Dutch & Dutch 8c
The reference. Studio accuracy, designed for real rooms.
The 8c is a fully active, room-correcting loudspeaker that delivers studio-grade accuracy in any domestic or professional environment. Boundary-compensating design means it works with your room, not against it.
Personal delivery, professional installation, and acoustic calibration are included in the price. No hidden costs.
Contact us for pricing and availability.
What it solves
Engineered to deliver accurate sound in real rooms, not just anechoic chambers.
Room boundary compensation
Cardioid radiation pattern at low frequencies reduces room interaction. Place them near walls without bass buildup.
Fully active & DSP-controlled
Each driver has its own amplifier and DSP processing. No external amplifier, no passive crossover, no compromise.
Network-ready
Dante/AES67 network input, AES3, USB, and analog. Stream from any source, integrate into any system.
In real rooms
Most speakers fight the room. The 8c works with it. Its cardioid bass pattern means you get accurate low end without excessive treatment — whether placed near walls or free-standing. We calibrate every pair in your space using measurements, so what you hear is what was recorded.
Specifications
| Type | 3-way active loudspeaker |
| LF Driver | 2 × 8" aluminium cone |
| MF Driver | 1 × 8" aluminium cone |
| HF Driver | 1 × 1" aluminium/magnesium alloy dome |
| Crossovers | 100 Hz & 1250 Hz, 4th order Linkwitz-Riley, linear phase |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Max SPL | 106 dB continuous from 35 Hz @ 1m |
| Amplification | Class D — LF 500W, MF 250W, HF 250W |
| Digital Inputs | AES3 over XLR, AES67/Dante via Ethernet |
| Analog Inputs | Balanced XLR (+4 dBu / −10 dBV) |
| Networking | Ethernet (RJ45) — AES67, Dante, Ravenna |
| DSP | Room correction, boundary EQ, crossover, protection |
| Dimensions | 485 × 270 × 380 mm (H × W × D) |
| Weight | 26 kg per speaker |
Finishes
Six combinations of baffle and cabinet. Each pair of oak panels is matched — no two speakers look exactly alike.
Craftsmanship
Built to sound as good as it looks.
Solid oak exterior
19 mm solid oak side and top panels. Each panel is unique — pairs are carefully matched during production. Oak is a living material that develops character over time.
Birch plywood interior
18 mm birch plywood creates separate compartments for each driver section, maximizing rigidity and acoustic isolation. The result is an inert enclosure — you hear only the drivers.
Precision baffle
Injection-moulded, damped ABS front baffle provides a smooth, diffraction-free surface for the waveguide and drivers.
Inputs & streaming
Connect any source. The 8c supports professional and consumer formats.
- Roon Ready (via AES67 network)
- AES3 digital over XLR
- AES67 / Dante / Ravenna via Ethernet
- Balanced analog XLR
- Spotify Connect (via Roon or network bridge)
What's included
- Professional delivery and positioning in your room
- Acoustic measurement and DSP calibration
- System integration support (streaming, sources)
- 2-year manufacturer warranty
- Ongoing support from your local dealer
Accessories
8c Stand
Purpose-built floor stand designed by Dutch & Dutch. Sand-fillable for resonance dampening. The speaker bolts directly to the stand for a solid, stable platform. Available in matte black.