my financal advisor (far too young to have one of those lol) has had a evo 4,5,6,7 and now has a 8. He liked the 5 and 6 best as "weapons" but loved the slightly less roar feel of the 7 and loves the usability of the 8, if that helps mate. I would say, going on what he says, that the 6 is the one if you want more of a beast, and it certainly looks better. Of course the 7 is a beast too, but maybe that little bit more refined.