Product comparison · 2 subwoofers

Biamp Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer vs Yamaha DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer

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

Key differences

The Yamaha DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer has 2,200 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Biamp Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer (3200 W vs 1000 W). The Yamaha DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer has 37 dB more subwoofer sensitivity than the Biamp Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer (136 dB vs 99 dB). The Yamaha DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer has 3.1 cm more subwoofer width than the Biamp Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer (45 cm vs 41.9 cm). Subwoofer type: Passive subwoofer on the Biamp Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer, Active subwoofer on the Yamaha DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer. Subwoofer frequency range: 36 - 155 Hz on the Biamp Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer, 33 - 150 Hz on the Yamaha DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer.

Subwoofer RMS power
- Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer:1000 W
- DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:3200 W
Subwoofer type
- Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer:Passive subwoofer
- DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:Active subwoofer
Subwoofer frequency range
- Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer:36 - 155 Hz
- DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:33 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer sensitivity
- Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer:99 dB
- DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:136 dB
Product colour
- Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer:White
- DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:Black
Subwoofer width
- Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer:41.9 cm
- DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:45 cm
Subwoofer depth
- Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer:59.3 cm
- DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:60 cm
Subwoofer height
- Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer:50.3 cm
- DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:58.7 cm

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Comparison of IS8-115W, DXS15XLF-D
20 specifications	A Biamp Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer Model IS8-115W View product	B Yamaha DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer Model DXS15XLF-D View product
Subwoofer4 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	1000 W	3200 W
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Passive subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers	36 - 155 Hz	33 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer sensitivityDiffers	99 dB	136 dB
Impedance	8 Ω	8 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)	38.1 cm (15")	38.1 cm (15")
Amplifier classKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	D
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one	4000 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of driversKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Magnet typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ferrite
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	45 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	59.3 cm	60 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	50.3 cm	58.7 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	32.7 kg	40 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	5 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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