Honey, I shrunk the Dutchies – The result in the dryer is the 6c [€9'950/pr] from Dutch & Dutch, 6S extension module [€21'550/pr] to follow. As the name implies, the 6c scales down the firm's existing 8c to a 6-inch driver whilst the 'c' suffix indicates the same cardioid dispersion pattern. Amplification builds in as does streaming, room matching, Spotify Connect, Roon and BACCH spatial processing. Tidal and Qobuz integration TBA. The end result measures 38 x 22 x 30.8cm HxWxD and weighs 14kg. World premiere this weekend at the Warsaw show. The cardioid speaker scene for home users is heating up with other radiation-shaped models from GGNTKT, Kii, Sigberg and Silent Pound. How does the 6c work? Vertical slots on the flanks release the mid/woofer's rear wave to cancel the in-phase front wave that wraps around the cabinet. The rear-firing woofer is intended for close-proximity coupling with the front wall to help support a dispersion pattern which aims most the acoustic output at the listener so we hear more of our music and less of our room.
