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Klipsch R-40PM vs Yamaha HS8

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Klipsch R-40PM

Black · powered stereo pair (primary + secondary speaker) · 100–240 V internal supply with region-specific cord

Pair of black Klipsch R-40PM powered speakers without grilles, showing square horn tweeters and copper-coloured woofers
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Exact model & source notes

The R-40PM is Klipsch's compact powered stereo pair from its Reference line, with a 1-inch aluminium tweeter on a square horn and a 4-inch copper-coloured woofer in each cabinet. It covers turntables, TVs with optical output, computers over USB and phones over Bluetooth, and has a subwoofer output.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS
Crossover frequency1,730 Hz (passive)2 kHz
8.3 kgWeight (pair)10.2 kg
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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
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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.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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Klipsch R-40PMMDF; bass-reflex with rear-firing port

Manufacturer specification

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WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

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

Channel configuration

In Visual facts
Klipsch R-40PMStereo pair of powered monitors: one speaker plugs into the mains and the two are linked by the supplied 4 m speaker wire
Yamaha HS8One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

Manufacturer specification · Sold per pair; one region-specific power cord is listed, so the second speaker is fed from the first. Klipsch does not publish which cabinet holds the amplifier on the spec sheet.

Klipsch R-40PM Powered Speakers — product page (US)Klipsch R-40PM Powered Monitors — spec sheet V01 (assets.klipsch.com)
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
Klipsch R-40PMTwo speakers; remote control with 2 × AAA batteries; 4 m speaker wire with soldered tips; 2 m region-specific power cord; 2 m USB Type-A to Type-B cable
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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Audio inputs

In Visual facts
Klipsch R-40PMBluetooth; phono/line analogue RCA (switchable, with ground terminal); 3.5 mm analogue mini jack; USB digital (Type-B); optical digital
Yamaha HS8Balanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

Manufacturer specification · No HDMI input is listed. Bluetooth version and codecs are not published on the spec sheet.

Klipsch R-40PM Powered Speakers — product page (US)Klipsch R-40PM Powered Monitors — spec sheet V01 (assets.klipsch.com)
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
Klipsch R-40PM70 W total system power (240 W peak); 35 W per channel continuous at under 1% THD
Yamaha HS8120 W total (dynamic power): LF 75 W into 4 ohms + HF 45 W into 8 ohms
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

Manufacturer specification · Klipsch rating for the pair; test impedance and bandwidth are not stated.

Klipsch R-40PM Powered Monitors — spec sheet V01 (assets.klipsch.com)
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
Klipsch R-40PMInternal mains supply rated 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz; supplied with a region-specific 2 m power cord
Yamaha HS8Built-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

Manufacturer specification · Same part number (1071484) on Klipsch's US and UK pages; the documented regional difference is the supplied cord.

Klipsch R-40PM Powered Speakers — product page (UK)Klipsch R-40PM Powered Monitors — spec sheet V01 (assets.klipsch.com)
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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Dimensions of each unit

Klipsch R-40PM30 × 14.5 × 25.65 cm (H × W × D), each speaker (11.8 × 5.7 × 10.1 in)
Yamaha HS8250 × 390 × 334 mm (W × H × D), per monitor
Sources

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

Weight (pair)

Klipsch R-40PM8.3 kg
Yamaha HS810.2 kg
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

Manufacturer specification · Combined weight of both speakers; per-speaker weight is not published.

Klipsch R-40PM Powered Monitors — spec sheet V01 (assets.klipsch.com)
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)

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

Missing or non-comparable evidence (11)

Frequency response

Klipsch R-40PM60 Hz–20 kHz
Yamaha HS8Not verified
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

Manufacturer specification · No dB tolerance stated; Klipsch separately lists dynamic bass extension to 52 Hz.

Klipsch R-40PM Powered Monitors — spec sheet V01 (assets.klipsch.com)
Yamaha HS8

No source recorded for this side.

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

Maximum output

Klipsch R-40PM100 dB
Yamaha HS8Not verified
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

Manufacturer specification · Measurement distance and conditions not stated.

Klipsch R-40PM Powered Monitors — spec sheet V01 (assets.klipsch.com)
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

Klipsch R-40PMNot verified
Yamaha HS8LEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

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.

