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Edifier S3000MKII vs Yamaha HS8

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Edifier S3000MKII

Brown

Edifier S3000MKII pair in brown wood finish with black front baffles, planar tweeters and 6.5-inch drivers, with remote control
Exact model & source notes

The S3000MKII is a pair of two active speakers connected to each other wirelessly on 5.8 GHz, each with a planar magnetic tweeter and a 6.5-inch aluminium mid-low driver, rated 256 W RMS in total. The right speaker hosts balanced XLR, optical, coaxial, USB-B, RCA line and Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS
6.5 inMid-low driver size8 in
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THE CONTENDER

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
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.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE7 topics
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Channel configuration

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Edifier S3000MKIIStereo pair: two active (powered) speakers linked by a proprietary 5.8 GHz wireless connection

Manufacturer specification · Inputs and display are on the right speaker (R); the left speaker (L) needs its own mains connection. The speakers are factory-paired. Edifier states the 5.8 GHz link carries digital signals up to 24bit/96kHz between the two active speakers.

Yamaha HS8One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)

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

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WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

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

Channel configuration

In Visual facts
Edifier S3000MKIIStereo pair: two active (powered) speakers linked by a proprietary 5.8 GHz wireless connection
Yamaha HS8One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)
Sources
Edifier S3000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Inputs and display are on the right speaker (R); the left speaker (L) needs its own mains connection. The speakers are factory-paired. Edifier states the 5.8 GHz link carries digital signals up to 24bit/96kHz between the two active speakers.

Edifier UK — S3000MKII product page and specificationEdifier S3000MKII user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
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)

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Included units / accessories

In Visual facts
Edifier S3000MKIIActive speaker (L), active speaker (R), remote control, 2 × AAA batteries, 2 power cables, USB connecting cable, 3.5 mm to RCA cable, RCA to RCA cable, optical cable, quick start guide, safety instructions
Yamaha HS8One monitor, power cord and owner's 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)

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Input sensitivity

In Visual facts
Edifier S3000MKIIUSB: 400 ± 50 mFFs; OPT: 400 ± 50 mFFs; COAX: 400 ± 50 mFFs; Bluetooth: 450 ± 50 mFFs; XLR: 1000 ± 50 mV; Line In: 600 ± 50 mV
Yamaha HS8−10 dBu / 10 kΩ
Sources

Audio inputs

In Visual facts
Edifier S3000MKIIBluetooth 5.0 (aptX HD supported), balanced XLR, optical, coaxial, USB Type-B (USB Audio Class 2.0, up to 192 kHz), RCA line in
Yamaha HS8Balanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
Sources
Edifier S3000MKII

Manufacturer specification · All inputs are on the right speaker. Edifier lists USB, optical and coaxial each at 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz and 192 kHz. Windows needs a driver for high-resolution USB audio. XLR and coaxial cables are not included.

Edifier UK — S3000MKII product page and specificationEdifier USA — S3000MKII product page and specificationEdifier S3000MKII user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
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)

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Rated power and measurement basis

In Visual facts
Edifier S3000MKII256 W RMS total: treble 8 W × 2 + mid-low 120 W × 2
Yamaha HS8120 W total (dynamic power): LF 75 W into 4 ohms + HF 45 W into 8 ohms
Sources
Edifier S3000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer RMS amplifier rating per driver band and channel; load impedance and distortion basis not published.

Edifier UK — S3000MKII product page and specificationEdifier USA — S3000MKII product page and specificationEdifier S3000MKII user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
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)

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Power supply

In Visual facts
Edifier S3000MKIIBuilt-in mains power in each speaker; each has a power switch and power cable connector, two power cables supplied
Yamaha HS8Built-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
Sources
Edifier S3000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Edifier's UK/US pages and manual do not publish the mains voltage or regional cord differences; do not assume cross-region use.

Edifier S3000MKII user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
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)

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Mid-low driver size

In Visual facts
Edifier S3000MKII6.5 in
Yamaha HS88 in
Sources
Edifier S3000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Long-throw aluminium-diaphragm mid-low driver per speaker; Edifier gives 179 mm alongside.

