Step 1
Choose safe positions
- Use level ground, spread stand legs fully and tighten the controls. Keep stands away from doors and walkways.
- Place the subwoofer on a dry, level floor away from drinks and walkways.
Self-service setup guides
Subwoofer Package Setup Guide
Dedicated 18-inch powered bass for a deeper, more physical music experience.
Reviewed by the Rent Loud team Updated 16 October 2026
Package checklist Step-by-step setup Safety and cable tips
At a glance
Subwoofer
£40/day
Package focus
Dedicated 18-inch powered bass for a deeper, more physical music experience.
Signal path
- Your compatible audio source
- → EKX-18SP subwoofer
Need extra cables or adapters? Visit Cables & Accessories to add free cables and adapters with at least £49 of equipment hire before discounts.
Before you begin
Choose safe positions, then check every item is there.
What's included
- 1x 10m IEC Cable
- 1x EV EKX-18SP
Good setup position
- Check the equipment listed on your booking before starting.
- Keep equipment dry and stands and cables clear of guests.
- Add any extra cables or adapters from Cables & Accessories to your basket, free with at least £49 of equipment hire before discounts.
Setup steps
Work through the setup in this order.
Step 2
Connect power with levels low
- Keep equipment switched off while connecting cables.
- Connect each powered unit to mains using its IEC cable. Start with input and main levels low.
- Run cables around the edges of the room and protect any crossing a walkway.
Step 3
Connect your compatible sound system
- Use an appropriate XLR signal from your mixer, controller or powered speaker output to feed the subwoofer.
- Add extra XLR cables and adapters from Cables & Accessories, free with at least £49 of equipment hire before discounts.
- This package contains the subwoofer and IEC cable only; top speakers and a playback source are separate.
Step 4
Test and balance the sound
- Start the subwoofer level low and balance it with your existing top speakers.
- Keep bass balanced with voices and music; reduce the subwoofer level if it dominates.
- Walk around the listening area. Lower levels if audio distorts or a microphone feeds back.
Step 5
Pack down safely
- Stop audio, lower levels and switch all units off before disconnecting.
- Unplug power and XLR cables and coil them loosely. Remove speakers before folding stands.
- Check your booking's equipment list, including any free cables and adapters, before returning everything.
Useful tips
Keep the setup clear, tidy, and under control.
Free connection cables and adapters
- Choose extra cables and adapters from Cables & Accessories, free with at least £49 of equipment hire before discounts.
Troubleshooting
Quick checks if something is not working.
No sound
- Check the source output, XLR connection and subwoofer input level.
- Check power and local input levels on every unit.
A later speaker is silent
- Follow the XLR chain from the last working speaker. Check its MIX OUT connection and the next speaker's input.
- Check the next speaker has power and its input level is up. Swap a suspect cable with a known working cable.
Distortion or feedback
- Lower the source input level first, then rebalance individual speakers.
- Keep microphones away from and aimed away from speakers. Lower the microphone input immediately if you hear ringing.
Important safety notes
Keep the setup stable, dry and clear of guests.
- Keep equipment dry and away from drinks.
- Never move a stand with a speaker mounted.
- Keep cables protected and walkways clear.
- Do not overload sockets or open equipment.
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