Definitive Tech Speaker Owner's Thread

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Yes, excellent post by the way.

I've gotten to a point where I no longer care which brands of speakers people like.

If people say they hate DefTechs, I don't even care.

I am not a DefTech-Defender.

Anyway, I've been watching a million BD movies on my HTPC lately for quite a while now.

So I have not been listening to music for some times.

Then yesterday, I decided to listen to some music.

Man, it sounded so AWESOME.

I hope my DefTechs last forever.

 

[foobagger]

PF-15: Driver still ticking after more years than I can recall

The Amp panel gave out long ago. DefTech sent me three others, but they all had the same problem. So I ripped out the amp and use an external amp (M-200 from Outlaw - essentially the same amp as NHT used to use for their sub, I think).

Sounds better than new, but occasionally gets staticky at low volume. So I send it a test tone at max decibels and shake the house for a few seconds. It cleans out the cobwebs, I guess, and then it sounds fine again. Go figure.

How long should the driver cone last? I know I'm on borrowed time. Any suggestions what modern sub would be a good replacement when that time comes around? Deftech or ? Or another driver to stick in the PF15 cube?

 

[klipschfan]

It seems I am still having problems with the woofers on my towers.

The left tower's sub has a constant hum. I have now replaced the original amp (it went out) and got things playing again, but has this every present hum. I changed out the back plaet/pre-amp and still has the hum. Even when the indicator light indicates its off.

The right side tower now has a pop comes in every 10 seconds or so thats 3 or 4 pops in a row in a quick burst. Otherwise it is fine. It does this even when no audio input is going to the speaker. I have replaced its original amp as well (as it too had went bad) but havn't replaced the pre-amp yet.

This is getting annoying.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

It seems I am still having problems with the woofers on my towers.

The left tower's sub has a constant hum. I have now replaced the original amp (it went out) and got things playing again, but has this every present hum. I changed out the back plaet/pre-amp and still has the hum. Even when the indicator light indicates its off.

The right side tower now has a pop comes in every 10 seconds or so thats 3 or 4 pops in a row in a quick burst. Otherwise it is fine. It does this even when no audio input is going to the speaker. I have replaced its original amp as well (as it too had went bad) but havn't replaced the pre-amp yet.

This is getting annoying.

Did you buy it at an authorized dealer?

I would just take it to the dealer and have them repair it at DefTech.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

The Amp panel gave out long ago. DefTech sent me three others, but they all had the same problem. So I ripped out the amp and use an external amp (M-200 from Outlaw - essentially the same amp as NHT used to use for their sub, I think).

Sounds better than new, but occasionally gets staticky at low volume. So I send it a test tone at max decibels and shake the house for a few seconds. It cleans out the cobwebs, I guess, and then it sounds fine again. Go figure.

How long should the driver cone last? I know I'm on borrowed time. Any suggestions what modern sub would be a good replacement when that time comes around? Deftech or ? Or another driver to stick in the PF15 cube?

I would think the drivers should last 20 yrs or more.

If you are worried about reliability, I would look into those passive subs that require an external amplifier. I had an NHT SW2P passive sub + ext Amp for a long time. It's still going strong at my brother's house after 16 yrs.

 

[klipschfan]

Did you buy it at an authorized dealer?

I would just take it to the dealer and have them repair it at DefTech.

They are a couple years out of warranty, and I just purchased new internal amps and back plates 2 months ago and installed them. These are the new ones. They have made this noise since the day I put them in. The other amps completely quit working. I was wondering if I was picking up some feedback from something, but my center channels sub (its a C/L/R/-2300) hasn't had any problems or noises.

 

[ryneex]

Hello everyone just picked up some floor model mythos ones from best buy. I paid 900 for both, i think i got a hell of a deal. I was wondering what you guys think about getting the best buy warranty and was it a good purchase for them. Im pretty happy they sound amazing. I also had a question about what is the best wire to hook them up these are the first nice speakers i have ever owned and have them hooked up with the cheapest wires you can buy. Thanks

 

[GlocksRock]

regular cheap speaker wire works just fine for hooking them up, just use anything from 16 to 12 gauge and you will be fine.

