I never comment on anything online.. But This Is THE BEST Review and Comparison.. Thank you!! 👏🏻

Very well done! I appreciate the production and effort put into this.

I was going to buy a KS118.. now I realize I need to get 2 of them. I hope QSC let you keep some of that gear. You got me doubling my next order with that great demo.

This has to be the best review of the QSC KS118 I have seen since it hit the market to make me really consider upgrading my QSC subs.

Brian This the BEST review I have ever seen on speakers! I traded up my pair of 181s for a KS212C and then these came out! Still going to get a pair of the new ones! Thanks again for the awesome review!

Dude you're really good at this no lie.

The clip at the end was legendary

Your videos are amazing and well put together very elegant and professional.

Most professional review video I have come accross. Top notch.

First review of yours I’ve watched and it’s first class. Thank you from a new subscriber to your YT channel.

The editing and production value on this video is outstanding!

I have a set of these KS118 subs and when I purchased them I thought I made a mistake.....I was so wrong. When I used them the 1st time I fell In love and knew that I had hit the nail on the head with this purchase. I've had these for 1 year now and I am so happy with them. Thank you QSC!!!

For years I wanted the KW181s. I was saving up to purchase them when the KS212C came out. I found that I actually preferred the bass response of the 12” better. But honestly, the two were close in terms of which one I liked better. I began looking for a good deal on a KS212C. And right before I pulled the trigger on a used one at a great price, the KS118 came out. I went to Guitar Center to check it out. Fortunately, they had the KW181, the KS212C , and the KS118 in stock, so I was able to compare all 3. I fully expected that the KS212C would be preferred and that the new KS118 would sound similar to the older KW181. I was completely wrong. There was no comparison. The KS118 blew the other two out of the water. I bought one new on the spot. I use it paired with KW122 Mains in a rock band situation. The single KS118 provides plenty of low end. I turned it up once louder than I typically set it for our gigs while we were setting up for an outside gig. It was literally vibrating the windows of every house on the street. Amazing sub!

I never considered QSC but after this review I'm interested. Great and informative review.🔊

The difference is HUGE! Thanks for the great review. I’ve always been a fan of QSC’s speakers

Bro u have done the best comparison I have seen on KZfaq yet, u rock

They let you borrow them? After this stellar review they should make you keep them!!

Great video Brian! Very well done! Thank you for taking the time to put together this review and comparison. Much appreciated! I'm looking forward to hearing the KS118. I have had my two 181's since the first year QSC put them out. I have ran my 181's in a back to back cardiod configuration for the last 5-6 years. You simply reverse the polarity switch in the rear sub. I'm sure there's a few finer tech adjustments/crossover points, etc... that go into a cardiod mode in DSP. Though, mostly what it does is reverse the polarity. I wanted to share this in case someone has two 181's and is considering buying the 118's so they can run a configuration.... no realizing they can do it with the 181's. All that being said, I imagine these things sound unreal and I'm looking forward to picking them up.... probably keep my 181's too for outdoor/high wear gigs. Do you notice a richer/tighter response in frequency with the 118's? Again, thank you for posting. Cheers! DJ GUNZ

I've had my KW181's for about 5 years. They have been rained on twice and still rockin. After hearing other subs they just don't compare anymore. Still a solid sub though...

Thanks to this video I was able to buy this sub this past weekend it's amazing I never heard anything so loud and clear it's scary loud

If I didn't already purchase 2 more kw181 (less than 4months) ago I'd definitely pick up a set of kw 118. Suprised that qsc made stacking point that fit the kw 181 ontop of the kw118. Wonder how the combo would actually sound together

great review best I have seen and watched. Thank you!

Your videos are REALLY GOOD. Keep up the good work. Loved the K12.2 video as well! Although I might end up buying the Yamaha DXR or RCF ART 712 instead

Very helpful and well done comparison, thank you!

One of the best reviews. Ok my order has been made...2 QSC KS 118.

Phenomenal review! Thanks Brian all my questions has been answered with this video.

