Product comparison · 2 subwoofers

JBL Basspro 8 vs Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer

12specifications compared
9differ
3identical
5known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer has 1,300 W more subwoofer RMS power than the JBL Basspro 8 (1400 W vs 100 W). The Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer has 5,400 W more subwoofer peak power than the JBL Basspro 8 (5600 W vs 200 W). The Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer has 87 dB more subwoofer sensitivity than the JBL Basspro 8 (99 dB vs 12 dB). Subwoofer frequency range: 30 - 200 Hz on the JBL Basspro 8, 33 - 3000 Hz on the Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer. Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial): 20.3 cm (8") on the JBL Basspro 8, 45.7 cm (18") on the Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer.

Subwoofer RMS power
- Basspro 8:100 W
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:1400 W
Subwoofer frequency range
- Basspro 8:30 - 200 Hz
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:33 - 3000 Hz
Subwoofer peak power
- Basspro 8:200 W
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:5600 W
Subwoofer sensitivity
- Basspro 8:12 dB
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:99 dB
Subwoofer driver diameter
- Basspro 8:20 cm
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:46 cm
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- Basspro 8:20.3 cm (8")
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:45.7 cm (18")
Subwoofer width
- Basspro 8:25 cm
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:61 cm
Subwoofer depth
- Basspro 8:26.3 cm
- IS1218 Black Active subwoofer:70.9 cm

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Comparison of Basspro 8, IS1218
17 specifications	A JBL Basspro 8 View product	B Yamaha IS1218 Black Active subwoofer Model IS1218 View product
Subwoofer6 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	100 W	1400 W
Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Wireless subwoofer	No	No
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers	30 - 200 Hz	33 - 3000 Hz
Subwoofer peak powerDiffers	200 W	5600 W
Subwoofer sensitivityDiffers	12 dB	99 dB
Subwoofer driver diameterDiffers	20 cm	46 cm
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	20.3 cm (8")	45.7 cm (18")
ImpedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 Ω
Featuresidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
MaterialKnown for one	MDF	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	16 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Subwoofer widthDiffers	25 cm	61 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	26.3 cm	70.9 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	28.5 cm	100.6 cm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	76 kg

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