Product comparison · 2 subwoofers

Biamp Community IS8-215W White Passive subwoofer vs Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer

12specifications compared
12differ
0identical
4known for one product only

Key differences

The Biamp Community IS8-215W White Passive subwoofer has 600 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer (2000 W vs 1400 W). The Biamp Community IS8-215W White Passive subwoofer has 2,400 W more subwoofer peak power than the Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer (8000 W vs 5600 W). The Biamp Community IS8-215W White Passive subwoofer has 3 dB more subwoofer sensitivity than the Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer (102 dB vs 99 dB). Subwoofer type: Passive subwoofer on the Biamp Community IS8-215W White Passive subwoofer, Active subwoofer on the Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer. Subwoofer frequency range: 36 - 140 Hz on the Biamp Community IS8-215W White Passive subwoofer, 33 - 3000 Hz on the Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer.

Subwoofer RMS power
- Community IS8-215W White Passive subwoofer:2000 W
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:1400 W
Subwoofer type
- Community IS8-215W White Passive subwoofer:Passive subwoofer
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:Active subwoofer
Subwoofer frequency range
- Community IS8-215W White Passive subwoofer:36 - 140 Hz
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:33 - 3000 Hz
Subwoofer peak power
- Community IS8-215W White Passive subwoofer:8000 W
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:5600 W
Subwoofer sensitivity
- Community IS8-215W White Passive subwoofer:102 dB
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:99 dB
Impedance
- Community IS8-215W White Passive subwoofer:4 Ω
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:8 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- Community IS8-215W White Passive subwoofer:38.1 cm (15")
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:45.7 cm (18")
Product colour
- Community IS8-215W White Passive subwoofer:White
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:Black

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Comparison of IS8-215W, IS1218
16 specifications	A Biamp Community IS8-215W White Passive subwoofer Model IS8-215W View product	B Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer Model IS1218 View product
Subwoofer7 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	2000 W	1400 W
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Passive subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers	36 - 140 Hz	33 - 3000 Hz
Subwoofer peak powerDiffers	8000 W	5600 W
Subwoofer sensitivityDiffers	102 dB	99 dB
ImpedanceDiffers	4 Ω	8 Ω
Number of driversKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	38.1 cm (15")	45.7 cm (18")
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Subwoofer driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	46 cm
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Subwoofer widthDiffers	41.9 cm	61 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	59.3 cm	70.9 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	99.1 cm	100.6 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	51.7 kg	76 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	5 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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