LD Systems Stinger 8-A-G3 Review: Rated 3.7/5

The LD Systems Stinger 8-A-G3 is rated 3.7/5 for sound quality, #17 of 47 8-Inch PA Speakers. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.

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Brand: LD Systems

#17 LD Systems Stinger 8-A-G3: $599.99 Amazon $599.99 eBay

Same family: the LD Systems Stinger 28-A-G3 (larger model, ranked lower, rated 3.5/5), the LD Systems Stinger 10-A-G3 (larger model, rated 4.1/5), the LD Systems Stinger 12 A G3 (larger model, rated 3.5/5) and the LD Systems Stinger 15-A-G3 (larger model, rated 3.4/5).

Pros: An affordable, light powered 8 inch PA speaker with two mic/line inputs and deep bass reach for its size. Medium-quality vendor data returns a 5.20 ideal-subwoofer preference score with 49Hz measured extension, a genuinely deep result for an affordable 8-inch box. At 10.5kg it is one of the lightest active speakers in this ranking. Measured bass extension of 56Hz (-3dB).

Cons: Its 125dB peak claim is modest next to the higher-output rivals here, and its 90° x 50° horn is on the narrower side.

Released	2017 (9 years ago)
AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	600W peak / 300W RMS
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-3dB)	56Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	12mm plywood with polyurea coating
Coaxial Input	No
Configuration	Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker
Coverage	90° x 50°
DSP	Yes
Dimensions	18”H x 10.6”W x 11.4”D (457 x 270 x 290 mm)
Drivers	8” woofer, compression driver
Frequency Response	70Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified)
Guitar Input	No
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	2 x XLR/TRS line/mic inputs; XLR mono mix output
Maximum SPL	125dB peak (manufacturer specified)
Microphone Input	Yes
Optical Input	No
Passive	No
RCA Input	No
Rigging	M10 suspension points; 36mm Dual-Tilt pole mount
Spinorama Preference Score	2.88
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	5.20
TRS Input	Yes
USB Input	No
Weight	23.1 lbs (10.5 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • LD Systems Stinger 8 A G3 Product Page
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Spinorama Measurements

Frequency Response

How the LD Systems Stinger 8-A-G3 measures across the audible range. A flatter listening window (the sound arriving straight at you) is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. The estimated in-room response adds what a typical room does, and there a gentle, even tilt down toward the treble is ideal. Both curves are shifted so their 300 Hz to 3 kHz average sits at 0 dB.

Listening windowEstimated in-room response

Measurement data: spinorama.org, measured by the manufacturer.

EQ for a Neutral Response

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