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Makara-MK3
Double 21″ Powered Subwoofer
5000W
Class D Amplifier
140dB
Continuous SPL
23Hz
Low extension
2×21″
Neodymium woofers
Makara: Mythical creature
of the dark and deep.
Depth-defying BASS.
Triple shot of bass: deep, punchy, and physical. Two 21″ drivers with 5,000 watts of power in a monster cabinet that takes you down to the depths. The Makara moves a massive amount of air in its wake.
Power you crave, power you need.
With 5,000W of class-D amplification, the amp is not a bottleneck. High output voltage for massive peaks, with plenty of power for the biggest drops.
Deep DSP limiting and protection.
Five multi-stage limiters, including thermal, excursion, and clipping, for comprehensive driver protection. The result: woofers stay safe at any level.
Plays anywhere. Survives anything.
Auto-sensing 100–240VAC works on any grid on the planet. IP65-rated connectors and weather-sealed inputs lock out moisture, so the electronics ignore whatever the sky throws at them.
Bring a Monster to your next bash.
6th-order hybrid cabinet for short-horn punch at the top, vented extension at the bottom. Heavy-duty 18mm Baltic Birch, polyurea coating, four handles and optional wheel carts. Ready to roll.
Tune once. Recall forever.
96 kHz DSP holds 8 presets onboard and switches in real-time with zero dropout. Store up to 100 more over the network in the BASSBOSS control app, ControlBASS so you can dial in your regular rooms once and reload them in seconds next gig.
Built for
these gigs.
Need intensely deep bass in a cab two people can move?
Makara-MK3 is the answer.
Gigs need more or less? We'll recommend the best sub for you.
Use Makara-MK3 for
✓ Mid-large festival mainstage✓ Stadium touring production✓ Flagship club installs✓ Stack-a-Toa system anchor
Probably not the move for
∅ Solo mobile DJ rigs see VS21∅ Mid-size production see ZV28∅ Compact venues see SSP118∅ Sub-200 cap rooms see BB15
So much motion
in the ocean.
Makara-MK3 Double 21″ Powered Subwoofer full product walkthrough.
Diving Deep with the Fam.
Alican Bodur
Alican Bodur
They deserve every penny!! I’ve wanted the speakers to be loud but at the same time provide a flat and clean frequency response without distortion because most of the PA speakers in the market, they cannot maintain the flat frequency response, they might either have a muddy, harsh, etc. sound. With my speakers, I got the same quality as my near field studio speakers, and plus I can crack the volume higher and be able to use it on my small parties. Definitely recommend it!
August Alba
August Alba
Even at a quarter power, this system absolutely crushes it. The sound is thick and tight. I’ve taken a third of the system out and the sound still blows everyone away. It’s incredible how loud and clear, rich and sweet they are. Playing on them feels like magic. Every time I turn them on I smile to myself.
DJ Coyu
DJ Coyu
Last weekend I performed @KingdomAustin - Best intimate club in America. And yes, I played all night long. 385 minutes to be exact.
DJ Luke Hunter
DJ Luke Hunter
Okay the BASSBOSS subs have always been impressive, but just heard the two DiaMon DJ112 Monitors during my set at Treehouse Miami and I’m completely blown away!!
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.
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Live system monitoring
Track levels, temperatures, and gain reduction across every unit.
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100 stored presets
Now with up to 15 on-board presets, accessible from the amp.
Getting Deep
The Makara-MK3 in its natural environment,
festivals, touring rigs, and every stage where dual 21″ depth is the whole point.
Specs
+ Resources
Acoustical
| Loudspeaker Type | Quad 18″ self-powered subwoofer |
| Frequency Response | 23–100 Hz (±3 dB) |
| Max Sustained SPL | 140 dB @ 1m half-space |
| Peak SPL | 143 dB |
| Pair Extension (±3 dB) | 21 Hz |
| Dispersion | 360° / Cardioid w/ multi-cabinet |
| Transducers | 2 × 21″ (540mm) neodymium · 4.5″ voice coils · 6th-order hybrid |
Amplifier / DSP
| Amplifier | 5000W Class D (2 × 2500W) |
| DSP | 96 kHz: 8 pushbutton presets, 100 storage via ControlBASS |
| Voltage | 100–240V AC, 50–60 Hz (auto-sensing) |
| Current Draw | 9A @ 120V / 7A @ 240V |
| Cooling | Blower fans, auto thermal management |
| Protection | Multi-stage limiting, thermal, short-circuit, DC offset |
Connections
| Signal Input | XLR-F balanced |
| Signal Output | XLR-M balanced pass-through |
| Power In | Neutrik powerCON True 1 TOP (IP65) |
| Power Out | Neutrik powerCON True 1 female (outlet capacity 5A / 600W @ 120V) |
| Mains Plug | NEMA 5-15 (Edison): 120V |
| Max Cable Run | 100m per AVB segment |
| DSP Control | ControlBASS software (macOS / Windows) |
Physical
| Enclosure | CNC-machined 18mm Baltic Birch plywood · dado joinery · extensive bracing |
| Handles | 4 steel bar handles |
| Feet | Interlocking foot pockets: stable multi-cabinet stacking |
| Finish | Polyurea coating: waterproof, impact-resistant, textured black |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 28″ × 48″ × 36″ (28.5″ high with feet) |
| Net Weight | 294 lbs (133 kg) |
Compare Subs Line
See how the Makara-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″
ZV28-MK3
Dual 18" powered subwoofer
- LF23 – 90Hz
- SPL137 dB
- AMP5,000 W
- DRVDual 18″
This Model
Kraken-MK3
Quad 21" powered subwoofer
- LF27 – 100 Hz
- SPL148 dB
- AMP10,000 W
- DRVQuad 21″
8 presets.
