Thanks to this Video I gave the Onyx 8s a try. Yep, I broke down and bought a pair of the 8's today, I wasn't even sure I would keep them because my pair of 7's sound pretty darn good for what they are. Mind you I only listen to these In stereo. So side by side testing it was almost a Day and Night difference. I mean WOW!!! MUCH better than my pair of Onyx 7's. The Tweeters are the biggest change. But it's not just the sharper, and cleaner highs, but also the sound stage is much bigger, and the instruments are more separated. The vocals are much taller and more up front. About twice as tall as the 7's. And the singer was standing in front of the speakers. In comparison, the vocals of the 7's sound small, like the singers were 10 feet behind the instruments and only 3 feet tall. The Sound Processing it's like some kind of voodoo magic thing. Almost scary good. No idea how they do it. Phase alignment EQ stuff I suppose. For those who like speed metal or booming music or, super loud dynamics you would still need a subwoofer in the mix to achieve perfection which would be a really cool option HK hint hint. But for me the quality between 50hz and 20k hz these are about as good as my old Martin Logan'$$$. Not kidding. Best money I've spent this year.

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Just picked up the Onyx Studio 8 as a gift for someone and they sound amazing!! Where I work we have the 7 as a store demo and it sounds amazing. From what I hear in the video the 8 sounds a bit more clear/loud. These will be played to Glorify God in our studio! May the lord bless you and keep you. Christ is coming back and we will hear his trumpet blow unlike any other speaker heard before! Be ready God Bless!! ❤❤ John 3:16

Recién compre la onix 8 y suena increíble, bajos fuertes sin distorsión y agudos claros nítidos sin lastimar el oído hasta en el volumen más alto o medio, no duden en adquirirla, suena increíble.

I can hear a definite difference between sound quality the 8 sounds crisper and clearer tbh I prefer the 6 to the 7 bass wise and style but the 8 just judging by this video which is hard the 8 sounds clear but hard to tell through a video also I’m a dj and just saying what I’m hearing 👍

Thank you for the helpful video.

Hey just subscribed.I must say that i like the sound of my hk 5's to my hk 7.Just did a side by side comparison.👍

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 Service port is a sound card port. Yesterday i put to my computer and appear as sound card. Currently i am using as a soundcard. The fact there is no any information about the service port what is pupose. This way i use without any delay sound. Plus i can adjust the bass level.

Good comparation 👍, use 🎧 see the difference OS 8 more clear deep bass.

In my honest opinion (listening to this on my Audeze LCD-X) I have a few inputs: First, the placement of the speakers. The Onyx 7 is placed on the far end of the table, meaning there's less surface for the audio to impact/bounce on, this might cause some audible difference between the two. For a true back-to-back comparison, everything needs to be perfectly centered and equal with the exact same setting. Otherwise, there will inevitably be some kind of unwanted deviation in the results, even if it's minimal Also, yes I could hear some individuality here. This might be (again) due to the placement of the speakers. However; I feel the Onyx 8 has slightly more volume and a bit more range in the sub-bass segment. Both seem to retain the same clarity. Naturally, listening to audio from one (or in this case two sources) being recorded though another and then reproduced into whatever you use for your listening experience will not depict the correct signature of either speaker. Having that said, the slight difference here is probably not that big of a deal for most people, and if it isn't, people would probably want to know how these two match up in terms of connectivity, battery life, range, build quality and price. As of right now the Onyx 8 is priced at roughly 340 EUR, while the Onyx 7 is going for somewhere around 110 EUR in Norway. I'm sure the Onyx 8 sports a slightly better battery life, better connectivity (support for newer versions of BT) and that kind of thing. If that's important to you, then you might want to check the specs out for yourself and compare the two before buying. As for me, looking to buy a new portable speaker, the Onyx 7 is definitely on my radar. I'm not sure if the Onyx 8 could justify its price tag compared to the Onyx 7 considering there are (obviously) very minor differences overall. Hope this might help people decide which one might be better suited for them in terms of what they look for in either speaker.

