Scansonic HD Q8 Floorstanding Speaker, Walnut (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, here in real walnut wood veneer.

The warm wood finish gives this powerful three-way design character – a fully-fledged floorstanding speaker that feels like a piece of furniture in the living room.

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 three-way design, the Q8 has its own carbon midrange driver for free vocal ranges and an 8-inch woofer for the foundation.

The walnut veneer is real wood and explains the premium over the lacquered version. The technology and tuning are identical – you get the same Q8 in a warmer look.

What you hear

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

Ribbon tweeter and carbon drivers work together homogeneously – natural, without any range pushing to the front.

Who is the Q8 for?

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

Our verdict

The walnut version is the coziest Q8 – sonically identical to the lacquered one, visually in a class of its own. The dedicated midrange driver gives it calm and scale. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil will help you find the right amplifier and placement.

Technical data

• Type: 3-way floorstanding speaker, bass reflex
• Finish: Walnut (real wood veneer)
• 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)

Frequently asked questions

Why does the walnut version cost more?

Because it's real wood veneer instead of a lacquered finish. Natural wood takes more effort to select and process, and every grain is unique. Sonically, the walnut version is identical – the premium is purely in the finish.

Is the price for a pair or a single unit?

The Q8 is sold in pairs; the price applies to both speakers. As a floorstanding speaker it needs no stands. So your stereo pair is complete 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 while the 8-inch woofer alone provides the foundation. This feels calmer and more mature than a comparable two-way speaker.

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. The experienced team at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil advises you personally. Reach us at +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.