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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 485 mm (48.5 cm) · 1 mm = 1.15 px
Dali MenuetvsDutch & Dutch 8c
The Dutch & Dutch 8c stands 48.5 cm tall — about 23.5 cm more than the Dali Menuet at 25.0 cm. On footprint the Dutch & Dutch 8c is the wider cabinet (27.0 cm versus 15.0 cm). The Dutch & Dutch 8c reaches deeper in the bass, down to 30 Hz versus 59 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 114 mm cone on the Dali Menuet and a 200 mm cone on the Dutch & Dutch 8c. On price, the Dutch & Dutch 8c sits higher — about $13,400 a pair against $1,749 for the Dali Menuet.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | Dutch & Dutch |
| Model | Menuet | 8c |
| HiFi ladder position | #25 of 438 bookshelf | #68 of 111 floorstander |
| Height | 250 mm | 485 mm |
| Width | 150 mm | 270 mm |
| Depth | 230 mm | 380 mm |
| Weight | 4 kg | 26 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | sealed |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 114 mm mid-bass (wood-fibre cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (aluminium-magnesium alloy dome), 1× 200 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 2× 200 mm woofer (aluminium cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 3000 Hz | 100 / 1250 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 59 Hz | 30 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | — |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | — |
| Recommended amp | 20–100 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $1,749 / pair | $13,400 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dali-speakers.com ↗ | dutchdutch.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.