This sub sounds great. Compaired to other subwooferes I have owned/heard it gives a decent amount of bang.

Features are typical for a powered subwoofer, crossover, DB adjustment, thermal and clip warning lights.

Powered speakers are great for ease of use, connect and play, its that simple

This is where we have a problem. I bought two SWA 1801's a couple years ago (2006) and we have NEVER had a problem with one of them, but the second one has been non stop problems. At first the problem was a rattle in the cabinet, we got that replaced only to have another bad sounding cabinet. Then we got a unit with a subwoofer that wasnt working properly, At 0 DB it was noticable softer that the other 1801 we had. I switched out the amp and this solved the problem for a couple of months. Then at a gig it stopped responding after a pop sound and im pretty sure I blew the sub, or the amp malfunctioned. Im waiting to hear. Unfortunitly I think Mackie is having some quality problems with thier equipment. Every peice of equipment I have owned by them has had some sort of problem at one time - I own a pair of 1521Z's, two pairs of SRM-450's and of course the pair of 1801's.

Like another reviewer wrote: These products cost alot of money, and I expect quality in return. Theres no reason for there to be so many problems with the equipment.

One thing I can say about Mackie is that they stand behind thier products. Because of our repeatitive problems they send the new equipment right to our office to be replaced and allow us to send the faulty equipment back after we've recieved the new equipment

Its a sleek, good looking speaker.

Disk Jockey, Live Music, Rental Equipment

All Types

I have used probably dozens of subs over my career and these are the best. Could you find better? Perhaps, but not without taking out a second mortgage!! I can handle larger clubs with just one 1801 where I use to use 2 Peavey 18" subs. Plus, no crossovers or amps.

Plug and play. The only thing they could have done to make it easier is pack a guy in with the speaker to move it for you!!

Six years of use with no issues. I've heard about problems with these but I think the problems center around the newer models.

They're not cheap!! But when I compare it to other 18" speakers (Peavey, JBL, Community) and add the crossovers and amps and cables, etc. these are far less expensive.

Never needed to contact them.

These cabinets are sharp looking without being overbearing. They blend in to the surroundings and present a pleasing profile.

Active Musician

Classic and Southern Rock

SERIOUS BOTTOM!!! VERY SOLID AT 1/2 VOLUME, SOMETIMES HAVE TO CUT IT BACK A LITTLE

WOULD HAVE LIKED TO HAVE AN ADJUSTABLE CUTOFF

I WOULD SAY THE VALUE IS GOOD. 1 SWA1801 OR 2 OTHER BRAND, I THINK THE MACKIE WILL BE THE BETTER VALUE

NOT REQUIRED

PRO

DANCE

Been a DJ since the release of the first 12" single (bout 36 yrs.). Doing live for about the past 10 yrs.

Predominantly Latin, then Disco, R&B, Soul, House, Club, Compa, Reggae, Soca, Calypso and almost any type of oldschool, (60's, 7

The SWA1801 is mind blowing.I use to have an 18 by Peavey.It was a work horse but I had To Buy amplifiers,crossovers,signal processors,and limitless speaker cables.Mackie has broke it down.No Heavy Amplifiers No Miles of Speaker Cables and It Still Hits Like a Mack Truck.Thank You Mackie for Helping Out An Old DJ like me.

Built In Crossovers

Indestructable(except for water)

Best Deal At Any Price

Pro DJ

Blues and R & B

SOunds great when given enough power.

Needs a way to cool the amps, or less power usage.

Rugged. Handles and wheel placement makes it able to be loaded into my van by myself! (Better with two people though) Looks TIGHT! Blue lights!

Power usage is way too high. Every club or bar I have set up in only has 15 or 20 AMP circuits. If I have the 1801 set to line-level, the speakers thermal after 2 hours of heavy use. They blow fuses in the clubs often, unless turned WAY down. Basically, they are good for about 2 hours, then they SUCK. I would buy something else if I had the chance too (I own two of the 1801's)

I blew one in the first year. Mackie idn't fix it, they sent me a NEW ONE! But I blew my second one, and now it is after the warranty.

Look cool. Easy setup. People think they are sexy!

Producer/ DJ

Nu SKool Breaks

the only problem which i experienced is that the amps will trip off as the kick of bass drums excess when used at live outdoor concert

the most usefull features is the amps which is already built in. at least the loop xlr connections.

most of the time i use this mackie products. the only problem is that there are no blowers at the amps. most of the time when used at outdoors, the powered speakers will trip as massive inputs uccours.

i cannot reach the company of this product when ever i have a problem. one of my mackie 450 had already damage and i have no more contact where can i consult about this matter

musician / electronic technician

jazz

Great sound, mine is Italian made, go boom all night

Its a proper tuned bin not a box with a sub in it.

Plug and play and enjoy

Italian made models they are faultless, however my pair of Chinese ones lack in power compared to my Italians, component issues?

THE SOUND IS GREAT, THAT IS NOT THE PROBLEM

NO ACCESORIES SUCH AS XLR WIRES WERE INCLUDED, THAT IS NOT THE PROBLEM

THIS IS THE PROBLEM. I BOUGHT ONE OF THESE MACKIE SPEAKERS BRAND NEW LESS THAN A YEAR AGO AND ITS BEEN IN THE SHOP TWICE. ALTHOUGH IT IS UNDER WARRANTY, WHAT GOOD IS THAT WHEN IT UNUSABLE.

I WOULD "NEVER" PURCHASE ANOTHER POWERED SUBWOOFER FROM MACKIE AGAIN. AS A MATTER OF FACT I JUST PURCHASED TWO SUBWOOFERS BUT NON POWERED SPEAKERS. THIS EXPERIENCE HAS LEFT A SOUR TASTE IN MY MOUTH WITH ANY MACKIE SUBWOOFERS, ALTHOUGH THEIR 450 LINE OF SPEAKERS SERVE ME JUST FINE.

THIS IS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM. MY 1801 HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SINCE AUGUST OF 2004 WAITING ON MACKIE TO REPAIR IT. IT IS BAD ENOUGH THAT IN A CITY OF OVER A MILLION PEOPLE WHERE I LIVE WHICH IS JACKSONVILLE FLA, MAKCIE DOES NOT HAVE (1) SINGLE AUTHORIZED MACKIE REPRESENTATIVE TO FIX THEIR PRODUCTS HERE. I HAVE TO SHIP MY EQUIPMENT 2 HOURS AWAY TO ORLANDO EVERY TIME I HAVE A PROBLEM. THE WORST PART OF THIS ALL IS THAT MAKCIE HAS BEEN GIVING THE REPAIR CENTER EXUSES FOR ALL THESE MONTHS AND THEY SAY THE DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX A SPEAKER IN WHICH THEY SELL? HOW CRAZY IS THAT. I WAS RECENTLY TOLD IT WOULD BE A FEW MORE WEEKS, ITS BEEN 2 SINCE THEN AND NO SPEAKER HAS ARRIVED AT MY DOORSTEP YET. IT IS NOT THE REPAIR CENTERS FAULT EITHER BECAUSE HE HAS INFORMED ME THAT HE HAS A STORE FULL OF MAKCIE PRODUCTS WAITING FOR REPAIR AND MAKCIE HAS PARTS ON BACK ORDER. HEY MACKIE, DONT SELL SOMETHING IF YOU DONT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX IT!

DJ

HIP HOP, RNB, REGGAE, OTHER

Pipe to passive or active speakers. Enjoy a 1 sub setup running 2 xlr in / 2 xlr out to your speakers OR 2 SUBS running 1 xlr to each, 1 xlr out to highs. Using the Mackie 450's. Nice!

Mine hasn