The Yamaha HS8 ranks #26 out of 49 total Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.
Brand: Yamaha
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#26 Yamaha HS8: $678.28 Amazon eBay
Pros: Good for mixing and anything needing a neutral output.
Cons: Slight midrange boost. Quite expensive.
How it compares: Just above it: Kali Audio LP-8 - $379 cheaper, 20W less output power. Just below it: JBL 308P MKII - $180 cheaper, 8W less output power.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 34.7Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 43.9Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | 15.4"H x 9.8"W x 13.1"D (391.2 x 248.9 x 332.7 mm) |
| Drivers | 8" woofer, 1" dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 47Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR |
| Output Power | 120w Per Speaker |
| Weight | 22.5 lbs / 10.2 kg |
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- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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- Audio Science Review Measurements (spinorama.org) More from Audio Science Review →
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- Head-to-Head Comparisons
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