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Tapco S8 8" Active Studio Monitors (Pair)by Tapco
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Product Description
Not too long after Tapco released the popular S?5 active studio monitor, folks started asking them for a bigger, louder 8-inch version with the same acclaimed sound. Well, ask no longer because it's here! The S?8 is the loudest, most accurate 8" active studio monitor in its class, with a big low-end response especially well suited to modern rock, hip-hop and dance music styles. Compare to the competition and hear for yourself. The S?8 gives you more of a very good thing. Features: Mackie-designed active desktop monitors with dual high-precision internal amplifiers (60w x 60w) 8-inch woofer delivers big, punchy low-end especially suited to modern rock, hip-hop, dance music production 1-inch waveguide-loaded silk dome tweeter with exceptional stereo imaging for smooth, non-fatiguing mix sessions Low-Freqency Boost and High-Frequency Boost/Cut controls allow for acoustic tailoring to different rooms Balanced TRS/XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs Magnetically shielded, can be placed next to your CRT monitor Outperforms other 8" active monitors in its class Specifications: Free Field Frequency Response: 40 Hz 20 kHz (?3 dB) Lower Cutoff Frequency: -3 dB @ 40 Hz Upper Cutoff Frequency: -3 dB @ 20 kHz Sound Pressure Level @ 1 meter, 7.5 dBu into Balanced Input: 100 dB SPL @ 1m Maximum SPL Per Pair: 113 dB SPL @ 1m Low Frequency Power: 60 watts, 4 ohm load, 100 watts peak High Frequency Power: 60 watts, 4 ohm load, 100 watts peak ...Reviews
Solid investment in this rangeImaging is impressive on the S8. I've mixed on NS10's, JBL 4208 and 4312, and various Genelec and Tannoy models. The S8 is not as pretty as the Genelec, but I prefer it that way. Some Tannoy monitors, especially the older concentric units, are cleaner than the S8 but not by much.
Build quality is excellent, too. These are heavy, solid beasts. I'm sure there are seams on the cabinets, but we couldn't find them. They are also good looking, much more dark and aggressive than photos can relate. Overall, we have no complaints at all, especially at this price.
This is what's so great about the S8: They are an astounding value. They will definitely show you what is right or wrong with your mix, and do so better than anything else in its class at high or low volume (yes, that is an option no one ever talks about). I had read some reports about bass power problems, but I believe they perform much better in an actual studio/room rather than in a store showroom where sales-staff have likely cranked the back-panel bass option beyond reason.
If you have a chance to listen before you buy, you should. If not, search online for reviews and comparison shootouts. The S8's are a solid investment for anyone shopping in this range.