Edifier UK — S3000MKII product page and specificationEdifier USA — S3000MKII product page and specification

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Dimensions of each unit

Edifier S3000MKII222 × 360 × 268 mm (W × H × D), per speaker
Yamaha HS8250 × 390 × 334 mm (W × H × D), per monitor
Sources
Missing or non-comparable evidence (17)

Amplifier type

Edifier S3000MKIIDual 175 W stereo TI PurePath Ultra-HD Class-D amplifiers
Yamaha HS8Not verified
Sources
Edifier S3000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Edifier: the speaker system, driven by these amplifiers, can deliver 256 W (RMS) total output power (see power).

Edifier UK — S3000MKII product page and specificationEdifier USA — S3000MKII product page and specification
Yamaha HS8

No source recorded for this side.

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

App support

Edifier S3000MKIIEDIFIER ConneX app (playback control; sound effects switch and customization; user manual)
Yamaha HS8Not verified
Sources
Yamaha HS8

No source recorded for this side.

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

Bluetooth codecs

Edifier S3000MKIIaptX HD (full codec list not published)
Yamaha HS8Not verified
Sources
Edifier S3000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Edifier: aptX HD supports audio signals with sampling depth up to 24 bits and sample rate up to 48kHz.

Edifier UK — S3000MKII product page and specification
Yamaha HS8

No source recorded for this side.

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

Hi-Res Audio certification

Edifier S3000MKIIHi-Res Audio certified
Yamaha HS8Not verified
Sources
Edifier S3000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Edifier: all the digital interfaces support 24bit/192kHz processing (XMOS XU216 digital signal processing up to 24bit/192kHz); the analogue audio front end works at 24bit/96kHz.

Edifier UK — S3000MKII product page and specificationEdifier USA — S3000MKII product page and specification
Yamaha HS8

No source recorded for this side.

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

Acoustic controls

Edifier S3000MKIINot verified
Yamaha HS8LEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz
Sources
Edifier S3000MKII

No source recorded for this side.

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)

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

Weight

Edifier S3000MKIINot verified
Yamaha HS810.2 kg
Sources
Edifier S3000MKII

Edifier's UK and US specification tables list 'Net Weight: 20kg' without stating whether it is per speaker or for the pair (the dimensions on the same tables are marked per speaker), so no like-for-like weight is asserted. · Manufacturer specification

Edifier UK — S3000MKII product page and specificationEdifier USA — S3000MKII product page and specification
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)

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

Edifier S3000MKII

What it brings

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.
  • 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.

What to check

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
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Source-backed specifications for Edifier S3000MKII and Yamaha HS8
SpecificationEdifier S3000MKIIYamaha HS8
Channel configurationDifferent
Sources
Edifier S3000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Inputs and display are on the right speaker (R); the left speaker (L) needs its own mains connection. The speakers are factory-paired. Edifier states the 5.8 GHz link carries digital signals up to 24bit/96kHz between the two active speakers.

Edifier UK — S3000MKII product page and specificationEdifier S3000MKII user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
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)
Stereo pair: two active (powered) speakers linked by a proprietary 5.8 GHz wireless connectionOne individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)
Mid-low driver sizeDifferent
Sources
Edifier S3000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Long-throw aluminium-diaphragm mid-low driver per speaker; Edifier gives 179 mm alongside.

Edifier UK — S3000MKII product page and specificationEdifier USA — S3000MKII product page and specification
6.5 in8 in
Tweeter
Sources
Planar magnetic tweeter, 107 × 107 mmNot provided
Tweeter size
Sources
Edifier S3000MKII

No source recorded.

Not provided1 in
38 Hz – 40 kHzNot provided
Signal-to-noise ratio
Sources
≥ 85 dB(A)Not provided
Crossover frequency
Sources
Not provided2 kHz
Frequency response (−3 dB)
Sources
Edifier S3000MKII

No source recorded.

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)
Not provided47 Hz–24 kHz
Frequency response (−10 dB)
Sources
Edifier S3000MKII

No source recorded.