Great video... I've switched over to QSC... and I'm going to grab those KS118

Great review, best one yet!! For my mobile dj set-up, I'm rockin RCF 705 AS-II's(50lbs) which is a 15in that held it's own against a 18in KW181!! Price, size and weight is what sold me and as for the QSC KS118, MONSTER speaker! I fell in love with it as soon as I saw the 3600 peak power(which is really 1800watts RMS) so I went to Guitar Center to check them out. But damn, 100lbs?? I can't see myself coppin them because of the size, weight & price. So my logic is, If I were to go big like that, I'd be lookin at either a JBL SRX828SP, Yorkville, Yamaha or something like that and compare them using the 3P's, power, price and portability. But still QSC is one of the best brands out there to me and I know it's a great subwoofer

In a live band setting they make a difference. I have the cardioid double 12’s. And the new !8’s fill out the sound of the low end a little better. The double 12’s work great for small rooms and controlling the low end. They do thump though. Great video!

good review man. keep up the good work. blessings.

Thank you for that AWSOME demonstration...

Awesome and helpful review!! Will you do more DJ gear review in the future?? can't wait to see that!

Ive been watching your channel since its inception, if and when you decide to do something other than Djing you may want to consider sales your good at it. thats a compliment. great review.

back to back for me, that has the best sound and output.

Thank you for this comparison!

Awesome review!

Really good comparison video, easy to tell the difference and comfirtable to watch, when you sy +10dB K181 and +10dB KS118, did both speaker start to trigger it's limiter? I believ this is the only way to know they are both working on their full power.

Really well explained video with real live example!! Seidel sir … can you also please make a complete video using QSC digital mixer ?

That clip at the end.... holy balls😍

Back to back 🔥🔥

So being that there are three different positions to set them up in. Will they be okay to be set up far apart from one another ? Or do they have to be set up in the best, good, better position in order to get the maximum sound bass outta them??

How is it if you just put the two of them side-by-side facing the same direction is it louder than trying to do a cardiod pattern also can you do the stack method laying on its side?

amazing review

Best review ever in my life

Can you please review/demo high end line array speakers? Your production quality is perfect and no one else on youtube seems to have similar videos. I'm really into live audio but not a "dj".

This review looks like an official advertisement on the product. I like it!

Very good review I loved it.

This is a really freaking great review! I'm compelled to throw all my money at it! Lol

The music at the end with booming bass is the kind of audition I was hoping for. DJs play that for hrs and hrs. But thank you.

Dope Review!

Avesome review! Thanks.

Very good review thanks

What's the best settings to hook up two k12.2 to a k118 subwoofer for a party for balanced bass for sub and distributed equal for tops?

To help you guys research about the back to back config its actually called the endfire cardioid

Back to back config definitely makes the bass sound the best

Hi,Can I run a crossover to it even though it has one built in? If so what setting i need to put the on board crossover at? i have a dbx 234xs 2-/3-way Stereo, 4-way Mono Crossover.

KS118 sounds deeper due to a better driver (some say RCF or B & C driver) but most importantly, it has a built-in small folded horn. Bass pushes further into the audience.

I just bought 2 QSC 10.2 speakers and 1 118 sub to pair with them. Should I have gone with 2 112’s instead? How would sound quality compare with 2 of the 112’s vs the one 118. I’m also considering trading the 118 out for the 2 112’s for that transportation ability as well, but regardless of transportation, ultimately sound is important, what would anyone suggest. I play live and most use for at home use for karaoke parties. I plug in to play live music as well and also to enjoy music from home for parties/get together etc. I may get into gigging more down the road so I thought the 112’s may be more convenient, but I don’t want to compromise on sound quality overall just for the convenience factor. Long story short who’s the winner? 2 112’s or 1 118???!!

You have done a fantastic job in reviewing the QSC KS118. The audio quality, video quality, presentation and overall production quality are top notch. I give you kudos for that. I would have loved it if you could have also used an SPL meter but ain't nothing. I noticed that in the cardioid mode the subs sounded better side by side as opposed to the back to back mode which QSC says is the best option. Additionally, I think the KS118 has a deeper and fuller sound than the kw181 and has more headroom therefore, it will probably be louder than the kw181. I like QSC for their overall quality and so I will probably be getting a pair cause of your review and will be selling my kw181. Overall, you did a good job on the review. You just got a subscriber buddy.

This video is amazing wow ...very professional

Allan- heath mixwizard has three outputs... L, R, Mono... How would I go about connecting my mixer to one or two of these woofers if I am sending my xlr outs to a set of K12s? Thank you, great review by the way. Production value thru the roof

In the 181 comparison were you feeding it full-range without a crossover?

Great review

This is a very good review, I've been looking for an active subwoofer speakers for a live band honestly I prefer this setup. Please where can I get this speakers from any contacts or Link please.

