Name: Yamaha HS8
Brand: Yamaha
Price: 797.98 USD
Availability: InStock

The Yamaha HS8 ranks #28 out of 86 total Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Powered Home rankings for every top pick.

Brand: Yamaha

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Yamaha HS8 - ranked #28 of 86 Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers · Editor's rating 4.4/5

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Smaller models: the Yamaha HS7 (ranked lower, rated 3.9/5), the Yamaha HS5 (rated 3.6/5), the Yamaha HS4 (estimated 3.1/5) and the Yamaha HS3 (estimated 2.9/5).

Pros: ASR measurements support broadly neutral sound: a 2.3dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz and 7.58 ideal-subwoofer score. Measured -3dB bass extension of 43.9Hz gives useful weight for music, with straightforward analog connections and room-adjustment controls. Measured bass extension of 43.9Hz (-3dB).

Cons: Its response and off-axis behavior are not as refined as the leading monitors. Vertical positioning around the crossover matters, and a subwoofer remains useful for deep bass. Basic rear-panel controls do not replace measured room correction.

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How it compares: Just above it: O.S. Acoustics DBS8 - $4802 more, 380W more output power. Just below it: Kali Audio LP-6 V2 - $400 cheaper, 80W less output power.

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	120w Per Speaker
App	No
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	34.7Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	43.9Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bluetooth	No
Coaxial Input	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)
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR
Optical Input	No
RCA Input	No
Spinorama Preference Score	5.85
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	7.58
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	22.5 lbs (10.2 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

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