Dutch & Dutch 8c Loudspeaker: A Comprehensive Review

The Dutch & Dutch 8c Loudspeaker is here to shape the future of Hi-Fi with its all-in-one system. In case you’re wondering: the 8 stands for the 8-inch subwoofer on the rear, and the C stands for Cardiode radiation pattern. Though the price may seem a bit crazy - but you can never get the same sonic experience with other affordable audiophile speakers  (ask any audiophile, and they will tell you all about it!)

The look of the Dutch & Dutch 8c loudspeaker is on point - with solid oak on the outside and beautiful grillies on the sides (also, they have many color options!). Its unparalleled performance and convenience make it a complete game-changer with a minimalist look. The integration of DSP (Digital Signal Processing) and room correction software in the 8c makes it really easy to setup - however if they had the wireless capability and legacy device compatibility - they can easily replace any studio monitoring system over $20,000.

In this write-up- we will dig into the features of Dutch & Dutch 8c loudspeaker and give you an overview of these active loud speakers. Excited to take a dive into it? So are we!

A Little Background of the Dutch & Dutch 

The Dutch & Dutch was created in 2014 and is a spin-off of a Dutch engineering firm. Their business was involved in various projects in the professional market, including localized sound control, digital filters, and sound dynamics. Inspired from this research, they focused on creating high-quality audiophile speakers - employing the latest technology. The 8c is the second iteration of their first speaker - which gained popularity because of the two subwoofers in the back that made it a full-range loudspeaker, ideal for studio monitoring. The 8c's success led to the discontinuation of the production of the 8m.

Design and Technology 

That’s about the history of Dutch & Dutch, now we will get into the design and technology of this high-fidelity sound speaker. The unique design of the Dutch & Dutch 8c loudspeaker sets it apart from traditional speakers. It is designed with a Cardioid dispersion pattern, which features active 3-way speakers that project the sound energy forward and reduce the backward reflection. Each speaker driver comes with a 1" aluminum-magnesium dome tweeter, an 8" aluminum cone midrange driver on the front, and two 8" high-excursion aluminum cone woofers on the back. The front baffle is very smooth and doesn’t have any protruding screw heads or sharp edges that can cause diffraction. The system uses a digital crossover with the midrange-to-tweeter transition occurring at 1250 Hz,  offering high-fidelity sound reproduction.

If you purchase the ‘domestic version of the 8c - you will get a built-in streamer, and you won’t need any other equipment to play the music. However, not everyone likes this setting, especially audiophiles, because it restricts their ability to make tweaks and modify system components.

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Connectivity

The speaker offers two types of inputs: (1) Digital AES/EBU or (2) Analogue Balanced and both of them are connected through a single XLR female socket. This means you can use either analog or digital one at a time. If you want to use more than one audio source, consider adding a preamplifier. Also, it's worth noting that neither AES/EBU nor XLR analog connectors are common in domestic equipment, and you may require additional converters for your professional audio equipment.

Also, you can connect the speaker to your router with the help of a CAT 5 Ethernet cable, which is mandatory if you’re streaming. You can control the speaker using the Ascend mobile app provided by Dutch & Dutch. Also, the speaker has a sleep mode that consumes 7W per speaker. Also, the 8cs uses Class-D amplifiers, which are far more energy efficient than any other amplifier topologies, making it a great choice for audiophile speakers and professional audio equipment setups.

Performance and Sound 

First, we will start with the bass because there is plenty to get into. The bass goes deep, very deep, extending as low as 20Hz. You can hear the low frequency rumble which you usually don’t get with other audiophile speakers. The bass decay is also good, and the 8cs gives you tight, meaty, well-defined bass with great levels of impact, and the excellence continues even on low listening levels.

The Dutch & Dutch 8c loudspeaker excels in reproducing vocals and instruments, which offers a detailed and natural presentation. They are capable of revealing subtle nuances in recordings without becoming fatiguing. Its rock-solid imaging, and accurate soundstage presentation are things that we can’t get enough of. Its cardioid dispersion and boundary coupling design allows for flexible placement, minimizes room reflections and gives you a more balanced and controlled bass response, perfect for studio monitoring and high-fidelity sound enthusiasts.

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The Dutch & Dutch 8c Loudspeaker has brought a forward thinking approach to loudspeaker design - combining advanced acoustic principles with digital technology. Its coherency, clarity and speed are second to none in this price range, and the end results are simply spectacular.  Unlike other loudspeakers that trust the sound forward, the 8c offers a more tighter image with an accurate representation of the music. For some, the price range can be a bit on the expensive side - but you get high-performance loudspeakers, amplification, DACs, DSP, and set-up and room correction software as part of the overall package. 

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