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Yamaha HS8 vs Edifier R1700BT

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Yamaha HS8

HS8 · black · single monitor · UK and Ireland specification

Front view of a black Yamaha HS8 studio monitor with white 8-inch woofer cone and dome tweeter
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Exact model & source notes

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 specifications
WHAT DIFFERS
8 inWoofer size4 in
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THE CONTENDER

Edifier R1700BT

Brown

Brown wood-effect Edifier R1700BT active and passive bookshelf speakers, one with grille removed, beside the remote control
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Exact model & source notes

The R1700BT is an active/passive bookshelf pair with a 4-inch mid-bass driver and 19 mm silk-dome tweeter per side, rated 66 W RMS in total across separate tweeter and mid-bass amplifiers. It takes Bluetooth and two RCA inputs, with bass, treble and volume controls on the active speaker and an infrared remote.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

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  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE7 topics
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01 / 07

Enclosure

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Edifier R1700BTMDF enclosure with bases angled at a 10-degree incline

Manufacturer specification

Source 1
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WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

9 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Channel configuration

In Visual facts
Yamaha HS8One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)
Edifier R1700BTStereo pair: one active speaker and one passive speaker
Sources
Yamaha HS8

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · The passive speaker connects to the active unit's speaker output with the supplied cable.

Edifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)

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Included units / accessories

In Visual facts
Yamaha HS8One monitor, power cord and owner's manual
Edifier R1700BTActive and passive speakers, remote control, speaker connecting cable, RCA–RCA cable, 3.5 mm–RCA cable and user manual
Sources
Yamaha HS8

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.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Manual box inventory; the US store list names only speakers, the two audio cables and manual. The remote uses a CR2025 coin cell.

Edifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)

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Input sensitivity / impedance

In Visual facts
Yamaha HS8−10 dBu / 10 kΩ
Edifier R1700BTPC IN: 500 ± 50 mV; AUX: 500 ± 50 mV; Bluetooth: 400 mFFS ± 50 mFFS
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Current Edifier UK and US product-page figures; the Edifier US store gives the same values but labels the first RCA input 'RCA' instead of 'PC IN'. The 2023 manual's specification section lists no input sensitivity.

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec

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Audio inputs

In Visual facts
Yamaha HS8Balanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
Edifier R1700BTBluetooth 5.1 and two analogue RCA input pairs (PC IN and AUX IN)
Sources
Yamaha HS8

Manufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Bluetooth version is from the current UK/US specification; the manual lists input type PC/AUX/Bluetooth without a version. The two RCA pairs share one PC/AUX input mode: if two sources are connected at the same time, both signals play. A 3.5 mm source uses the supplied 3.5 mm–RCA cable. No USB, optical or 3.5 mm socket.

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)

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Rated power and measurement basis

In Visual facts
Yamaha HS8120 W total (dynamic power): LF 75 W into 4 ohms + HF 45 W into 8 ohms
Edifier R1700BT66 W total RMS: 15 W × 2 (tweeter) + 18 W × 2 (mid-bass)
Sources
Yamaha HS8

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.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer rating for the pair, given separately for the two tweeter channels and the two mid-bass channels; load and distortion limits not stated. Not 66 W per cabinet or mains consumption. Edifier describes a Class-D amplifier system with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Dynamic Range Control (DRC).

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)

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Power supply

In Visual facts
Yamaha HS8Built-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
Edifier R1700BTMains-powered: fixed power cord and power switch on the active speaker (Class II, double-insulated); operating voltage printed on the product plate
Sources
Yamaha HS8

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.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Edifier publishes no rated mains voltage/frequency for this model in its English manual or on its UK/US pages; the manual directs users to the voltage on the product plate and to a matching AC outlet. UK and US units are separate regional packages; do not assume a unit from one region works on the other's mains or plug. The manual marks its plug drawings as illustrative only.

Edifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)

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Woofer size

Yamaha HS88 in
Edifier R1700BT4 in
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · The manual also gives 116 mm; nominal size, not a conversion.

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)

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Dimensions of each unit

Yamaha HS8250 × 390 × 334 mm (W × H × D), per monitor
Edifier R1700BTActive: 154 × 254 × 214 mm; passive: 154 × 254 × 209 mm (W × H × D)
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · US store gives both cabinets; the UK/US product pages give only 154 × 254 × 214 mm (active).

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (12)

Acoustic controls

Yamaha HS8LEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz
Edifier R1700BTNot verified
Sources
Yamaha HS8

Manufacturer specification · Manual switches, not automatic room correction.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Edifier R1700BT

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Tone controls

Yamaha HS8Not verified
Edifier R1700BTTreble and bass dials plus volume knob on the active speaker's side panel
Sources
Yamaha HS8

No source recorded for this side.

Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · The remote documents power, mute, volume and input keys only; no remote tone control is asserted.

Edifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Tweeter size

Yamaha HS81 in
Edifier R1700BT19 mm
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Silk-dome tweeter; product page states 0.75 inch.

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)

The recorded units or formats differ. These values are not ranked.

