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The HS8 is a single powered two-way studio monitor with a 8-inch cone woofer and 1-inch dome tweeter, bi-amplified at 120 W (dynamic power). It takes balanced XLR or 6.35 mm phone-jack inputs and is sold as one cabinet, so a stereo pair means buying two.
Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.
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Manufacturer-listed box contents
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Apple HomePod mini 2HomePod mini 2 20W power adapter Documentation
Yamaha HS8One monitor, power cord and owner's manual
Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models.
Check the exact configuration. Manufacturer specifications describe the listed variant. Confirm compatibility and the seller’s exact model before buying; no overall winner is inferred from incomplete evidence.
Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models.
Apple HomePod mini 2Apple Music iTunes music purchases iCloud Music Library with an Apple Music or iTunes Match subscription Third-party music services Apple Music Radio or episodes on demand Radio stations from TuneIn, Capital FM, LBC UK, Heart UK and Smooth UK Apple Podcasts News briefings AirPlay to share other content to HomePod mini from iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K or Mac
Yamaha HS8Balanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
Sources
Apple HomePod mini 2
Manufacturer specification · Apple Music requires a subscription. A subscription may be required for music streaming services.
Manufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer.
Apple HomePod mini 2Line voltage: 100V to 240V for 20W power adapter Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz Operating temperature: 0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F) Relative humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing Operating altitude: tested up to 3,000 metres (10,000 feet)
Yamaha HS8Built-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
Sources
Apple HomePod mini 2
Manufacturer specification · Adapter/input ratings are requirements, not measured consumption or audio output. The 20W power adapter supplies 9V/2.22A required by HomePod mini 2.
Manufacturer specification · Yamaha does not publish one universal voltage in the specification. The manual warns that the supplied cord may not suit another region, so a UK/Ireland unit and a US unit are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region use.
Apple HomePod mini 284.3 mm high (3.3 inches) 97.9 mm wide (3.9 inches) Weight 335 grams (0.74 pounds)
Yamaha HS8250 × 390 × 334 mm (W × H × D), per monitor
Sources
Apple HomePod mini 2
Manufacturer specification · Only the dimensions explicitly labelled by the manufacturer are listed; no missing axis is inferred. Size and weight vary by manufacturing process.
Not listed by the manufacturer in the cited technical specifications. · Manufacturer specification · Driver layout and supported audio formats are listed separately; neither establishes a rated channel configuration for one unit.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless connections
Apple HomePod mini 2Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Peer-to-peer discovery for easy guest access Bluetooth 6 Thread networking technology Ultra Wideband chip for device proximity
Yamaha HS8Not verified
Sources
Apple HomePod mini 2
Manufacturer specification · Bluetooth presence alone does not establish Bluetooth audio input; supported audio sources are listed separately. Wi‑Fi 6E available in countries and regions where supported. Peer-to-peer AirPlay requires a compatible Mac, iPhone or iPad with the latest operating system software. Compatible only with HomeKit- or Matter-enabled Thread accessories. Requires a U1‑equipped iPhone running the latest operating system software. Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Driver layout and audio processing
Apple HomePod mini 2Full-range driver and dual passive radiators for deep bass and crisp high frequencies Custom acoustic waveguide for a 360º sound field Acoustically transparent fabric Computational audio for real-time tuning Three-microphone design for far-field Siri Sound Recognition for smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds Multi-room audio with AirPlay Stereo pair capable Surround sound with Apple TV 4K
Yamaha HS8Not verified
Sources
Apple HomePod mini 2
Manufacturer specification · Sound Recognition may detect smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds and send you notifications when recognised. Sound Recognition should not be relied upon in circumstances where you may be harmed or injured, or in high‑risk or emergency situations. Sound Recognition requires the updated Home architecture, which is available as a separate update in the Home app. It requires all Apple devices that access the home to be using the latest software. Requires multiple HomePod or HomePod mini speakers with the latest operating system, or AirPlay‑compatible speakers with the latest version of AirPlay, and an iOS device with the latest operating system. Creating a HomePod stereo pair requires two of the same model and generation of HomePod speakers, such as two HomePod mini 2 or two HomePod (2nd generation). Home theatre surround sound requires four HomePod mini 2 or HomePod (2nd generation) speakers in matching pairs (front and rear) and paired with Apple TV 4K (4th generation) running the latest operating system software.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rated audio output power and measurement basis
Apple HomePod mini 2Not verified
Yamaha HS8120 W total (dynamic power): LF 75 W into 4 ohms + HF 45 W into 8 ohms
Sources
Apple HomePod mini 2
Not listed by the manufacturer in the cited technical specifications. · Manufacturer specification · The manufacturer does not list rated speaker output in watts. An adapter rating or AC input frequency is not audio output power.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating per monitor, stated as dynamic power in the owner's manual; not RMS continuous power, measured loudness or mains consumption.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer-listed sensors
Apple HomePod mini 2Temperature and humidity
Yamaha HS8Not verified
Sources
Apple HomePod mini 2
Manufacturer specification · Temperature and humidity sensing is optimised for indoor, domestic settings, when ambient temperatures are around 15° C to 30° C and relative humidity is around 30% to 70%. Accuracy may decrease in some situations where audio is playing for an extended period of time at high volume levels. HomePod mini requires some time to calibrate the sensors immediately after starting up before results are displayed.
