Product comparison · 2 subwoofers

Biamp Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer vs Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer

12specifications compared
10differ
2identical
9known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer has 1,100 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Biamp Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer (1400 W vs 300 W). The Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer has 4 dB more subwoofer sensitivity than the Biamp Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer (99 dB vs 95 dB). The Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer has 4 Ω more impedance than the Biamp Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer (8 Ω vs 4 Ω). Subwoofer frequency range: 55 - 400 Hz on the Biamp Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer, 33 - 3000 Hz on the Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer. Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial): 20.3 cm (8") on the Biamp Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer, 45.7 cm (18") on the Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer.

Subwoofer RMS power
- Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer:300 W
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:1400 W
Subwoofer frequency range
- Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer:55 - 400 Hz
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:33 - 3000 Hz
Subwoofer sensitivity
- Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer:95 dB
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:99 dB
Impedance
- Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer:4 Ω
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:8 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameter
- Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer:20.3 cm
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:46 cm
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer:20.3 cm (8")
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:45.7 cm (18")
Subwoofer width
- Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer:55.2 cm
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:61 cm
Subwoofer depth
- Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer:33 cm
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:70.9 cm

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Comparison of VLF208B, IS1218
21 specifications	A Biamp Community VLF208B Black Active subwoofer Model VLF208B View product	B Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer Model IS1218 View product
Subwoofer6 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	300 W	1400 W
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers	55 - 400 Hz	33 - 3000 Hz
Subwoofer sensitivityDiffers	95 dB	99 dB
ImpedanceDiffers	4 Ω	8 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameterDiffers	20.3 cm	46 cm
Number of driversKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	20.3 cm (8")	45.7 cm (18")
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5600 W
Featuresidentical
Rubber feetKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Subwoofer widthDiffers	55.2 cm	61 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	33 cm	70.9 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	21 cm	100.6 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	19.1 kg	76 kg
Package depthKnown for one	647.7 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	292.1 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	400.1 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	20.9 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	5 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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