Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 vs Studio 8 🔥🔥 Sound battle
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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.
Which studio has better bass 7 or 8?
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
Which do have better bass?
Amen
Puji Tuhan....
The best reviews I’ve ever met. Speechless. Only needed information. Perfect 👌
Thank you🙏
Yeah...no personal life story, no beating around the bush...just dropped the pants down and raw dogging it up.......just the way i like it when I'm nit around my galfriend......😊
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.
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.
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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
Excellent👌
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 👍
Good comparation 👍, use 🎧 see the difference OS 8 more clear deep bass.
@Aksel Nafafa thank you🙏
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
Yes, just a bit👍
Well i own studio 7 listening to studio 8 the difference is the equalizer settings 1khz is 1 db higher i.e. on studio7 set equalizer 1khz to + 1 db the sound willbe same .
@@johnonline3408 what is the equalizer app ?
@@chehansamarasinghe you can start with eqfy equalizer app these harman kardon products are very well balanced you do not need to change much i use it to lower the bass when i am indoors .
@@johnonline3408 very true. They literally touched up the tweeter a little
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.
есть приложение эквалайзер, для каждого стиля и каждой колонки, своя настройка. оникс 7 хорошо регулируется
just a slight change in the 8 a little clearer in the bass and mids
Which costs 30% in price mark up.
Agree
Agree👍🏻
Worth the Xtra money
Which do have better bass?
They need to combine the studio 8 speaker set up and sound with the studio 6 waterproof design and durability
Yes
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.
Wider sound stage BS. Sound stage can be wide or narrow ONLY WITH STEREO! This is mono.
@@MariusVerbavicius If you read my review since I did end up buying 2 of the 8s, I personally only use these in stereo, with 2 Onyx speakers. It sound MUCH better than one.
But that said, these speakers units have TWO tweeters, and crazy processing power ( Phase alignment...) so it can and does effect the sound stage even in with 1 Onyx speaker. ( technically a it may be more of a hybrid stereo/mono speaker)
One bad thing I found is connectivity for stereo is really hit and miss bad. I may have to try repeatedly up to 10 times to sync them up before they do. The 7 were better but they had stereo sync issues also.
как вы их подключили, через какое приложение, или вы использовали провод?
Onyx studio 8 ,Excelent ,sound that's Create!!!!!❤
I hear no differences it just the number and the price that's all...
❤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.
Where did you buy it?
@@corykochi4990 It was a promotion on TMobile no longer available i believe
I live in an apartment of 100m2 and I intend to buy an onyx to listen with a maximum volume of 30%
Encore defenitely best for home listening experience
The Onyx studio 8 is sounding panned to the left, and the Onyx studio 7 was also sounding panned to the right. 9:21
Onyx 8 sounds punchy to me… i like onyx 8 👍. Cheers..
Hi I am new to this onyx speaker, what is the price on onyx8 and what kind of battery life do you get per charge? Thanks
The Onyx Studio 8 seem to be clearer. More mid frequencies.
They all give good performance but my favorite is most definitely ONYX 8 #1 yaaaas 🎉❤😮😊
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!
En conclusión con cual de los dos te quedarías ? Tomando en cuenta la versión de Bluetooth y la calidad de sonido?
Acabo de comprar la 8 es si hay una gran diferencia a la 7 tengo tres generaciones 6,7 8 y si que hay evolucionado la bocina ..
@@unchico.7951 la eh escuchado y de verdad amigo la onyx 8 es otro nivel
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.
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.
Same
Onyx 7 have bigger tweeters and in my opinion deeper bass.
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.
Hi! Was they connected in AC?
Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷, great reviews!
@Godson Both are battery mode
@@KULASTECHSHOW20 testing probably would be better with A/c plugged in. the older battery may be weaker
I would love to get the onyx 8 but settled with the onyx 7 because it’s only $116 right now.
T-Mobile is having a sale on the 8s right now for $179.
