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ProAc Loudspeakers Response DT8
ProAc invests a great deal of time researching the choice of diaphragm material for their drive units.
Some materials excel at certain frequencies and therefore it is logical to use more than one type of drive unit material to cover all frequencies.
The Response DT8, incorporates these design parameters for the first time in a ProAc two-way design. Utilising 2 x 6.5-inch drivers, the pulp mica cone unit delivers exceptional bass performance in a ported cabinet with the bass loaded via side vents. The polypropylene unit gives a smooth, detailed and uncoloured midrange. Both drivers work in tandem, resulting in a well extended low frequency response and ProAc’s natural sounding midrange with pinpoint imagery.
These frequency ranges are then cleverly overlapped by a Stewart Tyler designed crossover, which seamlessly integrates ProAc’s proven 1-inch soft dome tweeter. The tweeter is mounted in an offset position between the two bass drivers.
The Response DT8 takes its place in the ProAc range as our entry level floor-standing design.
We believe that this innovative loudspeaker will create interest in the mixing and matching of drive unit materials to effectively cover all types of music.
Featured veneer: Oak
Some finishes are now available with magnetic grilles, please check with your nearest dealer.
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Response DT8 delivers an even, natural full-band presentation anchored by authoritative mid-bass and a refined 1" soft-dome treble that blends insight with smoothness. Its compact floorstanding cabinet pairs heavy, bitumen-damped bracing and hand-finished veneers for exceptional build quality, while the downward-firing port and bespoke crossover yield impressive dynamics for a space-saving tower, per Audiophil-Online.
Pros
- Even, natural full-band response from two 6.5" woofers working in tandem with a 1" soft-dome tweeter, giving authoritative mid-bass and smooth transitions.
- Exceptional build quality — heavily braced, bitumen-damped cabinets with hand-selected veneers and UK hand assembly.
- Compact floorstanding footprint with a downward-firing tuned port and adjustable spikes makes placement flexible without sacrificing bass control.
Sound Quality
92/100
Weighted average of sub-criteria below.
Bass
93/100
Dual 6.5" bass/mid drivers (mid-tower class) working in tandem. Review notes the lower mica-coned woofer is 'tuned for excellent mid and low bass response' and the drivers operate together for an even, natural full-band response; this places bass performance in the 'excellent' range for a dual 6.5" tower.
Mid
93/100
Upper driver is polypropylene with a soft dustcap—review highlights 'remarkable midrange characteristics' and an even, natural transition to the tweeter. Timbre and vocal presence are strongly emphasized by reviewers.
Treble
92/100
ProAc 1" silk/soft dome tweeter described as 'insightful yet remarkably smooth' with good dynamics; reviewers report refinement and lack of harshness, supporting a high treble score.
Soundstage Imaging
91/100
Review mentions an even, natural full-band response and ease of placement (down-firing port minimizing room interactions), implying good width/depth and stable images in-room though explicit staging language is limited.
Dynamics
92/100
Tweeter praised for dynamics and the speaker described as offering 'robust sound'; reviewers indicate strong micro/macro dynamics without commentary about running out of headroom.
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Build Quality
95/100
Cabinets are heavily braced MDF, bitumen-damped and described as 'heavy and totally inert'; hand-selected veneers and UK hand assembly are highlighted. The crossover uses glass-fibre board with high-quality components and supports bi-amping/bi-wiring—strong evidence of premium build and engineering.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive baseline applied. Speaker includes a downward-firing tuned reflex port into a plinth (helps placement), adjustable/removable spikes for isolation, and a crossover designed for bi-amping/bi-wiring. Per passive-tower rules the connectivity/features score is fixed to the passive baseline.
Value for Money
87/100
Price quoted in review: $3,100 (standard finishes) / $3,800 (upgraded). Given the high build quality, refined sound and compact footprint, reviewers imply strong performance-for-price but do not use explicit 'giant killer' or bargain language; this positions the DT8 as a solid, premium-value proposition among compact towers in the ~$3k range.
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