| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Active or Passive | Passive |
| System Type | Subwoofer |
| Configuration | Bass-reflex |
| System Continuous Power | 2000 W |
| System Programme Power | 4000 W |
| System Peak Power | 8000 W |
| Max SPL @ 1m | 148 dB (Half Space) |
| Freq Response (+/-3 dB) | 30Hz – 1kHz |
| Freq Range (-10 dB) | 25Hz – 800Hz |
| Bi-amp Mode Switch | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| IP Certification | None |
| Driver Brand | Wharfedale Pro |
| LF Driver Size | 2 x 18" |
| LF Magnet Material | Ferrite |
| LF Frame Material | Aluminium |
| LF Voice Coil Size | 4″ |
| LF Rated Impedance | 2 x 8 Ω |
| LF Power (RE:AES2-2012) | 2 x 1000 W |
| Input Connector | 2 x speakON Compatible |
| Cabinet Type | Square |
| Enclosure Material | Birch Plywood |
| Grille Material and Finish | Steel |
| Finish | Rhino Black Paint |
| Handles | 4 |
| Deployment | Ground |
| Pole Mount | None |
| Rigging | No |
| Sensitivity 2.83 V / 1 m | 109 dB |
| System Rated Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Recommended HPF = BW 18 dB/OCT. | 25 Hz |
| Included Accessory | User Manual |
| Unpacked - Front Height (mm) | 560 |
| Unpacked - Rear Height (mm) | 560 |
| Unpacked - Width Front (mm) | 1065 |
| Unpacked - Width Rear (mm) | 1065 |
| Unpacked - Depth (mm) | 756 |
| Packed - Height (mm) | 640 |
| Packed - Width Front (mm) | 835 |
| Packed - Width Rear (mm) | 835 |
| Packed - Depth (mm) | 1140 |
| Weight - Nett (kg) | 74.3 |
| Weight - Gross (kg) | 88.2 |
WLA-218B
Dual 18″ subwoofer, designed for ground placement
Legacy
WLA-218B
Dual 18″ subwoofer, designed for ground placement
The WLA-218B is built for those moments when standard bass just isn’t enough. You need sub-bass, you need punch, you need impact, and you need that breath-taking bottom-end power.
As part of the established Wharfedale Pro WLA line array series, this dual 18″ subwoofer is designed for ground-stacked use in large-scale gigs and high-impact installations.
OVERVIEW
| Name | Type | File |
|---|---|---|
| EASE Library V7.5 | Software | Download |
| Wharfedale Pro Preset Library | Software | Download |
| WLA-218BA Series Quick Start Guide | Quick Start Guide | Download |
| WLA-218BA Series Quick Start Guide (German) | Quick Start Guide | Download |
| WLA-218BF Single Page User Manual | User Manual | Download |
| WLA-218BF User Manual | User Manual | Download |
| WLA-218BX Single Page User Manual (German) | User Manual | Download |
| WLA-218BX User Manual | User Manual | Download |
| WLA-28 / WLA-15B / WLA-28SUB / WLA-218B / WLA-218SUB Operating Manual and User Guide | User Guide | Download |
| Specification | WLA-218SUB | WLA-28X | WLA-218B (legacy) | WLA-28 (legacy) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catch Line | Dual 18″ subwoofer with Parallel and Discrete modes | Dual 8" line array element | Dual 18″ subwoofer, designed for ground placement | Dual 8" line array element |
| Active or Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive |
| System Type | Subwoofer | Array Element | Subwoofer | Array Element |
| Configuration | Bass-reflex | 2-way | Bass-reflex | 2-way |
| System Continuous Power | Parallel: 1600 W / Discrete: 800 W | Passive: 400 W / Bi-amp LF: 400 W / Bi-amp HF: 90 W | 2000 W | Passive: 400 W / Bi-amp LF: 400 W / Bi-amp HF: 75 W |
