The Yamaha VXS8 ranks #9 out of 26 total Surface-Mount and Background Music Speakers for sound quality. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Yamaha
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#9 Yamaha VXS8: $662.98 per pair Passive Estimated B&H Photo Video eBay
Same family: the Yamaha VXS1ML (smaller model, ranked lower, estimated 2.4/5), the Yamaha VXS3F (smaller model, ranked lower, rated 2.6/5) and the Yamaha VXS5 (smaller model, ranked higher, rated 3/5).
Pros: The 8-inch model of Yamaha’s VXS surface-mount range, a larger sibling of the measured Yamaha VXS5 with an 8” woofer and a 1” soft dome tweeter. Yamaha rates it at 91dB sensitivity and 117dB maximum SPL with bass to 51Hz (-10dB), so it reaches lower than the 5.25” model, and a transformer tap lets it run on 70V/100V lines or at low impedance.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers. It is an installation speaker sold in pairs, with no built-in amplifier and a dome tweeter that limits output compared with horn-loaded PA boxes.
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way surface-mount speaker |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Drivers | 8” woofer, 1” soft dome tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 51Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 117dB (calculated, manufacturer specified) |
| Passive | Yes |
| Power Handling | 90W noise / 180W program |
| Sensitivity | 91dB |
| XLR Input | No |
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