The Electro-Voice EVID-S8.2 ranks #22 out of 33 total Line Array and Installation PA Speakers for sound quality. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Electro-Voice
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#22 Electro-Voice EVID-S8.2: $709.00 per pair Amazon eBay
Same family: the Electro-Voice EVID-S4.2 (smaller model, ranked lower, rated 2.5/5), the Electro-Voice EVID-S5.2 (smaller model, ranked lower, rated 2.6/5) and the Electro-Voice EVID-S5.2X (smaller model, ranked higher, rated 3.3/5).
Pros: A weather-resistant surface-mount installation speaker from Electro-Voice with an 8” woofer and a tweeter. EV’s measurements show a preference score of 0.84 that reaches 4.15 with an ideal subwoofer, with 0.75 listening window deviation.
Cons: The on-axis response is uneven (1.84 average deviation). The data comes from EV. Bass reaches 92.5Hz (-3dB) and about 66Hz (-10dB).
How it compares: Just above it: Yamaha VXS5 - $316 cheaper. Just below it: Yamaha VXS3F - $425 cheaper.
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 65.9Hz (measured, manufacturer data via spinorama.org) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 92.5Hz (measured, manufacturer data via spinorama.org) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Drivers | 8” woofer, tweeter |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 0.84 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.15 |
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