Short answer: the Tannoy VX8. It ranks #37 of 44 8-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 3.0/5, at $1,138. The Biamp Community V2-28 ranks #42, rated 2.4/5, at $851, $287 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Tannoy VX8 is the better-sounding pick. 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.
The case for the Biamp Community V2-28: 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. The catch: 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 Tannoy VX8. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $287 saving on the Biamp Community V2-28 is not enough to make up the difference.
Worth knowing: the Tannoy VX8 has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 2.6 to 3.4, so treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tannoy VX8 | Biamp Community V2-28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,138.00 per pair Passive | $851.00 Passive |
| Ranked | #37 of 44 in 8-Inch PA Speakers Estimated | #42 of 44 in 8-Inch PA Speakers |
| Weight | 17.9 lbs (8.1 kg) | 36.8 lbs (16.7 kg) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 85Hz (manufacturer specified) | 90Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Rigging | M10 flying and yoke inserts; M6 inserts; optional pole mount | 13 x M6 rigging inserts; yoke bracket included |
| Passive | Yes | Yes |
| Configuration | Passive Dual Concentric PA speaker | Passive 2-way installation PA speaker |
| Drivers | 8” Dual Concentric driver | 2 x 8” woofers, compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 85Hz - 35kHz (-3dB), 62Hz (-10dB) (manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 18kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 92dB | 94dB |
| Maximum SPL | 119dB peak / 113dB average (manufacturer specified) | 125dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Power Handling | 130W average / 520W peak | 300W continuous / 750W program |
| Impedance | 8 ohms | - |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| DSP | No (passive) | No (passive) |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| 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 |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | about 59.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | -1.60 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 1.65 |
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The Two Speakers In Full
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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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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