I have been eying both these actives to upgrade and simplify my current passive setup. So far, I have gathered the below on these:
A700:
https://buchardtaudio.com/collections/active-speakers/products/a700
https://www.lowbeats.de/die-daenische-kultmarke-goes-aktiv-buchardt-audio-a700/
8C:
https://dutchdutch.com/8c/
https://www.erinsaudiocorner.com/loudspeakers/dutch_dutch_8c/
https://www.stereophile.com/content/dutch-dutch-8c-active-loudspeaker-system
https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/...akers-for-pop-electronic-and-rock-music-fans/
Listening Space: Living area 12ft x 15ft opens into a kitchen and dining of 24ft x 28ft. Left speaker would be placed around 1.5ft/2ft from left & back wall. The right speaker is 1.5ft/2ft from the back wall and open area to its right. I don't have much room to play around with the placements. The setup is intended for music/tv/movies.
Based on the specs and reviews I think these are equally capable. The lack of a remote (web only) on the 8c will require an external digital volume control. There is not much out there on the A700 but being WISA compliant it is more versatile. The A700 comes with a 45 return policy and I am trying to get in touch with a D&D dealer to get an in home trial. The 8c is about $5k more than the A700. I think the 8c would fare better in my restrictive listening area and a home trial will help with the decision. Are there any other aspects I should consider as these are my first actives apart from the flexibility (repair, upgrade etc.) of a passive setup?
A700:
https://buchardtaudio.com/collections/active-speakers/products/a700
https://www.lowbeats.de/die-daenische-kultmarke-goes-aktiv-buchardt-audio-a700/
8C:
https://dutchdutch.com/8c/
https://www.erinsaudiocorner.com/loudspeakers/dutch_dutch_8c/
https://www.stereophile.com/content/dutch-dutch-8c-active-loudspeaker-system
https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/...akers-for-pop-electronic-and-rock-music-fans/
Listening Space: Living area 12ft x 15ft opens into a kitchen and dining of 24ft x 28ft. Left speaker would be placed around 1.5ft/2ft from left & back wall. The right speaker is 1.5ft/2ft from the back wall and open area to its right. I don't have much room to play around with the placements. The setup is intended for music/tv/movies.
Based on the specs and reviews I think these are equally capable. The lack of a remote (web only) on the 8c will require an external digital volume control. There is not much out there on the A700 but being WISA compliant it is more versatile. The A700 comes with a 45 return policy and I am trying to get in touch with a D&D dealer to get an in home trial. The 8c is about $5k more than the A700. I think the 8c would fare better in my restrictive listening area and a home trial will help with the decision. Are there any other aspects I should consider as these are my first actives apart from the flexibility (repair, upgrade etc.) of a passive setup?