Definitive Tech Speaker Owner's Thread

[AcuDefTechGuy]

If I had known def tech had made a center with no sub and 6.5" mids, I would have gotten that instead of the CLR2002 I have now. I don't really need the sub, but I did like the sound that I got from having 6.5" drivers in my center channel. Looks like they aren't real easy to find anymore either, maybe I'll get lucky and find a good deal on one on ebay or audiogon.

Well, if you can't find the CLR2000, maybe you can save up for Christmas and get yourself the CLR3000 for $700!

Maybe DefTech needs to make a new CLR4000, which would have FOUR 6.5" midrange woofers, TWO 1" tweeters, and One 1,000-watts 12" Subwoofer! Then I'll sell you my CLR3000 for $300 and buy the new one.

 

[GlocksRock]

I don't have enough clearance in my tv stand to accomodate the sub. The speaker would fit, but there would only be about 1/2" of clearance between the top of the speaker, and the next shelf on the stand, so I don't think that it would sound too good like that.

 

[Hbcueducated]

Originally, I thought I was going to go with either Boston Acoustics or Energy speakers, and I was intrigued by Mirage. However, aesthetics became the heaviest weighted factor, all other things being equal, and I went with Def Tech. I haven't looked back.

I LOVE the built in powered subs on my BP2006TLs! I was only going to do the Pro Cinema 100 package originally, but then I decided to "man up" switched to the BPs for my front speakers. I have a medium size living room with limited options for speaker placement.

BTW, one of the BPs crapped out on me near the end of the warranty period, actually, a little past it but Def Tech repaired the speaker as in warranty.

Whenever I have guests over for movie night, they are totally impressed with the sound from my set up.

 

[The Chukker]

LOL. I can't believe people are still posting in this thread. Khellandros was banned in like 1956; he would be very proud that this thing hasn't died the death it deserves .
And yes, I am a DT whore so I have every right to post here; nyah nyah.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

BTW, one of the BPs crapped out on me near the end of the warranty period, actually, a little past it but Def Tech repaired the speaker as in warranty.

You mean the built-in amplifier section broke after 5 years?

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

LOL. I can't believe people are still posting in this thread. Khellandros was banned in like 1956; he would be very proud that this thing hasn't died the death it deserves .
And yes, I am a DT whore so I have every right to post here; nyah nyah.

What is a DT whore?

 

[Hbcueducated]

You mean the built-in amplifier section broke after 5 years?

Actually, the tweeters and midrange/bass drivers went missing in action. The built in sub still functioned.

 

[The Chukker]

What is a DT whore?

Ummmmm..., I can't remember the definitive (snort) criteria for being a DT whore, but if you ask Sheep he'll tell you that I fit the bill .

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Ummmmm..., I can't remember the definitive (snort) criteria for being a DT whore, but if you ask Sheep he'll tell you that I fit the bill .

Oh, Lord.
Sheep would call me a DT whore as well!

 

[Darins10]

Packin' heat!

Here is my setup:

Panasonic PT-AE900U (Projector)
Yamaha RX-V1500 (Receiver)
Def Tech Pro Center 2 (center channel)
Def Tech BP10 (mains)
Def Tech BP 2x (surrounds)
Def Tech Pro Sub 80
Nintendo Wii
XBOX 360
Compaq Presario (Windows Media Center)

 

[Darins10]

EDIT: Sorry, listed the wrong receiver and rears...LOL.

 

[Mark L]

Hello guys I'm new here and have been reading for a while and decided that this was a good enough thread for me to start posting in. I am learning a lot just reading but I now have several questions so don't hammer me to bad if some of them are stupid. I don't actually have Def Tech speakers right now but I am shopping them hard and plan to add some to my system.

1st Question are all of you running 5.1 systems or am I just not seeing the front effect speakers? The reason I ask is that I have mine set up for 7.1 now but have been told that it is not necessary.

Sorry for the long post and I will hold off on the other questions for another post.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Hello guys I'm new here and have been reading for a while and decided that this was a good enough thread for me to start posting in. I am learning a lot just reading but I now have several questions so don't hammer me to bad if some of them are stupid. I don't actually have Def Tech speakers right now but I am shopping them hard and plan to add some to my system.

1st Question are all of you running 5.1 systems or am I just not seeing the front effect speakers? The reason I ask is that I have mine set up for 7.1 now but have been told that it is not necessary.

Sorry for the long post and I will hold off on the other questions for another post.

