Short answer: the Klasik 2020, if you can track one down. It ranks #8 of 21 powered bookshelf speakers at $900; the HS8 ranks #14 at $678.28, $222 less.
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.
Specifications Side By Side
| APS Klasik 2020 | Yamaha HS8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $900 | $678.28 |
| Ranked | #8 of 20 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #14 of 20 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 |
| Output Power | 100w Per Speaker | 120w Per Speaker |
The Two Speakers In Full
APS Klasik 2020: $900 Aps-company
Pros: Very neutral. Almost indistinguishable from the HS8 but with deeper bass
Cons: Difficult to find for sale online, no dealers in the United States.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | 14.2"H x 8.3"W x 12.6"D (360.7 x 210.8 x 320 mm) |
| Drivers | 7" (178mm) woofer |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 25kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA |
| Output Power | 100w Per Speaker |
| Weight | 22 lbs / 10.0 kg each |
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Yamaha HS8: $678.28 Amazon
Pros: Good for mixing and anything needing a neutral output.
Cons: Slight midrange boost. Quite expensive.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | 15.4"H x 9.8"W x 13.1"D (391.2 x 248.9 x 332.7 mm) |
| Drivers | 8" woofer, 1" dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 47Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR |
| Output Power | 120w Per Speaker |
| Weight | 22.5 lbs / 10.2 kg |
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