Does anyone have Definitive speakers?
Why, yes, I have Definitive speakers.
First of all, I do despise the DefTech website because it doesn't give audiophiles enough information (no linear deviation tolerance +/-3dB, etc.).
You have to actually contact DefTech to get those specs.
Second, if you compare the specs given by the manufacturers vs. the specs done by third party measurements (HTMag, S&V, UltimateAVMag, Sterephile, etc.), you will see that almost ALL of them have significant discrepancies. Of course, the manufacturers' own specs look a lot better. Even when these companies show you DETAILED graphs and specs, 3rd party measurements almost always never match.
Now let's look at the Definitive BP7000SC, BP7001SC, & CLR3000.
If you contact DefTech they will give you the following anechoic response for these 3 speakers: 20Hz-20kHz +/-3dB, 22Hz-20kHz +/-3dB, and 28Hz-20kHz +/-3dB.
Home Theater Magazine on the BP7000SC: 22Hz-20kHz +/-3dB.
Sound & Vision Mag on BP7001SC: 27Hz-20kHz +/-3dB.
Sound & Vision Mag on CLR3000: 28Hz-20kHz +/-3dB.
That is EXTREMELY close to the measurements done by DefTech!!!
In fact, the 3rd party measurements for the BP10B & BP8B by Stereo Review were actually BETTER than what DefTech states! DefTech said the BP8Bs & BP10Bs are 35Hz-20kHz +/-3dB and 30Hz-20kHz +/-3dB, respectively. Stereo Review measured 30Hz-20kHz +/-3dB and 25Hz-20kHz +/-3dB, respectively. That is FIVE Hz LOWER.
Best thing you can do is actually audition the speakers. Since you have a DefTech dealer near you, you should audition those speakers and see for yourself. Even if the DefTech specs are awesome and all your friends absolutely love DefTech speakers, you should only buy DefTech if you love the way they sound.
But I can definitely understand why some people despise DefTech for not giving more detailed specs and graphs.
Personally, I love the way my Definitive speakers sound. I think they are very smooth, crystal clear, and very FULL-RANGE.
But you be the judge.