I'm not an expert on this matter but as a dedicated listener, I guess both devices have excellent quality sound, clear and without distortion. But I found that Onyx 8 has more spatial sound with greater emphasis on the mids and highs and the sensation is quite pleasant. When hearing this video with headphones, the feeling is that the sound from the Onyx 8 comes from somewhere else than the headphones. It was the only difference I noticed, I don't know if that's worth the price difference between them. But on the bottom line, you'll be fine buying either devices...you'll just save a little bit on the Onyx 7. Thx

Hi What about the HK Connect app support? It says in the description that only works with Onix 4, it was updated 2 months ago but it didn’t mentioned if they updated the app for Onix 5, 6, 7 and 8, also, what’s going on with the Harman Kardon Astra and Allure? Are there any hardware updates or are they still available for sale?

The Onyx 7 is a real eye-catcher, with high product quality and an enticing price of under USD 200. Unfortunately, due to the lack of an app and the strong bass boost, the set-up must be viewed as critical. That's why I would be particularly interested in the efficiency of the "self-tuning" of the Onyx Studio 8 in a comparison test. I am very satisfied with the JBL Extreme 3. For the bedroom, I replaced the Onyx Studio 7 with the LG XBOOM360 XO3Q.

listening here i hear a cleaner airy sound with the 8. The separation of the instruments sounds better. Larger sound stage. Bottom line The stereo processing in the 8 sounds over-the-top good for a single unit. But, I think if you use 2 units in stereo, like I do with my 7s the difference would probably be less of a difference. I love my 7s but I am curious to compare the pair's in real stereo EQed the same. The tweeters may be better in the 8.

Hey! Could you please suggest which one should I buy 7 or 8 the price difference between them is 33 dollars. Kindly reply.

Hi! Was they connected in AC? Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷, great reviews!

How do I see the battery % of the Onyx Studio 7? I downloaded the app, but it stays on the home page "looking for location" and nothing more...

Nice 👌👌

Is the 8 now with a 230 v charge cable??

Onyx studio 8 ,Excelent ,sound that's Create!!!!!❤

Dónde puedo comprar el studio onix 8?.

They all give good performance but my favorite is most definitely ONYX 8 #1 yaaaas 🎉❤😮😊

They need to combine the studio 8 speaker set up and sound with the studio 6 waterproof design and durability

I would love to get the onyx 8 but settled with the onyx 7 because it’s only $116 right now.

just a slight change in the 8 a little clearer in the bass and mids

They sound very similar, the 8 is a bit more clean, then the 7 On the 8 you can hear the reverb more clear and it sounds way more airy and open then the 7 Let’s not forget the thumb is crazy in the 8 that was bigger difference, Even when listening the drum, the little details are there

I hear no differences it just the number and the price that's all...

From my listening they are way too similar tho the studio 8 has more clarity alongside it's same bass n treble sounds which is very similar to studio 7, this audio test was indeed a tough one 😂

Si hay una pequeñísima diferencia, por poner un ejemplo el sonido de diferencia como cuando conectas la bocina a la corriente eléctrica y está reproduciendo una canción se nota el aumento en todos los niveles!

Hi! Could you please help me to decide…Onyx 7 or 8? It is really different the sound quality to spend $100 extra for the 8? In my country there are really good offers for the 7…like 60% off than the 8. Thanks!

The Onyx Studio 8 seem to be clearer. More mid frequencies.

❤both sound same to me only difference is 5mm smaller tweeters in the 8. I Just bought the 7 online sale99$ awesome speaker great price but definitely not for apartment your neighbors will be shaken from the bass even on low volumes lol.

Hi! I've a question: can you pairing both? (onyx 7 & onyx 8, the bluetooth version is different) I've onyx 7, and I like to buy other for pairing, but i'm not sure if this is possible.

Like the video, but i really don't believe you changed the the speakers in the sequence portion. But still enjoyed. It thanks

onyx 7 or onyx 8 bass is the best?

How about review the Sony SRS XG500

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Bought two 7’s for less than the price of one 8 :)

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from the video, i felt 8 sounded bit crispier and clearer. tiny bit. I have onyx 5 and when i tested onyx 7, i felt the huge difference, heaven and earth like

same !

They both sound great, the 8 sounds a tiny bit CRISPER~.

Can you pair both the 7 & 8? That’s the real question here. I tried pairing the 5 & 7 and that’s a no go. 😅

Is the 8 can be paired to the 7 to get a stereo sound ? Thanks in advance for answer :)

Is the studio 4 or 7 better sounding? I can’t find ANY details on it…

Onyx 7 have bigger tweeters and in my opinion deeper bass.

