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The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 is currently $129.99 on Woot, a massive drop from its usual $499.95 price tag. According to price trackers, this is its lowest price ever—and if you’re a Prime member, you get free shipping (otherwise, it’s $6). This deal is set to last for the next 27 days or until it sells out, but note that you can’t have it shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, or a PO box address.
The asymmetrical shape of this speaker might make it seem wobbly at first glance, but there are rubber feet to keep it stable. One of the standout features of this speaker is its room calibration technology, which automatically adjusts the sound to your space. Whether you’re in a small apartment or an open loft, the speaker fine-tunes its output for the best possible experience.
The sound profile of the Onyx Studio 8 is well-balanced, particularly in the midrange, making it great for podcasts and general listening. However, if you love deep, thumping bass, this isn’t the speaker for you. It lacks serious low-end punch, so while bass lines are present, they won’t shake the walls. It also doesn’t have an EQ or sound customization options, so what you hear is what you get. Also, its controls are a bit of a mixed bag—they’re simple but suffer from inconsistent tap recognition, which could easily get frustrating when trying to adjust volume or playback. The Bluetooth multipoint pairing feature of this wireless speaker lets you connect two devices at once, but there’s noticeable latency with video playback (so if you’re planning to use this for movies or YouTube, expect some sync issues).
While the Onyx Studio 8 improves in sound quality over its predecessor, the Onyx Studio 6, it drops its water resistance entirely, making it more suited to a safe, dry living room setup. That said, it does come with a one-year manufacturer limited warranty for added peace of mind. Battery life is advertised at eight hours, but real-world use is closer to seven, depending on usage (your mileage may vary). Also, there’s no auto-off function, so if you forget to power it down, you’ll lose battery even when the speaker’s idle.
