Short answer: the Bose AMM108. It ranks #33 of 44 8-inch pa speakers by sound quality (rated 3.2/5); the Tannoy VX8 ranks #37 (rated 3.0/5).
Why pick the Bose AMM108: High-quality manufacturer measurements show a smooth on-axis response (0.76dB average deviation), and the compact wedge cabinet doubles as a fill or floor monitor with 110° x 60° coverage and a 128dB peak. The catch: Preference scores of 1.09 standalone and 4.34 with an ideal subwoofer are low because the listening window spreads across 4.4dB.
The case for the Tannoy VX8: A passive model from Tannoy’s VX range alongside the measured Tannoy VX12: the 8” model, with a little more output and bass than the VX 6. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers.
Buy the Bose AMM108. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Tannoy VX8.
About the ratings: the Tannoy VX8’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 2.6 to 3.4, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose AMM108 | Tannoy VX8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Passive | $1,138.00 per pair Passive |
| Ranked | #33 of 44 in 8-Inch PA Speakers | #37 of 44 in 8-Inch PA Speakers Estimated |
| Rigging | 35mm pole cup; 4 x M8 inserts; 6 x M10 inserts | M10 flying and yoke inserts; M6 inserts; optional pole mount |
| Passive | Yes | Yes |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker | Passive Dual Concentric PA speaker |
| Drivers | 8” coaxial woofer and compression driver | 8” Dual Concentric driver |
| Frequency Response | 88Hz - 17kHz (-3dB, manufacturer specified) | 85Hz - 35kHz (-3dB), 62Hz (-10dB) (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 12.5”H x 12.5”W x 10.6”D (318 x 318 x 268 mm) | - |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Maximum SPL | 128dB peak (manufacturer calculated) | 119dB peak / 113dB average (manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 110° x 60° | - |
| Sensitivity | 94dB | 92dB |
| DSP | No (passive) | No (passive) |
| Weight | 28.7 lbs (13 kg) | 17.9 lbs (8.1 kg) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | No | - |
| TRS Input | No | - |
| Optical Input | No | - |
| Coaxial Input | No | - |
| USB Input | No | - |
| HDMI Input | No | - |
| AES Input | No | - |
| Aux Input | No | - |
| Microphone Input | No | - |
| Guitar Input | No | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 87.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 85Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 76.0Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.09 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.34 | - |
| Power Handling | - | 130W average / 520W peak |
| Impedance | - | 8 ohms |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Bose AMM108 Passive B&H eBay
Same family: the Bose AMM112 (larger model, rated 3.3/5).
Pros: High-quality manufacturer measurements show a smooth on-axis response (0.76dB average deviation), and the compact wedge cabinet doubles as a fill or floor monitor with 110° x 60° coverage and a 128dB peak. Measured bass extension of 87.5Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Preference scores of 1.09 standalone and 4.34 with an ideal subwoofer are low because the listening window spreads across 4.4dB. Bass reaches only 88Hz at -3dB, so it needs a subwoofer for music. It is passive.
Full Bose AMM108 review and specifications →
| Released | Apr 2021 (5 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 76.0Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 87.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker |
| Coverage | 110° x 60° |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Dimensions | 12.5”H x 12.5”W x 10.6”D (318 x 318 x 268 mm) |
| Drivers | 8” coaxial woofer and compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 88Hz - 17kHz (-3dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Maximum SPL | 128dB peak (manufacturer calculated) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | Yes |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | 35mm pole cup; 4 x M8 inserts; 6 x M10 inserts |
| Sensitivity | 94dB |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.09 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.34 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 28.7 lbs (13 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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Tannoy VX8: $1,138.00 per pair Passive Estimated B&H Photo Video eBay
Same family: the Tannoy VX6 (smaller model, estimated 2.9/5), the Tannoy VX12 (larger model, rated 3.1/5) and the Tannoy VX15HP (larger model, estimated 3.1/5).
Pros: A passive model from Tannoy’s VX range alongside the measured Tannoy VX12: the 8” model, with a little more output and bass than the VX 6. Every VX uses a Dual Concentric driver with the tweeter in the center of the woofer, so the sound comes from one point and stays consistent off axis. Tannoy rates it at 92dB sensitivity and 119dB peak / 113dB average.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers. It needs an external amplifier, ideally with Tannoy’s recommended EQ, and US dealers list it as a special order with long lead times.
Full Tannoy VX8 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 85Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Configuration | Passive Dual Concentric PA speaker |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Drivers | 8” Dual Concentric driver |
| Frequency Response | 85Hz - 35kHz (-3dB), 62Hz (-10dB) (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Maximum SPL | 119dB peak / 113dB average (manufacturer specified) |
| Passive | Yes |
| Power Handling | 130W average / 520W peak |
| Rigging | M10 flying and yoke inserts; M6 inserts; optional pole mount |
| Sensitivity | 92dB |
| Weight | 17.9 lbs (8.1 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
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