Product comparison · 2 subwoofers

Biamp Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer vs Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 2identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The Biamp Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer has 1 - 150 Hz more subwoofer frequency range than the Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer (31 - 150 Hz vs 30 - 150 Hz). The Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer has 34 dB more subwoofer sensitivity than the Biamp Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer (136 dB vs 102 dB). The Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer has 4 Ω more impedance than the Biamp Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer (8 Ω vs 4 Ω). Subwoofer type: Passive subwoofer on the Biamp Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer, Active subwoofer on the Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer. Product colour: Black on the Biamp Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer, White on the Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer.

  • Subwoofer type
    • Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer:Passive subwoofer
    • DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:Active subwoofer
  • Subwoofer frequency range
    • Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer:31 - 150 Hz
    • DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:30 - 150 Hz
  • Subwoofer sensitivity
    • Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer:102 dB
    • DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:136 dB
  • Impedance
    • Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer:4 Ω
    • DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:8 Ω
  • Product colour
    • Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer:Black
    • DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:White
  • Subwoofer width
    • Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer:56.1 cm
    • DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:55 cm
  • Subwoofer depth
    • Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer:73.4 cm
    • DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:72 cm
  • Subwoofer height
    • Community IS8-218B Black Passive subwoofer:99.1 cm
    • DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:65.7 cm

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Comparison of IS8-218B, DXS18XLFW
27 specifications
Subwoofer4 differ
Subwoofer RMS power3200 W3200 W
Subwoofer typeDiffersPassive subwooferActive subwoofer
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers31 - 150 Hz30 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one12800 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer sensitivityDiffers102 dB136 dB
ImpedanceDiffers4 Ω8 Ω
Number of driversKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)45.7 cm (18")45.7 cm (18")
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Amplifier classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD
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
Magnet typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFerrite
Bass reflexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Subwoofer widthDiffers56.1 cm55 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers73.4 cm72 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers99.1 cm65.7 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers78 kg48.9 kg
Package depthKnown for one628.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one1079.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one800.1 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one87.1 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W

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