Product comparison · 2 subwoofers

Biamp Community IS8-212B Black Passive subwoofer vs Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer

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  • 2identical
  • 4known for one product only

Key differences

The Biamp Community IS8-212B Black Passive subwoofer has 600 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer (2000 W vs 1400 W). The Biamp Community IS8-212B Black Passive subwoofer has 2,400 W more subwoofer peak power than the Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer (8000 W vs 5600 W). The Yamaha IS1218 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 IS1218 Black Active subwoofer. Subwoofer frequency range: 38 - 140 Hz on the Biamp Community IS8-212B Black Passive subwoofer, 33 - 3000 Hz on the Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer.

  • Subwoofer RMS power
    • Community IS8-212B Black Passive subwoofer:2000 W
    • IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:1400 W
  • Subwoofer type
    • Community IS8-212B Black Passive subwoofer:Passive subwoofer
    • IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:Active subwoofer
  • Subwoofer frequency range
    • Community IS8-212B Black Passive subwoofer:38 - 140 Hz
    • IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:33 - 3000 Hz
  • Subwoofer peak power
    • Community IS8-212B Black Passive subwoofer:8000 W
    • IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:5600 W
  • Impedance
    • Community IS8-212B Black Passive subwoofer:4 Ω
    • IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:8 Ω
  • Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
    • Community IS8-212B Black Passive subwoofer:30.5 cm (12")
    • IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:45.7 cm (18")
  • Subwoofer width
    • Community IS8-212B Black Passive subwoofer:36.8 cm
    • IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:61 cm
  • Subwoofer depth
    • Community IS8-212B Black Passive subwoofer:55.3 cm
    • IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:70.9 cm

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Comparison of IS8-212B, IS1218
16 specifications
Subwoofer6 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers2000 W1400 W
Subwoofer typeDiffersPassive subwooferActive subwoofer
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers38 - 140 Hz33 - 3000 Hz
Subwoofer peak powerDiffers8000 W5600 W
Subwoofer sensitivity99 dB99 dB
ImpedanceDiffers4 Ω8 Ω
Number of driversKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs30.5 cm (12")45.7 cm (18")
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Subwoofer driver diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source46 cm
Featuresidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Subwoofer widthDiffers36.8 cm61 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers55.3 cm70.9 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers71.1 cm100.6 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers40.4 kg76 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one5 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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