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DiMarzio D Activator-X vs DiMarzio Imperium
DiMarzio D Activator-X
bridge humbucker
89 match
high confidence
DiMarzio Imperium
bridge humbucker
We found no spec differences between them worth calling out.
Specs side by side
differs marks specs where they part ways| Spec | DiMarzio D Activator-X | DiMarzio Imperium |
|---|---|---|
| DC resistancediffers | 14.51k | 13.7k |
| Inductancediffers | not measured | 6.69 H (measured, 1 reading) |
| Magnet | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Coil | Hum-cancelling | Hum-cancelling |
| Bass (tone chart)differs | 8 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Mids (tone chart)differs | 7.75 / 10 | 6.25 / 10 |
| Treble (tone chart) | 3 / 10 | 3 / 10 |
| Slot | bridge humbucker | bridge humbucker |
| Traits | high output, dark, mid-forward, big low end, tight & aggressive | moderate output, dark, big low end, tight & aggressive |
How close on each spec
100 means identical on that spec. The score weighs these, and counts anything we couldn't compare as a typical difference. How scoring works
Output
92
DC resistance (no inductance for one of them)
Magnet
100
both Ceramic
Coil
100
same coil type
Brightness
100
tone charts on the same scale
Mids
75
tone charts on the same scale
Bass
83
tone charts on the same scale
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DiMarzio D Activator-X
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