Weight

Yamaha HS810.2 kg
Edifier R1700BTNot verified
Sources
Yamaha HS8

Manufacturer specification · Net weight of one monitor; the mounting-point I model is heavier.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Edifier R1700BT

Edifier lists 'Net Weight: 6.6kg' for this active/passive product without stating whether it is the pair or one speaker (dimensions are given per speaker or per cabinet), so no like-for-like weight is asserted. · Manufacturer specification

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specification

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

0 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Yamaha HS8

What it brings

  • Rated 47 Hz–24 kHz at −3 dB and 38 Hz–30 kHz at −10 dB, with separate amplifiers for the woofer and tweeter.
    Manufacturer source
  • Balanced XLR and phone-jack inputs plus HIGH TRIM and ROOM CONTROL switches let the monitor be matched to studio interfaces and placed nearer walls.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

Edifier R1700BT

What it brings

What to check

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
21 of 21 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Yamaha HS8 and Edifier R1700BT
SpecificationYamaha HS8Edifier R1700BT
Channel configurationDifferent
Sources
Yamaha HS8

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · The passive speaker connects to the active unit's speaker output with the supplied cable.

Edifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)
One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)Stereo pair: one active speaker and one passive speaker
Woofer sizeDifferent
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · The manual also gives 116 mm; nominal size, not a conversion.

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)
8 in4 in
Tweeter sizeDifferent
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Silk-dome tweeter; product page states 0.75 inch.

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)
1 in19 mm
Crossover frequency
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

No source recorded.

2 kHzNot provided
Frequency response (−3 dB)
Sources
Yamaha HS8

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer limits at −3 dB; not interchangeable with the −10 dB range.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Edifier R1700BT

No source recorded.

47 Hz–24 kHzNot provided
Frequency response (−10 dB)
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

No source recorded.

38 Hz–30 kHzNot provided
Frequency response
Sources
Yamaha HS8

No source recorded.

Not provided60 Hz–20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio
Sources
Yamaha HS8

No source recorded.

Not provided≥85 dB(A)
Audio inputsDifferent
Sources
Yamaha HS8

Manufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Bluetooth version is from the current UK/US specification; the manual lists input type PC/AUX/Bluetooth without a version. The two RCA pairs share one PC/AUX input mode: if two sources are connected at the same time, both signals play. A 3.5 mm source uses the supplied 3.5 mm–RCA cable. No USB, optical or 3.5 mm socket.

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)
Balanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallelBluetooth 5.1 and two analogue RCA input pairs (PC IN and AUX IN)
Input sensitivity / impedanceDifferent
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Current Edifier UK and US product-page figures; the Edifier US store gives the same values but labels the first RCA input 'RCA' instead of 'PC IN'. The 2023 manual's specification section lists no input sensitivity.

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec
−10 dBu / 10 kΩPC IN: 500 ± 50 mV; AUX: 500 ± 50 mV; Bluetooth: 400 mFFS ± 50 mFFS
Bluetooth version
Sources
Yamaha HS8

No source recorded.

Not provided5.1
Rated power and measurement basisDifferent
Sources
Yamaha HS8

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.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer rating for the pair, given separately for the two tweeter channels and the two mid-bass channels; load and distortion limits not stated. Not 66 W per cabinet or mains consumption. Edifier describes a Class-D amplifier system with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Dynamic Range Control (DRC).

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)
120 W total (dynamic power): LF 75 W into 4 ohms + HF 45 W into 8 ohms66 W total RMS: 15 W × 2 (tweeter) + 18 W × 2 (mid-bass)
Power supplyDifferent
Sources
Yamaha HS8

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.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Edifier publishes no rated mains voltage/frequency for this model in its English manual or on its UK/US pages; the manual directs users to the voltage on the product plate and to a matching AC outlet. UK and US units are separate regional packages; do not assume a unit from one region works on the other's mains or plug. The manual marks its plug drawings as illustrative only.

Edifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)
Built-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plateMains-powered: fixed power cord and power switch on the active speaker (Class II, double-insulated); operating voltage printed on the product plate
Power consumption
Sources
Yamaha HS8

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's power-consumption rating; idle/average/maximum conditions are not defined.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Edifier R1700BT

No source recorded.

60 WNot provided
Acoustic controls
Sources
Yamaha HS8

Manufacturer specification · Manual switches, not automatic room correction.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Edifier R1700BT

No source recorded.

LEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 HzNot provided
Tone controls
Sources
Yamaha HS8

No source recorded.

Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · The remote documents power, mute, volume and input keys only; no remote tone control is asserted.

Edifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)
Not providedTreble and bass dials plus volume knob on the active speaker's side panel
Remote control
Sources
Yamaha HS8

No source recorded.

Not providedInfrared remote: on/off, mute, volume −/+, Bluetooth, PC/AUX
Dimensions of each unitDifferent
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · US store gives both cabinets; the UK/US product pages give only 154 × 254 × 214 mm (active).

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec
250 × 390 × 334 mm (W × H × D), per monitorActive: 154 × 254 × 214 mm; passive: 154 × 254 × 209 mm (W × H × D)
Weight
Sources
Yamaha HS8

Manufacturer specification · Net weight of one monitor; the mounting-point I model is heavier.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Edifier R1700BT

Edifier lists 'Net Weight: 6.6kg' for this active/passive product without stating whether it is the pair or one speaker (dimensions are given per speaker or per cabinet), so no like-for-like weight is asserted. · Manufacturer specification

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specification
10.2 kgNot listed by the manufacturer
EnclosureDifferent
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification

Edifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specification
MDF bass-reflex enclosureMDF enclosure with bases angled at a 10-degree incline
Included units / accessoriesDifferent
Sources
Yamaha HS8

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.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Manual box inventory; the US store list names only speakers, the two audio cables and manual. The remote uses a CR2025 coin cell.

Edifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)
One monitor, power cord and owner's manualActive and passive speakers, remote control, speaker connecting cable, RCA–RCA cable, 3.5 mm–RCA cable and user manual
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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