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ZV28-MK3
Double 18″ Powered Subwoofer
23-90Hz
Frequency Response · ±3 dB
134dB SPL
Sustained · 137 dB Peak
5000W
Continuous Class-D · 2 × 2,500 W
96kHz
Onboard DSP · 100 Presets
Notes other subs
only dream of.
Ultra-deep, liquid BASS.
Home-made chocolate pudding: deep, rich and sweet lows lets you taste notes you never knew were there. Two cabinets reach a ground-shaking 21 Hz (±3 dB).
It's got your back, it's got your bottom.
With ample class-D continuous power, the amp is never a limiting factor in performance. Higher output voltages deliver impact on peaks, with sustained output for liquid lows. Built to crush at full power, night after night after night.
A tasty layer cake of DSP limiting and protection.
Multi-stage limiters include thermal, excursion, and clipping to provide comprehensive driver protection. The proprietary DSP programming means you won't hear them working. Woofers stay safe at any input level while transient response stays intact. Gets silly and stays safe.
Worldwide power, safe from rain.
Auto-sensing 90–250VAC supply is compatible worldwide. IP65 waterproof connectors and weather-sealed inputs keep the electronics safe in unpredictable weather.
Ready-to-rumble Birch cabinet with monster 18″ drivers.
Anti-standing-wave baffles and pass-through dampers reduce upper resonances in the cabinet, while oversized ports maximize low-frequency output at high SPL.
Onboard + custom presets for every venue and gig.
96 kHz DSP with 8 onboard presets. Switch in real-time with zero dropout. Store up to 100 over the network with ControlBASS. Dial your repeat venues in and save the preset for a quicker setup next gig.
Built for
these gigs.
Do you need a sub that does the deepest bass?
ZV28-MK3 is the answer.
If you don't, we'll point you to the sub that's right for you.
Use ZV28-MK3 for
✓ Mid-large festival mainstage✓ Mid-size touring production✓ Permanent club installs (large)✓ Deepest bass music.
Probably not the move for
✕ Solo mobile DJ rigs see VS21✕ Sub-200 cap clubs see SSP118✕ Houses of worship see SSP218✕ Live venues < 400 cap see SSP118
Dive Down
to the Depths.
Learn more about the design of this beast.
Diving Deep with the Fam.
Adam Paz
Adam Paz
For those small, intimate gigs—no more than 200 people—I’ll often choose between rolling out 2 ZV28s or 2 Krakens, running them at just 60%. Since I lay the ZV28s on their sides, the footprint is practically the same either way. And man, they sound so good even at 60%. I didn’t even turn the Diamons all the way up because the space was so small, but I still had plenty of headroom to drop some massive low end when the moment called for it. Those drops… when I gave it a little extra power—the look on people’s faces was priceless. Smiles all around.
Adubs
Adubs DJ Service
The only subwoofers I know of that can continuously hit 21Hz at audible levels without breaking a sweat or tripping a breaker. Whether they are playing soft and quiet or you’re pushing them to the limit, they retain their superior sonic character. Genre doesn’t matter, everything from the deepest pipe organ to the bassiest EDM song sounds phenomenal. You can’t beat the frequency range or the sound quality.
Andrew Cosby
Andrew Cosby
BASSBOSS ZV28 is an absolutely insane subwoofer. Single best piece of sound equipment I’ve ever heard!
Chris P.
Chris P.
My favorite speakers ever. I take these places where I am booked for parties and guarantee the host that the police WILL come, just a matter of time Plug and Play baby! I’ll take the Pepsi challenge with these bad boys against any other, any day of the week.
The All New
ControlBASS
With ControlBASS, any laptop becomes a full system controller over standard Ethernet. Monitor, tune, and recall presets, without touching a cabinet. Free for macOS and Windows.
Coming soon: an all-new GUI and 15 onboard provided presets, with the ability to save 85 more custom presets.
The All New
ControlBASS
With ControlBASS, any laptop becomes a full system controller over standard Ethernet. Monitor, tune, and recall presets, without touching a cabinet. Free for macOS and Windows.
Coming soon: an all-new GUI and 15 onboard provided presets, with the ability to save 85 more custom presets.
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Real-time remote control
Adjust gain, EQ, and delay without touching a cab.
→
Live system monitoring
Track levels, temperatures, and gain reduction across every unit.
→
100 stored presets
Now with up to 15 on-board presets, accessible from the amp.
Getting Deep
The ZV28-MK3 in its natural environment,
mainstages, epic clubs, off-the-grid festivals and backyard parties.
