Overview
The NEXO P18 is a compact point source speaker with an 18 inch neodymium LF driver and a 4 inch HF driver in a coaxial layout, so the sound is coherent at every listening distance. It is the biggest box in the P series, reaching down to 50 Hz with up to 142 dB peak in active mode. A recessed rear switch changes it between 2 way passive and 2 way active, and HF coverage can be set to 60° x 60°, 90° x 40° or an asymmetrical pattern with interchangeable flanges.
The curved Baltic birch and poplar plywood cabinet can stand upright on a pole or lie on its side as a wedge, with threaded inserts on the back and sides for mounting accessories. The Touring version has handles with NL4 connectors built in and a steel grille, and Installation versions come in custom RAL colours with an IP54 rating. The P18 suits large venues, festivals, live music and hire companies who need serious output from a single box, and it pairs with the matching L20 sub.
Highlights
- 18 inch coaxial neodymium driver with 4 inch HF
- Up to 142 dB peak SPL in active mode
- 50 Hz low end from a single box
- Switchable passive or active (Touring and TIS)
- 60° x 60°, 90° x 40° or asymmetrical HF coverage
- Matching footprint with the L20 sub
Specifications
| Frequency response | 50 Hz to 20 kHz (-6 dB) |
| Sensitivity | 107 dB SPL (1 W @ 1 m) |
| Peak SPL | 140 dB passive, 142 dB active |
| HF dispersion | 60° x 60°, 90° x 40°, or 50° to 90° x 40° (PS flange) |
| Components | Coaxial 18 inch LF, 4 inch HF |
| Modes | 2 way passive or active, switchable (Touring and TIS) |
| Impedance | Passive 8 ohms, active 8 ohms LF + 8 ohms HF |
| Connectors | 4 x NL4 (Touring and TIS), cable gland (Install) |
| Dimensions | 680 x 579 x 446 mm (H x W x D) |
| Weight | 33 kg |
| Recommended amplifier | NXAMP4x4mk2, up to 3 x P18 per channel |
Forefront Tip
A pair of P18s over L20 subs is a simple, high output system for outdoor events where you might otherwise reach for a small line array. Run them from an NXAMP4x4mk2, which drives up to three P18 per channel, and the matching footprint keeps flown or stacked columns tidy.