| System Programme Power | Parallel: 3200 W / Discrete: 1600 W | Passive: 800 W / Bi-amp LF: 800 W / Bi-amp HF: 180 W | 4000 W | Passive: 800 W / Bi-amp LF: 800 W / Bi-amp HF: 150 W |
| System Peak Power | Parallel: 6400 W / Discrete: 3200 W | Passive: 1600 W / Bi-amp LF: 1600 W / Bi-amp HF: 360 W | 8000 W | Passive: 1600 W / Bi-amp LF: 1600 W / Bi-amp HF: 300 W |
| Max SPL @ 1m | 138 dB | 132 dB | 148 dB | 132 dB |
| Freq Response (+/-3 dB) | 30 Hz – 1.5 KHz | 70 Hz – 20 KHz | 30Hz – 1kHz | 70 Hz – 20 KHz |
| Freq Range (-10 dB) | 30 Hz – 1.5 KHz | 65 Hz – 20 KHz | 25Hz – 800Hz | 65 Hz – 20 KHz |
| Bi-amp Mode Switch | Yes | Yes | ||
| Driver Brand | Wharfedale Pro | Wharfedale Pro | Wharfedale Pro | Wharfedale Pro |
| LF Driver Size | 2 x 18" | 2 x 8" | 2 x 18" | 2 x 8" |
| LF Magnet Material | Ferrite | Ferrite | Ferrite | Ferrite |
| LF Frame Material | Aluminium | Aluminium | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| LF Voice Coil Size | 4” | 2″ | 4″ | 2″ |
| LF Rated Impedance | 2 x 8 Ω | 8 Ω | 2 x 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| LF Power (RE:AES2-2012) | 2 x 800 W | 2 x 200 W | 2 x 1000 W | 2 x 200 W |
| HF Driver Type | Compression Driver | Compression Driver | ||
| HF Voice Coil Size | 3.2" | 3.2" | ||
| HF Diaphragm Material | Titanium | Titanium | ||
| HF Exit Size | 1.4″ | 1.4″ | ||
| HF Power (RE:AES2-2012) | 80 W | 80 W | ||
| HF Rated Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω | ||
| Preset Library | Yes | Yes | ||
| Input Connector | 2 x 4 Pole Speaker Connector | 2 x 4 Pole speaker connector | 2 x speakON Compatible | 2 x 4 Pole speaker connector |
| Waveguide Type | Coherent Array Shaping Technology (CAST) | Coherent Array Shaping Technology (CAST) | ||
| Cabinet Type | Square | Square | ||
| Enclosure Material | Birch Plywood | Birch Plywood | Birch Plywood | Birch Plywood |
| Grille Material and Finish | Steel | Steel Black | Steel | Steel Black |
| Finish | Black Paint | Black Tough-Tone | Rhino Black Paint | Rhino Black Paint |
| Handles | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Deployment | Ground | Ground, Flying | Ground | Ground, Flying |
| Rigging | Yes | Yes | ||
| Integral Rigging | 3 Points | 3 Points | ||
| Nominal Coverage (H x V) | 100° x System dependant | 100° x System dependant | ||
| Sensitivity 2.83 V / 1 m | 100 dB | 100 dB | 109 dB | 100 dB |
| System Rated Impedance | Parallel: 4 Ω / Discrete: 2 x 8 Ω | Passive: 16 Ω / Bi-amp LF: 16 Ω / Bi-amp HF: 16 Ω | 4 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Crossover Frequency | Preset Dependent | 1.8 KHz | 1.8 KHz | |
| Recommended HPF = BW 18 dB/OCT. | 30 Hz | 65 Hz | 25 Hz | 65 Hz |
| Included Accessory | User Manual | User Manual | User Manual | User Manual |
| Unpacked - Front Height (mm) | 541 | 250 | 560 | 250 |
| Unpacked - Rear Height (mm) | 541 | 188 | 560 | 188 |
| Unpacked - Width Front (mm) | 1041 | 760 | 1065 | 760 |
| Unpacked - Width Rear (mm) | 1041 | 760 | 1065 | 760 |
| Unpacked - Depth (mm) | 650 | 424 | 756 | 424 |
| Packed - Height (mm) | 640 | 534 | 640 | 375 |
| Packed - Width Front (mm) | 730 | 830 | 835 | 545 |
| Packed - Width Rear (mm) | 730 | 545 | 835 | 545 |
| Packed - Depth (mm) | 1135 | 320 | 1140 | 855 |
| Weight - Nett (kg) | 67 | 29.5 | 74.3 | 27 |
| Weight - Gross (kg) | 81 | 32 | 88.2 | 34.03 |