Short answer: the Tannoy VX8 on measured sound quality, the Rockville SPG88 on price. The Tannoy VX8 ranks #37 of 44 8-inch pa speakers, rated 3.0/5, at $1,138. The Rockville SPG88 ranks #41, rated 2.5/5, at $64.95, $1,073.05 cheaper.
The Tannoy VX8 is the better-sounding choice. 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. The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers.
What the Rockville SPG88 does well: A budget passive PA speaker with an 8” woofer in an ABS cabinet. The tradeoff: Bass is limited and the on-axis response is uneven (1.75 average deviation), and that data is low quality.
Buy the Tannoy VX8 when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the Rockville SPG88 when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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
| Tannoy VX8 | Rockville SPG88 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,138.00 per pair Passive | $64.95 each Passive |
| Ranked | #37 of 44 in 8-Inch PA Speakers Estimated | #41 of 44 in 8-Inch PA Speakers |
| Weight | 17.9 lbs (8.1 kg) | 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 85Hz (manufacturer specified) | 111.5Hz (measured, third-party data via spinorama.org) |
| Rigging | M10 flying and yoke inserts; M6 inserts; optional pole mount | 35mm pole mount |
| Passive | Yes | Yes |
| Configuration | Passive Dual Concentric PA speaker | - |
| Drivers | 8” Dual Concentric driver | 8” woofer, tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 85Hz - 35kHz (-3dB), 62Hz (-10dB) (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Sensitivity | 92dB | - |
| Maximum SPL | 119dB peak / 113dB average (manufacturer specified) | 119dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Power Handling | 130W average / 520W peak | - |
| Impedance | 8 ohms | - |
| XLR Input | No | - |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| DSP | No (passive) | - |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | about 78.8Hz (measured, third-party data via spinorama.org) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | -0.89 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 2.76 |
| DIY Kit | - | No |
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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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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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