Short answer: the DXR8mkII if you want a self-contained box, the NuQ82 if you already have amplification and want the deepest bass in this size class. These rank #3 and #5 out of 47 8-inch powered PA speakers, and the choice mostly comes down to whether you need active electronics built in.
The NuQ82 is passive and coaxial. It needs an external amplifier and crossover to work at all, which its own cons flag directly, but that same passive/bi-amp switchable design gives installers flexibility on amplification and DSP. Vendor data still shows a 5.1 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 52Hz measured extension, the deepest bass reach of any 8-inch box in this ranking, though it comes from low-quality source data. Its 123dB peak claim trails the DXR8mkII.
The DXR8mkII is a self-powered, better-documented performer. Medium-quality vendor data shows a 5.89 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 64Hz measured extension, and it packs Yamaha’s FIR-X processing, a 1.75-inch neodymium compression driver and a 90° x 60° constant-directivity horn into a compact cabinet, along with a 130dB peak claim well above the NuQ82’s. Its own cons note it is the oldest design generation in Yamaha’s lineup here, with no app control or Bluetooth audio.
Everything else matches: neither has Bluetooth, both use 8-inch woofers with a compression driver, and both offer plywood-based cabinet construction with multiple fly points for installed use.
Buy the DXR8mkII if you want a ready-to-run active speaker with strong measured output and don’t already own amplification.
Buy the NuQ82 if you’re building a bi-amped or passive install where you control the amp and crossover, and the deeper measured bass extension matters more than raw peak SPL.
Still deciding? The full PA & Live Sound rankings cover every ranked option.
A discontinued 8 inch coaxial PA speaker with good sound and deep bass for its size, flexible for passive or bi-amp setups.
A compact powered 8 inch PA speaker with clean, well balanced sound and several inputs, now discontinued but worth buying used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Turbosound NuQ82 | Yamaha DXR8mkII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $500 Passive, Discontinued | $769.99 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #3 of 47 in 8-Inch PA Speakers | #5 of 47 in 8-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | Yes | No |
| Configuration | Passive/bi-amp switchable 2-way coaxial PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 8” coaxial woofer, compression driver | 8” woofer, 1.75” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 18kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); 55Hz - 20kHz (-10dB) | 57Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 18.3”H x 10.8”W x 8.7”D (464 x 274 x 220 mm) | 18”H x 11”W x 11”D (458 x 280 x 280 mm) |
| Inputs | Two Neutrik speakON NL4 connectors | XLR, dual 1/4-inch, stereo RCA; XLR thru and link outputs |
| Amplifier Power | Passive/bi-amp speaker; use external amplification within the 250W continuous / 1,000W peak handling rating | 1100W dynamic / 700W continuous (950W LF + 150W HF dynamic) |
| Power Handling | 250W continuous / 1,000W peak (IEC, manufacturer specified) | - |
| Cabinet Material | 12mm birch plywood | Matte-finish ABS |
| Rigging | Eight M10 and three M8 fly points | 3 x M8 points; 35mm dual-angle pole mount |
| Coverage | 100° x 60° | 90° x 60° |
| Maximum SPL | 123dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 130dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 73Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 69Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Weight | 22.5 lbs (10.2 kg) | 28.2 lbs (12.8 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.25 | 3.08 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.68 | 5.89 |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| 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 |
| Microphone Input | No | No |
| Guitar Input | No | No |
| DSP | Yes, Klark Teknik DSP with dynamic EQ, limiting, position compensation, user EQ and subwoofer integration; LCD/rotary control plus USB for PC remote control | Yes |
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.
Measurement data: Turbosound NuQ82 (measured by the manufacturer) and Yamaha DXR8mkII (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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