Qsc Kw 181 vs Yamaha Dxs18 !!Wow!!

[@vjt418]

In general there are a lot of things to consider when putting two different brand boxes against one another. First, you have to realize that when you put one speaker at unity or 12 o'clock, it doesn't necessarily mean you are at the same volume level of another box by a different manufacturer at 12 o'clock. You would need to test the boxes and 1/4 level, 1/2, 3/4, etc.. up to full out to really get an idea of how the control knob is adjusting the "actual" volume of each box,... and always good to determine where each box begins to distort. You could work backwards from there in terms of comparable volume levels. Also, a bigger cabinet will always seem to have more low end, if the amplifier section is comparable. It actually takes a bit of distance for low frequencies to develop so the best place to really hear a sub is out in the room, not close to the box itself. Preference is always going to be somewhat subjective and it depends on what you personally need. I often look for the best bang for the buck, and what will fill the room but not take up over half the van space or brake my back! Cheers!

[@lonestarthundergamer]

vjt418 exactly which is why this video is stupid at face value. Duuhhh uhhh dat one soundths better. Duh. It’s louder.

[@TimpBizkit]

"It actually takes a bit of distance for the low frequencies to develop" no they are intact right out of the cab. Depending on where you place the subwoofer you may be getting a cancellation off the back wall that prevents you hearing much low bass if you are standing right over the woofer but from further back the ratio of distances changes between direct and reflected sound. This is why you should always butt your subs up right by the wall unless your dancefloor area is really far from the walls anyway. For those two they could fire the subwoofer into the corner and use it as a seat, making sure the top end of the subwoofer and the kick range of the tops are in phase where they cross over to avoid weak kick bass. I have a DBX Driverack PA+ with time delay but if you just have a basic crossover, experiment with the polarity to see which is louder at the crossover frequency.

[@modernbassheads5051]

Bro please stop spreading misinformation lol 1. Bigger boxes don’t always mean lower bass, you can have a huge bandpass with a small sealed chamber and high fc which means ittl roll off quick on the low end, bandpasses are always bigger but don’t always play lower than ported

[@MattsVidsXD]

I got two kw181's paired with RCF fd-12 top speakers and it is match in heaven. Clear crisp with deep low end and great balance.

[@odessiegrant6144]

MattsVidsXD how do you like rcf over qsc

[@MattsVidsXD]

We've used the qsc kw181's for many years, and they've held up great. You really can't go wrong with either. I ended up with qsc based off of their 5+ year warranty

[@djlobb]

Yamaha has a 5 year warranty also. I haven't had any issues with any of my Yamaha DXR boxes. Far prefer them to the K12s I use to have. When it comes to subs I'm still looking.

[@weddingdjwales]

@@djlobb Yamaha has 7 year warranty! Which is why I bought them. I've had one speaker repaired under warranty out of about 20. They have lasted very well.

[@asiboy2912]

Can you use the Yamaha in a home theatre?

[@vincentdemarco6374]

Setting up a proper gain structure would eliminate the need for guessing where to set the input level. Will also prevent your equipment from ever clipping.

[@alexr.6379]

So wich one was a better quality?

[@CarlosGonzalez-mq7ex]

I had the Eavey ETX 18" sub but sold it....not happy with ETX brands and they are definitely not what they say that they are rated at. ETX clips too early and when it does you notice the bass drop....plus is a huge box and weights 120lbs. Yamaha is nice too and is a bandpass so the bass is different but yet is also a big box and has no casters (is optional) and also harder to carry around for a mobile DJ cause of the size. So I went with the KW181 and I am happy with my decision cause I love how it sounds and at the end of the night i didn't have to carry a big speaker back to my van/truck/trailer etc like the Eavey or Yamaha or Yorkville or Jbl. Many times us DJ's are not satisfied with how are subs/tops sound (and yeah it's happened to me too) so we tend to go with a bigger box which means more weight and harder to carry around. Each DJ has their own taste which is nothing wrong with that but for me the kw181 are just right....not as big as other subs but still great and loud enough. So my DJ sound system is all Qsc for that very reason 4-k12s and 2-kw181.

