The Vue Audiotechnik H-8 is rated 3.6/5 for sound quality, #21 of 47 8-Inch PA Speakers. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: Vue Audiotechnik
#21 Vue Audiotechnik H-8: $3,800 eBay
Same family: the Vue Audiotechnik H-5 (smaller model, rated 3.6/5), the Vue Audiotechnik h-12 (larger model, rated 3.8/5) and the Vue Audiotechnik H-15 (larger model, rated 4.3/5).
Pros: A powered 8 inch touring speaker with a beryllium compression driver and quiet fanless amplification for rental and stage use. Low-quality vendor data shows a 5.0 ideal-subwoofer preference score, continuing the h-Class’s Truextent beryllium-diaphragm compression driver in a compact cabinet with a 100° x 50° horn and fanless 2-channel amplification. Measured bass extension of 77.5Hz (-3dB).
Cons: At 23.22kg and roughly $3800 this is an unusually heavy and expensive 8-inch box, aimed at rental and touring use rather than casual portability.
| Released | Feb 2014 (12 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 315W long-term (275W LF + 40W HF); 900W burst (600W LF + 300W HF) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 77.5Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Cabinet Material | Multi-ply birch hardwood |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Coverage | 100° x 40° |
| DSP | Yes |
| Dimensions | 18.1”H x 11.3”W x 11.9”D (460 x 286 x 303 mm) |
| Drivers | 8” woofer, beryllium-diaphragm compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 75Hz - 21kHz (±2.5dB, manufacturer specified); 60Hz - 26kHz (-10dB) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR analog/AES input with XLR loop output |
| Maximum SPL | 122dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Network Control | Ethernet/IP remote monitoring and control |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | Pole mount and integrated hanging points |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.14 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.00 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 51.2 lbs (23.22 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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Frequency Response
How the Vue Audiotechnik H-8 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.
Measurement data: spinorama.org, measured by the manufacturer.
EQ for a Neutral Response
No EQ preset: the best simple EQ we can fit to these measurements improves the predicted preference score by less than 0.2. The listening window is already close to flat, and what holds the score back, such as narrow ripple in the response or uneven output off-axis, is not something EQ can fix without making it worse elsewhere.