BASSBOSS ZV28-MK3

ZV28-MK3 Dual 18″ Subwoofer

So smooth, so deep, so beautiful. BASS like you've never experienced it.
Captivate Crowds

The ZV28-MK3 delivers depth that most people have never heard, and it does so seemingly effortlessly. The result is a full, rich sound that immediately resets expectations of what music can sound and feel like, both physically and emotionally.

Boundary Crushing Bass

The ZV28-MK3 Subwoofer opens the doors to new experiences… Does your music contain deep bass that demands to be heard? Would you like to introduce audiences to new experiences of the deepest frequencies? Experiences they can’t have anywhere else? This is the sub.

Set Standards

With these, you have an incredible opportunity to impress when the music goes deep… You’ll love to see those jaws drop when the bass drops! Those jaws will drop because you’ve brought them something they have never experienced before… and they’ll want more!

How it's Done

The ZV28-MK3 Sub will bring your audience up close and personal with the boundaries of audible sound. You will reveal notes unfathomable with other subwoofers, delivered unmistakably large and full.

ControlBASS Software

ControlBASS software supports an essentially unlimited number of possible BASSBOSS-developed or customized user presets which integrate seamlessly and coherently with all other BASSBOSS products for effortlessly perfect setups. The latest in DSP programming developments can be added via easy remote updating.

Why the ZV28-MK3?

The ZV28-MK3 goes deep. Deeper than most music. If you want to go deep, it's incredible! If your system isn't playing the deep notes that you know are there, or that you know should be there, then the ZV28-MK3 is here to fill the room with what you've been missing!

The ZV28-MK3 is on the cutting edge. No other manufacturer is making subs to satisfy that 1%. We believe that artists and producers will be inspired to incorporate more of these mind-melting frequencies when they know there is a system that has the ability to produce them, at scale, for large audiences with ease and power.

Deep. What does it mean? Why does it matter? It's really quite rare. But when you hear it for the first time…

Your smile grows right out of those lows. Deep inside you there's something that responds to those luscious, low frequencies. It's not an ordinary feeling. Once you've heard them, felt them, it's an addiction. You can't live without them. You can't have too much. It's thick, it's sick, it's trick. It's damn near magic.

If you don't know this experience, your life is incomplete. You need to experience a ZV28-MK3, or two, or ten. If you do know this experience, you probably have had at least one ZV28-MK3 somewhere in your life, but you want more… if you're smiling and nodding, the ZV28-MK3 is for you.

On the other hand, there are a lot of genres that don't need ZV28-MK3s, and there are applications in which the ZV28-MK3 is difficult to use. If what you do is primarily live bands with live drums, the ZV28-MK3 can create challenges. Due to their power at very low frequencies, infrasonic feedback is much more likely with ZV28-MK3s than other subs. Live kick drums produce massive transients at very low frequencies, so extra care has to be taken to prevent over-excursion with live drums. Even some electronic music genres just don't go that low, so having ZV28-MK3s for music like psy-trance isn't all that helpful. Oldies rock and 90s hip-hop also don't go that low. It's not the fault of the music, it's essentially the technological shortcomings of the equipment used to broadcast and play the music created in those times.

Although the number of releases with deep bass, at least deep enough to show off the ZV28-MK3s capabilities, is increasing, it's still a tiny fraction of the music in the world. Based on experience, maybe 1% of the music in the world includes frequencies that really make the ZV28-MK3 shine. Bear that in mind… but if deep bass is your jam. frequencies that push other systems to their limits are brought to life powerfully and smoothly. The ZV28-MK3 isn't just about hearing – it's about feeling the power of the music.

Straight Specs

At BASSBOSS we believe in power, precision, and practicality. While others in the industry may rely on theoretical calculations or skewed metrics, we provide real-world performance measurements. Performance claims that can't be met are worse than irrelevant, they are deceptive.

If you compare our specs to many in the loudspeaker industry, our specifications might seem rather unimpressive. That's certainly not because the products are underperforming, it's because we choose to tell you the truth instead of marketing hype. We bring you the reality of what our products can actually deliver in real-world conditions. We believe that should matter most to anyone who actually lives in the real world.

Many manipulate data in order to paint an exaggeratedly rosy picture of their products. Things like calculating peak output instead of measuring it, or quoting peak output figures based on output at frequencies outside the operational range of the loudspeaker, or quoting output that's achieved without the necessary processing having been applied. These methods churn out inflated specifications that don't match up to any actual, achievable levels. At BASSBOSS, we like to keep it real. We provide our “Maximum Measured Output" ratings, reporting the levels that we have actually measured our products reaching, and that's with all the filters and limiters in place, exactly the way you receive them. In our book, authenticity always wins.

Prodigious Power

The ZV28-MK3 features 5000W of amplification, with an auto-sensing, globally compatible power supply that can run on input voltages anywhere between 90 and 250 Volts. Full output power is available on anything over 110V. The amplifier's peak-output voltage provides intense, high SPL hits while its sustained output is unparalleled in its ability to deliver the liquid lows. The amplifier is passively cooled via its external heat sink and by woofer-generated air flow through the port. When necessary, four blower fans will engage to provide additional forced-air cooling capacity in more extreme conditions.

