Product comparison · 2 subwoofers

Biamp Desono SUB2201 Passive vs Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer

13specifications compared
11differ
2identical
10known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer has 1,150 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Biamp Desono SUB2201 Passive (1400 W vs 250 W). The Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer has 4,600 W more subwoofer peak power than the Biamp Desono SUB2201 Passive (5600 W vs 1000 W). The Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer has 4 Ω more impedance than the Biamp Desono SUB2201 Passive (8 Ω vs 4 Ω). Subwoofer type: Passive subwoofer on the Biamp Desono SUB2201 Passive, Active subwoofer on the Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer. Subwoofer frequency range: 45 - 150 Hz on the Biamp Desono SUB2201 Passive, 33 - 3000 Hz on the Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer.

Subwoofer RMS power
- Desono SUB2201 Passive:250 W
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:1400 W
Subwoofer type
- Desono SUB2201 Passive:Passive subwoofer
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:Active subwoofer
Subwoofer frequency range
- Desono SUB2201 Passive:45 - 150 Hz
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:33 - 3000 Hz
Subwoofer peak power
- Desono SUB2201 Passive:1000 W
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:5600 W
Impedance
- Desono SUB2201 Passive:4 Ω
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:8 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameter
- Desono SUB2201 Passive:25.4 cm
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:46 cm
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- Desono SUB2201 Passive:25.4 cm (10")
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:45.7 cm (18")
Subwoofer width
- Desono SUB2201 Passive:30 cm
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:61 cm

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Comparison of SUB2201-BL, IS1218
23 specifications	A Biamp Desono SUB2201 Passive Model SUB2201-BL View product	B Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer Model IS1218 View product
Subwoofer7 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	250 W	1400 W
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Passive subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers	45 - 150 Hz	33 - 3000 Hz
Subwoofer peak powerDiffers	1000 W	5600 W
Subwoofer sensitivity	99 dB	99 dB
ImpedanceDiffers	4 Ω	8 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameterDiffers	25.4 cm	46 cm
Number of subwoofersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	25.4 cm (10")	45.7 cm (18")
Input sensitivityKnown for one	2830 mV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Featuresidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Subwoofer widthDiffers	30 cm	61 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	38 cm	70.9 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	60 cm	100.6 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	18.5 kg	76 kg
Package depthKnown for one	690.1 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	530.1 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	439.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	19.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)Known for one	EAR99	Unknown — not stated by the source

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