[@djlobb]

And you're happy with the K12's? I sold mine, when they get near limiting they sound harsh and abrasive, whereas the Yamaha DXR's sound smooth and keep their composure, especially with heavy music like rock and electronic/dubstep etc. The KW181's are great though.

[@CarlosGonzalez-mq7ex]

+djlobb I sold the k12s and went with the kw12s and also bought the Yamaha dsr112. Dsr112 are very loud...louder than the kw12, so I prefer the dsr112 over the kw12 although the kw12 gives out more bass.

[@grafxnrg]

TEAM JBL! Nice. Thanks for the comparison.

[@williamortiz3376]

I gig with the Qsc Kw 181 they sound great and punchy. I purchase the yamaha Dxs 18 and wow its way louder then the Qsc and much cleaner and deeper bass that you could feel the bass hitting and no clipping like the Qsc does.

[@AlexMartinez-hr5gm]

Do you have annny videos ? I want a pair of Yamaha dxs18 subs

[@stgf98]

Which tops do you use the yamaha dxs 18 with

[@TheAndred1]

Thanks for the comparisons .

[@winship7891]

did you try deep mode?

[@kevinoreilly9222]

These subs aren't really apples to apples. The Yamaha is in a band-pass box and the QSC is a bass reflex encloser. A bandpass box is always going to be more efficient than a bass reflex enclosure but it has some negative tradeoffs. Bandpass enclosures are well suited for hip-hop, rap, and heavy hitting dance music. A bass reflex sub is kind of an all around performer that will work well for jazz, rock, or pretty much anything. Bandpass subs tend to be muddy for those types of music.

[@djlobb]

Yamaha's bandpass subs are very good for a bandpass design. With input from Nexo's engineers and clever DSP the DXS subs are actually very musical sounding subs.

[@djmannyleon9204]

Actually, Bandpass subs are a huge NO NO for large venues! Because they are short-throw, meaning they only sound good up close. Once you walk away from them, they will lose SPL very quickly. Sure they sound awesome, but only in close range. In contrary, folded horns can be heard from far-away and don't lose their SPL when walking further away from them. They are very punchy sounding but don't sound as deep, hence the large and heavy cabinets. Regular front-loaded subs are just in the middle, but waste a lot of power.

[@dickfantastic7908]

Yup, folded horns are the big dogs. Something like the Orbit Shifter Pro, if you throw it's recommended 4000watts at it, you will crack the walls and shake the ground.

[@user-py9gi3bv7j]

Bandpass subs are not "short-throw".

[@daviddescheneaux9194]

There is no such a thing as a long throw sub. All type of sub will have the same spl when mesured at a distence. The diffrence is the sound quality can varied.

[@captmaverickable]

Personally I think the Yamaha's are great if you have access to a box truck with a lift. If not the QSC will fit in the back seat of a sedan with ease. Much more mobile friendly. Plus the built in casters are a lifesaver.

[@domagojoinky8262]

I think that qsc sounds tight and punchy but yamaha moves more air and is a little bit slower. I heard two different sounds, none better than other.

[@trinhhieu5366]

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[@royallewis5146]

@Dj8x...I agree I see alot of comparison the the kw181 but they are always bigger and 30 pounds heavier...closes comparison I have seen is the EV...but QSC reliability just can't be beat...you got some people comparing the QSC against the yorkie 801p...tgat damn thing weighs 150 pounds...for a one man show and no help QSC is solid

[@mallkrawlerz620]

royal lewis true that ev bumps but it can’t handle the same juice. It starts to get some distortion at high levels. But ev is def a good price point

[@djhollywood3753]

JOE POPPY... So you saying that these yamaha subs hit harder & sound better then the Ev Etx 18sp?

[@mrarafat]

You need to try those Cvr!!IYou would never regret!!price like 400 dollar.

[@medinalalo]

What model ? And u mean Cerwin Vega ?

[@mrarafat]

@@medinalalo no those are chinees product i have it like 2 years.And i rent those speakers every day!!

