8c
In search of perfection
Great music deserves faithful reproduction. To experience your music in all its beauty, you need an accurate reproduction system. The primary purpose of any reproduction system is to faithfully recreate the recording without any additions or omissions, preserving the true essence of the music.
Achieving outstanding sound with conventional hi-fi systems is a challenge. Even hi-fi systems that cost as much as a luxury car can sound disappointingly mediocre. Countless enthusiasts endlessly search for the elusive holy grail of audio perfection, but why does it continue to seem so unattainable?
If this sounds familiar, the 8c may be the perfect solution for you:
Accurate Among all the components in your reproduction system, the loudspeaker holds the throne as the most crucial one. It's the heart and soul of your setup and it has the greatest impact on the sound quality you'll hear. To experience your music in all its beauty, start with the most accurate loudspeaker you can find. The Dutch & Dutch 8c.
Adaptive The 8c’s are unique in that they intelligently adapt to the acoustics of real-world environments, such as your room. Unlike other loudspeakers that fight your room's acoustics, the 8c is a loudspeaker that works in harmony with your room.
All-in-One Step into the future of high-end audio with an exceptional all-in-one system. Not only does it offer convenience and aesthetic appeal, but it also outperforms classic audio gear stacks, making it the ultimate choice for modern audiophiles seeking unparalleled sound quality.
What does it mean that the Dutch & Dutch 8c are active speakers?
The Dutch & Dutch 8c are active speakers, meaning each speaker has its own built-in amplifier. This eliminates the need for a separate, external amplifier, making your audio setup cleaner and more compact.
What does it mean that the 8c's are an all-in-one solution?
The Dutch & Dutch 8c combines a high-quality music streamer, analog-to-digital converter (ADC), digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and powerful amplifiers within each speaker enclosure. This integrated design means you don't need separate components for these functions, resulting in a cleaner, simpler, and more compact setup, without compromising on quality or output.
Too good to be true?
If you think this seems a bit too good to be true, that is entirely understandable, and you wouldn't be the first to feel that way. We empathize with your skepticism. However, we want to assure you that our claims are substantiated by concrete specifications and precise measurements [link]. Yet, we encourage you not to solely rely on our word. Countless individuals who have had the opportunity to experience the 8c's are overwhelmingly convinced.
Expert reviews & customer testimonials
Since its debut in 2018, the 8c has accumulated undeniable evidence of its game-changing capabilities. This evidence comes in the form of expert reviews and heartfelt testimonials from satisfied customers.
We take immense pride in the lasting impression the 8c leaves on those who listen to it, and this widespread validation supports our commitment to delivering an unparalleled audio experience. So, we invite you to explore these reviews and testimonials, allowing the collective voice of enthusiasts to affirm the remarkable qualities of the Dutch & Dutch 8c.
The difference between hifi and studio
Speakers for the home should make your music sound beautiful, so you can enjoy it. Studio monitors should make your music sound 'bad' by over-exposing the flaws in the track, so you can fix them. Therefore, hifi speakers and studio monitors should sound vastly different, right? Not really.
If you work in a studio, your monitor is your most important tool. A good monitor lets you hear what's on the recording. It’s 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲. You don't want it to add its own sound signature, you don't want it to leave out anything, you don't want to have to second-guess your decisions. You want a monitor that's accurate, one that allows you to trust what you hear. And in the end, when you're done with your track, you want it to sound amazing in your studio and know that it translates well!
In your home you want your music to simply sound great. If you have a system that’s as accurate as the monitors that were used for the recording, the sound you hear will be very much like the sound the engineers heard in the studio. If your speakers are not accurate and add a significant amount of their own flavor, that flavor will make its presence known with every track you play. It’s like ketchup with every dish.
𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦, 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘧𝘪 𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘰 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘦𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘺.
Then should hifi systems and studio monitoring systems always sound the same? Actually, people do have differences in tastes, but differences are not as big as people think. Well-produced tracks played on an accurate system sound great to everybody. You may want to add a small pinch of salt to taste - that’s what tone controls are for - but please stay away from the ketchup.
Do I need to get a subwoofer for my Dutch & Dutch speakers?
No, you don’t. Dutch & Dutch speakers are full-range, meaning they reproduce the entire audible frequency spectrum, flat from 20Hz to 20kHz. There is no need for a separate sub-woofer.
That being said: if you want more bass, you will get more bass. Our highly anticipated subwoofer 6s, is now available for pre-order for the 6c, adding depth and power to your sound while preserving every detail and nuance. The 6s seamlessly integrates with your 6c, handling the lower frequencies up to 100 Hz with precision.
What’s the best way to make your speakers wireless?
Is the 8c automatically recognized by my Mac?
The 8c is not recognized as an audio device by the Mac. Reliable, low latency, network streaming for desktop audio is tricky to get right and highly dependent on local network infrastructure.
Is the 8c automatically recognized by my PC?
Is the 8c automatically recognized by my Linux Computer?
Can I bridge the network on my Mac, Windows or Linux computer to the 8c?
What is the best way to turn them off?
What is the power consumption in sleep mode?
Is there measurement data such as Klippel available?
How much latency does the 8c have in linear phase mode and in low latency mode?
Can I power my D&D 8c by PS audio PowerPlant 12 outlets?
What signal comes out of the sub out?
An uncorrected, full range signal. No DSP applied.
Do the 8c’s work with Dolby atmos?
Does the 8c come with a remote control?
How do I register my 8c’s?
Who is the 8c for?
The 8c home is the perfect solution for people who the best possible sound quality in a relatively normal living room. The 8c is also popular with people who want to simplify their traditional hi-fi setup, or want an unobtrusive system. Many of our customers want a system that perform well close to the front-wall or who want to save money, or sell their more expensive system.
The 8c Studio is the perfect solution for sound engineers who want the best possible translation or who want great sound in a less than optimal room. Many professional customer choose the 8c because its natural sound lets them work all day without ear fatigue. This also means they can work faster and can stop second guessing their work.
Are the Dutch & Dutch speakers easy to repair
Most repairs can be done in the field. The entire electronics package can be replaced for repair or upgrade in under 5 minutes. The most difficult component to replace is the tweeter (as we don’t employ a typical surface mount construction), and that only takes about 20 minutes.
How is it possible that the 8c’s sound so incredibly good?
boundary coupling,
cardioid midrange,
waveguide,
active,
DSP,
frequency response,
dispersion, constant directivity
Linear phase
How is it possible the 8c’s feel at home in any room?
Boundary Couple Bass - hemispherical wavefront, phase-coherent, punch.
Cardioid midrange.
Constant directivity.
Waveguide.
Adaptive Room Matching → presets distance to nearest boundaries, EQ for dealing with room-modes.
I want to simplify my audio set, is Dutch & Dutch a good alternative for my current system?
Many customers have downsized from complex systems, often due to space constraints or budget concerns, and discovered a significant improvement in sound quality at a fraction of the cost. Dutch & Dutch is a great all-in-one solution that replaces your entire Hi-Fi setup. Dutch & Dutch speakers are specifically designed to work with your room’s acoustics - even in smaller rooms - and are measurably amongst the most accurate speakers of the world.