Summit Hi-Fi Pretium 18" Series DSP Sealed Subwoofer

Summit Hi-Fi Pretium 18" Series DSP Sealed Subwoofer

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Summit HiFi Pretium 18" Series Sealed Subwoofer

Built to Shake. Tuned to Perfection.
When Bass Becomes an Experience.

Not just deep.
Absolutely devastating.

The Pretium 18" Series is Summit HiFi’s most powerful subwoofer ever—a true 18-inch monster engineered to dominate space, move massive air, and pressurize your room like a live performance.

This is King Kong power.
This is thunder in your room.

Driven by a massive long-stroke 18” driver and a rock-solid high-power amplifier, the Pretium 18 delivers overwhelming low-frequency impact without sacrificing precision. Explosions hit harder. Bass drops land deeper. Every note stays tight, clean, and precise.

And the best part?
All this performance comes at an unexpectedly attainable price.

This isn’t bass you politely hear.
This is bass you feel—in your chest, your floor, and your bones.

Turn it on—and the room gives in.
The Pretium 18 doesn’t ask for attention.
It takes it.


Shout-Out Moments 🚀

🔥 “Bass that breathes.”
🔥 “Built to shake. Tuned to perfection.”
🔥 “Precision meets pure power.”
🔥 “This is not a subwoofer. This is a statement.”
🔥 “Feel the room tremble, not just hear it.”
🔥 “Every drop hits like thunder.”
🔥 “Insane output, zero compromise.”
🔥 “Bass that commands attention.”
🔥 “From subtle rumble to full-blown chaos.”
🔥 “When bass becomes an experience.”


Unleash the Power

Driver & Amplifier

  • High-magnetic, long-stroke 18” driver

  • Stable high-power amplifier delivering:

    • 1200W RMS continuous power

    • 6000W peak output

No strain. No compression. No audible distortion.
Just relentless, controlled bass—even at extreme levels.

💥 Built to move air
💥 Engineered to stay clean


Sub-20Hz Authority

  • Room-shaking extension down to 16.2Hz Or Less (room-dependent, the Pretium 18 reaches frequencies you don’t just hear—you experience.

  • Tight, physical, and controlled low bass with zero bloat or overhang


Smart DSP. Total Control

Summit HiFi’s advanced DSP platform offers professional-grade tuning flexibility.

Control Options:

  • Wireless mobile app

  • Integrated rear LCD touch panel

  • Adjustable volume scale (absolute/relative)

  • Backup & Restore Settings: Save and restore custom DSP configurations

  • Firmware updates via app for future-proofed performance

Precision Tuning:

  • Adjustable PEQ, crossover, and phase

  • High-Pass & Low-Pass filters

  • Selectable slope rates

  • Variable phase adjustment & Polarity

  • Delay Adjustment

  • Adjustable voltage input for XLR and RCA

DSP Presets:

  • Normal – Balanced and accurate

  • Deep – Extended low-frequency authority

  • Strong – Maximum punch and impact

  • User – Fully customizable

🎯 Your room. Your system. Your sound.


Built for Serious Systems

  • Balanced XLR input

  • Unbalanced RCA inputs & output pass-through

  • Universal voltage power supply (110–230V)

  • Handles for Moving: Built-in ergonomic side handles for easy transport

From studio-grade environments to reference-level home theaters, the Pretium 18 fits right in.


Smart Power & Eco-Friendly

  • Intelligent signal-sensing auto-standby system powers down when idle

  • Adjustable sensitivity and shut-off timing ensure efficiency


Home Theater or Music? Yes.

🎬 For Home Theater
Explosions hit harder. Soundtracks feel real. With sub-20Hz extension, the Pretium 18 delivers cinema-level impact with true physical presence.

🎶 For Music Lovers
Fast, tight, and controlled. Despite its power, Pretium remains musical—preserving texture, detail, and emotional engagement across every genre.


Why Pretium?

Pretium is Latin for price, value, worth, and reward—a reminder that true performance isn’t measured by specs alone, but by what it delivers to the listener.

Most subwoofers excel at one.
Very few deliver both.


