The Yamaha HS8S is rated 3/5 for sound quality, #55 of 73 Small Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs). See all Subwoofers rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: Yamaha
#55 Yamaha HS8S: $499.99 Amazon $499.99 eBay
Same family: the Yamaha HS3 (smallest bookshelf, estimated 2.9/5), the Yamaha HS4 (bookshelf, estimated 3.1/5), the Yamaha HS5 (bookshelf, rated 3.6/5), the Yamaha HS7 (bookshelf, rated 3.9/5) and the Yamaha HS8 (largest bookshelf, rated 4.4/5).
Pros: A ported 8 inch studio subwoofer with balanced XLR and TRS inputs, a compact way to add bass to studio monitors. 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.
| Released | Apr 2013 (13 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Aux Input | No |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 104.8 dB |
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Country | Japan |
| Dimensions | 13.7”H x 11.8”W x 15.3”D (349.2 x 300.0 x 388.9 mm) |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, front |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR (2), TRS (2, balanced) |
| Measurement Source | ErinsAudioCorner |
| Optical Input | No |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 90.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 100.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 104.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 106.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 107.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 105.7 dB |
| RCA Input | No |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Warranty | 2 |
| Weight | 22.5 lbs (10.2 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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$499.99 is the lowest price we have tracked since Jul 2026.
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