Source-backed specifications for Apple HomePod mini 2 and Yamaha HS8
Specification
Apple HomePod mini 2
Yamaha HS8
Rated channel configurationSources
Apple HomePod mini 2
Not listed by the manufacturer in the cited technical specifications. · Manufacturer specification · Driver layout and supported audio formats are listed separately; neither establishes a rated channel configuration for one unit.
Manufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer.
Apple Music iTunes music purchases iCloud Music Library with an Apple Music or iTunes Match subscription Third-party music services Apple Music Radio or episodes on demand Radio stations from TuneIn, Capital FM, LBC UK, Heart UK and Smooth UK Apple Podcasts News briefings AirPlay to share other content to HomePod mini from iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K or Mac
Balanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
Wireless connectionsSources
Apple HomePod mini 2
Manufacturer specification · Bluetooth presence alone does not establish Bluetooth audio input; supported audio sources are listed separately. Wi‑Fi 6E available in countries and regions where supported. Peer-to-peer AirPlay requires a compatible Mac, iPhone or iPad with the latest operating system software. Compatible only with HomeKit- or Matter-enabled Thread accessories. Requires a U1‑equipped iPhone running the latest operating system software. Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.
Rated audio output power and measurement basisSources
Apple HomePod mini 2
Not listed by the manufacturer in the cited technical specifications. · Manufacturer specification · The manufacturer does not list rated speaker output in watts. An adapter rating or AC input frequency is not audio output power.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating per monitor, stated as dynamic power in the owner's manual; not RMS continuous power, measured loudness or mains consumption.
120 W total (dynamic power): LF 75 W into 4 ohms + HF 45 W into 8 ohms
Power supply and operating conditionsDifferentSources
Apple HomePod mini 2
Manufacturer specification · Adapter/input ratings are requirements, not measured consumption or audio output. The 20W power adapter supplies 9V/2.22A required by HomePod mini 2.
Manufacturer specification · Yamaha does not publish one universal voltage in the specification. The manual warns that the supplied cord may not suit another region, so a UK/Ireland unit and a US unit are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region use.
Line voltage: 100V to 240V for 20W power adapter Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz Operating temperature: 0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F) Relative humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing Operating altitude: tested up to 3,000 metres (10,000 feet)
Built-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
Power consumptionSources
Apple HomePod mini 2
No source recorded.
Yamaha HS8
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's power-consumption rating; idle/average/maximum conditions are not defined.
Manufacturer specification · Sound Recognition may detect smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds and send you notifications when recognised. Sound Recognition should not be relied upon in circumstances where you may be harmed or injured, or in high‑risk or emergency situations. Sound Recognition requires the updated Home architecture, which is available as a separate update in the Home app. It requires all Apple devices that access the home to be using the latest software. Requires multiple HomePod or HomePod mini speakers with the latest operating system, or AirPlay‑compatible speakers with the latest version of AirPlay, and an iOS device with the latest operating system. Creating a HomePod stereo pair requires two of the same model and generation of HomePod speakers, such as two HomePod mini 2 or two HomePod (2nd generation). Home theatre surround sound requires four HomePod mini 2 or HomePod (2nd generation) speakers in matching pairs (front and rear) and paired with Apple TV 4K (4th generation) running the latest operating system software.
Full-range driver and dual passive radiators for deep bass and crisp high frequencies Custom acoustic waveguide for a 360º sound field Acoustically transparent fabric Computational audio for real-time tuning Three-microphone design for far-field Siri Sound Recognition for smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds Multi-room audio with AirPlay Stereo pair capable Surround sound with Apple TV 4K
iPhone or iPad with the latest iOS or iPadOS Wi-Fi Internet access
Not provided
Manufacturer-listed sensorsSources
Apple HomePod mini 2
Manufacturer specification · Temperature and humidity sensing is optimised for indoor, domestic settings, when ambient temperatures are around 15° C to 30° C and relative humidity is around 30% to 70%. Accuracy may decrease in some situations where audio is playing for an extended period of time at high volume levels. HomePod mini requires some time to calibrate the sensors immediately after starting up before results are displayed.
LEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz
Manufacturer-listed dimensions and massDifferentSources
Apple HomePod mini 2
Manufacturer specification · Only the dimensions explicitly labelled by the manufacturer are listed; no missing axis is inferred. Size and weight vary by manufacturing process.
Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models.
Each record represents an explicitly checked model and configuration. Original import: 5 Sept 2026; this is not its verification date. This is not a list of current offers or a popularity ranking.