Danish loudspeaker brand Vestlyd, the in-house speaker line of HiFi Klubben, has added active versions of its coaxial Power Monitor speakers with the Vestlyd M6C Active and its larger sibling, the M8C Active. Both models drop the separate amplifier from the equation entirely, pairing Vestlyd’s 70s-inspired coaxial driver design with four independent Class D amplifier channels built into each cabinet.
Where many so-called active speakers simply split two amplifier channels across all the drivers in a stereo pair, Vestlyd gives every driver its own dedicated amplifier section. The Vestlyd M6C Active runs 4 x 75 watts per pair, delivering punchy, controlled bass down to 43Hz and wide dispersion from a cabinet compact enough for a desk, shelf, or studio console. The M8C Active follows the same recipe in a larger enclosure for deeper, room-filling bass.
Coaxial Design, Old-School Attitude
Both speakers use Vestlyd’s Power Monitor concept, placing a titanium-dome compression tweeter inside the woofer’s motor structure so treble and bass arrive in near-perfect time alignment. The woofer cone doubles as a horn loading the tweeter, giving it extra efficiency and a coherent, single-point sound source, an approach borrowed from the bold studio monitors of the 1970s but built with a modern, low-distortion PWM Class D amplifier platform.
Connectivity is broad for a self-powered pair: HDMI eARC for TV sound, combo XLR/6.35mm jack and RCA/phono MM inputs for turntables and pro gear, USB-C, optical digital, and Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX HD and aptX Low Latency support. Rear-panel controls handle left/right channel assignment and bass/treble trim, and a sub-out lets owners add a subwoofer for full-range duty. Three preset voicings (music, film, neutral) switch the character of the Vestlyd M6C Active between studio-monitor precision and the brand’s punchier house sound.
Built for Desk, Studio, or Living Room
Vestlyd positions the M6C Active and M8C Active as one-box solutions for listeners who want serious sound without assembling a multi-component system: mixing in a home studio, gaming late into the night, or simply replacing a stereo amp and passive speakers on a shelf. Optional matching M-Stands let both models be floor- or stand-mounted alongside the existing passive Vestlyd range.
The Vestlyd M6C Active and M8C Active join a passive coaxial range that already draws comparisons to classic pro-monitor designs, and the brand leans hard into that heritage with its “modern technology, old-school attitude” positioning.
Pricing and Availability
The Vestlyd M6C Active is available now for 899 EUR per pair, and the M8C Active for 1,149 EUR per pair, both in Oak (PVC) and Black (synthetic leather) finishes, sold directly through vestlyd.com. Matching M-Stands are available separately for 399 EUR per pair. Every order includes a 30-day home trial and a 3-year warranty. Vestlyd, like its sister brand TOPPING with its MA4 active monitor, is betting that self-powered, coaxial designs are what desktop and near-field listeners want next.
Key Specifications (Vestlyd M6C Active)
- Power: 4 x 75W PWM-driven Class D (2 amps per cabinet)
- Frequency range: 43Hz-24kHz (-6dB)
- Drivers: 1-inch titanium dome tweeter, 6.5-inch paper cone woofer, coaxial layout
- Inputs: HDMI eARC, XLR/6.35mm combo, RCA/phono MM, USB-C, optical digital
- Wireless: Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX HD and aptX Low Latency, up to 24-bit/192kHz
- Finishes: Oak (PVC) and Black (synthetic leather)
- Dimensions: 36.3 x 24.6 x 21.6cm, 16.49kg per speaker
- Price: 899 EUR per pair (M6C Active); M8C Active from 1,149 EUR per pair