Bought two 7’s for less than the price of one 8 :)
they are absolutely the same. thank you, i just saved 150 dollars and bought the 7 at discount.
i just bought myself an Onyx Studio 7 too, it sounds amazing and the bass is absolute thunder. Save lots of money, i dont mind it is not waterproof since i will just be using it at my sleeping room.
If you use it while charging the sound will get louder, kinda
Reminds me of Onyx studio 4.
@@tigermafia6251 yes my cousin had that one and it blew my mind, exactly why i bought this one :D
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 😂
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.👍
Thank you @Kenmusicman🙏
Hey! Could you please suggest which one should I buy 7 or 8 the price difference between them is 33 dollars. Kindly reply.
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?
i want to know which do have better bass
@@code8217 the studio 8 has slightly better bass but I have chosen studio 7 because of the price. One thing I want to point out is that the studio 7 has significant bluetooth lag and it’s noticeable when playing video.
@@momsokvisal6382 couldnt find onyx 7 or 8 so i bought today play + go
HK Onxy 8 out already so fast .
onyx studio 1 ... forever
Onyx 8 Better clearity and sound stage
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
The 6 is a beast.
Those bag designs sound really good👍
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.
Have the same question,.do u got the answer
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(@@rafael.c_costa) Unfortunately, no. They actually have to be the same exact model to pair them together..
один человек на Ютубе сделал это 7+8
либо используйте провода, так вы можете слушать качественный контент без потерь, при более низком уровне громкости
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
Lol. Own one then talk. It does have "that punch that bass lovers look for".
Try a bass sweep test from 100 hz to 30hz. They can faithfully reach 39 hz , not 50hz like the manual says.
Yeah. But you've got to remember in what db' the 50Hz works on Onyx's. 50Hz it's rated on -6db, if I recorded well.. So, the 39Hz is played like in -10db or even left! That's a really low volume at overall normal listening volume, but still very impressive and almost unbeatable thing over the most Bluetooth speakers. I can even listen 34Hz in some songs.
@@SPLSPECTRUM yeah I’m not sure the Specifics but it’s crazy how low it goes for the size, I love harmon kardon
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
where have you seen studios 7 for $99?
Dude it was everywhere. They tried to sell everything out. I got it for 99 and then I opened a new line with Tmobile and was offered the Onyx 8 for 220 buck, which is 280 less than the orginal price.
Is the 8 can be paired to the 7 to get a stereo sound ?
Thanks in advance for answer :)
Unfortunately it cannot be.
They both sound great, the 8 sounds a tiny bit CRISPER~.
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!
Its really tough to hear the difference unless ur an audiophile. But to me Onyx 7 ia not a bad choice. Its got the deep smooth bass and exeptional clean highs too. I mean its really not worth to spend $100 more for a small difference other than auto calibration. Go with Onyx 7👍
Thank you for the helpful video.
Thank you for watching🙏
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
Osea que para ti que ya tuviste ambas es mucho mejor la 4??
I had that same feeling when I went from the 4 to the 7! Unfortunately my 4 had a freak accident so there's no going back. 💔
@@Krystal454 yeah my brother ruined mine. Honestly I feel like the sound suddenly got better on my 7. Like it changed overnight. So maybe yours will get better suddenly as well.
Also, having the charger in improves the sound I think
@@kinkygrandmaI bet the subwoofer warmed up and now it's good!
@@jacksondill11 didn’t know that was a thing. but cool!
onyx 8 is the best , natural and clean
8 is far more better in all ramifications.
D difference is best felt wen dey r played in series, I'll get d 8.
How about review the Sony SRS XG500
Will gonna try that bro
@@KULASTECHSHOW20 ok thank you 😊
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...
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..
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
Gracìas🙏
I use Technic EAH-A800 and I think the 8 is better.
Hi, I want to buy a HK, but I'm confused. I like the bass, choose onyx 6,7, or 8? Thank You
Go for the studio 6 for deep bass and for more crispy and clear sound buy studio 8.
