Short answer: choose between the L-Acoustics 108P and Yamaha DXR8mkII for the deployment, not from the automatic ranking alone. Their driver format, power requirements, coverage, bass reach, output capability, and control features determine which is the more practical PA for a particular room or system.
The case for the L-Acoustics 108P. Medium-quality vendor Spinorama data produces a 7.32 ideal-subwoofer preference score, one of the strongest results in this entire family of rankings, with 61Hz bass extension from a compact 8-inch coaxial cabinet.
The case for the Yamaha DXR8mkII. Medium-quality vendor data shows a 5.89 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 64Hz measured extension, among the strongest results here. Yamaha’s FIR-X processing, a 1.75-inch neodymium compression driver and a 90° x 60° constant-directivity horn carry over the larger DXR models’ engineering into a compact cabinet.
Important trade-offs. This discontinued cabinet is difficult to source and lacks modern networking or an onboard mixer. Its ranking reflects acoustic performance rather than present-day value or ownership convenience. No mkIII successor exists for this size yet, so it is the oldest design generation in this ranking’s Yamaha lineup, without app control or Bluetooth audio.
Buy the L-Acoustics 108P when its stated format, coverage, and system features fit the job better.
Buy the Yamaha DXR8mkII when its stated output, control, and deployment strengths better match the system.
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Specifications Side By Side
| L-Acoustics 108P | Yamaha DXR8mkII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7,400 Discontinued | $769.99 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #2 of 47 in 8-Inch PA Speakers | #5 of 47 in 8-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Self-powered 2-way coaxial PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 8” coaxial woofer, compression driver | 8” woofer, 1.75” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 22kHz (-10dB, FRONT preset, manufacturer specified) | 57Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 16.6”H x 9.8”W x 11.8”D (421 x 250 x 299 mm) | 18”H x 11”W x 11”D (458 x 280 x 280 mm) |
| Inputs | Two parallel XLR inputs; two PowerCON AC input/link connectors | XLR, dual 1/4-inch, stereo RCA; XLR thru and link outputs |
| Amplifier Power | 760W (500W LF at 4Ω + 260W HF at 8Ω, manufacturer specified) | 1100W dynamic / 700W continuous (950W LF + 150W HF dynamic) |
| Cabinet Material | 15/18mm Baltic birch plywood | Matte-finish ABS |
| Rigging | Integrated pole-mount socket; optional ETR8-2 bracket | 3 x M8 points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 71Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 69Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| DSP | Yes, onboard presets and protection | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.62 | 3.08 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.32 | 5.89 |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| 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 |
| Maximum SPL | 127dB peak (1m, pink noise crest factor 4) | 130dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 100° conical (-6dB) x 30° vertical | 90° x 60° |
| Weight | 28.7 lbs (13 kg) | 28.2 lbs (12.8 kg) |
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: L-Acoustics 108P (measured by the manufacturer) and Yamaha DXR8mkII (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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