[@mrarafat]

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[@mrarafat]

@@medinalalo CVR cv181cp and they are long throw!!

[@deejaybustab]

Great video man!! Looks like the Yamaha is a band-pass type of sub which will give out a different type of bass compared to a front firing subwoofer like your QSC.

[@MrDjchompiras]

Yes they are so different in many ways but the Bass output of the Yamaha felt so much better it was deeper and less punchy, I'm thinking of getting me a pair for bigger events

[@adamdjxclusivesa8191]

DanzingStx Ent. Hey man did you end up getting the Yamaha’s, I’m still thing if they are a good buy, let me know if you thing it’s good or if there is something better

[@johnconnor7181]

well it has a longer throw design. in a pair itll fill more room, QSCs are better for live bands, the yamaha is great for edm

[@dickfantastic7908]

Like your video. You need to check out something like JTR Speakers. Cops will get called!

[@mannyrobinson2995]

Aren't those casters on the KW181 going to rattle when you have the bass thumping?

[@idread1104]

Yes they do i have one.what the problem is with the Qsc is it is to powerful for the little box its in..a bigger box and it would be the best sub ever!

[@WaterfrontEnt]

I couldn't decide because I luvs them both, so I took the QSC woofer out and put it in the Yamaha cabinet and vice versa. Now I have the best of both worlds. 😝😂🤣🔊🔊🔊

[@AlexMartinez-hr5gm]

Lol, anny videos of your experiment? Im in the same, can't choose

[@thecapothedon]

But if yours is getting the job done and yours got wheels. I'm taking the wheels fam!! Lol

[@dezoza1]

You guys were using a pair of each on the demo?

[@gregbeaty4189]

Improper testing method, different cabinets/, size so not quite apples to apples. That being said, you have to know your clientele and gig needs. Choose the one that best fulfills these requirementsQsc all day long for portability and durability. I'm guessing the Yamaha has more bass wave due to box size, so larger event may be a good fit for Yamaha. All in all both top notch under $1500. Otherwise go Danley , Dynacord or Funktion. Oh and the proper or best case scenario to test these is put them at their highest level and see what they do with the same input level.

[@foodstampz]

Band pass vs face on . No comparison I mix both.

[@Iloveyoutube11]

Why didn't you have your QSC on deep?

[@ebellomy23]

Nice, any updates on the Yamaha DXS18 used in gigs?

[@exclusivehf4619]

Great sub comparisons! U mention JBL’s? What JBL subs do u have?

[@kevinpedersen5290]

the Yamaha is waay better, with proper setup, you can push out really loud and still precise sub. Shame to compare them

[@heribertoguzman183]

I am interested in buying two DXS yamaha 18. what is your opinion on the subwoofer? hits hard?

[@thecapothedon]

That first one was way better. Holy shit

[@StreetMobTruckin]

Nice carnal!!! What song you used to test the song!!!

[@leonquinn2432]

Sounds like hotel room by pitbull

[@lesperancemusic8826]

What hz you keep it în the back 100 or 80?

[@johnviera3884]

You guys need to get some sine waves going. In theory they Yamaha should sound louder but the QSC should hit lower.

[@kellyaustin7487]

I'd take the qsc for mobile dj work. Yamahas for bands or sound reinforcement. Both feel good 👍

[@goldencrispies8782]

The Kw181 Bass is deep

[@Blinkpower11]

I Love Bass!

[@ricardoalves1359]

FOR SUB GRAVE IN AN OPEN PLACE WHICH WOULD BE INDICATED? THANKS

[@Steven-zg5bq]

qsc 181 is loud noise, I got the cardio 212c much more refined!

[@KimCarlssonRoger]

Just ordered 2 Yamaha subs. Very exited. Never heard them. Hoping for delivery on monday. 😊

[@JUANMARTINEZ-zx1gf]

Have you received your yamahas? How do you like them?

[@KimCarlssonRoger]

Yes I have had them for a while now. Im very impressed. They shake the hair on my legs. :) And thats a good thing.

