Audioengine S8 Subwoofer
- Subwoofer
- 8 inches
- 250 watts
- Audioengine
- Better rated than 68%
- More reviewed than 92%
A wired, floor-standing 250-watt subwoofer with an 8-inch driver, built to add low-end output to a stereo or home theater setup.
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How it ranks among the 74 subwoofers we track
4.7★ across 758 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
758 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 74 subwoofers we track - how the scorecard works · full subwoofers data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
At 11.26 inches per side and 30 pounds, the Audioengine S8 is a floor-standing subwoofer with an 8-inch driver and a 250-watt rating, wired for connection to a receiver or amp. It is finished in black.
Audioengine builds the S8 around a wired connection rather than a wireless subwoofer link, so it needs a cable run from an amplifier or receiver's dedicated subwoofer output. Its cube-shaped cabinet and 30-pound weight point to a dedicated floor-standing unit meant to sit on the ground rather than a bookshelf or desktop.
- 8-inch driver
- 250-watt power rating
- Wired, floor-standing design
- 11.26 x 11.26 x 11.26 in, 30 lb
Who it's for
Suited to a stereo or home theater setup with a receiver or amp that has a dedicated wired subwoofer output. Not a fit for anyone specifically wanting a wireless subwoofer connection.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 8-inch driver with 250-watt power rating
- Cube-shaped cabinet fits corners or against walls
- Wired connection only, no wireless option listed
- 30 lb weight makes it less portable
Performance notes
The 8-inch driver and 250-watt power rating give the S8 the size to move enough air for low-frequency output in a room-sized setup, with the wired connection carrying the signal from a receiver or amp's dedicated subwoofer output. Its floor-standing, cube-shaped cabinet at 11.26 inches per side is built to sit directly on the floor rather than a shelf.
Specifications
| Brand | Audioengine |
|---|---|
| Model | S8 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Driver Size | 8 inches |
| Weight | 30 pounds |
| Dimensions | 11.3 × 11.3 × 11.3 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power | 250 watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity | wired |
| Mounting | Floor Standing |
| Other details | |
| Brand Tech | Audioengine |
| Speaker Type | Subwoofer |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in subwoofers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audioengine S8 SubwooferThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 758 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Klipsch R-12SW SubwooferKlipsch | 4.8 / 5 | 5,723 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Sonos SUBG3US1BLK SubwooferSonos | 4.7 / 5 | 1,900 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Edifier T5 SubwooferEdifier | 4.4 / 5 | 1,800 | 3.8 / 5 |
| JBL SUBBP12AM SubwooferJBL | 4.6 / 5 | 455 | 3.8 / 5 |
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Questions about the Audioengine S8
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Audioengine S8 wireless?
No, it connects with a wired cable from a receiver or amp's subwoofer output.
What size driver does the S8 use?
An 8-inch driver.
How much does the Audioengine S8 weigh?
About 30 pounds.