Specs
+ Resources
Acoustical
| Loudspeaker Type | Dual 18″ self-powered subwoofer |
| Frequency Response | 23–90 Hz (±3 dB) |
| Max Sustained SPL | 134 dB SPL @ 1m half-space |
| Peak SPL | 137 dB SPL @ 1m half-space |
| Pair Extension (±3 dB) | 21 Hz |
| Dispersion | 360° × 360°: Cardioid mode w/ multiple cabinets |
| Transducers | 2 × 18″ (457mm) neodymium · 4.5″ (115mm) CCAW voice coils |
Amplifier / DSP
| Amplifier | 5000W Class D (2 × 2500W) |
| DSP | 96 kHz: 8 pushbutton presets, up to 100 stored via ControlBASS |
| Voltage | 100–240V AC, 50–60 Hz (auto-sensing) |
| Current Draw | 9A nominal @ 120V / 4.5A nominal @ 240V |
| Cooling | Passive heat sink + woofer airflow; 4× blower fans auto-engage under peak load |
| Protection | Soft-clip limiting, thermal, short-circuit, DC offset |
Connections
| Signal Input | XLR-F balanced |
| Signal Output | XLR-M balanced: direct pass-through only |
| Network (×2) | EtherCON RJ45: Milan AVB |
| Power In | Neutrik powerCON True 1 TOP (IP65): 15A / 1800W |
| Power Out | Neutrik powerCON True 1 female: 6A / 720W |
| Mains Plug | NEMA 5-15 (Edison): included |
| DSP Control | ControlBASS software (macOS / Windows) |
| Max Cable Run | 100m per AVB segment |
Physical
| Enclosure | Direct-radiating vented: CNC-machined 18mm Baltic Birch plywood, dado joinery |
| Fly System | 16 × M10 threaded fly points |
| Handles | 8 steel bar handles |
| Feet | Interlocking foot pockets: stable multi-cabinet stacking |
| Pole Sockets | 2 × 35mm |
| Finish | High-pressure bonded polyurea: textured black |
| Grille | Perforated powder-coated steel |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 22.5″ × 42″ × 42″ (572mm × 1067mm × 1067mm) |
| Net Weight | 235 lbs (106.5 kg) |
| Shipping Weight | 265 lbs (120.2 kg) |
| What's Included | Loudspeaker, owner's manual, power cable |
Sub Line.
See how the ZV28-MK3 compares to the rest of the BASSBOSS low-end product line.
BB15-MK3
Single 15" powered subwoofer
- LF40-115Hz
- SPL130 dB
- AMP2,500 W
- DRVSingle 15″
DJ18S-MK3
Single 18" powered subwoofer
- LF27 – 100Hz
- SPL132 dB
- AMP2,500 W
- DRVSingle 18″
SSP118-MK3
Single 18" powered subwoofer
- LF30 – 100Hz
- SPL133 dB
- AMP2,500 W
- DRVSingle 18″
VS21-MK3
Single 21" powered subwoofer
- LF28 - 100Hz
- SPL138 dB
- AMP2,500 W
- DRVSingle 21″
SSP215-MK3
Dual 15" powered subwoofer
- LF35 – 100Hz
- SPL136 dB
- AMP5,000 W
- DRVDual 15″
SSP218-MK3
Dual 18" powered subwoofer
- LF30 – 100Hz
- SPL139 dB
- AMP5,000 W
- DRVDual 18″
This Model
Makara-MK3
Double 21" powered subwoofer
- LF23 – 100 Hz
- SPL143 dB
- AMP5,000 W
- DRVDual 21″
Kraken-MK3
Quad 21" powered subwoofer
- LF27 – 100 Hz
- SPL148 dB
- AMP10,000 W
- DRVQuad 21″
8 presets.
Instant recall.
Factory-tuned for every deployment. Each preset switches in real time with no dropout. Up to 100 stored over the network.
- →Hover to read exact Hz and dB values
- →Up to 100 stored presets via ControlBASS
- →Special presets for stacked / cardioid use
PRESET 01
Maximum Depth
26–65 Hz
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02
03
04
05
06
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08
8 presets.
Instant recall.
Factory-tuned for every deployment. Click a preset and the curve updates in real time. Hover to read exact Hz and dB values.
PRESET 01
Maximum Depth
26–65 Hz
Deepest reach for big stages: pair with tops crossed at 65 Hz
CB
Up to 100 stored presets via ControlBASS
Manage, name, and recall: all over Ethernet.
