Short answer: the ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall for better sound quality, the Yamaha HS8S for the lower price. The ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall ranks #27 of 73 subwoofers, rated 3.4/5, at $2,199. The Yamaha HS8S ranks #55, rated 3.0/5, at $499.99, $1,699.01 cheaper.
The ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall is the better-sounding option. A 10 inch in-wall subwoofer with adjustable EQ for a flush install where a floor cabinet will not fit. The catch: Requires in-wall installation, limited output vs standalone cabinets, and space constraints for placement.
Why pick the Yamaha HS8S: A ported 8 inch studio subwoofer with balanced XLR and TRS inputs, a compact way to add bass to studio monitors. The tradeoff: Without a published 20 Hz output result, deep-bass capability is less certain than its midbass figure.
Buy the ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the Yamaha HS8S when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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A 10 inch in-wall subwoofer with adjustable EQ for a flush install where a floor cabinet will not fit.
A ported 8 inch studio subwoofer with balanced XLR and TRS inputs, a compact way to add bass to studio monitors.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC IW-S10EQ in-wall | Yamaha HS8S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,199.00 | $499.99 |
| Ranked | #27 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) | #55 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | in-wall | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 96.2 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 103.3 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 103.9 dB | 90.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 106.3 dB | 100.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 109.0 dB | 104.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.5 dB | 106.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 113.9 dB | 107.2 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 109.9 dB | 104.8 dB |
| Dimensions | 12.2”H x 12.2”W x 4.2”D (309.9 x 309.9 x 107.4 mm) | 13.7”H x 11.8”W x 15.3”D (349.2 x 300.0 x 388.9 mm) |
| Weight | 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) | 22.5 lbs (10.2 kg) |
| Warranty | 3/1 | 2 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | Germany | Japan |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth | ErinsAudioCorner |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) driver | 8” (203mm) driver |
| Output SPL at 16 Hz | 92.0 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 105.7 dB |
| Inputs | - | XLR (2), TRS (2, balanced) |
| XLR Input | - | Yes |
| RCA Input | - | No |
| TRS Input | - | Yes |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | No |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
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