Short answer: the Dutch & Dutch 8C is the serious all-in-one, the Edifier R2850DB the simple three-way. The 8C pairs a 1-inch dome tweeter with an 8-inch midrange and dual 8-inch rear subwoofers, and its premium pricing reflects the integrated amplification and DSP cardioid processing. The Edifier is a three-way, though our notes flag it as quite large and heavy. They are $12,500.01 apart.
Buy the Dutch & Dutch 8C when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the Edifier R2850DB when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Dutch & Dutch 8C | Edifier R2850DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $13000 per pair | $499.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #10 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #103 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | <20Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 23Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Dimensions | 19”H x 10.5”W x 15”D (482.6 x 266.7 x 381 mm) | 18.1”H x 10.1”W x 12.4”D (459.7 x 256.5 x 315 mm) |
| Inputs | XLR | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax |
| Drivers | 2x 8” Aluminium Cone woofers, 8” Aluminium Cone midrange, 1” Aluminium/Magnesium dome tweeter | 8” (203mm) woofer |
| Weight | 57.3 lbs (26 kg) each | 50.7 lbs (23 kg) |
| App | Yes (Ascend) | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| DSP | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes (24-band parametric) | No |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 42Hz-20kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | ~106dB (measured at 0.30V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Streaming Services | Yes (network streaming) | - |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (Ethernet) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 1000W (250W tweeter + 250W mid + 500W dual woofers) | 75w RMS Per Speaker |
| Maximum SPL | 106dB @ 1m continuous (manufacturer specified) | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | Yes |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, aptX |
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