Select a preset
Preset 08: Cardioid Mode
Eliminate
stage bleed.
Cardioid Mode turns two stacked ZV28s into a directional low-frequency system. The DSP handles delay and polarity automatically. The rear lobe cancels itself out.
01
Position two subs
One forward-facing, one rear-facing directly behind it.
02
Select preset 8
One-touch activation: DSP handles delay and polarity.
03
Rear null engaged
Stage stays clean. FOH gets all the power.
Subs to Tops
Ratios.
The ZV28-MK3 Subwoofer plays nice with every BASSBOSS top. Click any model to see how many ZV28-MK3s it can actually drive. The answer will surprise you.
Not Recommended
SV9-MK3
Single 9″
Too small for an array
DiaMon-MK3
Single 12″
At least 2× eachDetails →
DV12-MK3
Single 12″
At least 4× eachDetails →
CCM12-MK3
Single 12″ monitor
At least 2× eachDetails →
Attuned12
Single 12″
At least 8× eachDetails →
AT212-MK3
Dual 12″
At least 8× eachDetails →
AT312-MK3
Triple 12″
At least 5× eachDetails →
MFLA-MK3
Dual 12″ line array
At least 8× eachDetails →
Krakatoa
Quintuple 18″ full-range
∞😉🤯 up to 32× eachDetails →
Popular
Systems.
The ZV28-MK3 in complete systems: subs and tops, dialed in and ready to go.
Most Popular Pair
AT312-MK3
12″ × 3-way line array element
Matched SPL ceiling. Together they build the kind of full-range system that gets booked again.
View AT312-MK3 →
Club Favourite
AT212-MK3
12″ × 2-way array element
Tighter footprint, same MILAN AVB integration. Ideal for permanent club installs.
View AT212-MK3 →
Mobile Crossover
DV12-MK3
12″ powered full-range
For touring engineers who need a single-cab full-range to pair with touring sub arrays.
View DV12-MK3 →
Line Array Match
MFLA-MK3
Dual 12″ powered line array element
The ZV28 sits cleanly under an MFLA hang. One sub per array side or more. The DSP handles the rest.
View MFLA-MK3 →
Full-Range Monster
Krakatoa
Quintuple 18″ powered full-range
Krakatoa's full-range output towers over any room. Drop ZV28s in the floor pockets and let the Krakatoa handle everything above 80Hz.
View Krakatoa →
Plan Your System.
Design your ideal system with our self-serve tools.
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Deep.
ZV28-MK3
Double 18″ Powered Subwoofer
- 23-90 Hz Freq Response · ±3 dB
- 134 dB SPL Continuous
- 5000 W Class-D Amp
- 96 kHz DSP · 100 Presets
Retail
$5,995USD
Outfit your rig.
Heavy-duty, production-ready carts and covers custom-designed to ZV28-MK3 dimensions.
Vertical Wheel Cart
Heavy-duty caster dolly sized for the ZV28-MK3 in upright orientation. Ball-bearing wheels with locking casters for stable stationary deployment.
Retail $295
Horizontal Wheel Cart
Wide-stance wheel cart for horizontal ground-stack deployment. Extends the width of the cabinet for a stable, low-profile base.
Retail $395
Coming Soon
Single Cabinet Cover
Form-fitted protective cover for a single ZV28-MK3. Heavy-duty reinforced fabric, padded interior, zipper closure.
Photo soon
Coming Soon
Dual Cabinet Cover
Single cover sized for two ZV28-MK3 cabinets stacked horizontally, keep the stack protected in transit.
Photo soon
Finance It
Lease-to-own lets you expand your business now.
Apply Now →Through Synchrony & Hampton Ridge Financial
US + Worldwide Shipping
BASSBOSS products are shipped via palletized freight to a local freight terminal or right to your door.
Warranty & Support
The BASSBOSS Sound Defense warranty offers the peace of mind of knowing you're covered.
Submit a service request →Parts + labor
guaranteed.
3
Year Warranty
Parts and labor. No fine print.
Every BASSBOSS product ships with Sound Defense 3-year comprehensive warranty for parts and labor. Failed under normal use? We got you.
∞
Firmware Updates
Your system gets better + better.
ControlBASS firmware updates are free, forever. Performance improvements, new features, and expanded preset libraries, as they happen.
Expert Support
We get it! We've done this gig.
Our support team includes working engineers. They know the product because they've run it. Phone, email or chat, we're here to help.
ZV28-MK3
Double 18″ Powered Subwoofer
Exploring the Boundaries of Audible Sound
