Product comparison · 2 subwoofers

Yamaha CXS15XLFW White Passive subwoofer vs Yamaha DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer

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  • 7identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer has 2,800 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Yamaha CXS15XLFW White Passive subwoofer (3200 W vs 400 W). The Yamaha DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer has 3 dB more subwoofer sensitivity than the Yamaha CXS15XLFW White Passive subwoofer (136 dB vs 133 dB). The Yamaha DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer has 4.4 kg more subwoofer weight than the Yamaha CXS15XLFW White Passive subwoofer (40 kg vs 35.6 kg). Subwoofer type: Passive subwoofer on the Yamaha CXS15XLFW White Passive subwoofer, Active subwoofer on the Yamaha DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer. Subwoofer frequency range: 33 - 3.5 Hz on the Yamaha CXS15XLFW White Passive subwoofer, 33 - 150 Hz on the Yamaha DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer.

  • Subwoofer RMS power
    • CXS15XLFW White Passive subwoofer:400 W
    • DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:3200 W
  • Subwoofer type
    • CXS15XLFW White Passive subwoofer:Passive subwoofer
    • DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:Active subwoofer
  • Subwoofer frequency range
    • CXS15XLFW White Passive subwoofer:33 - 3.5 Hz
    • DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:33 - 150 Hz
  • Subwoofer sensitivity
    • CXS15XLFW White Passive subwoofer:133 dB
    • DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:136 dB
  • Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
    • CXS15XLFW White Passive subwoofer:45.7 cm (18")
    • DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:38.1 cm (15")
  • Product colour
    • CXS15XLFW White Passive subwoofer:White
    • DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:Black
  • Subwoofer weight
    • CXS15XLFW White Passive subwoofer:35.6 kg
    • DXS15XLF-D Black Active subwoofer:40 kg

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Comparison of CXS15XLFW, DXS15XLF-D
19 specifications
Subwoofer5 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers400 W3200 W
Subwoofer typeDiffersPassive subwooferActive subwoofer
Wireless subwooferNoNo
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers33 - 3.5 Hz33 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer sensitivityDiffers133 dB136 dB
Impedance8 Ω8 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs45.7 cm (18")38.1 cm (15")
Amplifier classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one1600 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of subwoofersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Magnet typeFerriteFerrite
Bass reflexYesYes
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Subwoofer width45 cm45 cm
Subwoofer depth60 cm60 cm
Subwoofer height58.7 cm58.7 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers35.6 kg40 kg

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