12X + KA18 12" Top & 18" Subwoofer PA Speaker Combo | Sinbosen
Audio Combination

12X + KA18 12" Top & 18" Subwoofer PA Speaker Combo | Sinbosen

Item No.: 12X / KA18
System bandwith: 32 Hz - 20 kHz
Contour reinforced by 8 dB at 100 Hz
Ratio of one KA18 to one 12X
Description
Usable bandwidth (-10 dB)
59 Hz – 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
136 dB
Nominal directivity (-6 dB)
Vertical: 90° symmetric
horizontal: 60° symmetric
Monitor angle
Without risers: 35°
with risers: 55°
Transducers
LF: 1 × 12″ cone driver
HF: 1 × 3″ diaphragm compression driver, neodymium
Acoustical load
Load bass-reflex
laminar venting technology
ellipsoidal waveguide
Nominal impedance
Connectors
IN: 1 × 4-point speakON
LINK: 1 × 4-point speakON
Rigging and handling
2 handles
5 threaded inserts
1 × 35 mm pole sockets
Weight (net)
20 kg
Cabinet
FIrst-grade Russian birch plywood
Front
Steel with anti-corrosion coating
acoustically neutral 3D fabric
Finish
Dark grey brown
 
Low frequency limit (-10 dB)
32 Hz
Maximum SPL
138 dB
Nominal directivity (-6 dB)
Standard or cardioid
Transducers
1 ×18''
Acoustical load
Dual bass-reflex
Laminar venting technology
Nominal impedance
8 Ω
Connectors
2 × 4-point speakON
Rigging and handling
4×handles 
4-point captive rigging system
1 ×25mm pole socket 
Weight (net)
52 kg/115 lb
Cabinet
FIrst-grade Russian birch plywood
Front
Coated steel grill
acoustically neutral 3D fabric
Rigging components
Steel with anti-corrosion coating
Finish
Dark grey brown


1. Key Selling Points & Technical Advantages

1:1 SPL Balance & Dynamic Headroom

Power Matching: The 12X and KA18 both boast an impressive maximum SPL of 136 dB. In a pole-mount configuration, they achieve a perfect 1:1 acoustic energy balance, ensuring punchy, undistorted low-end without sacrificing clarity or overpowering the high frequencies.

Seamless Coaxial Integration: The 12X features an advanced elliptical coaxial design with an 90° x 60°. Combined with the KA18’s sub-bass down to 32 Hz and official DSP presets, the transition across crossover frequencies is smooth, linear, and phase-coherent.
 

Controlled Dispersion & Long Throw

Precise Coverage: The 90° x 60° dispersion pattern allows sound engineers to target energy directly at the audience while minimizing unwanted reflections from ceilings and side walls.

Extended Reach: Thanks to its high output and controlled directivity, the system projects crisp speech and high-frequency detail across longer distances without requiring line-array rigging.
 

High-Output Efficiency with Small Footprint

No Rigging Needed: The KA18 acts as a stable, heavy base (~52 kg / 115 lbs), eliminating the need for complex trussing or flying hardware.

Clean Aesthetics: The compact footprint leaves stage sightlines completely unobstructed, making it ideal for corporate backdrops, LED walls, and elegant event spaces.
 

2. Core Use Cases

Application / Scenario
Why Choose the 12X + KA18 Pole Mount?
Mid-to-Large Corporate Events & Auto Shows
Delivers massive dynamic range for video soundtracks and speeches without sacrificing aesthetic clean lines.
Medium Livehouses & Outdoor Stages
Easily handles high-energy genres like rock, pop, and EDM, providing authentic concert-level sound.
High-End Weddings & Gala Parties
Handles everything from subtle background acoustic sets to high-volume live bands and DJ performances.
Touring Side-Fill & DJ Monitoring
Serves as a high-output, full-range monitoring setup for performers and DJs on major concert stages.


3. Coverage Capacity & Scale

Audience Size: A standard stereo pair (1 × 12X + 1× KA18 per side) comfortably covers 300 to 800 people in indoor or outdoor venues.

Throw Distance: 15 to 30 meters (approx. 50 to 100 ft) of effective coverage depth.


4. Operational & Safety Recommendations

Amplified Controller: Powered by A-4X (4×1000W @ 4 ohms). A single A-4X can independently drive and process two 12X and two KA18 on dedicated channels using factory presets.

Hardware & Weight: The 12X cabinet weighs 20 kg (44 lbs). To ensure safety at height:

Always use M20 threaded mounting poles screwed firmly into the KA18 top mount.

Consider crank-up / hand-winch poles for safer elevation adjustment by a single technician.

Add sandbags/weights behind the KA18 when deployed outdoors in windy conditions.




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