Product comparison · 2 subwoofers

Biamp Community IS8-212B Black Passive subwoofer vs Yamaha DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer

11specifications compared
10differ
1identical
9known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer has 1,200 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Biamp Community IS8-212B Black Passive subwoofer (3200 W vs 2000 W). The Yamaha DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer has 37 dB more subwoofer sensitivity than the Biamp Community IS8-212B Black Passive subwoofer (136 dB vs 99 dB). The Yamaha DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer has 4 Ω more impedance than the Biamp Community IS8-212B Black Passive subwoofer (8 Ω vs 4 Ω). Subwoofer type: Passive subwoofer on the Biamp Community IS8-212B Black Passive subwoofer, Active subwoofer on the Yamaha DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer. Subwoofer frequency range: 38 - 140 Hz on the Biamp Community IS8-212B Black Passive subwoofer, 33 - 150 Hz on the Yamaha DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer.

Subwoofer RMS power
- Community IS8-212B Black Passive subwoofer:2000 W
- DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:3200 W
Subwoofer type
- Community IS8-212B Black Passive subwoofer:Passive subwoofer
- DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:Active subwoofer
Subwoofer frequency range
- Community IS8-212B Black Passive subwoofer:38 - 140 Hz
- DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:33 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer sensitivity
- Community IS8-212B Black Passive subwoofer:99 dB
- DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:136 dB
Impedance
- Community IS8-212B Black Passive subwoofer:4 Ω
- DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:8 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- Community IS8-212B Black Passive subwoofer:30.5 cm (12")
- DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:38.1 cm (15")
Subwoofer width
- Community IS8-212B Black Passive subwoofer:36.8 cm
- DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:45 cm
Subwoofer depth
- Community IS8-212B Black Passive subwoofer:55.3 cm
- DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:60 cm

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Comparison of IS8-212B, DXS15XLF-D
20 specifications	A Biamp Community IS8-212B Black Passive subwoofer Model IS8-212B View product	B Yamaha DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer Model DXS15XLF-D View product
Subwoofer6 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	2000 W	3200 W
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Passive subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers	38 - 140 Hz	33 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer sensitivityDiffers	99 dB	136 dB
ImpedanceDiffers	4 Ω	8 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	30.5 cm (12")	38.1 cm (15")
Amplifier classKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	D
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one	8000 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of driversKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Product colour	Black	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	36.8 cm	45 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	55.3 cm	60 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	71.1 cm	58.7 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	40.4 kg	40 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	5 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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