LYD 8

The biggest two-way speaker in the LYD series. LYD 8 is a redefinition of our previous pro monitors.

LYD 8

Astonishing accuracy across the board. Precision, power… and properly honest reproduction. With a pair of LYD 8s taking charge of your music, you can be assured a pitch-perfect performance

With its 8in MSP woofer and state-of-the-art DSP, LYD 8 provides the kind of performance, precision and bass heft that dreams (and maybe hit albums) are made of. Like the rest of the range, these nearfield monitors let you tune their sound for their position in the room, feature handmade drivers, and contain advanced Class-D amps.

LYD

Features

Nearfield Monitor with 8" Woofer

Bi-amped speaker design with 50W HF/80W LF and state-of-the-art Class-D amplification

Bass extension to extend or curtail the low end frequency response

Two different tunings: one for free standing and one designed for speakers within 50 cm of wall

Sound balance to influence the overall response of the speaker

Made in Denmark

Status Current
Segment Pro
Series LYD
Type Nearfield Monitor
Analog inputs XLR, RCA
Maximum SPL (1m, pair) 112
Amplifier Power Woofer (W) 80
Amplifier Power Tweeter (W) 50
AC Power Input 100-240V 50/60Hz
Max Stand-by Power Consumption (W) 0.5
Max Power Consumption (W) 100
Lower Cutoff (Hz @85 dB +/- 3 dB) 55
Upper Cutoff (kHz @ 85dB +/- 3 dB) 21
Box Principle Rear-loaded bass reflex
Crossover 2-way DSP-based
Crossover Frequency (Hz) 3900 Hz
Tweeter 1.1in soft dome
Midrange/Woofer 8in MSP
Weight kg 10.2
Weight lbs 22.5
Width mm 234
Height mm 369
Depth mm 328
Width inches 9 2/8
Height inches 14 4/8
Depth inches 12 7/8
Speakers per packaged box 1
Finishes Black Satin, White Satin

Reviews

Engineering Integrity Makes LYD Classy and Capable

"Both the LYD 5 and LYD 8 are classy and capable nearfield monitors invested with thoughtful electro-acoustic engineering. They look great, their performance is up there with the best in their class, and that they’re relatively affordable only increases their appeal. (…) If you asked me, and I’m sure you did, to come up with one phrase to describe my feelings about the LYD monitors it would be ‘engineering integrity’.”

Sound on Sound

Pro Tools Expert took the entire LYD studio monitor in for a detailed review. As James Ivey points out, each model shines in its own way and is ideal for significant purposes.

Pro Tools Expert

German online magazine, Bonedo, reviewed all 3 LYD models. In short, they conclude that LYD preserves the classic Dynaudio virtues: The design is modern, the standard of craftsmanship is high and the sound is immaculate and very transparent.

Bonedo, Germany

MusicTech put LYD 5 and LYD 8 on the review test bench and receives a 9/10 rating, earning a genuine MusicTech 'Choice' recommendation.

MusicTech

"The bass on the LYD 8s is excellent. It was never cloudy or woolly and, in fact, revealed some of the flaws in my own audio interface converters. The high-end is equally impressive, with excellent clarity even at very low volumes. (...) It allows you to make decisions faster and move quickly through the mix process, a benefit that cannot be overstated."

Resident Advisor

"I felt rather comfortable nearly immediately with the LYD8s. Indeed, at first, the bottom-end response seemed a little too rumbly, but after a week of break-in, that bottom-end came into balance with the smooth and genuinely accurate performance of the soft dome tweeter. This was the most extended and linear bass response I’ve ever heard from compact nearfields. (...) I would estimate the LYD Series will become market leaders."

Rob Tavaglione

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LYD 48
Current
Pro
LYD
Nearfield Monitor
XLR, RCA
112
80
50
50
100-240V 50/60Hz
0.5
100
50
21
Rear-loaded bass reflex
3-way DSP-based
460/5500 Hz
1.1in soft dome
4in MSP
8in MSP
12
26.5
369
234
328
14 4/8
9 2/8
12 7/8
1
Black Satin, White Satin

LYD 8
Current
Pro
LYD
Nearfield Monitor
XLR, RCA
112
80
50
100-240V 50/60Hz
0.5
100
55
21
Rear-loaded bass reflex
2-way DSP-based
3900 Hz
1.1in soft dome
8in MSP
10.2
22.5
234
369
328
9 2/8
14 4/8
12 7/8
1
Black Satin, White Satin

LYD 7
Current
Pro
LYD
Nearfield Monitor
XLR, RCA
109
50
50
100-240V 50/60Hz
0.5
100
55
21
Rear-loaded bass reflex
2-way DSP-based
4300 Hz
1.1in soft dome
7in MSP
8
17.6
186
320
296
7 3/8
12 5/8
11 5/8
1
Black Satin, White Satin

LYD 5
Current
Pro
LYD
Nearfield Monitor
XLR, RCA
106
50
50
100-240V 50/60Hz
0.5
100
60
21
Rear-loaded bass reflex
2-way DSP-based
5200 Hz
1.1in soft dome
5in MSP
5.7
12.6
170
260
211
6 6/8
10 2/8
8 2/8
1
Black Satin, White Satin

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LYD 8

Features

Nearfield Monitor with 8" Woofer

Bi-amped speaker design with 50W HF/80W LF and state-of-the-art Class-D amplification

Bass extension to extend or curtail the low end frequency response

Two different tunings: one for free standing and one designed for speakers within 50 cm of wall

Sound balance to influence the overall response of the speaker

Made in Denmark

Specifications

Soundcards and great monitors revolutionized my productions.

Reviews

Engineering Integrity Makes LYD Classy and Capable

Pro Tools Expert LYD Review: Near Field Size. Main Monitor Sound

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LYD 8

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Features

Specifications

Soundcards and great monitors revolutionized my productions.

Reviews

Engineering Integrity Makes LYD Classy and Capable

Pro Tools Expert LYD Review: Near Field Size. Main Monitor Sound

Bonedo Considers LYD a Genuine Danish Delicacy

MusicTech LYD Review: Exceptional Degree of Clarity

Resident Advisor: Excellent Clarity Even at Very Low Volumes

The Most Extended and Linear Bass Response

LYD series

LYD 48

LYD 8

LYD 7

LYD 5

Dynaudio Magazine

Damaged speakers? How do I know?

Four new products on show - High End Munich 2024

What kind of subwoofer should I choose? Sealed or ported?

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