Product comparison · 2 subwoofers

Biamp Desono Sublime Ultra Compact Passive vs Yamaha CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 3identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer has 420 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Biamp Desono Sublime Ultra Compact Passive (500 W vs 80 W). The Yamaha CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer has 1,840 W more subwoofer peak power than the Biamp Desono Sublime Ultra Compact Passive (2000 W vs 160 W). The Yamaha CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer has 1,215 dB more subwoofer sensitivity than the Biamp Desono Sublime Ultra Compact Passive (1300 dB vs 85 dB). Subwoofer frequency range: 50 - 200 Hz on the Biamp Desono Sublime Ultra Compact Passive, 32 - 3 Hz on the Yamaha CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer. Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial): 16.5 cm (6.5") on the Biamp Desono Sublime Ultra Compact Passive, 45.7 cm (18") on the Yamaha CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer.

  • Subwoofer RMS power
    • Desono Sublime Ultra Compact Passive:80 W
    • CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:500 W
  • Subwoofer frequency range
    • Desono Sublime Ultra Compact Passive:50 - 200 Hz
    • CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:32 - 3 Hz
  • Subwoofer peak power
    • Desono Sublime Ultra Compact Passive:160 W
    • CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:2000 W
  • Subwoofer sensitivity
    • Desono Sublime Ultra Compact Passive:85 dB
    • CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:1300 dB
  • Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
    • Desono Sublime Ultra Compact Passive:16.5 cm (6.5")
    • CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:45.7 cm (18")
  • Subwoofer width
    • Desono Sublime Ultra Compact Passive:47 cm
    • CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:55 cm
  • Subwoofer depth
    • Desono Sublime Ultra Compact Passive:2 cm
    • CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:72 cm
  • Subwoofer height
    • Desono Sublime Ultra Compact Passive:42 cm
    • CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:65.7 cm

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23 specifications
Subwoofer5 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers80 W500 W
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers50 - 200 Hz32 - 3 Hz
Subwoofer peak powerDiffers160 W2000 W
Subwoofer sensitivityDiffers85 dB1300 dB
Impedance8 Ω8 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameterKnown for one16.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of subwoofersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs16.5 cm (6.5")45.7 cm (18")
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Featuresidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Magnet typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFerrite
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Subwoofer widthDiffers47 cm55 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers2 cm72 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers42 cm65.7 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers8 kg43.6 kg
Package depthKnown for one540 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one199.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one500.1 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one10.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)Known for oneEAR99Unknown — not stated by the source

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