In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers by MoFi. MoFi SourcePoint 8 is a Bookshelf speaker whereas the SourcePoint 888 is a Floor-standing speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of MoFi SourcePoint 8 and MoFi SourcePoint 888 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | MoFi SourcePoint 8 | MoFi SourcePoint 888 |
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| Brand | MoFi
United States · founded 2016 | MoFi
United States · founded 2016 |
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| Design | 2-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1.25" wide roll soft dome | 1.25" wide roll soft dome |
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| Midrange | — | 8" |
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| Woofer | 8" Paper-pulp | 2 x 8" Paper-pulp |
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| Frequency response | 47-30k Hz | 32-30k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 87dB | 87dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 6 ohms |
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| Power range | 30-150 watts | Up to 200 watts |
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| Weight | 12.70kg / 27.9lbs | 43.00kg / 94.6lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 18" x 11.4" x 12.6"
456 x 290 x 320mm | 42.1" x 12.6" x 16.1"
1070 x 320 x 410mm |
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SourcePoint 8 and SourcePoint 888 are members of MoFi's SourcePoint series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
MoFi SourcePoint Series
History
What size room are the MoFi SourcePoint 8 and MoFi SourcePoint 888 speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
MoFi SourcePoint 8 |
MoFi SourcePoint 888 |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Average |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Average |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
Average |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that SourcePoint 8 is a 2-way design whereas the SourcePoint 888 is a 3-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
MoFi SourcePoint 8MoFi SourcePoint 888
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
MoFi SourcePoint 8 |
MoFi SourcePoint 888 |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
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3-way
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Tweeter
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1.25-inch
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1.25-inch
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Midrange
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- |
1 x 8-inch |
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Woofer
|
1 x 8-inch
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2 x 8-inch
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SourcePoint 8 features a 1.25" wide roll soft dome Tweeter and 1 x 8" Paper-pulp Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1600 Hz. On the other hand, the SourcePoint 888 features a 1.25" wide roll soft dome Tweeter, a 8" Midrange and 2 x 8" Paper-pulp Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 130Hz and 1.6kHz .
Frequency Response
SourcePoint 8 has a frequency range of 47-30k Hz whereas SourcePoint 888 has a frequency range of 32-30k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 32Hz, the SourcePoint 888 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the SourcePoint 8's min frequency of 47Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
SourcePoint 8 is a 8 ohms speaker compared to the SourcePoint 888 which has a nominal impedance of 6 ohms.
On the other hand, they have the same sensitivity of 87dBdB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
SourcePoint 888 can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS, whereas SourcePoint 8 has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS, 50 watts less than the SourcePoint 888.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
SourcePoint 888 features 5-Way post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. SourcePoint 8 has a 5-Way post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
MoFi SourcePoint 8's 5-Way post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both SourcePoint 8 and SourcePoint 888 have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.
If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare MoFi SourcePoint 8's and MoFi SourcePoint 888's external dimensions. MoFi SourcePoint 8 has external dimensions of 456 x 290 x 320mm (18 x 11.4 x 12.6 inch) whereas MoFi SourcePoint 888 has external dimensions of 1070 x 320 x 410mm (42.1 x 12.6 x 16.1 inch).
MoFi SourcePoint 888 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 30mm wider, 614mm taller and 90mm deeper than MoFi SourcePoint 8.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
MoFi SourcePoint 888 needs about 41% more floor or shelf area. MoFi SourcePoint 888 is 90mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. MoFi SourcePoint 888 is 614mm taller.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the MoFi SourcePoint 8 is approximately 928.0cm2 / 143.8inch2 and base area of the MoFi SourcePoint 888 is approximately 1312.0cm2 / 203.4inch2. The SourcePoint 8 requires 29% less surface area than the SourcePoint 888 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.