Short answer: the Coda Audio HOPS8 for better sound quality, the LD Systems Stinger 28-A-G3 for the lower price. The Coda Audio HOPS8 ranks #18 of 47 8-inch pa speakers, rated 3.7/5, at $2,100. The LD Systems Stinger 28-A-G3 ranks #23, rated 3.5/5, at $799, $1,301 cheaper.
The Coda Audio HOPS8 is the more accurate pick. A passive 8 inch coaxial PA speaker with wide coverage, high sensitivity and good bass depth for its size. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 2.82 against 1.96 for the LD Systems Stinger 28-A-G3. Watch for: Listening-window deviation of 0.586 means the tonal balance is less even than the best 8-inch models, and a 3.69 directivity-index deviation means off-axis tone varies.
The LD Systems Stinger 28-A-G3 is the deeper-bass option. A powered PA speaker with two 8 inch woofers, deep bass for its size and presets for use as a top, satellite or monitor. Its bass reaches about 56Hz before falling 3dB, against 63Hz for the Coda Audio HOPS8. The tradeoff: Manufacturer measurements show a wide 3.7dB reference band and 0.729 listening-window deviation, so tonal balance is uneven, and the standalone preference score is only 1.96.
Buy the Coda Audio HOPS8 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the LD Systems Stinger 28-A-G3 if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Coda Audio HOPS8 | LD Systems Stinger 28-A-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,100 Passive | $799 |
| Ranked | #18 of 47 in 8-Inch PA Speakers | #23 of 47 in 8-Inch PA Speakers |
| Rigging | CODA mobile suspension and flange adapter; optional U- and L-brackets | M10 rigging points; 36mm dual-tilt pole mount |
| Passive | Yes | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 8” woofer, 8” coaxial driver with 1.75” compression driver | 2x 8” woofers, BMS compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) | 58Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 21.3”H x 9.1”W x 10.9”D (540 x 230 x 278 mm) | - |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification | 500W RMS / 1,000W peak, Class-D |
| Power Handling | 450W AES / 1,800W peak | - |
| Maximum SPL | 133.5dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 131dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 100° conical | 90° x 50° |
| Sensitivity | 98dB | - |
| Impedance | 8 ohms | - |
| DSP | No (passive) | Yes, DynX DSP presets |
| Weight | 26.5 lbs (12 kg) | 45.2 lbs (20.5 kg) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Microphone Input | No | No |
| Guitar Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 63Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 56Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 56.8Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | about 49.6Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.82 | 1.96 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.53 | 4.44 |
| Cabinet Material | - | Birch plywood with polyurea coating |
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