Product comparison · 2 subwoofers

Yamaha CXS15XLFW White Passive subwoofer vs Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer

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  • 8differ
  • 6identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer has 2,800 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Yamaha CXS15XLFW White Passive subwoofer (3200 W vs 400 W). The Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer has 3 dB more subwoofer sensitivity than the Yamaha CXS15XLFW White Passive subwoofer (136 dB vs 133 dB). The Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer has 10 cm more subwoofer width than the Yamaha CXS15XLFW White Passive subwoofer (55 cm vs 45 cm). Subwoofer type: Passive subwoofer on the Yamaha CXS15XLFW White Passive subwoofer, Active subwoofer on the Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer. Subwoofer frequency range: 33 - 3.5 Hz on the Yamaha CXS15XLFW White Passive subwoofer, 30 - 150 Hz on the Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer.

  • Subwoofer RMS power
    • CXS15XLFW White Passive subwoofer:400 W
    • DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:3200 W
  • Subwoofer type
    • CXS15XLFW White Passive subwoofer:Passive subwoofer
    • DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:Active subwoofer
  • Subwoofer frequency range
    • CXS15XLFW White Passive subwoofer:33 - 3.5 Hz
    • DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:30 - 150 Hz
  • Subwoofer sensitivity
    • CXS15XLFW White Passive subwoofer:133 dB
    • DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:136 dB
  • Subwoofer width
    • CXS15XLFW White Passive subwoofer:45 cm
    • DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:55 cm
  • Subwoofer depth
    • CXS15XLFW White Passive subwoofer:60 cm
    • DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:72 cm
  • Subwoofer height
    • CXS15XLFW White Passive subwoofer:58.7 cm
    • DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:65.7 cm
  • Subwoofer weight
    • CXS15XLFW White Passive subwoofer:35.6 kg
    • DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:48.9 kg

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Comparison of CXS15XLFW, DXS18XLFW
19 specifications
Subwoofer4 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers400 W3200 W
Subwoofer typeDiffersPassive subwooferActive subwoofer
Wireless subwooferNoNo
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers33 - 3.5 Hz30 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer sensitivityDiffers133 dB136 dB
Impedance8 Ω8 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)45.7 cm (18")45.7 cm (18")
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
Featuresidentical
Product colourWhiteWhite
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 & dimensions4 differ
Subwoofer widthDiffers45 cm55 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers60 cm72 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers58.7 cm65.7 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers35.6 kg48.9 kg

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