[@JoePlomo]

I know this comment's a bit late, but speakers are built as part of a system; units that work together to achieve correct sound & balance. Not as (INDEPENDENT COMPONENTS) mixed & matched together. If you were to add a Yamaha DXR 15 (which is the top for that sub) & a QSC KW115 respectively, listen to that, then decide which system sounds better. I can guarantee the choice will become clear very quickly

[@raggaroaringsound]

what's the latest results with the dxs18. Have you been pleased with them? How about the Kw181?

[@TommyLuptak]

The QSC doesn't have a built in crossover. So were you using a crossover? If not, you were running the QSC full range ;)

[@djsoo]

neither does the yamaha - both QSC and Yamaha speakers rely on the tops having a high pass filter to cut off the lows.

[@damienlobb85]

The QSC has a Low-Pass for the sub itself, it just doesn't have a high pass, which only affects speakers plugged into the subs XLR-out. The Yamaha has a Low-pass and an adjustable High-pass (80hz, 100hz, 120hz)

[@djsoo]

+Damien Lobb yea, point is that neither Yamaha nor qsc subs have an active crossover like JBL, RCF, or Mackie subs. So in order to pair with tops, you need to use tops that have a high pass filter built in - something that some tops don't have

[@damienlobb85]

+dj_soo The DXS18 has an active crossover, you can set the output HPF to 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz or Thru, the latter of which sends full range to tops.

[@djsoo]

Looking at the manual and it's not actually an active crossover - it's a low pass filter that you set to match wit the high pass filter on your tops.

[@TheDj8X]

Nice vid and nice yamaha sub. Is it me, or does any sub that seems to outperform the qsc MUST BE BIGGER than the kw181?

[@MrDjchompiras]

Thanks... yes i believe this is true the size and design of the sub makes up for the difference in output but that also hurts it is more weight and bulky not to mention the lack of caster to transport it

[@djlobb]

That's not always true... The JBL VRX918SP outperforms the KW181 in every way, goes lower, goes louder and it's only a fraction bigger and the same weight.

[@TheValdimeola]

@@djlobb only 126 SPL🤔

[@GoaWay4Sanity]

What's the bass track....???

[@shyamsinghrajput4896]

Very like Yamaha Bass sound

[@randyzof8395]

Angel implied he was still team jbl? Which jbl subs did he mean that beats the Yamaha?

[@jao6364]

Never compare speakers with different box design.

[@thetruthspeaker5101]

The Yamaha has a tight bass which in my opinion is more musical regardless to what ever music you listen to.

[@tommynguyen3549]

hi/ the yamaha sub they come with wheels or we need to buy them ?

[@sennysoon]

They're sold seperately.

[@superdjrumbero]

Brother really good review but for my experience doing dj I can said I test before speaker qsc , ev & Yamaha some times sounds similar but after couple hours playing músic you can hear the difference...!!! Other thing he's box is brand new let see if sounds the same after couple gigs ...!!!!!!

[@BenJamin-ou7kd]

have any of you heard the yorkville ls2100p outdoors or in a large hall?

[@JoseMaan]

Y did u remove your videos from julioswackchannel I miss how hilarious they were

[@sangalencadervaloo176]

how to connect s115v yamaha speaker and dsr118w subwoofer help please

[@thenoid5131]

QSC is like Beats headphones everyone wants it cause they see it out there too much or people just talk about it but in reality there's other brands out there that are way better, I used QSC and I'm sorry to say but after a constant punch say like playing continuous beat mixing like house or trap they will start to sag and start clipping you will notice the sag on the bass as it's kinda bit echoed you gotta really have an ear to tell that the punch is no longer holding on this is one thing QSC has never been able to resolve, if your gigs are mostly stop and play like family or corporate parties then you are good and probably will never notice it but if you do a club/rave party with these oh boy you will be in for a surprise I hope my post helps ((INTENSE SYSTEMS INC.))

[@charlesd7301]

I'm looking to purchase two 18"s for a nightclub bass improvement. I need subwoofers for hip hop and trap music.. so more on the "wavy" bass and less punchy. What would you recommend?

