The Quested S8R ranks #83 out of 86 total Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Powered Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Quested
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#83 Quested S8R: $3,000 per pair Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the Quested S8R MkIII, ranked higher, estimated 3.5/5.
Pros: A bi-amplified studio monitor with an 8” woofer and 28mm soft dome tweeter. The only Spinorama data shows very deep bass, 33.1Hz (-3dB) and about 28Hz (-10dB), and consistent directivity (2.62dB directivity index deviation). Measured bass extension of 33.1Hz (-3dB).
Cons: That data is low quality, digitized from a third-party chart. The listening window spans 3.6dB from 300Hz to 5kHz, for a preference score of 4.26 that only rises to 5.69 with an ideal subwoofer. Replaced by the S8R MkIII. Discontinued.
Related speakers: Quested S8R MkIII.
How it compares: Just above it: Quested S8R MkIII - $1335 cheaper. Just below it: PMC result6 - $300 more.
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | Bi-amplified, class AB |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 27.7Hz (measured, third-party data via spinorama.org) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 33.1Hz (measured, third-party data via spinorama.org) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Drivers | 8” (200mm) woofer, 28mm soft dome tweeter |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.26 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.69 |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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