Short answer: the LD Systems Stinger 8-A-G3. Both are rated 3.7/5 for sound quality (#17 and #18 of 47 8-inch pa speakers), and the LD Systems Stinger 8-A-G3 costs $599.99 against $2,100 for the Coda Audio HOPS8, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it.
What the Coda Audio HOPS8 does well: A passive 8 inch coaxial PA speaker with wide coverage, high sensitivity and good bass depth for its size. The tradeoff: 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 8-A-G3 is the deeper-bass pick. An affordable, light powered 8 inch PA speaker with two mic/line inputs and deep bass reach for its size. Its bass reaches about 56Hz before falling 3dB, against 63Hz for the Coda Audio HOPS8. It has a microphone input for karaoke or announcements, which the Coda Audio HOPS8 lacks. Watch for: Its 125dB peak claim is modest next to the higher-output rivals here, and its 90° x 50° horn is on the narrower side.
Buy the LD Systems Stinger 8-A-G3. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $1,500.01 less than the Coda Audio HOPS8.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Coda Audio HOPS8 | LD Systems Stinger 8-A-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,100 Passive | $599.99 |
| Ranked | #18 of 47 in 8-Inch PA Speakers | #17 of 47 in 8-Inch PA Speakers |
| Rigging | CODA mobile suspension and flange adapter; optional U- and L-brackets | M10 suspension 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 | 8” woofer, compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) | 70Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 21.3”H x 9.1”W x 10.9”D (540 x 230 x 278 mm) | 18”H x 10.6”W x 11.4”D (457 x 270 x 290 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification | 600W peak / 300W RMS |
| Power Handling | 450W AES / 1,800W peak | - |
| Maximum SPL | 133.5dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 125dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 100° conical | 90° x 50° |
| Sensitivity | 98dB | - |
| Impedance | 8 ohms | - |
| DSP | No (passive) | Yes |
| Weight | 26.5 lbs (12 kg) | 23.1 lbs (10.5 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 | Yes |
| 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) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.82 | 2.88 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.53 | 5.20 |
| Inputs | - | 2 x XLR/TRS line/mic inputs; XLR mono mix output |
| Cabinet Material | - | 12mm plywood with polyurea coating |
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