Looking at some Definitives... - Blu-ray Forum

oscarcal · 08-02-2008, 03:29 AM

Anyone have any Definitive speakers, specifically The Mythos 3 center and the promonitor 800 speakers? Is there a better brand for the cost or do these deliver as well as the demonstration I just heard?

sydney · 08-02-2008, 03:34 AM

love def tech, for price

sydney · 08-02-2008, 03:34 AM

if you have money check out the BP30's

sydney · 08-02-2008, 03:52 AM

and also made in usa

sydney · 08-02-2008, 04:05 AM

Sandy Gross from def tech has the BP30's and he has ATMA-SPHERE pre amp amd amps and its sound is to die for, but the pre amps and amps from ATMA-SPHERE will cost as much as a few houses, and the speakers need to be at least 4 feet from the back walls, so I got the BP10's and I onlt use them in 2ch for music, no sub is needed

Devildog151 · 08-02-2008, 07:33 AM

I've got promonitor 800's and they sound great. Everytime a new movie drops on Blu-ray my friends are asking me when can they come over for movie night. I've Listened to Klipsch and Polk speakers plenty of times and In my opinion their not as good as def tech. I've listened to the def tech BP7002 towers and yeah you really don't need a subwoofer with those. My friend and I were at Magnolia and the rep put on XM sat radio liquid metal and cranked it up. I looked over at my friend smiling and his jaw was dropped. It sounded like we were standing at a concert. They are incredible speakers, a little costly but extremely worth every penny!

Beta Man · 08-02-2008, 12:54 PM

I have a 14" reference series Subwoofer from them, and have listened to some of their other speakers...... they're nice for the price. I'm sure they won't let you down.

JABBER · 08-02-2008, 02:13 PM

Love the Def Techs, as is probably obvious from my sig. The ProMonitor 800 is a great little surround, as is the 1000. In my experience, an excellent value - highly recommended.

twoboyz · 08-02-2008, 02:18 PM

I have Def Tech in a 7.1 system. I would not trade them for anything. Well, I would not say that but definately not in the same price range. I believe for movie playback they are the best in that price. I do believe that there may be better for music playback like the Polk Audio LSi series. Which I have had. But my home theater is probably for 90% movies.

EQUIP:
Denon AVR4308ci
Denon DVD3930ci
Pioneer BDP95FD
Samsung 5084 1080p
Def Tech BP7002's, CLR2500, UIW BPZ/A (2), UIW 94/A (2)
Richard Grays 600s Power Conditioner
Monster HTS 5100 MK2
No Sub Needed

oscarcal · 08-02-2008, 03:38 PM

Thanks all for the advice. I'm going to go pick up 4 promonitor 800s, a mythos 3 center and the powersub 800. Appreciate the great feedback and I finally made it through a thread without some douchebag pointing out my mistakes. +1...YEAH!

ozzman · 08-05-2008, 01:57 AM

Iam posting here because i think iam in the right place for some help with a couple of decisions iam thinking of.
I have a chance to purchase def tech Pro Tower 400 speakers($500).They both have a powered sub in them

I know nothing about this speakers.
Do you boys think i could use them for rears.

I have Mirage m-5si speakers for fronts?
What do you think or feel about what iam thinking on doing

Driver_King · 08-05-2008, 03:24 AM

Check to see what ohms those speakers are. If they are 6 or 8 ohms, you'll be fine. If they're less, you need to make sure your receiver can handle that kind of load.

ozzman · 08-05-2008, 01:49 PM

There 4-8ohms so iam assuming iam ok
The funny thing is my sub goes down to 22hz and these speakers with there power subs built in goes down to 19hz.(thats crazy

)
Oh by the way i have a yammy 3800 reciever.

Driver_King · 08-05-2008, 04:49 PM

You mean the Yamaha RX-V3800? If so, then don't worry about the speakers.

ozzman · 08-05-2008, 05:29 PM

Yes,Sorry thats what i meant.

