The O.S. Acoustics DBS8 ranks #27 out of 87 total Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Powered Home rankings for every top pick.
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#27 O.S. Acoustics DBS8: $5,600 per pair O.S. Acoustics Dealers eBay
Pros: The available Sound & Recording data gives a 7.85 ideal-subwoofer score and a 2.6dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz, supporting balanced monitoring with bass support. DSP settings provide useful adjustment for installation. Measured bass extension of 48.5Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The measured -3dB point is 48.5Hz, not especially deep for a large monitor. Driver layout and listening height require care; a scalar directivity statistic alone cannot establish a wide sweet spot.
How it compares: Just above it: JBL 308P MKII - $5451 cheaper, 388W less output power. Just below it: Yamaha HS8 - $4802 cheaper, 380W less output power.
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 500W LF + 150W HF per speaker |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | approximately 35Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 48.5Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 19.8” x 8.7” x 17.2” (502 x 222 x 437 mm) each |
| Drivers | Two 6.5-inch aluminum woofers; 1.1-inch ceramic-coated magnesium tweeter |
| Enclosure | Sealed MTM |
| Frequency Response | 35Hz - 21.5kHz (±2 dB > 50Hz) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR |
| Maximum SPL | 105dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.88 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.85 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 34.8 lbs (15.8kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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