 

[Socialcircle]

CLR 2000 Center Channel

I own a Def Tech C/L/R 2000 Center Channel. It gave me a good bit of pleasure. However, I just replaced it with a Dynaudio Contour Center to match my Dynaudio 1.3MKIIs. If anyone wants a great deal on my Def Tech C/L/R 2000, then please let me know.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Hello everyone just picked up some floor model mythos ones from best buy. I paid 900 for both, i think i got a hell of a deal. I was wondering what you guys think about getting the best buy warranty and was it a good purchase for them. Im pretty happy they sound amazing. I also had a question about what is the best wire to hook them up these are the first nice speakers i have ever owned and have them hooked up with the cheapest wires you can buy. Thanks

I would never get any extended warranty, but that's just me.

The price seems pretty good. Amazon has them for $1K shipped.

These white speaker wires from monoprice look pretty good to me:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10239&cs_id=1023902&p_id=2820&seq=1&format=2

Then I would get locking banana plugs from blue jeans cable:
http://bluejeanscable.com/store/speaker/index.htm

And don't forget the heat shrink tubings:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=105&cp_id=10520&cs_id=1052005&p_id=5849&seq=1&format=2

 

[MatthewB.]

I agree the extended warranty is not needed (especially for non powered speakers) they are gonna work right out of the box or not.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

They are a couple years out of warranty, and I just purchased new internal amps and back plates 2 months ago and installed them. These are the new ones. They have made this noise since the day I put them in. The other amps completely quit working. I was wondering if I was picking up some feedback from something, but my center channels sub (its a C/L/R/-2300) hasn't had any problems or noises.

Why don't you email Chet Pelkowski: Chet.Pelkowski@definitivetech.com

He is the expert.

 

[Nemo128]

I wanna sell my DT gear and get the Mythos set. I love these, but bipolar in my listening environment just doesn't work.

 

[ireneibhaskaran]

Definitive Technology Mythos STS or Unpowered Tower + Velodyne SPL1000R

See post Definitive Technology Mythos STS or Unpowered Tower + Velodyne SPL1000R

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I wanna sell my DT gear and get the Mythos set. I love these, but bipolar in my listening environment just doesn't work.

Yeah, after all those rave reviews regarding the Mythos STS, I would be excited too.

Didn't Sound & Vision give it "Audio Product of The Year"?

Those bipolars are kind of picky. I was fortunate it worked out extremely well in my room. Otherwise, I would have gotten the flagship Mythos ST.

 

[fletch140]

I have a 15x15 (ish) carpeted living room and am buying my first set of speakers to go with a new Sony STR-DN1000. I want a 5.1 set of good all around speakers that will also be versatile should I move into a new larger and more open living room (perhaps wood flooring instead). What do people think regarding the following comparison:

Definitive Technology ProCinema 600 at $800
vs.
Mirage Nanosat Prestige 5.0 set with the S8 sub at $700 for the 5.1 package

To the untrained ear, which is the better all-purpose speaker?
Which is the more versatile speaker for different sized rooms?
I am only looking at these 2 sets because I want satellites that I can mount...don't want stands or bookshelf type speakers. Also, $800 is the most i'm willing to spend on speakers. Thoughts??

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I have a 15x15 (ish) carpeted living room and am buying my first set of speakers to go with a new Sony STR-DN1000. I want a 5.1 set of good all around speakers that will also be versatile should I move into a new larger and more open living room (perhaps wood flooring instead). What do people think regarding the following comparison:

Definitive Technology ProCinema 600 at $800
vs.
Mirage Nanosat Prestige 5.0 set with the S8 sub at $700 for the 5.1 package

To the untrained ear, which is the better all-purpose speaker?
Which is the more versatile speaker for different sized rooms?
I am only looking at these 2 sets because I want satellites that I can mount...don't want stands or bookshelf type speakers. Also, $800 is the most i'm willing to spend on speakers. Thoughts??

Definitive Technology ALL THE WAY, man!

 

[Davemcc]

Definitive Technology ALL THE WAY, man!

Wow...that was unexpected.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Wow...that was unexpected.

Well, they didn't call this the Definitive Tech Speaker Owner's Thread for nothing!

Now go back to your Dynaudio Speaker Owner's Thread, why don't you?

 

[fletch140]

Can you hang the ProCinema 600s on a nail with that keyhole slot in the back pretty securely? Or is there a better way to mount them on the wall? What kind of nail works best if you end up doing it with the keyhole?