Not provided38 Hz–30 kHz
Audio inputsDifferent
Sources
Edifier S3000MKII

Manufacturer specification · All inputs are on the right speaker. Edifier lists USB, optical and coaxial each at 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz and 192 kHz. Windows needs a driver for high-resolution USB audio. XLR and coaxial cables are not included.

Edifier UK — S3000MKII product page and specificationEdifier USA — S3000MKII product page and specificationEdifier S3000MKII user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
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)
Bluetooth 5.0 (aptX HD supported), balanced XLR, optical, coaxial, USB Type-B (USB Audio Class 2.0, up to 192 kHz), RCA line inBalanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
USB: 400 ± 50 mFFs; OPT: 400 ± 50 mFFs; COAX: 400 ± 50 mFFs; Bluetooth: 450 ± 50 mFFs; XLR: 1000 ± 50 mV; Line In: 600 ± 50 mV−10 dBu / 10 kΩ
Bluetooth version
Sources
5.0Not provided
Bluetooth codecs
Sources
Edifier S3000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Edifier: aptX HD supports audio signals with sampling depth up to 24 bits and sample rate up to 48kHz.

Edifier UK — S3000MKII product page and specification
Yamaha HS8

No source recorded.

aptX HD (full codec list not published)Not provided
Rated power and measurement basisDifferent
Sources
Edifier S3000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer RMS amplifier rating per driver band and channel; load impedance and distortion basis not published.

Edifier UK — S3000MKII product page and specificationEdifier USA — S3000MKII product page and specificationEdifier S3000MKII user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
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)
256 W RMS total: treble 8 W × 2 + mid-low 120 W × 2120 W total (dynamic power): LF 75 W into 4 ohms + HF 45 W into 8 ohms
Amplifier type
Sources
Edifier S3000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Edifier: the speaker system, driven by these amplifiers, can deliver 256 W (RMS) total output power (see power).

Edifier UK — S3000MKII product page and specificationEdifier USA — S3000MKII product page and specification
Yamaha HS8

No source recorded.

Dual 175 W stereo TI PurePath Ultra-HD Class-D amplifiersNot provided
Power supplyDifferent
Sources
Edifier S3000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Edifier's UK/US pages and manual do not publish the mains voltage or regional cord differences; do not assume cross-region use.

Edifier S3000MKII user manual (English section), linked from the official product page
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)
Built-in mains power in each speaker; each has a power switch and power cable connector, two power cables suppliedBuilt-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
Power consumption
Sources
Edifier S3000MKII

No source recorded.

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)
Not provided60 W
Tone controls / sound modes
Sources
Yamaha HS8

No source recorded.

Treble and bass controls; Classic, Monitor, Dynamic, Vocal and Custom sound effectsNot provided
EDIFIER ConneX app (playback control; sound effects switch and customization; user manual)Not provided
Acoustic controls
Sources
Edifier S3000MKII

No source recorded.

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)
Not providedLEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz
222 × 360 × 268 mm (W × H × D), per speaker250 × 390 × 334 mm (W × H × D), per monitor
Weight
Sources
Edifier S3000MKII

Edifier's UK and US specification tables list 'Net Weight: 20kg' without stating whether it is per speaker or for the pair (the dimensions on the same tables are marked per speaker), so no like-for-like weight is asserted. · Manufacturer specification

Edifier UK — S3000MKII product page and specificationEdifier USA — S3000MKII product page and specification
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)
Not listed by the manufacturer10.2 kg
Enclosure
Sources
Not providedMDF bass-reflex enclosure
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)
Active speaker (L), active speaker (R), remote control, 2 × AAA batteries, 2 power cables, USB connecting cable, 3.5 mm to RCA cable, RCA to RCA cable, optical cable, quick start guide, safety instructionsOne monitor, power cord and owner's manual
Hi-Res Audio certification
Sources
Edifier S3000MKII

Manufacturer specification · Edifier: all the digital interfaces support 24bit/192kHz processing (XMOS XU216 digital signal processing up to 24bit/192kHz); the analogue audio front end works at 24bit/96kHz.

Edifier UK — S3000MKII product page and specificationEdifier USA — S3000MKII product page and specification
Yamaha HS8

No source recorded.

Hi-Res Audio certifiedNot provided
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