If you have 7.1, then it's great.

If you have 5.1, then it's great too.

I've gone back and forth with 5.1 and 7.1. I've actually seen a movie in 7.1 PCM uncompressed audio on blu-ray. Personally, I don't see a lot of difference between 7.1 and 5.1.

If what they say is correct -- that the Center channel gets 50-60% of all the movie soundtrack -- then I guess 30-40% goes to the front L+R, and only 10% goes to the surrounds. So for this 10% to go to 4 surround speakers doesn't seem neccessary.

But hey, if you have 5.1, 7.1, 9.1, 11.1, it's all great.

All I know is that the majority of the soundtrack goes to the front 3 speakers, so I would put most my money on the front 3 speakers.

Another view -- quality over quantity if you have to.
Of course, if you have both quality and quantity, then more power to you.

As for me, I'm back to 5.1. (Front L+R is BP7000SC, Center is CLR3000, and Surround L+R is BP7001SC).

I'm about to get another CLR3000 so that I can do TWO CENTER SPEAKERS. That's right -- two center speakers.

I mean if the center channel gets MOST of the movie soundtrack, shouldn't it get more attention?

So I want my center channel to get 4 midrange/upper bass drivers, 2 tweeters, 2 subwoofers, and 6 amps.

 

[Mark L]

Thank you very much for your response, I was beginning to think no one was reading my post. The amp that I have is a Yamaha RX-V1, my front mains are Dahlquist DQ-20s and my sub for now is an M&K mx80. I have an old set of Yamaha surround speakers with with a matching center, so I am in the market for new surround speakers and from what I am reading into what you and everybody else is saying I think I will either get the 2500 or 3000 center, and probably either the Def tech BPX or the BP2Xs.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Thank you very much for your response, I was beginning to think no one was reading my post. The amp that I have is a Yamaha RX-V1, my front mains are Dahlquist DQ-20s and my sub for now is an M&K mx80. I have an old set of Yamaha surround speakers with with a matching center, so I am in the market for new surround speakers and from what I am reading into what you and everybody else is saying I think I will either get the 2500 or 3000 center, and probably either the Def tech BPX or the BP2Xs.

What driver size (midrange/upper bass) do the Dahlquist DQ-20s have?
The CLR2500 has the 5.25" and the CLR3000 has the 6.5" midrange/upper bass.

 

[power4u]

Just Bought ProCinema 600 set

I am psyched. I can't wait to install these badboys....

Does anyone have a suggestion (of course you do...) on what gauge wire I ought to use. Does it matter if it is Monster cable or some other big brand?

Also, should I use the connectors on the back or just do an oldschool twist the wire and tighten method?

I found some adequate mounts in a 5 pack for 20 bucks that I will try.

I will power the speakers with a Denon AVR-1908 (BB open box $419.99).

The sales guy wanted me to get the 1000 series. It was twice the price, and I only noticed a big difference in sound when he played stereo music, as apposed to a surround sound movie.


What do you think?

 

[power4u]

Been a Def Tech lover for years.
I will be getting a clr2300 for my center and some bp2x for 7.1 sides.
I love my Magnolia discount!!!

Hey, how much of a discount do you get through BB Magnolia?

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Does anyone have a suggestion (of course you do...) on what gauge wire I ought to use. Does it matter if it is Monster cable or some other big brand?

I would get the 10 gauge wires from Blue Jeans Cable along with their locking banana plugs. Then I would get the grey 3/4" diameter heat shrink jackets/covers and to finish off. Looks very professional afterwards.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Hey, how much of a discount do you get through BB Magnolia?

BB Magnolia sells at full retail price. Even with a 12% discount, it's still a rip off IMO.

Where do you buy yours from?

 

[power4u]

BB Magnolia sells at full retail price. Even with a 12% discount, it's still a rip off IMO.

Where do you buy yours from?

I was curious about Manolia, because I did purchase my ProCinema 600's from there. I got a quote form a local competitor for 700 bucks and Magnolia matched the price. I was happy because 100 bucks is about 12% off. Could I get them cheaper? I did not open them as yet....

I have another question. When the sales guy played music in stereo with the 600's compared to the 1000's I heard a huge difference. Is this due to the two bookshelf style speakers, that are a bit larger in the 1000 series. I am thinking, that down the road I could simply add these to my set of 600's and have something that comes pretty close to the set of ProCinema 1000's. Am I a bit far off in my thoughts on this?