Short answer: the Rockville SPG88, though neither ranks well in its class. It ranks #41 of 44 8-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 2.5/5, at $64.95; the Biamp Community V2-28 ranks #42, rated 2.4/5, and costs $851, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 44 8-inch pa speakers, and the QSC K8.2, ranked #1 at $749.99, is a better place to start if sound quality matters.
The Rockville SPG88 is the more accurate choice. A budget passive PA speaker with an 8” woofer in an ABS cabinet. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is -0.89 against -1.60 for the Biamp Community V2-28. The tradeoff: Bass is limited and the on-axis response is uneven (1.75 average deviation), and that data is low quality.
The Biamp Community V2-28 is the deeper-bass choice. Two 8-inch woofers and 94dB sensitivity give more output than the single-woofer Biamp Community V2-8, with bass to about 59Hz at -10dB in vendor measurements. Its bass reaches about 90Hz before falling 3dB, against 111.5Hz for the Rockville SPG88. The tradeoff: Preference scores of -1.6 standalone and 1.65 with an ideal subwoofer are among the lowest here, because the listening window spreads across a 9.9dB band.
Buy the Rockville SPG88. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Biamp Community V2-28 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Rockville SPG88 | Biamp Community V2-28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64.95 each Passive | $851.00 Passive |
| Ranked | #41 of 44 in 8-Inch PA Speakers | #42 of 44 in 8-Inch PA Speakers |
| Weight | 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) | 36.8 lbs (16.7 kg) |
| Rigging | 35mm pole mount | 13 x M6 rigging inserts; yoke bracket included |
| Maximum SPL | 119dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 125dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Passive | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Drivers | 8” woofer, tweeter | 2 x 8” woofers, compression driver |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 111.5Hz (measured, third-party data via spinorama.org) | 90Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 78.8Hz (measured, third-party data via spinorama.org) | about 59.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | -0.89 | -1.60 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 2.76 | 1.65 |
| DIY Kit | No | - |
| Configuration | - | Passive 2-way installation PA speaker |
| Frequency Response | - | 60Hz - 18kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Power Handling | - | 300W continuous / 750W program |
| Sensitivity | - | 94dB |
| DSP | - | No (passive) |
| XLR Input | - | 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 |
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. The two were measured by different sources, so small differences, especially in the bass, can come from the measurement setup rather than the speakers.
Measurement data: Rockville SPG88 (measured by an independent reviewer) and Biamp Community V2-28 (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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The Two Speakers In Full
Rockville SPG88: $64.95 each Passive Amazon eBay
Pros: A budget passive PA speaker with an 8” woofer in an ABS cabinet. Measurements show a preference score of -0.89 that reaches 2.76 with an ideal subwoofer, with 0.95 listening window deviation. Measured bass extension of 111.5Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Bass is limited and the on-axis response is uneven (1.75 average deviation), and that data is low quality. Bass reaches 111.5Hz (-3dB) and about 79Hz (-10dB). That data is low quality.
Full Rockville SPG88 review and specifications →
| Released | Aug 2026 (2 months ago) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 78.8Hz (measured, third-party data via spinorama.org) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 111.5Hz (measured, third-party data via spinorama.org) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Drivers | 8” woofer, tweeter |
| Maximum SPL | 119dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Passive | Yes |
| Rigging | 35mm pole mount |
| Spinorama Preference Score | -0.89 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 2.76 |
| Weight | 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) |
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Biamp Community V2-28: $851.00 Passive Amazon eBay
Same family: the Biamp Community V2-6 (smaller model, rated 2.8/5), the Biamp Community V2-26 (smaller model, rated 2.8/5), the Biamp Community V2-8 (smaller model, ranked higher, rated 2.7/5), the Biamp Community V2-3294 (larger model, rated 2.7/5) and the Biamp Community V2-3594 (larger model, rated 2.7/5).
Pros: Two 8-inch woofers and 94dB sensitivity give more output than the single-woofer Biamp Community V2-8, with bass to about 59Hz at -10dB in vendor measurements. Measured bass extension of 90Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Preference scores of -1.6 standalone and 1.65 with an ideal subwoofer are among the lowest here, because the listening window spreads across a 9.9dB band. It is passive and weighs 16.7kg.
Full Biamp Community V2-28 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 59.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 90Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way installation PA speaker |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Drivers | 2 x 8” woofers, compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Maximum SPL | 125dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | Yes |
| Power Handling | 300W continuous / 750W program |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | 13 x M6 rigging inserts; yoke bracket included |
| Sensitivity | 94dB |
| Spinorama Preference Score | -1.60 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 1.65 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 36.8 lbs (16.7 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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