Every BASSBOSS product comes equipped with amplification, and in every case, a generous supply of power is provided. Headroom is the term used to describe the power that's still available when the sound is at the level required, and the BASSBOSS amps provide ample headroom. While it's necessary to have limiters in the DSP to prevent driver overload, those limiters aren't there to prevent amplifier clipping. There is enough power in every product to reach its maximum SPL without the risk of clipping the amplifier.

In other words, the amplifier is never the bottleneck in delivering powerful low frequencies, dynamic impact and clear sound. This abundant power capacity not only keeps overheating at bay but also eliminates the potential for damage caused by clipping an underpowered amp. With BASSBOSS, you've got the power to keep your sound pumping.

Thumping Transducers

Amplifier power is converted into the much more desirable acoustical power by two robust, neodymium motor, 18-inch woofers with massive 4.5-inch (115mm) voice coils. Neodymium magnets are lighter, and their higher intensity provides higher efficiency, so the result is a lighter and louder cabinet than those with ferrite drivers. Our split-wound woofer coils create a more consistent force throughout the cone's range of movement, minimizing distortion and enhancing linearity at peak output.

The protection systems involve several techniques running simultaneously to effectively prevent thermal overload of the voice coils and limit excessive excursion. Reducing thermal saturation not only prevents burned voice coils, it also minimizes long-term thermal compression. Due to the sophistication of these multiple, independent yet simultaneous processes, the drivers can be protected while the actions of the limiters have virtually no noticeable effect on the transient response of the loudspeaker. Peak output can be achieved consistently, repeatedly and safely.

We understand that real-life situations can sometimes be messy. That's why we've waterproofed our cones to withstand accidental exposure to moisture – whether it's an unexpected rain shower or a spilled drink.

‍Choice Cabinets

The ZV28-MK3 is a vented, direct radiating subwoofer with a substantial internal volume, tuned to a low frequency. Advanced design features such as anti-standing wave baffles and pass-through dampers help reduce upper resonances while oversized ports enhance low-frequency performance at high output.

BASSBOSS cabinets are designed to endure for a very long time. Built from robust Birch plywood, our construction process involves precise dado joints, cleverly integrated bracing, and cutting-edge adhesives to create sturdy, rigid cabinets that stand the test of time. With a little care in handling, and especially with the use of the BASSBOSS carts and covers, BASSBOSS cabs can look new years down the line, even after many demanding environments and less-than-ideal locations.

The cabinets are protected by a rugged black polyurea coating that's specially formulated to bond to wood. Amplifiers are recessed into the back of the cabinets, safeguarding them from impact damage, with the cabinet recesses also functioning as structural braces. Powder-coated, perforated steel grilles protect the woofers. Every effort is made to create a physical enclosure that will stand up to whatever you throw at it, giving you years and years of solid service.

Processing Perfection

Proprietary DSP design techniques are at the core of the BASSBOSS line. Every BASSBOSS product features dedicated and integrated signal processing. Proprietary measurement and processing systems allow BASSBOSS products to deliver superior performance and value compared to others of similar size, price or coverage. The innovative, sophisticated protection in the DSP allows the drivers to run louder and longer and remain reliable. The nature of the processing, along with the proprietary limiters, allows the speakers to maintain their character and sound quality to a level higher than you might believe possible.

The protection systems involve several techniques running simultaneously to effectively prevent thermal overload of the voice coils and limit excessive excursion. Due to the sophistication of these multiple, independent yet simultaneous processes, the drivers can be protected while the actions of the limiters have virtually no noticeable effect on the transient response of the loudspeaker. Reducing thermal saturation not only prevents burned voice coils, it also minimizes long-term thermal compression. Peak output can be achieved consistently, repeatedly and safely.

Insane Improvements

The MK3 series, available now, brings an upgraded DSP with an immense boost in processing power. Operating at a sampling rate of 96kHz, it delivers double the resolution of its predecessors, resulting in increased fidelity and a lower noise floor

The MK3 series doesn't stop there. It provides you with eight meticulously tailored preset alignments, all readily available at the click of a button. Further improving your user experience, the system now enables immediate preset switching with zero signal dropouts, ensuring smooth transitions even if you choose to make preset changes during performances.

This is where excellence meets simplicity: our systems can be connected directly to your mixer, requiring nothing more than a signal cable for you to have all the control you need to achieve great sound. The eight directly accessible presets are compatible with all the presets in all MK3 Boxes and are also compatible with previous generation tops and subs.
For those who need more control, there is more available.
Functionality Fortified

The new DSP features an Ethernet interface. Connecting via the ControlBASS software offers remote control and monitoring from a computer, and allows access to essentially unlimited presets through updates and new releases. With a computer connected, the MK3 DSP features access to a storage capacity of up to 100 on-board presets.

Within the software, multiple cabinets can be grouped together, allowing them to respond to commands simultaneously. This permits the levels of multiple loudspeakers to be adjusted together, and yet independently from the levels of other groups of loudspeakers. In addition to individual and grouped level controls, presets can be loaded and signal levels and temperatures can be monitored.

The MK3 series further expands its functionality with an integrated 2-port network switch, enabling cascaded LAN configurations to easily group loudspeakers for centralized control, making the MK3 series the ultimate tool for taking the reins of your sound experience.

Our systems are designed to grow with you. Want to add more BASSBOSS products to your setup? With inter-compatible tops and subs, cascading LAN configurations, network switches and ControlBASS software, expansion is a breeze. System simplicity, scalability, and sonic excellence: The experience becomes yours.