Specifications — Pretium 18 Series

Performance

  • Driver: Single 18” long-stroke, high-magnetic

  • Power Output: 1200W RMS / 6000W peak

  • Impedance: 4 Ohms

  • Frequency Response: 16.2Hz – 220Hz (±5dB)

  • THD: <2% @ 100Hz

DSP & Control

  • Summit HiFi Advanced DSP Platform

  • Wireless app control with firmware updates

  • Rear LCD touch panel

  • Adjustable 7-band PEQ, HPF, LPF & phase

  • DSP Presets: Normal / Deep / Strong / User

  • Subwoofer input level control

  • Adjustable volume scale relative to absolute levels

  • Backup & Restore for custom settings

  • Adjustable voltage input for XLR and RCA

Connectivity

  • Balanced XLR input

  • Unbalanced RCA input

  • Unbalanced output for pass-through

  • Adjustable auto-standby

  • Universal power supply: 110–115V / 60Hz, 220–230V / 50Hz

Cabinet & Dimensions

  • Cabinet (W × H × D): 22.05" × 22.52" × 26.77"

  • Packaging (W × H × D): 26.77" × 28.27" × 33.35"

  • Net Weight: 122 lb

  • Gross Weight: 141 lb

  • Finish: Satin matte black lacquer

  • Handles for Moving: Ergonomic side handles


Elite Cabinet Construction & Finish

  • Premium matte black lacquer for refined, uniform appearance

  • Precision curved-edge geometry reduces diffraction

  • Heavy-duty MDF construction with internal reinforcement & damping


Driver Specifications

  • Frame: Cast aluminum

  • Voice Coil Diameter: 115mm

  • Cone: Waterproofed semi-pressed paper

  • Surround: Rubber

  • Top Plate Thickness: 12mm

  • Pole Piece Thickness: 16mm

  • Effective Diameter: 380mm

  • X-Max: ±26mm

  • Maximum Displacement volume/Vd(L/dm3): 11.34

  • Magnet Size: 253 × 25 × 2 mm

  • Driver Weight: 48.72 lb

Warranty: 5 Years

Customer Reviews

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Jomone Boswell
Summit Hi-Fi Pretium 18” DSP Sealed Subwoofer

I’m an old school audiophile who appreciates clean bass response with lifelike fidelity. I still use my vintage Adcom GFA 555 II amplifiers with my Martin Logan XT F200s. They run rings around my Klipsch Cornwalls. The Pretium 18” is just what the bass doctor recommended. I want to congratulate my friend Aamir for providing us with such a wonderful product that performs flawlessly. Once I downloaded the app and fired it up, I knew right away what I was dealing with. My friend Michael was there still after helping me take this 150lb monster upstairs in my 28ft x 38ft theatre room. We were sitting about 16ft away from the front stage. We were like two children grinning from ear to ear while the cleanest, most transparent vocals along with relentless subharmonic vibrational vibes filled the entire room effortlessly. I’ve got to get another just for bragging rights even though I don’t need it. It’s Just That Darn Good. Thanks Aamir

Hi Jomone, thank you so much for sharing such a detailed and enthusiastic review! We're thrilled to hear that the Pretium 18' DSP Subwoofer exceeded your expectations and brought your theater experience to life. Aamir and the team appreciate your kind words and support. Enjoy your listening sessions!

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brian way
This sub thumps

This sub is serious and Admir has the lost art of truly putting others first. The service Admir gave during my purchase of two Pretium 18’s and an AT-600 was outstanding. I recommend giving Summit Hifi a chance. You will not regret it.

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Jamie Furtado
Premium 18" Series DSP Sealed Subwoofer

I recently upgraded my home theater system, and I have to say that dealing with Summit Hi-Fi has been an absolute game-changer. If you are looking for premium audio gear paired with world-class customer care, this is the place.
Right from the start, Amir went above and beyond to ensure I got the perfect setup. He is incredibly knowledgeable, deeply passionate about home theater gear, and takes the time to answer questions without any high-pressure sales tactics.
The gear itself—ranging from their massive power amplifiers to the Pretium series subwoofers — delivers insane, crystal-clear sound with an incredibly low noise floor and massive headroom. All 4 subwoofers I ordered arrived promptly and was built like an absolute tank.
What impressed me even more was the post-purchase support. When I called Amir after delivery for some advice on fine-tuning the DSP and dialling in the app settings, he immediately picked up the phone and walked me through the process. It is rare to find an owner so accessible and dedicated to his customers today.
Thanks to Amir, my sound system sounds absolutely phenomenal. I cannot recommend Summit Hi-Fi enough for anyone wanting to take their audio experience to the absolute summit!

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James Latter
Amazing sound

Aamir at Summit Audio was fantastic to deal with! He’s very knowledgeable, made great suggestions, and everything I ordered arrived promptly. When I called afterward for a little advice, he immediately gave me the help I needed.

My sound system now sounds absolutely insane—in the best possible way! I couldn’t be happier with the results or the service. Highly recommend Amir and Summit Audio. Thanks, Aamir

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JASON

amazing quality for the price!