@@MrAnjana15 ok thanks
the 8 is more spatial with a greater presence in the mids, my selection is the 8
I have Studio 7
Big difference price value
Stuio8 too high the price
Not give it surprise for me.....
Must not to buy
Nice 👌👌
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. 😅
Pairing different models won't work for HK bluetooth speakers😅
@@KULASTECHSHOW20 aww that sucks thanks for the reply and confirming
onyx 7 or onyx 8 bass is the best?
For me better is 8😁
Is the studio 4 or 7 better sounding? I can’t find ANY details on it…
7
La 8 tiene ricos bajos pero cuánto costará.
300
170 en T Mobile si tienes linea
4:00 and 8:37
Cuantos watts tiene el onyx 8 ??
50w rms
@@bibolugaw6770 me parece múy poco llevan años con 50 rms y aún no lo cambian mas de lo mismo ya devería vér onyxs de 70 , 80 watts
Same as 7
Gần 1000w
@@Jota710-4 Si estoy de aquerdo
Is the 8 now with a 230 v charge cable??
With the price, it not worth to buy 8
aparentemente, un poco mas clara la 8. gracias por el video.
Gracias para ver
Onyx 8 is more detail on base
I noticed no difference between them. I'd like to know also if studio 8 do pair wirelessly with studio 7. Thank you.
El 8 tiene más claridad en los altos y no se puede emparejar 7&8
Nope, you can only pair the same exact models to one another... I know, 🤷
Like the video, but i really don't believe you changed the the speakers in the sequence portion. But still enjoyed. It thanks
Yep.. that's how super close they sound. As if they're the same speaker playing.
Studio 7 is better than studio 8....in terms of base. Don't waste your time buying studio 8. The sound is the same
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?
high fqs is more open in studio 8. Any eq modifier?
Unfortunately, HK hasn't come up with any idea yet.
The onyx studio 7 has more bass, it is not worth the generation jump
Decidi kkkk onix 8 com louvor, melhor que a 7, vou comprar minha 8😉
Why test a $300 speaker with an EDM music.
Why not try audiophile from real world recording.
Dónde puedo comprar el studio onix 8?.
I think 8 much better sound its so deep
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
В восьмой версии можно заменить не разбирая колонку, в 7 версии придётся открыть корпус для замены
Studio 8 has sharpe sounds than studio 7
Onyx 7 is the best
😎👍
So what is different on these two?
The 8 has got some little more punch wider sound profile. The looks and material have change too from the kavadrat to recycled material
@@KULASTECHSHOW20 cual de los dos tiene mejor sonido ? 🤔
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
WxHxDmm
Onyx 8 = 312 x 275 x 163
Onyx 7 = 268 x 302 x 159
@@KULASTECHSHOW20 so it doesn't fit?
If its exactly fit to OS7... it mihht not fit
@@KULASTECHSHOW20 okay thanks ((:
The 8 is louder than 7
I cant notice the difference...
Is the 8 even out yet I can’t find it no where????
Depends on your current location, Check you local & online retailers
I HAVE THE 7 WAITED FOR IT TO BECOME$100@METRO PCS By T-MOBILE IM STR8 DONT NEED NOTHING ELSE..
what is song title?
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Different sizee
both can be connected and sound together?
Strickly & only for the same exact model
8 high frequency sounds better and much clearer
same !
Bence 8 daha iyi
ชอบ go play ❤
Can someone recommend the best one for me please, I’m confused
El onix 8 es mejor en calidad de sonido, mejor equilibrio en todas sus frecuencias.
8 looks better stronger sound, yes?
Then for the base studio 8 is good
the Studio 8 is better sound. So smoothly and clean , elegant ,more 3D puncher bass overall . the Studio 7 is still amazing sounds by itself !
Too much background noise with chanting or whaling.
Big gap is pricing lol