Short answer: the Seeburg X2. It ranks #18 of 44 8-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 3.6/5, at $1,059; the Tannoy VX8 ranks #37, rated 3.0/5, and costs $1,138, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Seeburg X2 is the better-sounding choice. The 17.6 lbs (8 kg) coaxial cabinet has a rotatable 90° x 60° horn, M10 rigging points and a pole flange. Watch for: Bass reaches only about 90Hz (-3dB), and listening-window narrow-band deviation is 0.466, so it needs a subwoofer and sounds uneven in the midrange.
Why pick the Tannoy VX8: 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. Watch for: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers.
Buy the Seeburg X2. 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
| Seeburg X2 | Tannoy VX8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,059.00 Passive | $1,138.00 per pair Passive |
| Ranked | #18 of 44 in 8-Inch PA Speakers | #37 of 44 in 8-Inch PA Speakers Estimated |
| Passive | Yes | Yes |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker | Passive Dual Concentric PA speaker |
| Drivers | 8” neodymium woofer, 1” neodymium compression driver (coaxial) | 8” Dual Concentric driver |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 19kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) | 85Hz - 35kHz (-3dB), 62Hz (-10dB) (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 14.8”H x 9.8”W x 9.8”D (375 x 250 x 250 mm) | - |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification within the 250W AES / 750W peak handling rating | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Inputs | Two Speakon NL4 connectors | - |
| Power Handling | 250W AES / 750W peak (manufacturer specified) | 130W average / 520W peak |
| Maximum SPL | 124dB (manufacturer specified) | 119dB peak / 113dB average (manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° (rotatable horn) | - |
| DSP | No (passive) | No (passive) |
| Rigging | M10 rigging points, 35mm stand flange | M10 flying and yoke inserts; M6 inserts; optional pole mount |
| Weight | 17.6 lbs (8.0 kg) | 17.9 lbs (8.1 kg) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 90Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 85Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.39 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.64 | - |
| 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 | - |
| Sensitivity | - | 92dB |
| Impedance | - | 8 ohms |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Seeburg X2: $1,059.00 Passive Thomann eBay
Same family: the Seeburg X1 (smaller model, rated 3.4/5), the Seeburg X4 (larger model, rated 3.9/5), the Seeburg X6 (larger model, rated 3.9/5) and the Seeburg X8 (larger model, rated 3.5/5).
Pros: The 8kg coaxial cabinet has a rotatable 90° x 60° horn, M10 rigging points and a pole flange. Vendor Spinorama data gives preference scores of 3.39 standalone and 6.64 with an ideal subwoofer, with predicted in-room smoothness of 0.645. Measured bass extension of 90Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Bass reaches only about 90Hz (-3dB), and listening-window narrow-band deviation is 0.466, so it needs a subwoofer and sounds uneven in the midrange. It is passive, needs an external amplifier, and costs more than powered 8-inch competitors that measure similarly.
Full Seeburg X2 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification within the 250W AES / 750W peak handling rating |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 90Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° (rotatable horn) |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Dimensions | 14.8”H x 9.8”W x 9.8”D (375 x 250 x 250 mm) |
| Drivers | 8” neodymium woofer, 1” neodymium compression driver (coaxial) |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 19kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | Two Speakon NL4 connectors |
| Maximum SPL | 124dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | Yes |
| Power Handling | 250W AES / 750W peak (manufacturer specified) |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | M10 rigging points, 35mm stand flange |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.39 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.64 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 17.6 lbs (8.0 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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