What settings would you recommend for a party. I’m confused on what the crossover setting means. I have the two subs pointing foward with kw12’s on top? Does cardioid setting have to be foward to get the most out of it? Thank you

Although I’m keeping my 181s... I thought this was gonna be a cheesy well done speaker photo shoot slash video shoot but turns out I was wrong... it’s a high dollar well done actual review.

Brian, you are the real deal : )

You should try end fire position. That would be much awesome sound.

Personally I absolutely love it! We pair them with kw153s. Running two of each, then bigger places or outside we run 4 of each. Then k12.2 as monitors. But I have yet to get to a point where I needed more. Also I can lift them both into the van myself and stack them myself.

Ugh bought a used 181 a year ago with plans to get another. Now going to have to sell it and buy two 118's once they hit the used market.

what a well made video !

I like before I watched!

Ok now I’m buying 2 pairs but what tops should I run with these ?

Did you have small odd noise vibration with wheels? Above medium volume

Hi Brian. Great review! I wish you would review the KS212C Vs the KS118.. I'm trying to decide between a KS212C and a KS118 subwoofer for my 8-piece Yacht Rock band. We run everything through the PA system and are currently using 2 Presonus Studio Live 315 IA for front of house with no subwoofer. While they sound great and are plenty loud, we're missing the "thump" of a subwoofer. I realize that a single KS118 will not give us a cardioid pattern but we can always get a second one later. Besides, I've read some people comment that you really need two KS212C cabs to sound good. Anyway, a quality review/comparison like the one you did here would be greatly appreciated by many, I'm sure.

Can you share your thoughts on utilizing two ks118 subs in a cardioid configuration vs a more traditional left + right configuration (tops and mains paired)

2 of theses and 2 kw 153 In a 5000 sq ft indoor space with live band. Thoughts? Would the bass be felt, plenty of volume?

Mine is coming in on Thursday. ❤😊

Question, how do u have the crossover on the k12.2 with the ks118? Is it just me or having the k12.2 on 80 doesn't sound good? Can you have the k12.2 on no sub? I have a pair of k12.2 and 1 k118.

What is that beat that you playing in the beginning of this review

If you don't care about bass bleed behind the speakers is it louder to place both facing the audience?

Are those two QSC 18's an QSC 12's at the 6:49 mark ?

I JUST GOT MINES YESTERDAY I SO FREAKIN LOVE IT & I HAVEN'T TESTED IT YET I AM AT THE SWEET SIXTEEN I GOT OMG I CANT WAIT I HEARD NOTHING GOOD REVIEWS FOR IT NOW MY SOUND IS REALLY COMPLETE IMA BE GOOD FOR BIGGER VENUES NOW

I think the KS118 has a bit more kick to it. You feel the punch a bit more. In our sports arena we have 4 KW181 and they lack in punchy bass.

could I use this with my kw181 together? Maybe as a using the kw181 as the rear sub or what would you recommend

Nice review, even though it's not really an apples to apples comparison, the KW181 is a 2000W peak and KS118 is almost a double of that at 3600W peak, add in quite a few years of newer developed technology and you get your result :))

what crossover settings ,would you use with the k12.2 and the ks118.

Congratulations on the video. Excellent quality, minimalist, clear and objective. greetings from Brazil

Live this sub I bought one and now I'ma go get another. For my 12.2s

The back to back cancellation is pretty impressive

Is the KS118 a better deal compared to RCF8004 ? RCF ones are used (1680€), QSC new (1480€)

Would the QSC 10.2 be a great fit with subwoofer

They finally fixed the Handle orientation! ok now we are talking...

Great review but seeing as the KW181 are being sold new for $1000 or less is quite a steal.

Have you had any problems with the ks181? I just bought one and found recently some bad reviews and problems with them not working and giving a bad burning odor while played.

I wonder how 2 of these sound against the JBL Srx 828sp...hell maybe even a yorkville es18p..🤔🤔

Have you ever heard the ev etx 18sp? Do you think I should upgrade mine for a KS 118?

I will say that this 118 is very directional. Out doors you can walk around and hear it 1200 ft easy straight out. From the rear it is really quiet. I would not use cardioid. If you have two stack them.

Were i can buy this speaker I'm here in the Philippines how much

The 118 sounds significantly clearer and tighter then the 181 in the final comparison