Dual 21 inch 6th-order vented short-horn hybrid powered subwoofer. Two neodymium 21 inch woofers with 4.5 inch split-wound voice coils, each driven by a discrete 2500W amplifier (5000W total Class D). 23 to 100 Hz response with 140 dB sustained output. Cardioid mode available with multiple cabinets. The festival, club, and large event foundation that holds its character at sustained output.
$7,995 each
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Recommended accessories
Makara Padded Transport Cover
Heavy-duty padded nylon transport cover, custom-fit to the Makara cabinet. Embroidered BASSBOSS logo. 4 to 6 weeks lead time.
$405cover with logo
Makara-V-WC Vertical Cart
Birch plywood vertical cart with 4 locking casters and recesses to accept the cabinet sliders. One cabinet per cart.
$395one cabinet per cart
Drivers
2×21″neodymium, 4.5″ split-wound VC
Amplification
5000WClass D, 2 × 2500W discrete
Response
23Hzto 100 Hz; 140 dB sustained
Weight
294lb133 kg, 28″ H × 48″ W × 36″ D
What we hear from owners
What Makara‑MK3 owners report after the first festival or club run
Patterns from production companies, club operators, and large-event mobile DJs.
01
It sounds the same hour 6 as hour 1
The 5000W amplifier (2 x 2500W per discrete driver) and the BASSBOSS limiters mean the Makara holds its frequency response and impact across a full festival or club night. Owners coming from competing dual 21 cabinets report the difference lands at the end of the show, not the start.
02
23 Hz extension is the audible signature
The 6th-order hybrid alignment delivers usable output down to 23 Hz, which is meaningfully below most production subs in the size class. Cumbias, regional Mexican, EDM, and reggaeton programming all reach the foundation the music was mixed at.
03
Cardioid mode cleans up the stage and the room
Production buyers running multiple Makaras configure cardioid to keep the stage and the rear of the room clean. The DSP handles the alignment; no outboard processing required.
04
A pair covers a 600 to 1000 capacity room
Two Makaras under AT212 or AT312 tops handle most nightclub front of house and mid-sized festival deployments. Three to four for the 1500-plus rooms. The cabinet scales linearly.
05
Cumbias and regional Mexican music is a real audience
Texas, California, and Florida operators running cumbias, banda, and corridos as their core programming pick the Makara specifically for that bottom-end character. The depth lands in the way the music breathes, not just the peak SPL.
06
Resale is strong because the brand is recognized
Used Makara cabinets in regional production and DJ groups move quickly. The Makara has a clear identity in the touring and event market, which keeps resale tight.
Decision framework
Is the Makara‑MK3 right for you?
Buy it for
Production companies and rental fleets running 500 to 2000 capacity rooms. Nightclubs, mid-sized festivals, and large events where 23 Hz extension defines the experience. Cumbias, regional Mexican, EDM, reggaeton, and any programming where the bottom octave is the music. Mobile DJs scaling up to large weddings, corporate, and quinces who want the production-grade foundation. House of worship installs in arena-sized sanctuaries. Pairing under AT212‑MK3, AT312‑MK3, or MFLA‑MK3 tops.
Look elsewhere if
You run rooms under 300 capacity, where the VS21‑MK3 single 21 delivers comparable extension at half the footprint. You need the largest possible cabinet for arena and stadium work, where the Kraken‑MK3 quad 21 is the next step. You need mobile DJ portability at every gig; the Makara is 294 lbs per cabinet and built for fixed install and production deployment.
Get a real quote
Send a system spec, not a price shopping number
Tell us the room, the audience size, and what you run today. We come back with the right pair, freight, and price. One short form.
Different jobs. The VS21‑MK3 is the single 21 mobile sub for 300 to 700 capacity rooms and mobile DJ work where one person needs to load it. The Makara‑MK3 is the production-grade dual 21 for 500 plus rooms, festivals, and clubs where the cabinet stays in place and sustained output matters. Same neodymium 21 inch driver platform, scaled to different jobs.
Q2
Makara versus Kraken, which one do I want?
