Skip to main content
DJ Tech Reviews

Mackie Thump118S

Mackie's 18-inch, 1,400 W Thump sub with selectable voicing modes; very little published evidence so far.

Mackie Thump118S at an angle

Photos: Mackie

All retailers and the price history

We may earn commission from links on this page. This does not affect our editorial independence.

Only 1 professional review so far, 1 recommending it
Best for
Mobile DJs adding an 18-inch sub beneath Mackie Thump tops.
Skip it if
You need 1/4-inch or RCA inputs, or a sub one person lifts easily.

The Internet’s Opinion

From 1 professional review and 4 owner reviews: not much evidence yet.

Evidence is thin: one professional review and four owner reviews. They describe hard-hitting bass for mobile gigs; single owners report outputs failing within a year and bass too shallow for EDM, which no second source confirms.

1 recommend0 mixed0 avoid

What people praise

  • Hits hard, with deep, powerful bass
  • Suits mobile DJ gigs and parties, indoors and out
See the 1 reviews behind this

1 professional review (1 recommend, 0 mixed, 0 avoid); 4 owner reviews read at Guitar Center (4)Compiled 2026-10-14How this is compiled

Prices

Before you buy

Released
August 2022
Status
Current

Works with

  • Mixer or DJ controllerTwo XLR inputs

    Two balanced female XLR inputs, left and right; there are no 1/4-inch or RCA inputs Manufacturer spec sheet (Mackie (Thump subwoofer spec sheet)), checked 2026-10-14

  • Full-range topsHigh-pass outputs

    Two XLR high-pass outputs feed the tops; the High Pass Mode button selects Flat, Deep, Punch, or Variable from 80 to 160 Hz Manufacturer spec sheet (Mackie (Thump115S/118S owner's manual)), checked 2026-10-14

  • A second subwooferFull-range outputs

    Two XLR full-range outputs pass a direct copy of the inputs, in stereo or summed to mono, to daisy-chain subs or feed other speakers Manufacturer spec sheet (Mackie (Thump115S/118S owner's manual)), checked 2026-10-14

  • Pole-mounted topM20 pole mount

    An integrated M20-threaded socket takes a speaker pole such as Mackie's SPM400 Manufacturer spec sheet (Mackie (Thump subwoofer spec sheet)), checked 2026-10-14

You’ll also need

  • XLR cables and a speaker poleNot in the box

    The box holds the subwoofer and a detachable power cord; XLR cables and a pole, such as Mackie's optional SPM400, are extra Manufacturer spec sheet (Mackie (Thump115S/118S owner's manual)), checked 2026-10-14

  • Full-range speakersSold separately

    A subwoofer only; Mackie pitches it as the match for its Thump loudspeakers Manufacturer spec sheet (Mackie), checked 2026-10-14

  • Thump118S CoverOptional accessory

    Mackie lists a slip cover as an option Manufacturer spec sheet (Mackie (Thump subwoofer spec sheet)), checked 2026-10-14

Key specs

Configuration
18-inch powered subwoofer
Woofer size
18 in
LF driver
18 in / 457 mm, ferrite magnet
Amplifier power
1,400 W peak, Class D, convection cooled
Max SPL
132 dB peak
Low-frequency extension
30 Hz (-10 dB)
All 15 specifications
Frequency response
40 Hz – 120 Hz (-3 dB); 30 Hz – 150 Hz (-10 dB)
Inputs
2 x female XLR, balanced (stereo L/R)
Weight
29.7 kg (65.5 lb)
Outputs
2 x male XLR high-pass; 2 x male XLR full-range
High-pass modes
Flat, Deep, Punch, or Variable 80–160 Hz
Controls
Gain (-6 to +6 dB), phase normal/invert, full-range output stereo/mono, front LED on/off
Mounting
M20-threaded pole mount for a top speaker; two top corner handles
Power
100–120 V or 220–240 V AC, 75 W; IEC connector
Dimensions (H x W x D)
540 x 530 x 605 mm (21.3 x 20.9 x 23.8 in)

15 of 15 figures sourced; hover one for its source

Our take

Rory TassellWritten from the sources on this page, not from a loan unit.

Evidence is thin: one professional review, from Pro Mobile, which recommends it, and four owner reviews at Guitar Center. Three sources describe hard-hitting bass that suits mobile DJ gigs and parties. Single owners report outputs failing within a year and bass that does not go deep enough for EDM, and Mackie now also lists the newer Thump18Sv4. Buy it as a matching sub for Thump tops; with so little evidence, compare it with rivals first.

What it is

Status, October 2026: current. Mackie still lists the Thump118S in its Thump Series, alongside the newer Thumpv4 Series and its Thump18Sv4.

What it is

The Thump118S is an 18-inch powered subwoofer from Mackie and the flagship sub of its Thump Series (Mackie product page). It arrived with the 15-inch Thump115S in Mackie's 2022 refresh of the Thump range, which began shipping in August 2022 (Pro Mobile). Mackie calls the pair the perfect match for a Thump loudspeaker system, whose 2022 tops run from the 10-inch Thump210 to the 15-inch Thump215.

A 1,400 W peak Class-D amplifier drives the 18-inch woofer. Mackie quotes a maximum SPL of 132 dB and a frequency response of 40 Hz to 120 Hz at -3 dB, reaching 30 Hz at -10 dB (spec sheet).

Two balanced XLR inputs take a stereo feed; there are no 1/4" or RCA inputs. Two XLR high-pass outputs feed the tops, and a High Pass Mode button picks one of four voicings: Flat, Deep for more low-end extension, Punch for more output, or Variable, which sets the tops' high-pass between 80 Hz and 160 Hz. Two XLR full-range outputs pass the input on unchanged, in stereo or summed to mono, to chain a second sub. The back panel also has a gain knob, a polarity switch and a switch for the front LED (owner's manual).

An M20-threaded socket on top takes a speaker pole, sold separately, and two top corner handles carry it. It measures 540 x 530 x 605 mm (H x W x D) and weighs 29.7 kg. A detachable power cord is in the box.

If not this

All speakers reviews

Compared in