0 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Klipsch R-40PM

What it brings

  • Switchable phono/line input with a ground terminal, optical, USB, 3.5 mm and Bluetooth inputs in one pair.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
  • Klipsch gives a per-channel figure with a distortion limit (35 W per channel continuous at under 1% THD) as well as the total and peak ratings.
    Manufacturer source
  • Remote, inter-speaker wire and USB cable are included, and the 100–240 V supply ships with a regional cord.
    Manufacturer source

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

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COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
20 of 20 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Klipsch R-40PM and Yamaha HS8
SpecificationKlipsch R-40PMYamaha HS8
Channel configurationDifferent
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

Manufacturer specification · Sold per pair; one region-specific power cord is listed, so the second speaker is fed from the first. Klipsch does not publish which cabinet holds the amplifier on the spec sheet.

Klipsch R-40PM Powered Speakers — product page (US)Klipsch R-40PM Powered Monitors — spec sheet V01 (assets.klipsch.com)
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 of powered monitors: one speaker plugs into the mains and the two are linked by the supplied 4 m speaker wireOne individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)
Drivers (per speaker)
Sources
Yamaha HS8

No source recorded.

1 in (2.5 cm) aluminium LTS tweeter on 90° × 90° square Tractrix horn; single 4 in (10.2 cm) spun-copper TCP wooferNot provided
Woofer size
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

No source recorded.

Not provided8 in
Tweeter size
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

No source recorded.

Not provided1 in
Frequency response
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

Manufacturer specification · No dB tolerance stated; Klipsch separately lists dynamic bass extension to 52 Hz.

Klipsch R-40PM Powered Monitors — spec sheet V01 (assets.klipsch.com)
Yamaha HS8

No source recorded.

60 Hz–20 kHzNot provided
Crossover frequencyDifferent
Sources
1,730 Hz (passive)2 kHz
Frequency response (−3 dB)
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

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
Klipsch R-40PM

No source recorded.

Not provided38 Hz–30 kHz
Audio inputsDifferent
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

Manufacturer specification · No HDMI input is listed. Bluetooth version and codecs are not published on the spec sheet.

Klipsch R-40PM Powered Speakers — product page (US)Klipsch R-40PM Powered Monitors — spec sheet V01 (assets.klipsch.com)
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; phono/line analogue RCA (switchable, with ground terminal); 3.5 mm analogue mini jack; USB digital (Type-B); optical digitalBalanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
Maximum output
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

Manufacturer specification · Measurement distance and conditions not stated.

Klipsch R-40PM Powered Monitors — spec sheet V01 (assets.klipsch.com)
Yamaha HS8

No source recorded.

100 dBNot provided
Outputs
Sources
Yamaha HS8

No source recorded.

One RCA line-level subwoofer outputNot provided
Input sensitivity / impedance
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

No source recorded.

Not provided−10 dBu / 10 kΩ
Rated power and measurement basisDifferent
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

Manufacturer specification · Klipsch rating for the pair; test impedance and bandwidth are not stated.

Klipsch R-40PM Powered Monitors — spec sheet V01 (assets.klipsch.com)
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)
70 W total system power (240 W peak); 35 W per channel continuous at under 1% THD120 W total (dynamic power): LF 75 W into 4 ohms + HF 45 W into 8 ohms
Power supplyDifferent
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

Manufacturer specification · Same part number (1071484) on Klipsch's US and UK pages; the documented regional difference is the supplied cord.

Klipsch R-40PM Powered Speakers — product page (UK)Klipsch R-40PM Powered Monitors — spec sheet V01 (assets.klipsch.com)
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)
Internal mains supply rated 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz; supplied with a region-specific 2 m power cordBuilt-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
Power consumption
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

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
Acoustic controls
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

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
Dimensions of each unitDifferent
Sources
30 × 14.5 × 25.65 cm (H × W × D), each speaker (11.8 × 5.7 × 10.1 in)250 × 390 × 334 mm (W × H × D), per monitor
Weight (pair)Different
Sources
Klipsch R-40PM

Manufacturer specification · Combined weight of both speakers; per-speaker weight is not published.

Klipsch R-40PM Powered Monitors — spec sheet V01 (assets.klipsch.com)
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)
8.3 kg10.2 kg
EnclosureDifferent
Sources
MDF; bass-reflex with rear-firing portMDF 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)
Two speakers; remote control with 2 × AAA batteries; 4 m speaker wire with soldered tips; 2 m region-specific power cord; 2 m USB Type-A to Type-B cableOne monitor, power cord and owner's manual
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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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.