Definitive Technology StudioMonitor Series Bookshelf Speakers Preview

[admin]

When a company like Def Tech releases a new speaker, it is news. When it is an update to a speaker nearly 10 years in the making, it sets the Internets aflame. Everything from the driver choice to the aesthetics have been changed with the new StudioMonitor offerings. With three offerings (SM45, SM55, SM65) from $399 to $899 a pair, there is something here for everyone. With Def Tech's distinctive bi-polar focus, the top two have huge, top-mounted, bass radiators. It will be interesting to see how these perform in a real room.

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[jtokach]

DT vs. GE

Saw the recently announced GoldenEar Aon line over at hometheatermag and would love to see how these compare. They're practically cousins.

 

[WYendor]

Yes, this looks like a knock-off of the GoldenEar Aon. In their comparable tower speakers, GoldenEars have a clear price advantage over DefTech. In their new bookshelf models, that seems reversed.
The Aon3 is probably the best bookshelf speaker I've ever heard. I'm looking forward to hearing DefTech's less expensive competitor.