Product comparison · 2 subwoofers

Biamp Community IS6-215W White Passive subwoofer vs Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer

11specifications compared
10differ
1identical
11known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer has 1,800 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Biamp Community IS6-215W White Passive subwoofer (3200 W vs 1400 W). The Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer has 31 dB more subwoofer sensitivity than the Biamp Community IS6-215W White Passive subwoofer (136 dB vs 105 dB). The Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer has 4 Ω more impedance than the Biamp Community IS6-215W White Passive subwoofer (8 Ω vs 4 Ω). Subwoofer type: Passive subwoofer on the Biamp Community IS6-215W White Passive subwoofer, Active subwoofer on the Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer. Subwoofer frequency range: 37 - 145 Hz on the Biamp Community IS6-215W White Passive subwoofer, 30 - 150 Hz on the Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer.

Subwoofer RMS power
- Community IS6-215W White Passive subwoofer:1400 W
- DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:3200 W
Subwoofer type
- Community IS6-215W White Passive subwoofer:Passive subwoofer
- DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:Active subwoofer
Subwoofer frequency range
- Community IS6-215W White Passive subwoofer:37 - 145 Hz
- DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:30 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer sensitivity
- Community IS6-215W White Passive subwoofer:105 dB
- DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:136 dB
Impedance
- Community IS6-215W White Passive subwoofer:4 Ω
- DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:8 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- Community IS6-215W White Passive subwoofer:38.1 cm (15")
- DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:45.7 cm (18")
Subwoofer width
- Community IS6-215W White Passive subwoofer:41.9 cm
- DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:55 cm
Subwoofer depth
- Community IS6-215W White Passive subwoofer:59.3 cm
- DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:72 cm

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Comparison of IS6-215W, DXS18XLFW
22 specifications	A Biamp Community IS6-215W White Passive subwoofer Model IS6-215W View product	B Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer Model DXS18XLFW View product
Subwoofer6 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	1400 W	3200 W
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Passive subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers	37 - 145 Hz	30 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer sensitivityDiffers	105 dB	136 dB
ImpedanceDiffers	4 Ω	8 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	38.1 cm (15")	45.7 cm (18")
Amplifier classKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	D
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one	5600 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of driversKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Product colour	White	White
Magnet typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ferrite
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)Known for one	5600 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker enclosureKnown for one	Closed	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Subwoofer widthDiffers	41.9 cm	55 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	59.3 cm	72 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	99.1 cm	65.7 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	57.2 kg	48.9 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	5 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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