Experts recommend Yamaha HS8 more than Focal Solo6 Be
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer Yamaha HS8 over Focal Solo6 Be, but both Studio Monitors have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Yamaha HS8 received 3 recommendations: from woodandfirestudio.com (14 Nov 2023), Hyperbits and Gearank (7 Nov 2024). By contrast, Focal Solo6 Be received only 2 recommendations from Hyperbits and Careers In Music (27 Nov 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Studio Monitor | higherhz.com  | Pocket-lint
 | woodandfirestudio.com  | Hyperbits  | Gearank  | Careers In Music  | Music Radar  | PianoDreamers  | Music Critic  | Popular Science  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | - | $399 |  Yamaha HS8 The Yamaha HS8 Studio Monitor is a powerful and reliable speaker with accurate sound reproduction and complete response control, making it ideal for professional use in larger studio spaces or for live performances. |
- | - | 2 | 6 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 24 | - | Check price |  Focal Solo6 Be The Focal Solo6 Be is a versatile and high-powered studio monitor that delivers remarkable clarity and an expansive soundstage, making it suitable for professional and personal use. | - | - | - | 14 | - | 7 | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- Hyperbits ranked Yamaha HS8 as #6 and Focal Solo6 Be as #14
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 20 Yamaha HS8 Best Advanced Monitors ($400-$1000/pair)... ... ... #14 out of 20 Focal Solo6 Be Best Professional Monitors ($1,000-$5,000/pair)... ... ... Source: hyperbitsmusic.com - On 27 Nov 2024 Careers In Music ranked Focal Solo6 Be as #7
Rank Studio Monitor ... ... #7 out of 8 Focal Solo6 Be ... ... Source: www.careersinmusic.com - On 14 Nov 2023 woodandfirestudio.com ranked Yamaha HS8 as #2
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 10 Yamaha HS8 Best studio monitors for semi-professional use... ... ... Source: woodandfirestudio.com - On 7 Nov 2024 Gearank ranked Yamaha HS8 as #7
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 12 Yamaha HS8 The Best Studio Monitor under $500... ... ... Source: www.gearank.com
After counting and adding up the 99 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Yamaha HS8 outranks Focal Solo6 Be. This is not to say that Focal Solo6 Be is a bad option. Like Yamaha HS8, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Yamaha HS8 outranks Focal Solo6 Be by 14 positions. This indicates that, as of 10 Jan 2025, Yamaha HS8 is more critically acclaimed than Focal Solo6 Be.
| Rank | Change | Price | Studio Monitor | higherhz.com |
Pocket-lint | woodandfirestudio.com | Hyperbits | Gearank | Careers In Music | Music Radar | PianoDreamers | Music Critic | Popular Science |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $198 |  Yamaha HS5 The Yamaha HS5 is a powerful and reliable studio monitor that delivers accurate and detailed sound reproduction, making it a great choice for home studios and small recording spaces. |
- | - | - | 4 | 8 | - | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2 | - | Check price |  JBL 305P MkII The JBL 305P MkII is a highly recommended and affordable studio monitor that delivers accurate and detailed sound reproduction with advanced technology and excellent stereo imaging. | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | - | 7 | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | - | $720 |  Adam Audio A7V The Adam Audio A7V Studio Monitor is a powerful and accurate speaker that is ideal for professional recording studios, home studios, and music producers who require high-quality sound and accurate monitoring. | - | 5 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 8 | 7 | - |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Neumann KH 120 A The Neumann KH 120 A is a bi-amplified speaker system designed for accurate and detailed sound reproduction, making it ideal for critical listening applications in professional recording studios, post-production facilities, and broadcast environments. | - | - | 1 | - | 12 | 4 | - | - | 9 | - |
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Expert reviews [7]
Total expert reviews: 7
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 6
| Highest score by Music Radar | 96 |
| Average score based on 7 reviews | 96 |
| Lowest score by Music Radar |
96 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [19]
Total expert reviews: 19
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 17
| Highest score by Home DJ Studio | 94 |
| Average score based on 19 reviews | 93 |
| Lowest score by gearspace.com | 92 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Pur Beryllium inverted dome tweeter: very low directivity, excellent linearity and dynamics.
- "W" composite sandwich cone: neutral sound, no distortion.
- Protected Beryllium dome (the effect of the grille has been compensated on the amplifier to adjust the tonal balance).
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From Seller:
- 8 inch cone woofer and 1 inch dome tweeter; Produce low distortion sound with a well-defined bottom end at any output level.Waterproof : No
- 38Hz to 30kHz frequency response; Power consumption: 60 watts
- 75W LF plus 45W HF bi amp system 120W total; Level control ( 4dB/center click), EQ: High trim switch ( / 2dB at HF) / Room control switch (0/2/4 dB under 500Hz)
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