NEXO P18 18-Inch High Output Compact Point Source Speaker

Housed in a curvilinear enclosure of custom birch and poplar plywood, the P18 employs a purpose-designed 18″ LF Neodymium driver and 4″ diaphragm HF driver in a coaxial configuration. The compact cabinet measures just 680mm x 579mm x 446mm, and can be deployed in vertical or horizontal (wedge monitor) configurations, with HF directivity set to match the specific application. The back plate holds two Speakon® connectors (plus one each on both sides) and a recessed switch to change the cabinet from 2-way passive to 2-way active mode. Installation versions are available in custom RAL colours (Passive only) and feature a fixed cloth-covered grille, universal rigging points on the sides and bottom of the cabinet and 2-core cable for audio input to ensure IP54 protection index. TIS versions feature touring handles and connectivity, with cloth-covered grilles.

NEXO P18 Features

• Compact, low-profile, curvilinear enclosure
• 18” LF Neodymium driver and 4” diaphragm HF driver in a coaxial configuration
• Variable HF directivity
• Switchable Active/Passive modes (Touring and TIS versions)
• 142dB peak SPL (Active Mode)
• Threaded inserts on the back and on both sides for connection of mounting accessories
• Stand fitting on both sides
• 4x NL4, 4 poles connectors; 2 on the back and 1 on both sides
• Touring, installation and TIS versions

• P18 18-Inch High Output Compact Point Source Speaker1

• Frequency Response @-6 dB 50 Hz to 20 kHz
• Sensitivity 1W@1m 107 dB SPL Nominal
• Peak SPL@1m 140 dB Peak (Passive mode) / 142 dB Peak (Active mode)
• Operating Voltage 55 Vrms (180 Vpeak)
• HF Dispersion (according to flanges) 60°x60° (Default) - 90°x40° (with 90x40 flange) - 50°~90°x40° (with PS flange)
• Crossover Frequency 50 Hz, 85 Hz, 120 Hz
• Nominal Impedance
  • Active: (8 Ohms LF + 8 Ohms HF)
  • Passive: 8 Ohms  
• Recommended Power
  • Active: (1200 to 1900W LF + 600 to 950 W HF)
  • Passive: 1200 to 1900W
• Components 1 x Coaxial Neodymium LF 18” 8 Ohms long excursion & HF 4“ 8 Ohms
• Number of ways (Touring and TIS version) 2 ways passive (2+/2- P18) or 2 ways active (1+/1- LF, 2+/2- HF) switchable
• Number of ways (Install version) 2 ways passive
• Connectors (Touring and TIS version) 4 x NL4, 4 poles connectors (1 per handle + 2 at the back)
• Connectors (Install version) 1 x Cable gland with 2 cores cable
• Rigging points 1 x universal accessory fit on each side + 1 x on the bottom
• Material Custom made bent plywood of baltic birch and poplar
• Finish Black or White structural paint
• Front Finish (Touring version) Magnelis® front grille + back fabric behind
• Front Finish (Install and TIS version) Acoustic fabric fitted front grille
• Height x Width x Depth 680x579x446mm (26.8x22.8x17.6”)
• Net Weight 33 kg (73 lbs)
• Operating temperature range 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F)
• Storage temperature range -20°C - 60°C (-4°F - 140°F)
• System Operation
  • Recommended powering solution: NXAMP4x4mk2 Powered TDcontroller: up to 3 x P18 per channel
  • Optional powering solution
    • DTDcontroller + DTDAMP4x0.7 (Bridged): 1 x P18 per bridged channels
    • NXAMP4x1mk2 Powered TDcontroller (Bridged): up to 2 x P18 per bridged channels
    • NXAMP4x2mk2 Powered TDcontroller: 1 x P18 per channel