the box PA110 A Power Bundle

I spent several weeks running the the box CL 110/118MKII Power Bundle through rehearsals, small bar gigs, and a few coffeehouse-acoustic sets, and I appreciated how quickly it got me from setup to a usable sound. The bundle is clearly designed for bands, DJs and mobile setups that want a compact footprint but still need a proper sub and wide-coverage tops - it feels like a pragmatic tool rather than a statement-piece PA.

First Impressions

At first glance the package looks familiar - two sizeable active 18-inch subs paired with two compact 10-inch mid/high satellites, and the hardware feels workmanlike rather than showy. I noticed right away that the subs have a utilitarian PU finish, butterfly handles and transport wheels that make loading easier, and the tops are pleasantly small and light despite being solid MDF boxes with a textured black surface. Getting the satellites up on the supplied poles and routed into the subs took less than 10 minutes once I had the cables out - the Speaker Twist outputs and the combo inputs on the sub simplify cabling for a one-person rig.

Design & Features

The heart of this bundle is the CL 118 Sub MK II - an active 18-inch sub with a built-in amplifier that supplies its own driver and the two passive CL 110 tops. The sub is rated at 350 W RMS for the low driver with claimed peak handling higher, and it provides two Speaker Twist outputs to feed the satellites - this makes for a tidy single-box amplifier solution when you are using the passive tops. The CL 110 tops are classic 2-way MDF enclosures with a 10-inch woofer and a 1-inch compression driver on a 90 x 60-degree horn, rated at 200 W RMS and a 90 Hz - 19 kHz frequency range, so the pairing gives you usable LF extension down to about 33 Hz from the subs while keeping the mids and highs clear and well-dispersed for a seated or standing audience. On the sub rear panel you get combo inputs and straightforward level controls - Main Level plus separate sub level - which makes tone and balance adjustments fast without needing onboard DSP.

Build Quality & Protection

Both the CL 118 and the CL 110 feel built for repeated use rather than for showroom gloss - the subs are heavy, braced wooden cabinets with PU coating, and the tops are finished in a black textured lacquer that resists scuffs. The hardware - butterfly handles, wheels on the subs and a 36 mm pole flange on the tops - is solid and reassuring for frequent load-ins. I liked that the subs include transport wheels and ergonomically placed handles, which means you can manage a single-sub load-in solo if you plan ahead, although the 47 kg weight per sub is still substantial.

Comfort & Portability

The satellites are genuinely easy to move - at around 11 kg each they are hand-carry friendly and fit two to a compact car seat without fuss, so I was happy to throw them in the back for quick unattended gigs. The subs are 47 kg apiece and need planning - the wheels help, but these are not light and you should treat them as jobsite equipment rather than carry-on gear. Pole mounting the CL 110 on the CL 118 flanges is straightforward and stable, which shortens setup time and keeps the footprint small on small stages or venues.

Real-World Experience

In practice the bundle covers most of the small-to-medium venue use cases I care about - acoustic bands, solo singer-songwriters with backing tracks, and DJ background music at receptions. Vocals and acoustic guitar sounded clear through the CL 110s, and the wide 90 x 60 dispersion meant I had less precise aiming to worry about in rectangular rooms. The CL 118 subs add authoritative low-end punch - you get physical bass that supports kick and bass guitar well down to the low 30 Hz range, though it does reach a ceiling if you push for club-level SPL and chest-thumping sub-bass at very high volume. For background-to-front-of-house volumes and small live gigs the system held together without strain.

The Trade-Offs

This bundle is not a high-end powered array - there is no onboard DSP with sophisticated presets, and the tops are passive which trades convenience for the need to rely on the sub amplifier. Headroom is very good for pubs and event rooms but limited compared to much larger pro systems - if you need festival-level SPL or extreme low-frequency extension you will outgrow these boxes. Also, the subs are heavy which impacts portability planning, and while the finish is robust it is not flight-case level, so consider covers if you travel a lot.

Final Verdict

Overall I found the the box CL 110/118MKII Power Bundle to be a pragmatic, well-specified solution for small-to-medium gigs where setup speed, compact footprint and honest low-end matter. It delivers real sub weight, clear mids and smooth highs from compact satellites, and the included amplifier capability in the subs keeps cabling and stage clutter to a minimum - a huge practical win for mobile operators and venues. If you need a rugged, relatively affordable PA that will do weddings, rehearsals, pubs and small theaters with confidence, this bundle is a strong candidate - if you need ultra-high SPL, integrated DSP or ultra-light touring gear you should look higher up the product ladder.