Product comparison · 2 subwoofers

Biamp Community IS6-115B Black Passive subwoofer vs Yamaha DXS18XLF-D Black Active subwoofer

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 2identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha DXS18XLF-D Black Active subwoofer has 2,500 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Biamp Community IS6-115B Black Passive subwoofer (3200 W vs 700 W). The Yamaha DXS18XLF-D Black Active subwoofer has 34 dB more subwoofer sensitivity than the Biamp Community IS6-115B Black Passive subwoofer (136 dB vs 102 dB). The Yamaha DXS18XLF-D Black Active subwoofer has 13.1 cm more subwoofer width than the Biamp Community IS6-115B Black Passive subwoofer (55 cm vs 41.9 cm). Subwoofer type: Passive subwoofer on the Biamp Community IS6-115B Black Passive subwoofer, Active subwoofer on the Yamaha DXS18XLF-D Black Active subwoofer. Subwoofer frequency range: 37 - 140 Hz on the Biamp Community IS6-115B Black Passive subwoofer, 30 - 150 Hz on the Yamaha DXS18XLF-D Black Active subwoofer.

  • Subwoofer RMS power
    • Community IS6-115B Black Passive subwoofer:700 W
    • DXS18XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:3200 W
  • Subwoofer type
    • Community IS6-115B Black Passive subwoofer:Passive subwoofer
    • DXS18XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:Active subwoofer
  • Subwoofer frequency range
    • Community IS6-115B Black Passive subwoofer:37 - 140 Hz
    • DXS18XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:30 - 150 Hz
  • Subwoofer sensitivity
    • Community IS6-115B Black Passive subwoofer:102 dB
    • DXS18XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:136 dB
  • Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
    • Community IS6-115B Black Passive subwoofer:38.1 cm (15")
    • DXS18XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:45.7 cm (18")
  • Subwoofer width
    • Community IS6-115B Black Passive subwoofer:41.9 cm
    • DXS18XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:55 cm
  • Subwoofer depth
    • Community IS6-115B Black Passive subwoofer:59.3 cm
    • DXS18XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:72 cm
  • Subwoofer height
    • Community IS6-115B Black Passive subwoofer:50.3 cm
    • DXS18XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:65.7 cm

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Comparison of IS6-115B, DXS18XLF-D
24 specifications
Subwoofer5 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers700 W3200 W
Subwoofer typeDiffersPassive subwooferActive subwoofer
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers37 - 140 Hz30 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one2800 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer sensitivityDiffers102 dB136 dB
Number of driversKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs38.1 cm (15")45.7 cm (18")
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Amplifier classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD
Featuresidentical
Magnet typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFerrite
Bass reflexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Subwoofer widthDiffers41.9 cm55 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers59.3 cm72 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers50.3 cm65.7 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers35.4 kg48.9 kg
Package depthKnown for one482.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one596.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one660.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one39.9 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one5 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W

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