Short answer: the Monoprice Monolith M-10 V2. It ranks #161 of 212 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 3.4/5, at $735.10. The Yamaha HS8S ranks #55, rated 3.0/5, at $499.99, $235.11 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
Buy the Monoprice Monolith M-10 V2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $235.11 with the Yamaha HS8S does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monoprice Monolith M-10 V2 | Yamaha HS8S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $735.10 | $499.99 |
| Ranked | #161 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) | #55 of 73 in Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) |
| Enclosure | ported, front | ported, front |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 93.9 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 104.8 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 108.5 dB | - |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 109.3 dB | 90.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 109.7 dB | 100.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 110.1 dB | 104.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.6 dB | 106.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 110.9 dB | 107.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 111.2 dB | 105.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 111.5 dB | - |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 110.3 dB | 104.8 dB |
| Dimensions | 20.9”H x 15”W x 18.9”D (530.9 x 381.0 x 480.1 mm) | 13.7”H x 11.8”W x 15.3”D (349.2 x 300.0 x 388.9 mm) |
| Weight | 72.5 lbs (32.9 kg) | 22.5 lbs (10.2 kg) |
| Warranty | 5 | 2 |
| Cabinet Color | black | black |
| Country | United States | Japan |
| Measurement Source | Manufacturer | ErinsAudioCorner |
| Amplifier Power | 500W RMS | - |
| Frequency Response | 17-20Hz | - |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) driver | 8” (203mm) driver |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA, XLR passthrough out | XLR (2), TRS (2, balanced) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | 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 |
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