Product comparison · 2 subwoofers

Philips Fidelio TAFW1/10, Wireless Sub vs Yamaha CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer

11specifications compared
10differ
1identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer has 290 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Philips Fidelio TAFW1/10, Wireless Sub (500 W vs 210 W). The Yamaha CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer has 1,580 W more subwoofer peak power than the Philips Fidelio TAFW1/10, Wireless Sub (2000 W vs 420 W). The Yamaha CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer has 5 Ω more impedance than the Philips Fidelio TAFW1/10, Wireless Sub (8 Ω vs 3 Ω). Only the Philips Fidelio TAFW1/10, Wireless Sub has wireless subwoofer. Subwoofer type: Active subwoofer on the Philips Fidelio TAFW1/10, Wireless Sub, Passive subwoofer on the Yamaha CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer.

Subwoofer RMS power
- Fidelio TAFW1/10, Wireless Sub:210 W
- CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:500 W
Subwoofer type
- Fidelio TAFW1/10, Wireless Sub:Active subwoofer
- CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:Passive subwoofer
Wireless subwoofer
- Fidelio TAFW1/10, Wireless Sub:Yes
- CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:No
Subwoofer peak power
- Fidelio TAFW1/10, Wireless Sub:420 W
- CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:2000 W
Impedance
- Fidelio TAFW1/10, Wireless Sub:3 Ω
- CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:8 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- Fidelio TAFW1/10, Wireless Sub:20.3 cm (8")
- CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:45.7 cm (18")
Subwoofer width
- Fidelio TAFW1/10, Wireless Sub:40 cm
- CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:55 cm
Subwoofer depth
- Fidelio TAFW1/10, Wireless Sub:24 cm
- CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:72 cm

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Comparison of Fidelio TAFW1/10, Wireless Sub, CXS18XLF
30 specifications	A Philips Fidelio TAFW1/10, Wireless Sub View product	B Yamaha CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer Model CXS18XLF View product
Subwoofer6 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	210 W	500 W
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Active subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Wireless subwooferDiffers	Yes	No
Subwoofer peak powerDiffers	420 W	2000 W
ImpedanceDiffers	3 Ω	8 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameterKnown for one	20 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Down-firingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of subwoofersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	20.3 cm (8")	45.7 cm (18")
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 - 3 Hz
Subwoofer sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1300 dB
Ports & interfacesidentical
Line inputs (RCA)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Phase controlKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Magnet typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ferrite
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Subwoofer widthDiffers	40 cm	55 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	24 cm	72 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	47.2 cm	65.7 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	13 kg	43.6 kg
Package depthKnown for one	530 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	560 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	320 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	15.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Power	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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