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MoFi SourcePoint 888 vs MoFi SourcePoint 8 Comparison

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MoFi SourcePoint 888

Passive Floorstanding | 32-30k Hz

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MoFi SourcePoint 8

Passive Bookshelf | 47-30k Hz

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MoFi SourcePoint 888 vs MoFi SourcePoint 8 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing SourcePoint 888 and SourcePoint 8, two Passive Bookshelf speakers by MoFi

Let's have a brief look at the main features of MoFi SourcePoint 888 and MoFi SourcePoint 8 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

MoFi SourcePoint 888 Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1.25" wide roll soft dome Tweeter
  • 8" Midrange
  • 2 x 8" Paper-pulp Woofer
  • 32-30k Hz Frequency Response
  • 87dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 6ohms
  • Power Range:Up to 200watts
  • Weight:43.00kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1070.0" x 12.6" x 16.1"( 1070 x 320 x 410mm )

MoFi SourcePoint 8 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1.25" wide roll soft dome Tweeter
  • 8" Paper-pulp Woofer
  • 47-30k Hz Frequency Response
  • 87dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:30-150watts
  • Weight:12.70kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 456.0" x 11.4" x 12.6"( 456 x 290 x 320mm )

SourcePoint 888 and SourcePoint 8 are members of MoFi's SourcePoint series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

MoFi SourcePoint Series History
Model Body Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
MoFi SourcePoint 10
  
Bookshelf 42-30k Hz 91dB8Ω 1 x 10"
MoFi SourcePoint 8
Bookshelf 47-30k Hz 87dB8Ω 1 x 8"
MoFi SourcePoint 888
Bookshelf 32-30k Hz 87dB6Ω 2 x 8"

What size room are the MoFi SourcePoint 888 and MoFi SourcePoint 8 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 888 MoFi SourcePoint 8
Near-field Poor Poor
Small Room Poor Average
Mid-size Room Good Good
Large Room Good Average
Very Large Room Average Poor

(* 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.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the MoFi SourcePoint 888 and MoFi SourcePoint 8 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.


Drivers

One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that SourcePoint 888 is a 3-way design whereas the SourcePoint 8 is a 2-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.

Driver MoFi SourcePoint 888 MoFi SourcePoint 8
Driver Setup 3-way 2-way
Tweeter 1.25-inch 1.25-inch
Midrange 1 x 8-inch -
Woofer 2 x 8-inch 1 x 8-inch

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 . On the other hand, the 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.

Frequency Response

SourcePoint 888 has a frequency range of 32-30k Hz whereas SourcePoint 8 has a frequency range of 47-30k 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.

Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.

Low Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

SourcePoint 888
SourcePoint 8
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

MoFi SourcePoint 888
MoFi SourcePoint 8
Min
Average
Max

None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Impedance and Sensitivity

SourcePoint 888 is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the SourcePoint 8 which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.

On the other hand, they have the same sensitivity of 87dBdB.

Sensitivity

Bookshelf Speakers

SourcePoint 888
SourcePoint 8
Min
Average
Max

Power Range

Power range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.

SourcePoint 888 can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS from the amp the whereas SourcePoint 8 has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS, 50 watts less than the SourcePoint 888.

Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.

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 85-Way post Terminals
MoFi SourcePoint 8's 5-Way post terminals

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both SourcePoint 888 and SourcePoint 8 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

Size of a speaker can sometimes become 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 888's and MoFi SourcePoint 8's external dimensions. MoFi SourcePoint 888 has external dimensions of 1070 x 320 x 410mm ( 42.1 x 12.6 x 16.1 inch) whereas MoFi SourcePoint 8 has external dimensions of 456 x 290 x 320mm ( 18 x 11.4 x 12.6 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.

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 888 is approximately 1312.0cm2 / 203.4inch2 and base area of the MoFi SourcePoint 8 is approximately 928.0cm2 / 143.8inch2. The SourcePoint 888 requires 41% more surface area than the SourcePoint 8 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.


Reasons to choose MoFi SourcePoint 888 over MoFi SourcePoint 8
Max Input Power 200 watts vs 150 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
Driver Setup 3-way vs 2-way Have a dedicated mid-range driver
Number of Woofers 2 vs 1 More woofers
Low Frequency Response 32 Hz vs 47 Hz Generates deeper bass
Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring Yes vs No Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections

Reasons to choose MoFi SourcePoint 8 over MoFi SourcePoint 888

Nominal Impedance 8 ohms vs 6 ohms Less selective with amplifiers
Minimum Impedance 6.4 ohms vs 4.5 ohms Very low impedance levels puts more pressure on amplifier
Height 456mm vs 1070mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Base Surface Area 928cm2 vs 1312cm2 Takes less floor space
Price per pair* 2999USD vs 4999USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
MoFi SourcePoint 888 vs MoFi SourcePoint 8 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General MoFi SourcePoint 888 MoFi SourcePoint 8
Brand MoFi MoFi
Speaker Type Floorstanding speakers Bookshelf speakers
Power Range Up to 200 watts 30-150 watts
Sensitivity 87dB 87dB
Impedance 6 ohms 8 ohms
Impedance 4.5 ohms 6.4 ohms
Frequency Response 32-30k Hz 47-30k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 2 1
Woofer Size 8" 8"
Woofer Composition Paper-pulp Paper-pulp
Woofer Surround Material Rubber n/a
Tweeter Size 1.25" 1.25"
Tweeter Type wide roll soft dome wide roll soft dome
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver 8" No
Crossover Frequency 130Hz and 1.6kHz 1600 Hz
Firing Direction rear rear
Physical Specs
Height 1070.0mm (42.1") 456.0mm (18")
Width 320.0mm (12.6") 290.0mm (11.4")
Depth 410.0mm (16.1") 320.0mm (12.6")
Weight 43.00kg (94.6lbs) 12.70kg (27.9lbs)
Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
Finish real wood veneer real wood veneer
Available Colors Black, Walnut, Satin White Black, Walnut, Satin White
Mounting Bracket No No
Grille Yes Yes
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Biamp Inputs Yes No
Other
Parts Warranty
Labor Warranty

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