Product comparison · 2 subwoofers

Biamp Desono SUB2400-BL Black Passive subwoofer vs Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer

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  • 10differ
  • 2identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer has 800 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Biamp Desono SUB2400-BL Black Passive subwoofer (1400 W vs 600 W). The Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer has 3,200 W more subwoofer peak power than the Biamp Desono SUB2400-BL Black Passive subwoofer (5600 W vs 2400 W). The Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer has 20.6 cm more subwoofer driver diameter than the Biamp Desono SUB2400-BL Black Passive subwoofer (46 cm vs 25.4 cm). Subwoofer type: Passive subwoofer on the Biamp Desono SUB2400-BL Black Passive subwoofer, Active subwoofer on the Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer. Subwoofer frequency range: 45 - 150 Hz on the Biamp Desono SUB2400-BL Black Passive subwoofer, 33 - 3000 Hz on the Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer.

  • Subwoofer RMS power
    • Desono SUB2400-BL Black Passive subwoofer:600 W
    • IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:1400 W
  • Subwoofer type
    • Desono SUB2400-BL Black Passive subwoofer:Passive subwoofer
    • IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:Active subwoofer
  • Subwoofer frequency range
    • Desono SUB2400-BL Black Passive subwoofer:45 - 150 Hz
    • IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:33 - 3000 Hz
  • Subwoofer peak power
    • Desono SUB2400-BL Black Passive subwoofer:2400 W
    • IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:5600 W
  • Subwoofer driver diameter
    • Desono SUB2400-BL Black Passive subwoofer:25.4 cm
    • IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:46 cm
  • Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
    • Desono SUB2400-BL Black Passive subwoofer:25.4 cm (10")
    • IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:45.7 cm (18")
  • Subwoofer width
    • Desono SUB2400-BL Black Passive subwoofer:35 cm
    • IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:61 cm
  • Subwoofer depth
    • Desono SUB2400-BL Black Passive subwoofer:45 cm
    • IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:70.9 cm

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Comparison of SUB2400-BL, IS1218
23 specifications
Subwoofer6 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers600 W1400 W
Subwoofer typeDiffersPassive subwooferActive subwoofer
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers45 - 150 Hz33 - 3000 Hz
Subwoofer peak powerDiffers2400 W5600 W
Subwoofer driver diameterDiffers25.4 cm46 cm
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs25.4 cm (10")45.7 cm (18")
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ImpedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 Ω
Ports & interfacesidentical
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
MaterialKnown for onePlywoodUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Subwoofer widthDiffers35 cm61 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers45 cm70.9 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers70 cm100.6 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers29.2 kg76 kg
Package depthKnown for one819.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one590 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one480.1 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one31 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)Known for oneEAR99Unknown — not stated by the source

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