Product comparison · 2 subwoofers

Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer vs Yamaha IS1215 Black Active subwoofer

12specifications compared
9differ
3identical
8known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer has 1,800 W more subwoofer RMS power than the Yamaha IS1215 Black Active subwoofer (3200 W vs 1400 W). The Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer has 39 dB more subwoofer sensitivity than the Yamaha IS1215 Black Active subwoofer (136 dB vs 97 dB). The Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer has 10.2 cm more subwoofer width than the Yamaha IS1215 Black Active subwoofer (55 cm vs 44.8 cm). Subwoofer frequency range: 30 - 150 Hz on the Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer, 40 - 2500 Hz on the Yamaha IS1215 Black Active subwoofer. Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial): 45.7 cm (18") on the Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer, 38.1 cm (15") on the Yamaha IS1215 Black Active subwoofer.

Subwoofer RMS power
- DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:3200 W
- IS1215 Black Active subwoofer:1400 W
Subwoofer frequency range
- DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:30 - 150 Hz
- IS1215 Black Active subwoofer:40 - 2500 Hz
Subwoofer sensitivity
- DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:136 dB
- IS1215 Black Active subwoofer:97 dB
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:45.7 cm (18")
- IS1215 Black Active subwoofer:38.1 cm (15")
Product colour
- DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:White
- IS1215 Black Active subwoofer:Black
Subwoofer width
- DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:55 cm
- IS1215 Black Active subwoofer:44.8 cm
Subwoofer depth
- DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:72 cm
- IS1215 Black Active subwoofer:61 cm
Subwoofer height
- DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer:65.7 cm
- IS1215 Black Active subwoofer:88.3 cm

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Comparison of DXS18XLFW, IS1215
20 specifications	A Yamaha DXS18XLFW White Active subwoofer Model DXS18XLFW View product	B Yamaha IS1215 Black Active subwoofer Model IS1215 View product
Subwoofer4 differ
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers	3200 W	1400 W
Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Wireless subwoofer	No	No
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers	30 - 150 Hz	40 - 2500 Hz
Subwoofer sensitivityDiffers	136 dB	97 dB
Impedance	8 Ω	8 Ω
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	45.7 cm (18")	38.1 cm (15")
Amplifier classKnown for one	D	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5600 W
Subwoofer driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	38 cm
Number of subwoofersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Magnet typeKnown for one	Ferrite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	180 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Subwoofer widthDiffers	55 cm	44.8 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	72 cm	61 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	65.7 cm	88.3 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	48.9 kg	63 kg

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