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HK Onxy 8 out already so fast .

The 6 is a beast.

Hi, I want to buy a HK, but I'm confused. I like the bass, choose onyx 6,7, or 8? Thank You

Yes, the Studio 8 is definitely better than the Studio 7 but in my country the price of Studio 7 is 129€ vs 299€ for Studio 8. Is it no brainer to buy the Studio 7 now? or better getting the Studio 8?

Are they the same dimension? I have onyx 8 and i want to buy case bag. But in the description in seller for onyx 7 only

Is the 8 even out yet I can’t find it no where????

Try a bass sweep test from 100 hz to 30hz. They can faithfully reach 39 hz , not 50hz like the manual says.

onyx 8 is the best , natural and clean

aparentemente, un poco mas clara la 8. gracias por el video.

Onyx 8 sounds punchy to me… i like onyx 8 👍. Cheers..

Bonjour moi j ai acheter la studio 7 il y a 5 mous j aime le so et leq bass.la 8 le son est propre plus dans les aigus et les basses moins percutantes que la 7..mais cela reste mon appréciation. appréciation..

Can you change the batteries? What do you do when the battery fails. My Onyx Mini needs a battery change. I can’t change. WTF…WTF

For me better is 8😁

high fqs is more open in studio 8. Any eq modifier?

In real life Onyx studio 7 sounds incredible.The bass is more clear and you can feel it in your body and all surroundings.I havent heared the Onyx 8 but I am sure it will sound good.

I had the onyx 4 which I adored. Seriously the sound was just great. I recently upgraded to onyx 7 and I’m just so .. disappointed? It doesn’t sound clear to me at all

Different sizee

Debes usar otro dispositivo para grabar el audio de los parlantes porque el que utilizas no capta las frecuencias bajas. Si es posible consíguete un Huawei P30 Lite. Ese sí capta frecuencias bajas.

I use Technic EAH-A800 and I think the 8 is better.

Nice comparison. I think the Onyx 8 is slightly better. It has more distinct and cleaner highs. When it comes to bass sound.. well both bass does not have that punch that bass lover look for. Its average. I go for the 8

I noticed no difference between them. I'd like to know also if studio 8 do pair wirelessly with studio 7. Thank you.

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the 8 is more spatial with a greater presence in the mids, my selection is the 8

they are absolutely the same. thank you, i just saved 150 dollars and bought the 7 at discount.

In my headphones, onyx 7 sounds perfect stereo, but onyx 8 doesnt. Onyx 8 is way lowder on left channel and it makes it sound strange.

The 8 is louder than 7

Onyx 8 is more detail on base

Si se escucha mas clara y mas fuerte la 8, y con bajo mas esponjado. Y yo tengo la 7 pero ya estan baratisimas en amazon. Me comorare la 8

both can be connected and sound together?

Decidi kkkk onix 8 com louvor, melhor que a 7, vou comprar minha 8😉

I HAVE THE 7 WAITED FOR IT TO BECOME$100@METRO PCS By T-MOBILE IM STR8 DONT NEED NOTHING ELSE..

So what is different on these two?

Then for the base studio 8 is good

There is just a slightest difference in favor of the studio 8 it might be slightly louder with slightly louder vocals and details but you could barely tell the difference that's what these companies do nowadays they make it slightly better than the last version whatever that you get away with slightly better sound quality way more money is not worth it especially when you get the studios 7 for $99 and the studio 8 is $479

Crakle sound more on studio 7

Can someone recommend the best one for me please, I’m confused

I think 8 much better sound its so deep

La 8 tiene ricos bajos pero cuánto costará.

With the price, it not worth to buy 8

Onyx 7 is the best

8 looks better stronger sound, yes?

Why does 8 look bigger in size?

Bence 8 daha iyi

I have Studio 7 Big difference price value Stuio8 too high the price Not give it surprise for me..... Must not to buy

Why test a $300 speaker with an EDM music. Why not try audiophile from real world recording.

8 high frequency sounds better and much clearer

Onyx 8 more laud bt and mid and hight so bright

Onyx 7 has more details

Cuantos watts tiene el onyx 8 ??

Studio 8 has sharpe sounds than studio 7

Big gap is pricing lol

8 is far more better in all ramifications.

Too much background noise with chanting or whaling.