Best passive subwoofers

[bachatero]

I have a Crown XTi2000 amp laying around waiting to be used. There's also an upcoming event I go to annually where I bring a sound system to play for a huge group in a huge convention center space.

Until now, I've just brought a boring old Samson PA speaker. Now with the latest updates to my gym audio setup, that Samson will be replaced with two slightly smaller EVs plus a huge active sub.

What are some good PASSIVE subwoofers that can handle 800-1600W that could supplement/replace my active one?

 

[DVDdoug]

Maybe Cerwin Vega Earthquake speakers? They aren't "easily portable" but the are big enough for almost anything. (They are available active or passive._

 

[bachatero]

Maybe Cerwin Vega Earthquake speakers? They aren't "easily portable" but the are big enough for almost anything. (They are available active or passive._

Does anybody actually still use those? The only places I've seen folded horns is in a decades old skating rink and at some events at my college (but they're in huge rows like intended)

 

[Matt34]

Check out Danley Sound Labs.

 

[OldHvyMec]

Consider what you can move/lift and what you can afford. DIY or used, both will fit the bill.

Regards

 

[levimax]

If you don't mind DIY check out GSG subs. I have had good luck with both the kits and their performance. https://shop.gsgad.com/

 

[Chrispy]

DIY for the most part IMO. Few others out there.

 

[Ellebob]

Triad

 

[voodooless]

Data-Bass: Subwoofer Measurements

data-bass.com

 

[Puddingbuks]

JBL 5628

JBL Professional 5628

Ultra Long Excursion Very High Power Dual 18" Cinema Subwoofer ...

jblpro.com

 

[JackFX]

Theres some JBL VTX S28 for sale on ebay for $5000 (for a pair). Honestly not a bad deal if you have the $.