Definitive Technology StudioMonitor 65 Speakers Video Review

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I like to ease into my reviews. Talk about build quality, what sets them apart, how they're made... And then move onto listening tests. These speakers make me want to jump right into telling you about the listening tests. No, actually, THESE speakers make me want to build a room onto my house just to listen to them. Obviously, I'm excited about these new speakers from Def Tech. They're billed as, and really developed to be, studio monitors, hence the name - StudioMonitor 65's. That means that at least one of the design goals was to create a speaker with enough dynamic range, fidelity, and finesse to be usable by recording studio professionals as a reference speaker for mixing and mastering music.


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[GlocksRock]

Glad to hear some good stuff about Def Techs from Audioholics.

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Glad to hear some good stuff about Def Techs from Audioholics.

You and I and many DefTech owners and former owners already know DefTech can sound great with the proper setup.

But the bashing and discredit will continue regardless of how anyone loves them, thanks in part to DefTech's marketing of their frequency responses!

I thought Andrew Gash was talking about the Revel Salon2 or something.

As I've said many times before, I think the BP7000SC and BP7001SC are among the best sounding speakers I've heard regardless of price. I've owned the SM450 and BP10B as well and think they sound fantastic. The key is the proper setup and room.

I've mentioned the ridiculous frequency responses listed on their website to Sandy Gross on AVS. He thinks there is nothing wrong with that at all.

[scott911]

The high frequency spec is really useful for when I want to make sure my pet mouse can enjoy the frequciencies in the 20,000 to 30,000 range!

[AcuDefTechGuy]

The high frequency spec is really useful for when I want to make sure my pet mouse can enjoy the frequciencies in the 20,000 to 30,000 range!

Well, you know Beryllium and Diamond tweeters spec to 100kHz. I really enjoy listening to 100kHz sounds.

[bread29]

I'm seriously thinking of upgrading speakers to these monitors. I currently have Klipsch Icon (BB) Towers and Center...any suggestions on whether this would be a worthwhile upgrade for 60% music, 40% movies.

My room is hardwood, 20x17x9 and opens up into dining room/hallway.

[Matt34]

I'm seriously thinking of upgrading speakers to these monitors. I currently have Klipsch Icon (BB) Towers and Center...any suggestions on whether this would be a worthwhile upgrade for 60% music, 40% movies.

My room is hardwood, 20x17x9 and opens up into dining room/hallway.

I would say it would be a significant all around improvment to your currrent speakers. You could run three identical speakers up front which is ideal.

Edit: just saw your subs in your signature.

[bread29]

Ok, so use a third monitor as a center channel? I do like the overall "loudness" of the klipsch, but I definitely have the itch for a quality upgrade.

[Matt34]

Ok, so use a third monitor as a center channel? I do like the overall "loudness" of the klipsch, but I definitely have the itch for a quality upgrade.

That's what I would do and Chet from DT said the same thing over on the AVS forums. Speaking of which, DT has some great customer service.

I don't think you'll be giving up much, if any, noticable output.

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I'm seriously thinking of upgrading speakers to these monitors. I currently have Klipsch Icon (BB) Towers and Center...any suggestions on whether this would be a worthwhile upgrade for 60% music, 40% movies.

My room is hardwood, 20x17x9 and opens up into dining room/hallway.

Just some other options.

You can get a pair of KEF Q900 brand new for about $1200/pr from Vanns or Onecall if you call them on the phone.

The NHT Absolute Towers are $1000/pr new.

The Revel F12 are about $1200/pr new via phone deal.

You can get their matching centers too.