Product comparison · 2 subwoofers

Biamp Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer vs Biamp Community VLF208LV-WI White Active subwoofer

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  • 15differ
  • 3identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

The Biamp Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer has 2,800 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Biamp Community VLF208LV-WI White Active subwoofer (3200 W vs 400 W). The Biamp Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer has 9 dB more subwoofer sensitivity than the Biamp Community VLF208LV-WI White Active subwoofer (102 dB vs 93 dB). The Biamp Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer has 0.9 cm more subwoofer width than the Biamp Community VLF208LV-WI White Active subwoofer (56.1 cm vs 55.2 cm). Subwoofer type: Passive subwoofer on the Biamp Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer, Active subwoofer on the Biamp Community VLF208LV-WI White Active subwoofer. Subwoofer frequency range: 31 - 150 Hz on the Biamp Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer, 30 - 1000 Hz on the Biamp Community VLF208LV-WI White Active subwoofer.

  • Subwoofer RMS power
    • Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer:3200 W
    • Community VLF208LV-WI White Active subwoofer:400 W
  • Subwoofer type
    • Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer:Passive subwoofer
    • Community VLF208LV-WI White Active subwoofer:Active subwoofer
  • Subwoofer frequency range
    • Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer:31 - 150 Hz
    • Community VLF208LV-WI White Active subwoofer:30 - 1000 Hz
  • Subwoofer sensitivity
    • Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer:102 dB
    • Community VLF208LV-WI White Active subwoofer:93 dB
  • Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
    • Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer:45.7 cm (18")
    • Community VLF208LV-WI White Active subwoofer:20.3 cm (8")
  • Product colour
    • Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer:Black
    • Community VLF208LV-WI White Active subwoofer:White
  • Subwoofer width
    • Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer:56.1 cm
    • Community VLF208LV-WI White Active subwoofer:55.2 cm
  • Subwoofer depth
    • Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer:73.4 cm
    • Community VLF208LV-WI White Active subwoofer:55.2 cm

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Comparison of IS8-218B, VLF208LV-WI
24 specifications
Subwoofer5 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers3200 W400 W
Subwoofer typeDiffersPassive subwooferActive subwoofer
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers31 - 150 Hz30 - 1000 Hz
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one12800 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer sensitivityDiffers102 dB93 dB
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs45.7 cm (18")20.3 cm (8")
Subwoofer driver diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20.3 cm
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)Known for one12800 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker enclosureKnown for oneClosedUnknown — not stated by the source
Rubber feetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Subwoofer widthDiffers56.1 cm55.2 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers73.4 cm55.2 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers99.1 cm26 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers78 kg21.8 kg
Package depthDiffers628.7 mm635 mm
Package heightDiffers1079.5 mm330.2 mm
Package widthDiffers800.1 mm622.3 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers87.1 kg26.3 kg
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersTrade Agreements Act (TAA)CE

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