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AGenelec 8330ABYamaha HS8
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 390 mm (39.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.44 px
Genelec 8330AvsYamaha HS8
The Yamaha HS8 stands 39.0 cm tall — about 9.1 cm more than the Genelec 8330A at 29.9 cm. On footprint the Yamaha HS8 is the wider cabinet (25.0 cm versus 18.9 cm). The Yamaha HS8 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 38 Hz versus 45 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 130 mm cone on the Genelec 8330A and a 203 mm cone on the Yamaha HS8. On price, the Genelec 8330A sits higher — about $1,125 a pair against $339 for the Yamaha HS8.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Genelec | Yamaha |
| Model | 8330A | HS8 |
| HiFi ladder position | #16 of 78 floorstander | #39 of 78 floorstander |
| Height | 299 mm | 390 mm |
| Width | 189 mm | 250 mm |
| Depth | 178 mm | 334 mm |
| Weight | 5.1 kg | 10.2 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 19 mm tweeter (metal dome), 1× 130 mm mid-bass (cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 203 mm woofer (cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 3000 Hz | 2000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 45 Hz | 38 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 30000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | — | — |
| Impedance | — | — |
| Recommended amp | — | — |
| MAP (USD) | $1,125 each | $339.14 each |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | genelec.com ↗ | usa.yamaha.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.