers delivered more punch than expected—set phase to normal and they dropped nicely.

7. W Wayne Ducharme 5/5

   Pleased for medium-size venues

   This sub thumps and handles venues up to a few hundred people. I've only used it a few times so long-term durability is unproven, but it seems well built and I may add another unit.

8. J Jsmpromotions 5/5

   Solid performer once dialed in

   I bought a pair to run with my active tops at an outdoor event. The cabinets are sturdy, though the carpet trim showed minor flaws. Hookups are straightforward and labeled clearly. When set up correctly the bass was tight and accurate—far from the muffled reproductions you sometimes see in online clips. I'd rate the overall performance around an 8 to 8.5 for mobile DJ work.

9. G Gene Chin 5/5

   Powerful and portable for mobile DJs

   Strong output and lightweight enough for mobile DJ setups. Highly recommended for mobile work where punch and transportability matter.

10. J John 5/5

    Kick yourself for waiting

    After researching for months I finally bought the 18" and wished I had sooner. It’s very loud and goes deep—might be overkill for small rooms where a 12 or 15 would suffice. Wheels and multiple handles make it easier to move, and the pole socket is handy for mounting tops.

11. D D. Bayne 5/5

    Two subs make a huge difference

    Adding a second sub transformed my gigs—walls and windows were visibly moving. Even one unit hit hard when configured properly with gain, crossover and boost. These are large, heavy cabinets but deliver serious low-end when used in pairs.

12. F Fotoguy 3/5

    Good value for the money

    Paired this with a pair of 12" tops to handle mids and highs and let the sub manage below 100Hz. Performance is respectable for the price—cabinet is large and heavy and my fan is a bit noisy. After a year I had occasional response issues that were fixed by toggling the switches.

13. C C. Petra 4/5

    Rebranded hardware with heavy speaker choice

    These appear to be similar units sold under different badges; the company here used a heavier-weight speaker option. I assembled two into a tower-style setup with smaller mids for a Bose-like system at a fraction of the cost and they handled the low end well when crossed over correctly.