Short answer: the Electro-Voice EVC-1082. It ranks #27 of 44 8-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 3.4/5, at $1,074.95; the Tannoy VX8 ranks #37, rated 3.0/5, and costs $1,138, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Electro-Voice EVC-1082 is the better-sounding pick. 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 catch: The listening window spreads across a 4.2dB band, so the tonal balance changes off axis.
What the Tannoy VX8 does well: 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 tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers.
Buy the Electro-Voice EVC-1082. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Tannoy VX8 and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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
| Electro-Voice EVC-1082 | Tannoy VX8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,074.95 Passive | $1,138.00 per pair Passive |
| Ranked | #27 of 44 in 8-Inch PA Speakers | #37 of 44 in 8-Inch PA Speakers Estimated |
| Rigging | 8 x M10 flying points; optional U-bracket or wall mount | M10 flying and yoke inserts; M6 inserts; optional pole mount |
| Passive | Yes | Yes |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way installation PA speaker | Passive Dual Concentric PA speaker |
| Drivers | 8” EVS-2008 woofer, 1.25” titanium compression driver on a rotatable waveguide | 8” Dual Concentric driver |
| Frequency Response | 75Hz - 21kHz (manufacturer specified) | 85Hz - 35kHz (-3dB), 62Hz (-10dB) (manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Power Handling | 200W continuous | 130W average / 520W peak |
| Maximum SPL | 120dB (manufacturer calculated) | 119dB peak / 113dB average (manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° (rotatable) | - |
| Sensitivity | 91dB | 92dB |
| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
| DSP | No (passive) | No (passive) |
| Weight | 24.7 lbs (11.2 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) | 67Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 85Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 55.7Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.27 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.02 | - |
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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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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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