Product comparison · 2 subwoofers

Biamp Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer vs Biamp Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer

17specifications compared
16differ
1identical
6known for one product only

Key differences

The Biamp Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer has 700 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Biamp Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer (1000 W vs 300 W). The Biamp Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer has 4 dB more subwoofer sensitivity than the Biamp Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer (99 dB vs 95 dB). The Biamp Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer has 4 Ω more impedance than the Biamp Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer (8 Ω vs 4 Ω). Subwoofer type: Passive subwoofer on the Biamp Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer, Active subwoofer on the Biamp Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer. Subwoofer frequency range: 31 - 145 Hz on the Biamp Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer, 55 - 400 Hz on the Biamp Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer.

Subwoofer RMS power
- Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer:1000 W
- Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer:300 W
Subwoofer type
- Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer:Passive subwoofer
- Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer:Active subwoofer
Subwoofer frequency range
- Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer:31 - 145 Hz
- Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer:55 - 400 Hz
Subwoofer sensitivity
- Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer:99 dB
- Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer:95 dB
Impedance
- Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer:8 Ω
- Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer:4 Ω
Number of drivers
- Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer:1
- Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer:2
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer:45.7 cm (18")
- Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer:20.3 cm (8")
Product colour
- Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer:Grey
- Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer:Black

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Comparison of IS8-118WR, VLF208B
23 specifications	A Biamp Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer Model IS8-118WR View product	B Biamp Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer Model VLF208B View product
Subwoofer7 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	1000 W	300 W
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Passive subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers	31 - 145 Hz	55 - 400 Hz
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one	6400 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer sensitivityDiffers	99 dB	95 dB
ImpedanceDiffers	8 Ω	4 Ω
Number of driversDiffers	1	2
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	45.7 cm (18")	20.3 cm (8")
Subwoofer driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.3 cm
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)Known for one	6400 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker enclosureKnown for one	Closed	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rubber feetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Subwoofer widthDiffers	56.1 cm	55.2 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	73.4 cm	33 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	50.3 cm	21 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	44.5 kg	19.1 kg
Package depthDiffers	628.7 mm	647.7 mm
Package heightDiffers	584.2 mm	292.1 mm
Package widthDiffers	800.1 mm	400.1 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers	50.8 kg	20.9 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Trade Agreements Act (TAA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty period	5 year(s)	5 year(s)

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