
ShowTime STS118E
ShowTime STS118E is a passive, installation-grade 18-inch subwoofer that matches the scale and voicing of high-output Bose Professional loudspeaker systems. With extension down to 29 Hz, STS118E provides the low-frequency impact required for music-forward and high-energy applications while remaining practical for permanent installations in indoor and outdoor environments. STS118E is optimized for ground-stacked placement and includes integrated suspension points, allowing system designers to adapt deployment based on room layout, sightlines, and architectural requirements. A universal pole cup supports both standard 35 mm poles and M20-threaded poles for temporary applications. IP55-rated construction enables deployment in exposed and semi-exposed locations across a wide range of venues. Available in black or white finishes, ShowTime STS118E integrates cleanly into a variety of architectural environments. When paired with compatible Bose Professional full-range loudspeakers, processors, and amplifiers, the subwoofer provides a reliable low-frequency foundation that supports high-output systems with consistency, durability, and predictable performance.
Features
Applications
Designed for a wide range of applications, including:
Specifications
PHYSICAL
- Colors
- Black, white
- Enclosure Material
- Exterior-grade birch plywood
- Environmental
- Rated for direct-exposure outdoor installations (IEC 60529: IP55)
- Grille
- Powder-coated perforated stainless steel, paintable
- Ingress Protection
- IP55
- Suspension/Mounting
- (4) stainless-steel M10 attachment points (top panel), (1) pole cup for 35 mm or M20-threaded loudspeaker pole (top panel)
- Product Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 563 mm × 570 mm × 738 mm (22.2 in × 22.4 in × 29.1 in)
PERFORMANCE
- Frequency Range (-10 dB)
- 29 Hz – 263 Hz
- Coverage, Horizontal
- Omnidirectional below 200 Hz
- Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 m
- 125 dB (free-field), 131 dB (half-space)
- Nominal Impedance
- 8 Ω
- Power Handling, Peak
- 3200W
- Sensitivity (SPL/1 W at 1 m)
- 96 dB
- Coverage, Vertical
- Omnidirectional below 200 Hz
TRANSDUCERS
- Crossover
- 80 Hz - 200 Hz, requires active crossover in DSP
- Low-Frequency
- 1 x 18.0-in (457 mm) high-excursion woofer
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