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My colleague Jannis (our head of sales and product strategy) kicked off this thread while I was in Canada. He gave just enough info to get everyone curious, then neatly sidestepped all the good questions. Classic Jannis 
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I was there for a get-together of speaker designers hosted by Doug Schneider from SoundStage (not sure if he’s on here, couldn’t find his handle). It was a real treat to meet some of my heroes, especially @Sean Olive and @Floyd Toole, the latter of whom I met for the first time. Most of what I know about loudspeakers and how they interact with rooms comes from their work, so meeting them in person was a big moment for me.
Floyd even referenced the work of @amirm and Erin (Erin’s Audio Corner) a couple of times in his presentation. It was nice to see that recognition going both ways. Big thanks to Doug for bringing everyone together!
Now that I’m back, I’d like to actually answer some of the questions about the 6c. But first, here are a few pictures from the event:
Now that I’m back, it’s time to stop teasing and start answering. You’ve asked some great questions about the 6c, so let’s dive in:
The 6c is basically half the size of the 8c, with the same Dutch & Dutch sound. On its own it’s a complete little loudspeaker, but it’s also the first step toward something bigger. In 2026 we’ll add an optional bass module that turns it into a full-range floorstander, so you can take it from compact to full-blown high-end depending on your needs.
Like the 8c, the 6c is a 3-way: dome tweeter in a waveguide, midwoofer on the front, and a woofer on the back. At this stage we only have engineering measurements, but once things are final we’ll publish a proper set. It would be fantastic to see Amir or Erin put the 6c through its paces as well.
On finishes: we’ll be offering a range of colors, including one shade of green with a name fancy enough that I always forget it.
This dark enough?
Yes.
Correct. Just like the 8c, the 6c is designed to be placed close to the front wall. It can be listened to from close distance.
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And yes, the 6c will have a low-latency mode for tracking.
That’s great to hear! If you’ve enjoyed the 8c, the 6c should feel very familiar, just in a more compact package.
Max SPL is always a tricky number to pin down, but what really matters are distortion and directivity. That’s where independent measurements will be most valuable. Hopefully Amir or Erin can take the 6c for a full test once it's out.
Both would work well in a room that size. If you’re mostly at moderate levels, the 6c should be more than enough.
The 6c does indeed have a rear woofer, as will its bass module. As for steering magic... keep fantasizing, you never know where that might lead .
We’ll be giving the 6c an early showing at the Dutch Audio Event in Veldhoven: https://dutchaudioevent.nl/
Think of it as a warm-up. The broader release will follow at Warsaw at the end of October. Pre-orders open in November, and we expect to ship the first pairs before Christmas.
.I was there for a get-together of speaker designers hosted by Doug Schneider from SoundStage (not sure if he’s on here, couldn’t find his handle). It was a real treat to meet some of my heroes, especially @Sean Olive and @Floyd Toole, the latter of whom I met for the first time. Most of what I know about loudspeakers and how they interact with rooms comes from their work, so meeting them in person was a big moment for me.
Floyd even referenced the work of @amirm and Erin (Erin’s Audio Corner) a couple of times in his presentation. It was nice to see that recognition going both ways. Big thanks to Doug for bringing everyone together!
Now that I’m back, I’d like to actually answer some of the questions about the 6c. But first, here are a few pictures from the event:
- Floyd Toole getting set up for his presentation.
- Floyd sharing stories and insights from his career: the research, key findings, and how the field has continued to develop since his retirement. Decades of work that shaped how we understand speakers and rooms, all distilled into one talk.
- Dinner conversation. From left to right: Paul Hales, Dave Morrison, me, Martyn Miller, Floyd's wife Anne, Floyd Toole, and Sean Olive.
Now that I’m back, it’s time to stop teasing and start answering. You’ve asked some great questions about the 6c, so let’s dive in:
The 6c is basically half the size of the 8c, with the same Dutch & Dutch sound. On its own it’s a complete little loudspeaker, but it’s also the first step toward something bigger. In 2026 we’ll add an optional bass module that turns it into a full-range floorstander, so you can take it from compact to full-blown high-end depending on your needs.
Like the 8c, the 6c is a 3-way: dome tweeter in a waveguide, midwoofer on the front, and a woofer on the back. At this stage we only have engineering measurements, but once things are final we’ll publish a proper set. It would be fantastic to see Amir or Erin put the 6c through its paces as well.
On finishes: we’ll be offering a range of colors, including one shade of green with a name fancy enough that I always forget it.
This dark enough?
Yes.
Correct. Just like the 8c, the 6c is designed to be placed close to the front wall. It can be listened to from close distance.
Game over? We’ve managed just fine with a single model for more than seven years, and now we’re only just getting started
.And yes, the 6c will have a low-latency mode for tracking.
That’s great to hear! If you’ve enjoyed the 8c, the 6c should feel very familiar, just in a more compact package.
Max SPL is always a tricky number to pin down, but what really matters are distortion and directivity. That’s where independent measurements will be most valuable. Hopefully Amir or Erin can take the 6c for a full test once it's out.
Both would work well in a room that size. If you’re mostly at moderate levels, the 6c should be more than enough.
The 6c does indeed have a rear woofer, as will its bass module. As for steering magic... keep fantasizing, you never know where that might lead .
We’ll be giving the 6c an early showing at the Dutch Audio Event in Veldhoven: https://dutchaudioevent.nl/
Think of it as a warm-up. The broader release will follow at Warsaw at the end of October. Pre-orders open in November, and we expect to ship the first pairs before Christmas.
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