Product comparison · 2 subwoofers

Biamp Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer vs Yamaha DXS18XLF-DW White Active subwoofer

10specifications compared
9differ
1identical
10known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha DXS18XLF-DW White 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 DXS18XLF-DW White Active subwoofer has 37 dB more subwoofer sensitivity than the Biamp Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer (136 dB vs 99 dB). The Yamaha DXS18XLF-DW White Active subwoofer has 13.1 cm more subwoofer width than the Biamp Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer (55 cm vs 41.9 cm). Subwoofer type: Passive subwoofer on the Biamp Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer, Active subwoofer on the Yamaha DXS18XLF-DW White Active subwoofer. Subwoofer frequency range: 36 - 155 Hz on the Biamp Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer, 30 - 150 Hz on the Yamaha DXS18XLF-DW White Active subwoofer.

Subwoofer RMS power
- Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer:1000 W
- DXS18XLF-DW White Active subwoofer:3200 W
Subwoofer type
- Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer:Passive subwoofer
- DXS18XLF-DW White Active subwoofer:Active subwoofer
Subwoofer frequency range
- Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer:36 - 155 Hz
- DXS18XLF-DW White Active subwoofer:30 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer sensitivity
- Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer:99 dB
- DXS18XLF-DW White Active subwoofer:136 dB
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer:38.1 cm (15")
- DXS18XLF-DW White Active subwoofer:45.7 cm (18")
Subwoofer width
- Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer:41.9 cm
- DXS18XLF-DW White Active subwoofer:55 cm
Subwoofer depth
- Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer:59.3 cm
- DXS18XLF-DW White Active subwoofer:72 cm
Subwoofer height
- Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer:50.3 cm
- DXS18XLF-DW White Active subwoofer:65.7 cm

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Comparison of IS8-115W, DXS18XLF-DW
20 specifications	A Biamp Community IS8-115W White Passive subwoofer Model IS8-115W View product	B Yamaha DXS18XLF-DW White Active subwoofer Model DXS18XLF-DW View product
Subwoofer5 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	30 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer sensitivityDiffers	99 dB	136 dB
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	4000 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
ImpedanceKnown for one	8 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of driversKnown for one	1	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
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	50.3 cm	65.7 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	32.7 kg	48.9 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	5 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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