[@soundfreak8892]

Qsc wins, well controlled, big fat sound, handles lower frequencies better. The yamaha sounds a little bit to boomy for my taste but sound a little bit more punchy than the kw181. And hands down reliability goes to Qsc! Both are good options, but at two diffrent price points. The test could be more professional, but i mean it was just 2 guys having fun, donf bash them on how they did the test. If you are looking for more proffesional test or comparisons go look at other channels. But from experience id take the qsc any day and especially right now with the newer Qsc Ks118

[@mallkrawlerz620]

Give it a little over a year and watch that Yamaha blow. No warranty left. Don’t fret though, you got 6 years with the qsc and if you ever need it fixed they’re in Fountain valley

[@user-py9gi3bv7j]

Actually the Yamaha carries a longer 7 year warranty.

[@iNDOmOTO1]

Bandpass vs front firing Any 6th order subs will sound different and also great for outdoor use

[@modernbassheads5051]

Nope, 6th order bandpasses fall flat on their face in outdoor settings. 4th order bandpass and bass reflex is what you’re looking for

[@scottpeck1149]

Make it a 540 on the likes👍 guys

[@feboogi]

Yamaha sounds better and it is at half compared to the other at two o clock Yamaha all the way thanks for sharing guys

[@royallewis5146]

sorry 4 the typos maybe I should have read what I posted...but my point is still valid

[@gatonegro8800]

your not getting the full effect of the QSC, you need to use both inputs to get full power, so you need a Y Cable for input so you could get the full power.

[@MobilediscowirralCoUk]

So does 1 with 2 inputs sound great for 2 tops

[@gillbert1027]

I noticed it my volume was a little low, could this be why?

[@blakkatsound]

yes, your volume is actually really low since your only receiving half the power, so essentially your only using the speaker to half of its ability.. your will hear a dramatic difference, I own 10 sets of the KW181 and KW153 (I own a small sound company) so i use these all the time... here is a link you can use a reference for the y adapter... hope that helps. www.amazon.com/XLR-Cable-Splitter-inches-Female/dp/B00U1PFO6O/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1473014790&sr=8-3&keywords=y+xlr+splitter

[@gillbert1027]

Thanks! Will definitely go buy one today

[@gatonegro8800]

+Gilberto Benitez same thing applies to the kw153

[@cristianmedico2476]

Thanks for sharing, I was looking a comparison between the qsc sub and the yamaha sub, since I rent qsc for djs, but lately I want something to pair with the yam dsr115 in terms of db, which the qsc sub still work fine, but I could tell they were getting to the limit. I like that the yamaha are passively cooled. Thanks again..

[@geraldmcclaren]

Cristian Medico Hi! Cristian, I have the Yamaha Dsr115 and I'm having some trouble choosing a sub. What sub do use with your Dsr115? . Gerald McClaren

[@cristianmedico2476]

Hi, I use 2 qsc kw 181 per dsr115, but 1 still fine

[@geraldmcclaren]

I'm a beginner dj. Thanks! How do they sound with the Qsc? Do you have any problem with clipping? I was about to buy one of the Ev Etx18sp from Sam Ash. I think two of them would be too much lows. I'll consider the Qsc since we both have the same speakers.

[@cristianmedico2476]

Honestly, you will be clipping the yamaha first and then the qsc. Something that made me not to buy the dxs118 is that the amp is not as powerfu as the qsc. Another thing is the weight, the qsc is superlight compared to the dxs118.

[@geraldmcclaren]

What do think of the Ev Etx18sp beside of the weight?

[@ega0117]

Yamaha makes quality

[@123lowp]

YES!!!!!!!!

[@pauloyoshizaki2103]

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[@ismaelsanchez3305]

alguien que mediga que tanbuenas son las bosinas p1800sx serwin vega para vajos esbuena paragrupos esmipregunta

[@kunad2294]

big sub , big box Yamaha.

[@michagapys2283]

Yamaha is awersome !!!

[@djdubb7554]

Beast

[@kiddklover]

ALSO... the QSC is a WOODEN box. it looks like the YAMAHA is a COMPOSITE box.

