Product comparison · 2 subwoofers

Yamaha CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer vs Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 7identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer has 2,700 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Yamaha CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer (3200 W vs 500 W). The Yamaha CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer has 1,164 dB more subwoofer sensitivity than the Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer (1300 dB vs 136 dB). The Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer has 5.3 kg more subwoofer weight than the Yamaha CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer (48.9 kg vs 43.6 kg). Subwoofer type: Passive subwoofer on the Yamaha CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer, Active subwoofer on the Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer. Subwoofer frequency range: 32 - 3 Hz on the Yamaha CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer, 30 - 150 Hz on the Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer.

  • Subwoofer RMS power
    • CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:500 W
    • DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:3200 W
  • Subwoofer type
    • CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:Passive subwoofer
    • DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:Active subwoofer
  • Subwoofer frequency range
    • CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:32 - 3 Hz
    • DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:30 - 150 Hz
  • Subwoofer sensitivity
    • CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:1300 dB
    • DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:136 dB
  • Product colour
    • CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:Black
    • DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:White
  • Subwoofer weight
    • CXS18XLF Black Passive subwoofer:43.6 kg
    • DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:48.9 kg

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Comparison of CXS18XLF, DXS18XLFW
18 specifications
Subwoofer4 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers500 W3200 W
Subwoofer typeDiffersPassive subwooferActive subwoofer
Wireless subwooferNoNo
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers32 - 3 Hz30 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer sensitivityDiffers1300 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 one2000 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Magnet typeFerriteFerrite
Bass reflexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 width55 cm55 cm
Subwoofer depth72 cm72 cm
Subwoofer height65.7 cm65.7 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers43.6 kg48.9 kg

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