Yamaha HS8S Review: Ranked #36 of 48

Last updated: September 13, 2026

The Yamaha HS8S ranks #36 out of 48 total Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) for sound quality. See all Subwoofers rankings for every top pick.

Brand: Yamaha

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Yamaha HS8S - ranked #36 of 48 Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) · Editor's rating 3/5

#36 Yamaha HS8S: $775 eBay

Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 104.8 dB through 40-80 Hz. The ported, front enclosure with 8” (203mm) driver is intended to add useful bass support without a full-size cabinet.

Cons: Without a published 20 Hz output result, deep-bass capability is less certain than its midbass figure. The 349.2H x 300.0W x 388.9D mm cabinet and 10.2 kg mass still need careful placement and calibration.

How it compares: Just above it: Yamaha NS-SW100 - $575 cheaper. Just below it: JL Audio Dominion d108 - $325 more, 1.8dB less max output.

CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz)104.8 dB
Cabinet Colorblack
CountryJapan
Dimensions13.7"H x 11.8"W x 15.3"D (349.2 x 300.0 x 388.9 mm)
Drivers8" (203mm) driver
Enclosureported, front
Measurement SourceErinsAudioCorner
Output SPL at 31.5 Hz90.8 dB
Output SPL at 40 Hz100.7 dB
Output SPL at 50 Hz104.9 dB
Output SPL at 63 Hz106.3 dB
Output SPL at 80 Hz107.2 dB
Output SPL at 100 Hz105.7 dB
Warranty2
Weight22.5 lbs (10.2 kg)

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