[@chasebarton1478]

kiddklover the Yamaha is wood also it just has a different coating over the wood.

[@GearItFirst]

LOL. Yamaha is wood.

[@djlobb]

HAHA The Yamaha DXS18 is a wooden box. My word, didn't realize you could get fans of console-war calibre on a speaker comparison.

[@e.r.sdjevents9727]

sorry but not a good test, DXS18 is louder and more clean...

[@luciosanchez4204]

El Yamaha tiene más ponch Y es mejor para aire libre para eventos grandes El qsc suena mas finito para eventos chicos. Los son buenos cada gusto y nesecidad.

[@alexokna6289]

Qsc es mucho mejor que yamaha, saludos!

[@abielpangga6314]

Yamaha will sound better It is a bigger box People pick QSC because it has deep bass, is small and loud PICK 2 people follow the iron law

[@JHari-qj4lv]

Dj chompiraz how are you ese

[@avergison]

Single tone speaker comparison ... nah!

[@abdonrodriguez3586]

boomie vs deep

[@TheXXFIREBIRDXx]

elite s18p yorkville all the way

[@Reptilusable]

cry it let turn the music

[@ciekaweify]

yamaha dxs 18 xlf plays better when used for a long time. Qsc gets hot and cannot withstand long-term operation. Yamahas' xlfs are great, they have no competitors. jbl srx 818 is better but weaker in power.

[@StumpyHead79]

the yamaha is a dual bandpass box....

[@lisaart02]

Awesome, bro when is your taco time

[@samtrash3694]

Hi dad

[@samtrash3694]

I luv u a lot I'm sorry for crying

[@ThunderRoadDreams]

Typical DJs no idea of how gain works ‘ half way’ 12 o clock means nothing. Just like demoing a speaker in KZbin your camera mic and listeners speakers a real test would be measure just before clip/limit at different tones with Spl meter

[@AnxiousSeeker]

No comparison, QSC baby

[@TheXXFIREBIRDXx]

so they sound good i guess lol

[@irunexotic56]

Naw they ain’t cheaper 😂they high

[@juanprenteria5077]

Qsc low end its to dry

[@shawnsargent5271]

douchebag tests who cares? Except the the dj that pulls 20.000 dollars worth of equipment to a party that wants unlimited shit requests of music you'll never play twice. An ipad and rentals from guitar center more than cover the needs of the average public that doesn't give a shit about SPLs or clarity. Be the hero and make no money - go ahead if that makes you happy. everybody wants a discount over quality...if you are the guy that books the $2,000+ parties - ignore my sorry a$$ but if you are starting out - don't blow the change - Altos do the job and don't break the bank. Enjoy ur beautiful life and the music that pervades the dull silence....

[@CUAUHTEMOCVEGATORRES]

i guess the yamaha is way better.

[@ismaelsanchez3305]

ola atodoooooooooos

[@أنورباشا-ه5خ]

Chineese vs swiss cheese.

[@siriusam7587]

los test no son profesionales, los bassboss suena mas profundo tengo un doble 18

[@youtuberiseng6699]

Whhat are you doing man.. Do'nt to much to talk.. Like my mom haa... Please turn on the sub_speaker..

[@benjanbrink4597]

qsc has less bass because qsc is going for quality and the yamaha sub is not facing front and goes for more bass than quality

[@reynaldoaleman9168]

Benjan Brink. yamaha is the # one in proccesing signal qsc no make instruments like yamaha since1000 years ago

[@doubleplatinumeventsuk8101]

Yamaha, nearly 10kg heavier .. too heavy Yamaha, no wheels Yamaha looks very dated DJ audio is getting lighter, leaner and looking fresher with the shift towards column array systems. Both subs are effective, whether bandpass or bass reflex. The guests won't know the difference I chose the QSC. Simply because It is SO MUCH easier for one person to manage and transport with the wheels incorporated. It's also lighter to carry when stairs are an obstacle. It doesn't look dated like the square boxy Yamaha. The QSC warranty is also a winner

[@leonquinn2432]

7 year warranty with the Yamaha

[@andrebryant516]

This sucked