The Kraken‑MK3 is the quad 21 flagship for arena and stadium-scale work. The Makara is the dual 21 that handles most production and club applications at a more manageable footprint and price. Most buyers land on the Makara; the Kraken is the answer when the room and the rigging budget call for it.
Q3
What top pairs with the Makara?
For point source production, AT212‑MK3 or AT312‑MK3 tops. For line array deployment, MFLA‑MK3 over Makara is a standard rig. For nightclub installs where the budget calls for it, CCM12‑MK3 also pairs cleanly over a Makara pair.
Q4
Can the Makara run cardioid?
Yes. Cardioid mode is available with multiple cabinets via the onboard DSP. No outboard processor required. Plan a minimum of 2 cabinets per cardioid array; 3 or 4 for stronger rejection.
Q5
How does the Makara compare to other dual 21 subs?
The Makara delivers 23 Hz extension and 140 dB sustained from a 6th-order hybrid alignment that competitors at the size class typically do not match without going to a bigger cabinet. Field comparisons routinely show the Makara holding its character longer at sustained output.
Q6
How heavy is it and how do I move it?
294 lbs per cabinet. The Makara-V-WC vertical cart (sold separately) is the go-to transport solution; one cabinet per cart with 4 locking casters. UHMW polyethylene sliders on the cabinet engage with the cart recesses for secure transport.
Q7
Does the Makara need an external amplifier or controller?
No. The cabinet is self-powered with two discrete 2500W amplifiers (one per driver) and comprehensive 96kHz onboard DSP. 8 pushbutton presets cover the standard applications.
System design
This pairs well with
The Makara is the production-grade dual 21. Tops match the application.
The standard nightclub and mid-festival rig: AT212 horn-loaded tops over Makara dual 21 subs. Outdoor and large indoor rooms in 500 to 1500 capacity range.
For 1000 plus capacity festivals and large venues, MFLA line arrays over a Makara sub array. Standard scalable production rig.
Field video
Makara‑MK3 in the wild
Owner reviews and field recordings.
Makara-MK3 DJ Expo overview
Makara-MK3 at a DJ event
Makara + Kraken playing cumbias
Honest answers
Doubts our clients initially had
Before they bought, here is what made buyers hesitate. We talked it through. Short version.
D1
Dual 21 is a lot of cabinet for our gigs.
For most mobile and small to mid event work, yes. The VS21‑MK3 single 21 is the cabinet you want for rooms under 300. The Makara is for the gigs where the bottom-octave foundation is the music and 23 Hz extension is the point. If your programming routinely calls for that, the Makara is the right size.
D2
Five thousand watts on a single cabinet sounds excessive.
It is not, for the application. Each 21 inch driver gets its own discrete 2500W amp, which keeps the drivers in their linear operating range at sustained festival and club output. Underpowering a dual 21 sub is the failure mode the Makara is engineered to avoid.
D3
How does the Makara compare to L-Acoustics or d&b at this size?
Different brands target different segments. The Makara holds its own on sustained output and 23 Hz extension. Pricing typically sits well under the European premium tier. Most production decisions at this size class come down to existing inventory, regional support, and the room requirements.
D4
Cardioid mode is a marketing term until you hear it.
It is until you stand behind a 3 or 4 cabinet Makara cardioid array at full output. The rear-rejection meaningfully changes what the stage and the rear of the room sound like, and the DSP handles the alignment automatically with no outboard processor.
D5
It weighs 294 pounds. Transport is real.
The Makara-V-WC vertical cart handles transport with one cabinet per cart and 4 locking casters. The cabinet sliders engage cart recesses for stable rolling. For fixed install and production deployment, the weight is part of why the cabinet sounds the way it does.
D6
Resale on a cabinet this big.
Used Makara cabinets in regional production and DJ groups move quickly. The cabinet has a defined buyer pool in cumbias and regional Mexican, EDM, club install, and production rental, which keeps resale tight.
D7
I want to hear one before committing.
Demo opportunities exist at regional production company sites and trade events. Send your city, the application, and your timing. Makara density is high in TX, CA, and FL, so we can often route a listening opportunity.
