Avante Audio Imperio Pro IMP118 Professional Active Subwoofer
Sale price
$1,799.99
Regular price
$2,519.95
Unit price
Avante Audio | SKU:
IMP118
Avante Audio Imperio Pro IMP118 Professional Active Subwoofer is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
Avante Audio Imperio Pro IMP118 Professional Active Subwoofer
The Avante Audio Imperio Pro IMP118 is a professional-grade subwoofer engineered to anchor your live sound setup with heavy-hitting low frequencies. Driven by a massive 18-inch high-power woofer with a 4-inch voice coil, it achieves an exceptional frequency response down to 32 Hz and a powerful peak output of 136 dB SPL. Its bass-reflex design provides clean, undistorted sub bass that you can truly feel across any venue.
Built to handle the physical demands of touring and mobile applications, the IMP118 features a rugged, premium Baltic birch plywood enclosure finished in a tough black polyurea coating. The rear connection panel is fully optimized for safety and convenience, offering IP65-rated locking power connectors, an integrated protective rain cover for outdoor events, and a comprehensive DSP interface. Whether deployed in a permanent club installation or ground-stacked on a festival stage, the IMP118 delivers the low-end authority that audio professionals depend on.
Specifications
- Speaker Type: Active DSP-Controlled Bass-Reflex Touring Subwoofer
- Amplifier Type: Class-D
- Power Rating: 1800W RMS / 3600W Peak
- Driver Configuration: 18-inch High-Power Woofer with 4-inch Voice Coil
- Frequency Response: 32 Hz to 130 Hz (-10dB) / 38 Hz to 130 Hz (-3dB)
- Maximum Output SPL: 136 dB Peak
- Crossover Frequency: Selectable (60 Hz, 70 Hz, 80 Hz, 90 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz) with LR 24dB per octave slope
- DSP Features: Delay, Crossover, and Selectable Cardioid / End-Fire directional settings
- Enclosure Material: Premium Birch Plywood with Black Polyurea finish and powder-coated steel grille
- Suspension & Mounting: 20 x M10 captive-nut fly points, 1 x M20 threaded pole mount slot
- Input Connectors: 1 x XLR Balanced Female Line, IP65-Rated Locking Power Connector
- Output Connectors: 1 x XLR Balanced Male Loop/Thru, IP65-Rated Locking Power Thru Connector
- Operating Voltage: Universal PFC Power Supply (100–240V AC, 50/60Hz)
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 27.5" x 22.0" x 30.5"
- Weight: 101 lbs (45.8 kg)
Buyer’s Guide: Is the Avante Imperio Pro IMP118 Right for You?
Adding the right subwoofer is essential to achieving a balanced, impactful pro-audio mix. The Avante Imperio Pro IMP118 is built for audio professionals who need uncompromised low-end power combined with advanced control features.
- The Ultimate Foundation for Line Arrays: While it integrates seamlessly with many speaker setups, it is factory-tuned to accompany the Imperio Pro IMP205 mini line array. Combining the two gives you a highly scalable system capable of filling larger indoor spaces and outdoor environments.
- Advanced Coverage Control: Unlike standard subwoofers that spill bass in every direction, the IMP118 features advanced DSP configurations. When using multiple units, you can activate built-in cardioid or end-fire modes to focus the bass energy directly at the crowd while keeping the performance stage completely quiet.
- Tour-Ready Stacking System: The bottom of the cabinet is equipped with durable skids that nest perfectly into corresponding recesses on top of another IMP118 unit. A built-in, spring-loaded interlocking stacking hardware system allows you to securely lock stacked subwoofers together without needing to deal with messy ratchet straps.
- Outdoor Resilience: Live sound changes quickly on the road. The inclusion of IP65-rated locking power lines and a removable, protective rubber rain cover means your amplifier panel stays shielded from moisture during outdoor festivals and damp weather conditions.
What’s in the Box & Essential Accessories
In the Box
- 1 x Avante Audio Imperio Pro IMP118 Active Subwoofer
- 1 x IP65-Rated Locking Power Cable
- 1 x Protective Amplifier Rain Cover
- User Manual
Essential System Accessories (Sold Separately)
- Imperio Pro IMC118 Caster Board: A dedicated transport board that locks securely to the bottom or front grille of the subwoofer for easy rolling and front-grille scratch protection.
- Imperio POLE+Subpole Adapter Kit: An M20 threaded, height-adjustable mounting pole kit used to safely mount your IMP205 tops or other mid-high cabinets directly over the subwoofer.
- Imperio Fly Bar / Fly Bar LG: Required if your production crew chooses to permanently fly the subwoofers overhead using the built-in M10 fly points.










