Short answer: the Yamaha HS8. It ranks #36 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $797.98; the APS Klasik 2020 ranks #58, rated 4.3/5, and costs $1,800, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
Availability is the real catch. Our notes describe the Klasik 2020 as difficult to find for sale online, with no dealers in the United States, which is a real practical barrier even though the speaker itself measures well.
The comparison to the HS8 is favorable and direct. Our notes call it almost indistinguishable from the HS8 but with deeper bass, describing it as very neutral overall.
Buy the HS8 if you want something you can actually purchase without hunting for it. Buy the Klasik 2020 only if you’re willing to track down a source, since our notes suggest the extra bass is worth it once you do.
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Analog nearfield monitors with very even vocals, tuneful bass, sharp imaging and strong detail, with XLR and RCA inputs.
Popular studio monitors with neutral sound and solid bass from an 8 inch woofer.
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Specifications Side By Side
| APS Klasik 2020 | Yamaha HS8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,800 per pair | $797.98 per pair |
| Ranked | #58 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #36 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 14.2”H x 8.3”W x 12.6”D (360.7 x 210.8 x 320 mm) | 15.4”H x 9.8”W x 13.1”D (391.2 x 248.9 x 332.7 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 25kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 47Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA | XLR |
| Weight | 22 lbs (10.0 kg) each | 22.5 lbs (10.2 kg) |
| Drivers | 7” (178mm) woofer | 8” woofer, 1” dome tweeter |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 100w Per Speaker | 120w Per Speaker |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 43.9Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 34.7Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 5.85 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.58 |
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