Product comparison · 2 subwoofers

Philips TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer vs Yamaha CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer

12specifications compared
12differ
0identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer has 350 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Philips TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer (500 W vs 150 W). The Yamaha CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer has 1,700 W more subwoofer peak power than the Philips TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer (2000 W vs 300 W). The Yamaha CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer has 5 Ω more impedance than the Philips TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer (8 Ω vs 3 Ω). Only the Philips TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer has wireless subwoofer. Subwoofer type: Active subwoofer on the Philips TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer, Passive subwoofer on the Yamaha CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer.

Subwoofer RMS power
- TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer:150 W
- CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:500 W
Subwoofer type
- TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer:Active subwoofer
- CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:Passive subwoofer
Wireless subwoofer
- TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer:Yes
- CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:No
Subwoofer frequency range
- TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer:40 - 150 Hz
- CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:32 - 3 Hz
Subwoofer peak power
- TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer:300 W
- CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:2000 W
Impedance
- TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer:3 Ω
- CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:8 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer:20.3 cm (8")
- CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:45.7 cm (18")
Product colour
- TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer:Silver
- CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:Black

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Comparison of TAW8506/10, CXS18XLF
26 specifications	A Philips TAW8506/10 subwoofer Silver Active subwoofer Model TAW8506/10 View product	B Yamaha CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer Model CXS18XLF View product
Subwoofer7 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	150 W	500 W
Subwoofer typeDiffers	Active subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Wireless subwooferDiffers	Yes	No
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers	40 - 150 Hz	32 - 3 Hz
Subwoofer peak powerDiffers	300 W	2000 W
ImpedanceDiffers	3 Ω	8 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	20.3 cm (8")	45.7 cm (18")
Subwoofer sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1300 dB
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
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	24 cm	55 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	40 cm	72 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	39 cm	65.7 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	8.6 kg	43.6 kg
Package depthKnown for one	320 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	470 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	530 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	8.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	10.8 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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