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Biamp Community IS8-115B Black Passive subwoofer vs Yamaha IS1215 Black Active subwoofer

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  • 9differ
  • 3identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha IS1215 Black Active subwoofer has 400 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Biamp Community IS8-115B Black Passive subwoofer (1400 W vs 1000 W). The Yamaha IS1215 Black Active subwoofer has 1,600 W more subwoofer peak power than the Biamp Community IS8-115B Black Passive subwoofer (5600 W vs 4000 W). The Biamp Community IS8-115B Black Passive subwoofer has 2 dB more subwoofer sensitivity than the Yamaha IS1215 Black Active subwoofer (99 dB vs 97 dB). Subwoofer type: Passive subwoofer on the Biamp Community IS8-115B Black Passive subwoofer, Active subwoofer on the Yamaha IS1215 Black Active subwoofer. Subwoofer frequency range: 36 - 155 Hz on the Biamp Community IS8-115B Black Passive subwoofer, 40 - 2500 Hz on the Yamaha IS1215 Black Active subwoofer.

  • Subwoofer RMS power
    • Community IS8-115B Black Passive subwoofer:1000 W
    • IS1215 Black Active subwoofer:1400 W
  • Subwoofer type
    • Community IS8-115B Black Passive subwoofer:Passive subwoofer
    • IS1215 Black Active subwoofer:Active subwoofer
  • Subwoofer frequency range
    • Community IS8-115B Black Passive subwoofer:36 - 155 Hz
    • IS1215 Black Active subwoofer:40 - 2500 Hz
  • Subwoofer peak power
    • Community IS8-115B Black Passive subwoofer:4000 W
    • IS1215 Black Active subwoofer:5600 W
  • Subwoofer sensitivity
    • Community IS8-115B Black Passive subwoofer:99 dB
    • IS1215 Black Active subwoofer:97 dB
  • Subwoofer width
    • Community IS8-115B Black Passive subwoofer:41.9 cm
    • IS1215 Black Active subwoofer:44.8 cm
  • Subwoofer depth
    • Community IS8-115B Black Passive subwoofer:59.3 cm
    • IS1215 Black Active subwoofer:61 cm
  • Subwoofer height
    • Community IS8-115B Black Passive subwoofer:50.3 cm
    • IS1215 Black Active subwoofer:88.3 cm

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Comparison of IS8-115B, IS1215
17 specifications
Subwoofer5 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers1000 W1400 W
Subwoofer typeDiffersPassive subwooferActive subwoofer
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers36 - 155 Hz40 - 2500 Hz
Subwoofer peak powerDiffers4000 W5600 W
Subwoofer sensitivityDiffers99 dB97 dB
Impedance8 Ω8 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38 cm
Number of subwoofersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)38.1 cm (15")38.1 cm (15")
Number of driversKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Subwoofer widthDiffers41.9 cm44.8 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers59.3 cm61 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers50.3 cm88.3 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers32.7 kg63 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one5 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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