Dynaudio Audience 8

I'm not absolutely certain but I think they were made in the early part of the previous decade--about ten years ago. I also believe they were the entry level line, not exactly hi-fi. The better small speakers of the time were the MkII monitors followed later by the SE and then the Special 25 series.

Can anyone confirm or correct this info?

I've heard several speakers in Dynaudio's Audience range, and I'd consider them to offer quite a high level of fidelity. I've never heard of the 8, though.

-Bob

I don't know the Audience 8 but I've owned a lot of Dynaudio speaker all the way from the Audience 42 to the C4 and they've all been great probably most impressive of all was the Audience 42 which I paid something like 300 bucks for and was a seriously great sounding speaker. They to me all retain a certain house sound which I would call smooth and liquid. All the Dynaudios I've owned need good amps cheap ones do them no good. Not like I've had a lot of cheap amps but for instance an Outlaw 2150 just did not work with the Audience 42. When I stepped it up to the Creek Destiny those speakers really came to life and they did as well with a Sim Audio i5.3 integrated as well. I think Dynaudio speakers excel when you are out of critical mode just chilling and listening to music without worrying so much about tweaking and trying to achieve better sound at all times. They are a great set it and forget it speaker.

The Audience 8's appear to be an earlier version of the Audience 72 that is still being sold today as NOS by some dealers - around $750 each if you check Ebay. The Audience 8 is a medium sized tower with 3 drivers - 1" tweeter and 2 x 6.5" mid-woofers. The Audience line was eventually replaced by the Excite line. While the Audience line were Dynaudios entry line, they are definitely HIFI.

If you can hear them, are in good shape and within your budget, then consider them. If your serious about wanting Dyns, the new 72's at $750 each are a good buy and a well regarded, highly musical speaker too. Good luck!