NLE-3 vs Dutch & Dutch 8C
The 8C's low-frequency extension is 30 Hz against the NLE-3's 35 Hz and its woofer 8" against 12". Both share high-frequency extension (20 kHz) and ways (3).
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Harbeth NLE-3 is a high-end active three-way loudspeaker system sold as a complete package with a dedicated DSP controller and a six-channel Class-D Ncore amplifier made to Harbeth’s specification. Harbeth describes it as its most advanced loudspeaker to date, combining RADIAL cone technology with digital signal processing for room and tonal adjustment.
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The 8C's low-frequency extension is 30 Hz against the NLE-3's 35 Hz and its woofer 8" against 12". Both share high-frequency extension (20 kHz) and ways (3).
The SCM100ASLT's woofer is 12.4" against the NLE-3's 12", its low-frequency extension 32 Hz against 35 Hz, and its high-frequency extension 22 kHz against 20 kHz. Both share ways (3).
The Definition 6's high-frequency extension is 22 kHz against the NLE-3's 20 kHz, its low-frequency extension 24 Hz against 35 Hz, and its woofer 10" against 12". Both share ways (3).
The Duo XD's low-frequency extension is 18 Hz against the NLE-3's 35 Hz and its drivers 2 against 3. Both share high-frequency extension (20 kHz) and woofer (12").
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