Scansonic HD Q8 Floorstanding Speaker, Black (Pair)

The Scansonic HD Q8 is a 3-way floorstanding speaker with a ribbon tweeter, carbon midrange driver and an 8-inch woofer in a bass-reflex cabinet.

In black, the Q8 comes across as composed and unassuming – a genuine three-way design that decouples the midrange from the bass and thereby plays a class above two-way speakers.

Why the Q8?

Like Raidho, Scansonic HD belongs to the Danish manufacturer Dantax, and the Raidho-inspired ribbon tweeter delivers fine, clear highs. As a genuine 3-way speaker, the Q8 has its own carbon midrange driver that reproduces vocal ranges free from bass work – below it, an 8-inch woofer provides the foundation.

The bass-reflex cabinet extends the low end without thickening the sound. That gives you a fully-grown, mature performance in an elegant format.

What you hear

A big, well-layered soundstage with clear, standalone mids and powerful, precise bass. The dedicated midrange driver makes voices especially tangible, while the 8-inch woofer delivers weight and substance. The Q8 stays controlled and clean at any level.

The interplay of ribbon tweeter and carbon drivers feels homogeneous and natural – nothing pushes to the front.

Who is the Q8 for?

For medium to large rooms and listeners who want a fully-fledged three-way speaker with substance. Ideal with a good integrated amplifier or streaming amplifier. Plain talk: in a very small room the 8-inch woofer can be too much of a good thing – there the Q3 fits better. Anyone who wants voices and dynamics on a big scale is in the right place with the Q8.

Our verdict

The Q8 is the point where the Q series becomes a genuine three-way design – with the calm and scale that a dedicated midrange driver brings. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil advise you on room, amplifier and placement so it plays precise instead of booming.

Technical data

• Type: 3-way floorstanding speaker, bass reflex
• Finish: Black gloss
• Drivers: 1× ribbon tweeter, 1× 5.25″ midrange, 1× 8″ woofer
• Frequency response (-6 dB): 37 Hz – 20 kHz
• Impedance: 8 ohms
• Sensitivity: 87 dB
• Crossover: 400 Hz / 2800 Hz
• Recommended amplifier power: min. 50 W
• Dimensions (W×H×D): 240 × 1095 × 500 mm
• Weight: 27.5 kg each
• Scope of delivery: one pair of speakers (2 pieces)

Note on the product images

Some detail shots on this page show the Q8 in the walnut finish. The cabinet, drivers and connection panel are identical across all finishes – the only difference is the surface: the Q8 in black has a gloss lacquer finish. The manufacturer doesn't provide detail photos of the black version. Want to see the finish before you buy? Stop by our showroom in Wädenswil or give us a quick call – we're happy to send you a photo of the unit.

Frequently asked questions

Is the price for a pair or a single unit?

The Q8 is sold in pairs; the stated price applies to both speakers. As a floorstanding speaker it needs no stands. So you get your complete stereo pair with a single purchase.

What does a genuine 3-way design achieve?

A dedicated midrange driver reproduces vocal ranges without also having to handle bass. That keeps the mids clean and free while the 8-inch woofer alone provides the foundation. The result feels calmer and more mature than a comparable two-way speaker.

What's the difference between the Q8 and the Q3?

The Q8 is a larger three-way design with its own midrange driver and an 8-inch woofer, the Q3 a slim 2.5-way speaker. The Q8 plays deeper and more assuredly in larger rooms. Which one fits better depends on room and taste – we're happy to advise you.

Which amplifier suits the Q8?

A high-quality integrated amplifier or streaming amplifier from around 50 watts is a good fit. At 8 ohms, the Q8 is uncomplicated but rewards clean, stable power. Which combination suits your room is something we'll work out together.

Why buy the Scansonic HD Q8 at HD Zürisee?

Because a large three-way speaker lives off room and electronics. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil advise you personally on placement, amplifier and cabling. Call +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp 076 534 22 00 (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.

Goes well with

Pair the Q8 with a high-quality integrated amplifier or streaming amplifier and good cables. More models under Floorstanding speakers and in the Scansonic HD overview.