{"product_id":"scansonichdq8bl","title":"Scansonic HD Q8 Floorstanding Speaker, Black (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Q8?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bass-reflex cabinet extends the low end without thickening the sound. That gives you a fully-grown, mature performance in an elegant format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interplay of ribbon tweeter and carbon drivers feels homogeneous and natural – nothing pushes to the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Q8 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-way floorstanding speaker, bass reflex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1× ribbon tweeter, 1× 5.25″ midrange, 1× 8″ woofer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response (-6 dB):\u003c\/strong\u003e 37 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 87 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 Hz \/ 2800 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended amplifier power:\u003c\/strong\u003e min. 50 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 240 × 1095 × 500 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27.5 kg each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e one pair of speakers (2 pieces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNote on the product images\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the price for a pair or a single unit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a genuine 3-way design achieve?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the Q8 and the Q3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich amplifier suits the Q8?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Scansonic HD Q8 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair the Q8 with a high-quality \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eintegrated amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streaming-verstarker\"\u003estreaming amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e and good \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecables\u003c\/a\u003e. More models under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003eFloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e and in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/scansonic-hd\"\u003eScansonic HD\u003c\/a\u003e overview.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scansonic HD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989561667920,"sku":null,"price":10398.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/scansonic-hd-q8-standlautsprecher-schwarz-stereopaar.png?v=1786698948","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/scansonichdq8bl","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}