Short answer: the Mesanovic CDM65 if sound quality matters most, the Yamaha HS8 if price matters most. The Mesanovic CDM65 ranks #2 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers, rated 4.9/5, at $5,998. The Yamaha HS8 ranks #36, rated 4.4/5, at $797.98, $5,200.02 cheaper.
Why pick the Yamaha HS8: Popular studio monitors with neutral sound and solid bass from an 8 inch woofer. Watch for: Its response and off-axis behavior are not as refined as the leading monitors.
The Mesanovic CDM65 is the more accurate, deeper-bass pick. High end monitors with extremely accurate sound and deep bass, plus a cardioid mode that helps in difficult rooms. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 7.07 against 5.85 for the Yamaha HS8. Its bass reaches about 36.6Hz before falling 3dB, against 43.9Hz for the Yamaha HS8. The tradeoff: Cardioid operation and bass tuning affect placement and output, so use the appropriate mode for the room.
Buy the Yamaha HS8 if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Mesanovic CDM65 if sound quality matters more than the price.
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Popular studio monitors with neutral sound and solid bass from an 8 inch woofer.
High end monitors with extremely accurate sound and deep bass, plus a cardioid mode that helps in difficult rooms.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Yamaha HS8 | Mesanovic CDM65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $797.98 per pair | $5,998 per pair |
| Ranked | #36 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #2 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 15.4”H x 9.8”W x 13.1”D (391.2 x 248.9 x 332.7 mm) | 15”H x 8”W x 14”D (381 x 203 x 356 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 47Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz-20kHz +/-1.0dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 43.9Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 36.6Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 34.7Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 29.8Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Inputs | XLR | XLR (balanced analog), WiSA wireless |
| Weight | 22.5 lbs (10.2 kg) | 32 lbs (14.5 kg) each |
| Drivers | 8” woofer, 1” dome tweeter | 1” aluminum dome waveguide tweeter, 5” aluminum cone midrange, 2x 6.5” paper Kevlar side mounted subwoofers |
| App | No | - |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | - |
| DSP | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 120w Per Speaker | 600W total (150W tweeter, 150W midrange, 300W subwoofers combined) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.85 | 7.07 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.58 | 8.57 |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | sealed |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 150Hz, 2,300Hz |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |
| Country | - | United States |
| Maximum SPL | - | 103dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
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