Short answer: the Electro-Voice EVC-1082. It ranks #27 of 44 8-inch pa speakers by sound quality (rated 3.4/5); the Bose AMM108 ranks #33 (rated 3.2/5).
The Electro-Voice EVC-1082 is the more accurate, deeper-bass option. Vendor measurements give preference scores of 2.27 standalone and 5.02 with an ideal subwoofer, the best of the EVC models here, and bass reaches 67Hz (-3dB) and about 56Hz (-10dB), deep for an 8-inch cabinet. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 2.27 against 1.09 for the Bose AMM108. Its bass reaches about 67Hz before falling 3dB, against 87.5Hz for the Bose AMM108. The tradeoff: The listening window spreads across a 4.2dB band, so the tonal balance changes off axis.
What the Bose AMM108 does well: 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 tradeoff: Preference scores of 1.09 standalone and 4.34 with an ideal subwoofer are low because the listening window spreads across 4.4dB.
Buy the Electro-Voice EVC-1082. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Bose AMM108.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Electro-Voice EVC-1082 | Bose AMM108 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,074.95 Passive | Passive |
| Ranked | #27 of 44 in 8-Inch PA Speakers | #33 of 44 in 8-Inch PA Speakers |
| Rigging | 8 x M10 flying points; optional U-bracket or wall mount | 35mm pole cup; 4 x M8 inserts; 6 x M10 inserts |
| Passive | Yes | Yes |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way installation PA speaker | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker |
| Drivers | 8” EVS-2008 woofer, 1.25” titanium compression driver on a rotatable waveguide | 8” coaxial woofer and compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 75Hz - 21kHz (manufacturer specified) | 88Hz - 17kHz (-3dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Power Handling | 200W continuous | - |
| Maximum SPL | 120dB (manufacturer calculated) | 128dB peak (manufacturer calculated) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° (rotatable) | 110° x 60° |
| Sensitivity | 91dB | 94dB |
| Impedance | 8 ohms | - |
| DSP | No (passive) | No (passive) |
| Weight | 24.7 lbs (11.2 kg) | 28.7 lbs (13 kg) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| 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) | 67Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 87.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 55.7Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | about 76.0Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.27 | 1.09 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.02 | 4.34 |
| Dimensions | - | 12.5”H x 12.5”W x 10.6”D (318 x 318 x 268 mm) |
Frequency Response Compared
Both speakers’ spinorama measurements, overlaid. A flatter line is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. Each curve is shifted so its average from 300 Hz to 3 kHz sits at 0 dB, so loudness differences between the two are removed and only the shape is compared.
Measurement data: Electro-Voice EVC-1082 (measured by the manufacturer) and Bose AMM108 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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The Two Speakers In Full
Electro-Voice EVC-1082: $1,074.95 Passive B&H eBay
Same family: the Electro-Voice EVC-1122 (larger model, rated 3.2/5) and the Electro-Voice EVC-1152 (larger model, rated 3.3/5).
Pros: Vendor measurements give preference scores of 2.27 standalone and 5.02 with an ideal subwoofer, the best of the EVC models here, and bass reaches 67Hz (-3dB) and about 56Hz (-10dB), deep for an 8-inch cabinet. The rotatable waveguide lets it mount vertically or horizontally. Measured bass extension of 67Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The listening window spreads across a 4.2dB band, so the tonal balance changes off axis. Sensitivity is a modest 91dB with a 120dB maximum, and it is passive, so it needs an amplifier.
Full Electro-Voice EVC-1082 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 55.7Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 67Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way installation PA speaker |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° (rotatable) |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Drivers | 8” EVS-2008 woofer, 1.25” titanium compression driver on a rotatable waveguide |
| Frequency Response | 75Hz - 21kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Maximum SPL | 120dB (manufacturer calculated) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | Yes |
| Power Handling | 200W continuous |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | 8 x M10 flying points; optional U-bracket or wall mount |
| Sensitivity | 91dB |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.27 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.02 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 24.7 lbs (11.2 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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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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