Product comparison · 2 subwoofers

Biamp Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer vs Philips TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer

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  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

The Biamp Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer has 850 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Philips TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer (1000 W vs 150 W). The Biamp Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer has 6,100 W more subwoofer peak power than the Philips TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer (6400 W vs 300 W). The Biamp Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer has 5 Ω more impedance than the Philips TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer (8 Ω vs 3 Ω). Subwoofer type: Passive subwoofer on the Biamp Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer, Active subwoofer on the Philips TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer. Subwoofer frequency range: 31 - 145 Hz on the Biamp Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer, 40 - 150 Hz on the Philips TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer.

  • Subwoofer RMS power
    • Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer:1000 W
    • TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer:150 W
  • Subwoofer type
    • Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer:Passive subwoofer
    • TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer:Active subwoofer
  • Subwoofer frequency range
    • Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer:31 - 145 Hz
    • TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer:40 - 150 Hz
  • Subwoofer peak power
    • Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer:6400 W
    • TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer:300 W
  • Impedance
    • Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer:8 Ω
    • TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer:3 Ω
  • Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
    • Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer:45.7 cm (18")
    • TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer:20.3 cm (8")
  • Product colour
    • Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer:Grey
    • TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer:Silver
  • Subwoofer width
    • Community IS8-118WR Grey Passive subwoofer:56.1 cm
    • TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer:24 cm

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Comparison of IS8-118WR, TAW8506/10
30 specifications
Subwoofer6 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers1000 W150 W
Subwoofer typeDiffersPassive subwooferActive subwoofer
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers31 - 145 Hz40 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer peak powerDiffers6400 W300 W
ImpedanceDiffers8 Ω3 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs45.7 cm (18")20.3 cm (8")
Subwoofer sensitivityKnown for one99 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of driversKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreySilver
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)Known for one6400 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker enclosureKnown for oneClosedUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Subwoofer widthDiffers56.1 cm24 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers73.4 cm40 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers50.3 cm39 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers44.5 kg8.6 kg
Package depthDiffers628.7 mm320 mm
Package heightDiffers584.2 mm470 mm
Package widthDiffers800.1 mm530 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.6 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers50.8 kg10.8 kg
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneTrade Agreements Act (TAA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one5 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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