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Biamp Community IS8-118 Black vs Yamaha DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer

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  • 8differ
  • 2identical
  • 12known 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 IS8-118 Black (3200 W vs 1000 W). The Yamaha DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer has 5 dB more subwoofer sensitivity than the Biamp Community IS8-118 Black (136 dB vs 131 dB). The Biamp Community IS8-118 Black has 11.1 cm more subwoofer width than the Yamaha DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer (56.1 cm vs 45 cm). Subwoofer frequency range: 31 - 145 Hz on the Biamp Community IS8-118 Black, 33 - 150 Hz on the Yamaha DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer. Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial): 45.7 cm (18") on the Biamp Community IS8-118 Black, 38.1 cm (15") on the Yamaha DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer.

  • Subwoofer RMS power
    • Community IS8-118 Black:1000 W
    • DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:3200 W
  • Subwoofer frequency range
    • Community IS8-118 Black:31 - 145 Hz
    • DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:33 - 150 Hz
  • Subwoofer sensitivity
    • Community IS8-118 Black:131 dB
    • DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:136 dB
  • Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
    • Community IS8-118 Black:45.7 cm (18")
    • DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:38.1 cm (15")
  • Subwoofer width
    • Community IS8-118 Black:56.1 cm
    • DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:45 cm
  • Subwoofer depth
    • Community IS8-118 Black:73.4 cm
    • DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:60 cm
  • Subwoofer height
    • Community IS8-118 Black:50.3 cm
    • DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:58.7 cm
  • Subwoofer weight
    • Community IS8-118 Black:44.5 kg
    • DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:40 kg

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Comparison of IS8-118, DXS15XLF-D
22 specifications
Subwoofer4 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers1000 W3200 W
Subwoofer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive subwoofer
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers31 - 145 Hz33 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer sensitivityDiffers131 dB136 dB
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs45.7 cm (18")38.1 cm (15")
Amplifier classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one6400 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Magnet typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFerrite
Bass reflexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Subwoofer widthDiffers56.1 cm45 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers73.4 cm60 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers50.3 cm58.7 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers44.5 kg40 kg
Package depthKnown for one628.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one584.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one800.1 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one50.8 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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