The Official Definitive Technology Speakers Thread

[kevinokev]

Originally Posted by Goat1

I was thinking that too.. Is the CS 8060 that much better than the 8040? Does the sub in that center really make a big difference?

I can't make an assessment there as I have not heard either of them, but any inclusion of a subwoofer in one of these systems is generally a good thing. I too am in the market for the 8060 center. If you happen to have a Best Buy Magnolia near you (and it in stock), I'd go and give her a listen.

[Goat1]

Originally Posted by kevinokev

I can't make an assessment there as I have not heard either of them, but any inclusion of a subwoofer in one of these systems is generally a good thing. I too am in the market for the 8060 center. If you happen to have a Best Buy Magnolia near you (and it in stock), I'd go and give her a listen.

I did go there and listened to it. They didn't have the 8040 so I couldn't compare.. The martin logan motion 8 sounded good too,but quite a bit brighter..

[deftech guy]

hi.im just new to this site. i have been a deftech user for 2years now. have the following in my small room
FS bp8
procenter 2000
surround bp2x
rear sr8040
sub -supercube 2

driving this speakers is my marantz sr8001. i have to let go of my sc2 and bp8 for personal reason. but will upgrade in the future for a higher end unit of deftech.

i don't know if this is the proper quorum but i would like to ask if anyone or anybody have compared or heard side by side the svs pb12snd and the supercube2...i have asked this to other siites, but most of them go for svs. as per the specs from deftech's site, the sc2 is smaller,compact and have more power and can go lower, 14hz. but there is no response that says it can go lower than -3db...
its quite sad that there is no deftech dealer in my country (philippnes), for them to see and here how deftech performs and most of them go for other brands...(im working in the middle east)....thanks and more power.

[Goat1]

This forum is pretty dead..

[Blu-Dog]

Originally Posted by Goat1

This forum is pretty dead..

Just put some jumper cables on the studs on its neck, hook it up to a truck battery, and it's good to go. Works every time.

[kopkiwi]

Looking at upgrading my current Mission system and didn't know it but can actually get Def Tech in NZ, which is awesome. Looking at a system consisting of the Mythos 4, Mythos 7 or 3 and the GEM XL. Can't find reviews ANYWHERE from the Mythos 4, can anyone point me in the direction of some, or at least give some thoughts onto the speakers?

Will be driven with Emotiva UPA-2.

[josh6113]

thought I would resurrect this thread with a vid of my 8060-st towers playing some music...

music on my deftech 8060-st's - YouTube

check out my other vids for more...enjoy!...also be sure to use enclosed earphones for a better sound

[Black Sabbath]

Originally Posted by josh6113

thought I would resurrect this thread with a vid of my 8060-st towers playing some music...

music on my deftech 8060-st's - YouTube


check out my other vids for more...enjoy!...also be sure to use enclosed earphones for a better sound

Those are what I just recently bought and I love them

Within the next couple of weeks, after I get a new TV stand, I plan on getting the 8060 Center channel, then the bookshelves (still undecided) eventually after that.

And even though I probably don't need it, I may eventually get the SC4000

[kevinokev]

I have a pair of BP8B fronts and was wondering if these are made to easily replace the primary speakers with the newer BDSS speakers introduced in their 2010 Bipolar series.

Can you even buy the individual components ?

Just curious...

[cobra5wood]

I found an old pair of BP 2 surrounds in the basement. I used them 10 years ago as front effect speakers for my old Yamaha receiver. I'm considering using them as rear surrounds until I track down some used BPVX's as I convert my system from 5.1 to 7.1 in the near future. How would you place them? The BP 2's are square with the speakers aimed away from each other. How should they be mounted?

[DrasticPlastic]

Originally Posted by kevinokev

I have a pair of BP8B fronts and was wondering if these are made to easily replace the primary speakers with the newer BDSS speakers introduced in their 2010 Bipolar series.

Can you even buy the individual components ?

Just curious...

You can, but you would be better off buying completely new speakers, since you would have to replace the drivers, and crossover networks as well, and that would be expensive.

[prerich]

Originally Posted by cobra5wood

I found an old pair of BP 2 surrounds in the basement. I used them 10 years ago as front effect speakers for my old Yamaha receiver. I'm considering using them as rear surrounds until I track down some used BPVX's as I convert my system from 5.1 to 7.1 in the near future. How would you place them? The BP 2's are square with the speakers aimed away from each other. How should they be mounted?

I have BP1'S and 2's. If they are on the back wall, have the blank spot to back of your head - the speakers firing along the wall. You will get an excellent dispersed sound but you will also get natural directional ques - my rears have stayed in my system longer than any speaker. I will take some pics today so you can see it.

[Pigpen8304]

I have a question for all the experts here. I came home from work today and my wife told me that she had a problem with my stereo set up. By problem she meant she d%!@ near blew my speakers. I just recently purchased a Pioneer Elite SC-57 receiver and she was trying to figure how to use airplay with her iphone and computer. She said that she couldn’t get any sound to come out of the speakers (which are Def Tec BP8060ST), so she looked to the volume of the receiver which said 0.0db. She thought that meant she had to turn it up some more. Long story short her itunes on her laptop with airplay was all the way up which set the receiver to 0.0db. The reason she wasn’t getting any sound was because it was set to two channel stereo and the Emotiva XPA-2 amp wasn’t on. As soon as she figured out that the blue light on the Emotiva wasn’t on, she turned it on. I’m sure that I don’t have to explain what happened after that. Fortunately she turned it down immediately once she figured out the problem.

