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If your sound system has been politely asking for more low end, the Peavey PV118 is done being polite. This 18-inch bass subwoofer is the kind of speaker that doesn't just fill a room — it reminds the room who's in charge. Built on Peavey's legendary Performance & Value legacy, the PV118 delivers the kind of deep, chest-rattling bass output you'd expect from gear that costs twice the price.
Low-End That Means Business
The PV118 is centered around an 18-inch Pro Eighteen premium woofer housed in a vented bass subwoofer enclosure — a design that lets the cabinet breathe properly so bass frequencies stay tight, punchy, and extended rather than bloated and muddy. It handles 400 watts of program power and hits an impressive 118dB SPL rating. Whether you're reinforcing a live band, powering a DJ setup, or just making your neighbor question their life choices, this sub does the heavy lifting without drama.
18-Inch Heavy Duty Woofer with 3-Inch VC and 65 oz. Magnet: A serious driver for serious output. The large voice coil and high-mass magnet keep the woofer cool and controlled under load, delivering consistent bass performance without thermal compression creeping in on long sets.
Vented Bass Subwoofer Enclosure: The ported cabinet design extends low-frequency response and improves efficiency, letting the driver move more air with less effort. More bass, less strain — a deal the woofer is very happy with.
400 Watts Program Power / 118dB SPL: Plenty of headroom for live sound reinforcement, DJ applications, and everything in between. The 118dB rating puts it firmly in the "people will feel this" category.
Built Like It Has Something to Prove
Peavey didn't cut corners on the cabinet construction, and the PV118 wears its build quality proudly. The enclosure is assembled using dado-joined 3/4-inch MDF — a joinery method that creates mechanically interlocked panels rather than relying entirely on glue and optimism. Add steel handles, steel corners, and T-nut component mounting, and you've got a subwoofer that can take the bumps, scrapes, and questionable loading dock situations that come with regular gigging without falling apart mid-tour.
Dado-Joined 3/4-Inch MDF Construction: Dado joints add structural rigidity by locking panels together mechanically, which keeps the enclosure from developing the kinds of rattles and buzzes that haunt cheap cabinets. A quiet cabinet is a happy cabinet.
Steel Handles and Steel Corners: Built to take the bumps and bruises of life on the road so your cabinet doesn't have to. Reinforced corner protection and integrated carry handles make transport straightforward — no personal trainer required.
Perforated Steel Grille with T-Nut Mounting: The steel grille protects the woofer from accidental contact, and T-nut hardware ensures components stay locked in place even after repeated transport and setup cycles.
Plug In, Play On
The PV118 keeps its I/O straightforward so you can spend less time troubleshooting signal chains and more time actually running sound. Two 1/4-inch phone jacks wired in parallel allow for easy daisy-chaining to additional speakers, and the internal low-pass crossover network handles frequency management on board — no external crossover required. A built-in pole socket on top of the cabinet lets you mount a full-range speaker directly above the sub, turning the PV118 into a compact, stackable PA column without requiring extra hardware.
Two 1/4-Inch Phone Jacks in Parallel: Simple, reliable connectivity that allows you to chain additional cabinets inline without breaking the signal path.
Internal Low-Pass Crossover Network: The onboard crossover filters out high frequencies before they reach the woofer, keeping the driver focused on what it's good at and extending its usable lifespan in the process.
Top Pole Socket Mount: Stack a full-range speaker on top for a complete, vertically integrated PA solution. It's the audio equivalent of a well-organized backpack — everything you need, right where you need it.
A Subwoofer That Earns Its Spot in Your Rig
The Peavey PV118 is a no-nonsense 18-inch subwoofer for musicians, DJs, sound engineers, and anyone else who believes that bass frequencies deserve actual respect. It delivers genuine low-end power, solid build quality, and practical connectivity at a price that makes it one of the more sensible purchases you'll make for your PA system. Reliable, road-ready, and refreshingly honest about what it is — a hard-working subwoofer that just gets the job done.
Peavey PV118 Features:
Vented bass subwoofer enclosure
18-inch heavy-duty woofer, 3-inch VC, 65 oz. magnet
Warranty: 2 Years on Guitars/Basses, Amp, Pre-Amps, Mixers, Electronic Crossovers & EQs; 2 Years on Drums; 2 Years on Enclosures; 1 Year on Digital Effects, Keyboard & MIDI Controllers; 2 Years on Mics; 1 Year on Speaker Components (including replacement parts) & All Accessories; 90 Days on Tubes & Meters
Peavey PV118 PA Subwoofer Specifications
Peavey PV118 PA Subwoofer Specifications
Product Specifications
Peavey PV118 Subwoofer Specifications
Frequency Range: 38 Hz to 500 Hz (-10 dB, half space)
Frequency Response:49-180 Hz (+/- 3 dB anechoic)
Sensitivity: 95 dB (1W/1 meter)
Power Rating: 400W (program)
Peak Power Capacity: 800W
Maximum SPL: 118 dB
Transducer Complement:
18" heavy duty woofer
3" voice coil
65 oz magnet
Box Tuning Frequency: 46 Hz (Low frequency section)
Enclosure Materials and Finish: MDF covered in black carpet
Dimensions (H x W x L): 27" x 21.88" x 19.63" / 686 x 556 x 499 mm
Weight: 73 lbs / 33.2 kg
Frequently Asked Questions
The PV118 handles 400 watts of program power and is rated at 118dB SPL. That's enough output for small-to-medium live events, DJ setups, and club applications without breaking a sweat.
Yes, the PV118 includes a built-in pole socket on the top of the cabinet, designed specifically for mounting a full-range speaker directly above the sub. It's a clean, practical way to build a compact, self-contained PA stack.
It does. The PV118 features an internal low-pass crossover network that filters the signal on board, so you don't need an external crossover to run it properly in your system.
The PV118 uses two 1/4-inch phone jacks wired in parallel, which allow for straightforward connection and easy daisy-chaining to additional speakers if needed.
Yes, the PV118 is well-suited for live music reinforcement, DJ applications, and event sound in small-to-medium venues. Its 18-inch woofer, 400-watt handling, and 118dB SPL rating give it the output needed to support a full PA system effectively.
