Product comparison · 2 subwoofers

Biamp Community IV6-118SB Black Passive subwoofer vs Yamaha IS1218W White Active subwoofer

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 2identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha IS1218W White Active subwoofer has 600 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Biamp Community IV6-118SB Black Passive subwoofer (1400 W vs 800 W). The Yamaha IS1218W White Active subwoofer has 2,400 W more subwoofer peak power than the Biamp Community IV6-118SB Black Passive subwoofer (5600 W vs 3200 W). The Biamp Community IV6-118SB Black Passive subwoofer has 3 dB more subwoofer sensitivity than the Yamaha IS1218W White Active subwoofer (102 dB vs 99 dB). Subwoofer type: Passive subwoofer on the Biamp Community IV6-118SB Black Passive subwoofer, Active subwoofer on the Yamaha IS1218W White Active subwoofer. Subwoofer frequency range: 37 - 132 Hz on the Biamp Community IV6-118SB Black Passive subwoofer, 33 - 3000 Hz on the Yamaha IS1218W White Active subwoofer.

  • Subwoofer RMS power
    • Community IV6-118SB Black Passive subwoofer:800 W
    • IS1218W White Active subwoofer:1400 W
  • Subwoofer type
    • Community IV6-118SB Black Passive subwoofer:Passive subwoofer
    • IS1218W White Active subwoofer:Active subwoofer
  • Subwoofer frequency range
    • Community IV6-118SB Black Passive subwoofer:37 - 132 Hz
    • IS1218W White Active subwoofer:33 - 3000 Hz
  • Subwoofer peak power
    • Community IV6-118SB Black Passive subwoofer:3200 W
    • IS1218W White Active subwoofer:5600 W
  • Subwoofer sensitivity
    • Community IV6-118SB Black Passive subwoofer:102 dB
    • IS1218W White Active subwoofer:99 dB
  • Subwoofer driver diameter
    • Community IV6-118SB Black Passive subwoofer:45.7 cm
    • IS1218W White Active subwoofer:46 cm
  • Product colour
    • Community IV6-118SB Black Passive subwoofer:Black
    • IS1218W White Active subwoofer:White
  • Subwoofer width
    • Community IV6-118SB Black Passive subwoofer:71.4 cm
    • IS1218W White Active subwoofer:61 cm

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Comparison of IV6-118SB, IS1218W
21 specifications
Subwoofer6 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers800 W1400 W
Subwoofer typeDiffersPassive subwooferActive subwoofer
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers37 - 132 Hz33 - 3000 Hz
Subwoofer peak powerDiffers3200 W5600 W
Subwoofer sensitivityDiffers102 dB99 dB
Impedance8 Ω8 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameterDiffers45.7 cm46 cm
Number of driversKnown for one1Unknown — 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
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
RMS rated powerKnown for one800 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Subwoofer widthDiffers71.4 cm61 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers71.3 cm70.9 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers50.8 cm100.6 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers60.1 kg76 kg
DepthKnown for one713 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one508 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one60.1 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one714 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one5 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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