Sorry for the long explanation. My question is do you think this did any major damage to my front channel speakers. I have been sampling several audio tracks and sources to see if there is any noticeable rattling or distortion. So far everything sounds good. I normally don’t play music sources much louder than -25db. Is there anything else that I should look for or test for to ensure that my Def Tec BP8060ST’s aren’t destroyed? Thank you in advance any help or guidance.

[cobra5wood]

Originally Posted by prerich

I have BP1'S and 2's. If they are on the back wall, have the blank spot to back of your head - the speakers firing along the wall. You will get an excellent dispersed sound but you will also get natural directional ques - my rears have stayed in my system longer than any speaker. I will take some pics today so you can see it.

How did you mount the BP2's to the wall?

[prerich]

My son and I were flea market shopping and this is what he scored:
Def tech BP8's, C1 center, yamaha receiver and cd player for ..... $100.00 for the whole package

I almost bought it but my son needed it (so I could have my Snells back
) I found a few vintage items myself!!!!

[Blu-Dog]

Originally Posted by prerich

My son and I were flea market shopping and this is what he scored:
Def tech BP8's, C1 center, yamaha receiver and cd player for ..... $100.00 for the whole package

I almost bought it but my son needed it (so I could have my Snells back
) I found a view vintage items myself!!!!

Unreal...don't buy any lottery tickets, you just used up all your luck. Was it at the end of a rainbow or something?

[Blu-Dog]

Originally Posted by Pigpen8304

I have a question for all the experts here. I came home from work today and my wife told me that she had a problem with my stereo set up. By problem she meant she d%!@ near blew my speakers. I just recently purchased a Pioneer Elite SC-57 receiver and she was trying to figure how to use airplay with her iphone and computer. She said that she couldn’t get any sound to come out of the speakers (which are Def Tec BP8060ST), so she looked to the volume of the receiver which said 0.0db. She thought that meant she had to turn it up some more.

I can't read anymore. I just can't take it. It's like watching a school bus stuck on a train track...and the guard arms are trying to come down, and the light are blinking, and the bells are going ding ding ding...but it's a kind of horrid fascination...all the little faces at the windows...I have to peek...

Originally Posted by Pigpen8304

Long story short her itunes on her laptop with airplay was all the way up which set the receiver to 0.0db. The reason she wasn’t getting any sound was because it was set to two channel stereo and the Emotiva XPA-2 amp wasn’t on. As soon as she figured out that the blue light on the Emotiva wasn’t on, she turned it on. I’m sure that I don’t have to explain what happened after that. Fortunately she turned it down immediately once she figured out the problem.

This usually winds up with serious case of eyeball bulge, hair standing on end, and in really major episodes, a mess on the floor. Is she OK? Just take her outside, rinse her off with the garden hose (use the high pressure nozzle, it saves time), and give her a reassuring hug and kiss. She'll be OK after a week or two.

Originally Posted by Pigpen8304

Sorry for the long explanation. My question is do you think this did any major damage to my front channel speakers. I have been sampling several audio tracks and sources to see if there is any noticeable rattling or distortion. So far everything sounds good. I normally don’t play music sources much louder than -25db. Is there anything else that I should look for or test for to ensure that my Def Tec BP8060ST’s aren’t destroyed? Thank you in advance any help or guidance.

If it sounds OK, it should be good - but listen to some treble-heavy music to see if the tweeters took a hit. It's not immediately obvious, you have to listen carefully. Sometimes it's the tweeters themselves, and sometimes the crossover - but be listening to high pitched sounds. Mids and woofers can take a lot of pressure, it's crossovers and tweeters that are the weak points.

Good luck, and if the wife slaps the crap out of you after you skeet her with the hose, that's just a normal method of releasing the tension - don't worry about it. Happens all the time.

[prerich]

Originally Posted by Blu-Dog

Unreal...don't buy any lottery tickets, you just used up all your luck. Was it at the end of a rainbow or something?

I just came from his house, and they sound great!!!!! I picked up a pair of AR M series (holographic series) bookshelves and they also sound surprisingly good with the aid of a sub, the BP8's need no sub at all! I also picked up a conversation piece....a pioneer multi cassette changer! We saw a pair of paradigm monitor 7 se 's in very good condition for $100, but he would have taken $75

[prerich]

Originally Posted by Blu-Dog

Unreal...don't buy any lottery tickets, you just used up all your luck. Was it at the end of a rainbow or something?

Only one thing wrong with the def techs - they need new socks, other than that - sonically perfect!

[Pigpen8304]

Originally Posted by Blu-Dog

I can't read anymore. I just can't take it. It's like watching a school bus stuck on a train track...and the guard arms are trying to come down, and the light are blinking, and the bells are going ding ding ding...but it's a kind of horrid fascination...all the little faces at the windows...I have to peek...



This usually winds up with serious case of eyeball bulge, hair standing on end, and in really major episodes, a mess on the floor. Is she OK? Just take her outside, rinse her off with the garden hose (use the high pressure nozzle, it saves time), and give her a reassuring hug and kiss. She'll be OK after a week or two.



If it sounds OK, it should be good - but listen to some treble-heavy music to see if the tweeters took a hit. It's not immediately obvious, you have to listen carefully. Sometimes it's the tweeters themselves, and sometimes the crossover - but be listening to high pitched sounds. Mids and woofers can take a lot of pressure, it's crossovers and tweeters that are the weak points.

Good luck, and if the wife slaps the crap out of you after you skeet her with the hose, that's just a normal method of releasing the tension - don't worry about it. Happens all the time.

Thanks for the advice. I didn’t have to get the hose out. I just bit my tongue and cried in the corner.

I've been listening to the speakers very carefully over the last few days with high treble. Everything seems to be fine. After fooling around with the advanced settings on the Pioneer Elite SC-57, I figured out how to set a max volume, which is now set to -15db. Lesson learned.