Short answer: the Meyer Sound Ultra X40 for better sound quality, the LD Systems Stinger 8-A-G3 for the lower price. The Meyer Sound Ultra X40 ranks #14 of 47 8-inch pa speakers, rated 3.8/5, at $5,600. The LD Systems Stinger 8-A-G3 ranks #17, rated 3.7/5, at $599.99, $5,000.01 cheaper.
The case for the Meyer Sound Ultra X40: A powered PA speaker with two 8 inch woofers, wide even coverage and networked processing, easy to fly or pole mount. The tradeoff: The 3.8dB reference band and 0.66 listening-window deviation make its tonal balance rougher than the Meyer Sound Ultra X20’s, with a 2.73 standalone score.
The LD Systems Stinger 8-A-G3 is the deeper-bass option. 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 65Hz for the Meyer Sound Ultra X40. It has a microphone input for karaoke or announcements, which the Meyer Sound Ultra X40 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 Meyer Sound Ultra X40 when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the LD Systems Stinger 8-A-G3 when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Meyer Sound Ultra X40 | LD Systems Stinger 8-A-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,600 | $599.99 |
| Ranked | #14 of 47 in 8-Inch PA Speakers | #17 of 47 in 8-Inch PA Speakers |
| Rigging | 11 x M8 inserts; 35mm pole-mount receptacle | M10 suspension points; 36mm Dual-Tilt pole mount |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Self-powered 2-way concentric loudspeaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 2x 8” cone woofers, concentric 3” compression driver | 8” woofer, compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 56Hz - 19kHz (manufacturer specified) | 70Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 22.3”H x 12.5”W x 14”D (567 x 318 x 356 mm) | 18”H x 10.6”W x 11.4”D (457 x 270 x 290 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 1,950W peak, 3-channel Class D | 600W peak / 300W RMS |
| Maximum SPL | 127dB linear peak (manufacturer specified) | 125dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 110° x 50° Constant-Q horn | 90° x 50° |
| DSP | Yes, Galileo GEN-1 networked processing | Yes |
| Weight | Under 55.1 lbs (25 kg) | 23.1 lbs (10.5 kg) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| XLR Input | Yes | 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) | 65Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 56Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 56.8Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.73 | 2.88 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.43 | 5.20 |
| Network Control | Galileo GEN-1 networked audio and DSP control | - |
| Inputs | - | 2 x XLR/TRS line/mic inputs; XLR mono mix output |
| Cabinet Material | - | 12mm plywood with polyurea coating |
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