Instant recall.
Manage, name, and recall, all over Ethernet.
- →Hover to read exact Hz and dB values
- →Up to 100 stored presets via ControlBASS
- →Special presets for stacked / cardioid use
PRESET 01
Extended High
26–65 Hz
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02
03
04
05
06
07
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.
Learn how to use the presets →PRESET 01
Extended High
26–65 Hz
Broad coverage for compact venues and festivals
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 Makara is best in complete BASSBOSS systems: sub and tops, <strong class="text-bb-white">designed to support each other</strong>.
SV9-MK3
Single 9" powered top
up to 1× eachDetails →
DiaMon-MK3
Single 12" powered top
1× eachDetails →
DV12-MK3
Single 12" powered top
1–2× eachDetails →
CCM12-MK3
Single 12" powered stage monitor
1× eachDetails →
Attuned12
Single 12" powered loudspeaker
1–2× eachDetails →
AT212-MK3
Dual 12" powered top
1–4× eachDetails →
AT312-MK3
Triple 12" powered top
1–3× eachDetails →
MFLA-MK3
Dual 12" powered line array
2–4× eachDetails →
Krakatoa
Quintuple 18" powered point source
∞😉🤯 up to 20× eachDetails →
Popular Systems.
The Makara-MK3 in complete systems: subs and tops, dialed in and ready to go.
Stackatoa Foundation
Krakatoa
Quintuple 18″ point-source top
The Makara is the mid-level anchor of the Stackatoa system. Pair with Krakatoa tops for a self-contained festival rig that flies, stacks, and scales.
View Krakatoa →
Line Array Match
MFLA-MK3
Dual 12″ powered line array element
Line array above, 21″ below. The MFLA-MK3 hangs from the rigging while the Makara drives the room from the floor. ControlBASS ties both into one system.
View MFLA-MK3 →
Production Match
AT312-MK3
Triple 12″ powered production top
Matched SPL ceiling means the tops never have to work harder than the sub. Full-range system that gets booked again.
View AT312-MK3 →
Versatile Match
AT212-MK3
Dual 12″ powered top
Two 12″ drivers with serious SPL headroom. A natural partner for the Makara on mid-scale productions.
View AT212-MK3 →
Plan Your System.
Design your ideal system with our self-serve tools.
Interactive chart
System Match
Frequency Range Overlap: see which products cover which ranges, and where a top and sub pair overlaps or leaves a gap.
Explore →
Sound education
SPL vs Distance
Sound drops with the inverse square law. See exactly how much level you lose at every distance from the source.
Explore →
Sound education
How Low Can You Go?
Play tones through your own speakers and sweep down to find where they tap out, then see what a BASSBOSS sub would add.
Explore →
System design
PredictBASS
Model bass coverage in any space before load-in. Drop in subs, see the dead zones, optimize placement.
Explore →
Prefer to work with an expert?
Let's talk gear. →Get
Deep.
Makara-MK3
Double 21″ Powered Subwoofer
- 23-100 Hz Freq Response ±3 dB
- 5000 W Class-D Amplifier
- 140 dB Continuous SPL
- 96 kHz DSP · 100 Presets
Retail
$7,995USD
Outfit your rig.
Heavy-duty, production-ready carts and covers custom-designed to Makara-MK3 dimensions.
Vertical Wheel Cart
Birch plywood flat cart with 4 locking wheels sized for the Makara-MK3. Recesses accept the cabinet sliders. No strapping needed. Transports 1 to 3 cabinets.
Retail $395
Horizontal Wheel Cart
Horizontal birch plywood wheel cart for the Makara-MK3. 4 locking casters, low-profile design for easy transport.
Retail $395
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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.
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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.
Makara-MK3
Double 21″ Powered Subwoofer
Exploring the Boundaries of Audible Sound