I got a question for you king,

Iam a little confused with this sp[eakers.What iam thinking is leaving the sub and front speakers where they are(all in the front)in the avr leave it to crossover 60hz(on the sub crossover is 150hz) set the rears to large to take advantage of the powered subs in them.Sound about right?So all my speakers to small ,rears to large?

(Ive never had speakers with powered sub in them before)

Driver_King · 08-05-2008, 05:39 PM

Yeah, you can do that. If you want, you can see which setting you like better, but since they are so powerful, you might just want to put them on large.

ozzman · 08-05-2008, 05:42 PM

Thanks king for all your help, Now all i have too do is get them here

I hope i don't blow a fuse( two more outlets)

prerich · 08-05-2008, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozzman

Iam posting here because i think iam in the right place for some help with a couple of decisions iam thinking of.
I have a chance to purchase def tech Pro Tower 400 speakers($500).They both have a powered sub in them

I know nothing about this speakers.
Do you boys think i could use them for rears.

I have Mirage m-5si speakers for fronts?
What do you think or feel about what iam thinking on doing

Ha Ha Ha!!!!!!

!!!!!!! Whoaaaa!!!! You're bringing the heat!!! The Mirage M-5si's??? These are capable of subwoofer lows all by themselves!!! What are you using for a center channel Ozzman? As far as I can tell, you need to set your rears and your fronts to Large and set your crossover to nothing more than 60hz. I have my crossover set to 40hz (not lacking power and all of my speakers can go that low with the exception of my back rears which I have set to small (but they come real close to 40hz also). Do you have a sub in this Bipolar fest (pun intended

)? Great speakers, Mirage (old school) Def Tech - this system should go very low - without subs.
All of your speakers are Bipolar so far - they just need room to breath and they will perform very well

!

prerich · 08-05-2008, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozzman

Iam posting here because i think iam in the right place for some help with a couple of decisions iam thinking of.
I have a chance to purchase def tech Pro Tower 400 speakers($500).They both have a powered sub in them

I know nothing about this speakers.
Do you boys think i could use them for rears.

I have Mirage m-5si speakers for fronts?
What do you think or feel about what iam thinking on doing

Audiogon has another set of M-5si's for sale - $500.00 http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....ull&1223067456

ozzman · 08-05-2008, 07:40 PM

Thanks Brother. the only thing is i live in Canada the duty alone will kill me.Thats the problem.I never order from the states for that reason and that reason alone

.But thanks anyway,

Ive been using a paradigm cc-270(not the best center for my set up but it does a half decent job.)Ive been on the search for a mc-si center down here in Canada Twice its slipped through my fingers .(in Do time) I love older Mirage speakers.You suggest go large with them but their's a lot that say go small. Its like a tug of war on who's right?

Thanks for having my back

with those m-5si they would be nice with my fronts.

08-02-2008, 03:29 AM	#1
oscarcal Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Tampa Bay Blu-ray collection:284	Looking at some Definitives... Anyone have any Definitive speakers, specifically The Mythos 3 center and the promonitor 800 speakers? Is there a better brand for the cost or do these deliver as well as the demonstration I just heard?

08-02-2008, 03:38 PM	#10
oscarcal Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Tampa Bay Blu-ray collection:284	Thanks... Thanks all for the advice. I'm going to go pick up 4 promonitor 800s, a mythos 3 center and the powersub 800. Appreciate the great feedback and I finally made it through a thread without some douchebag pointing out my mistakes. +1...YEAH!

08-05-2008, 01:57 AM	#11
ozzman Power Member Member since:May 2008 Location:St. Catharines ONT Home Theater Gallery:37	Iam posting here because i think iam in the right place for some help with a couple of decisions iam thinking of. I have a chance to purchase def tech Pro Tower 400 speakers($500).They both have a powered sub in them I know nothing about this speakers. Do you boys think i could use them for rears. I have Mirage m-5si speakers for fronts? What do you think or feel about what iam thinking on doing Last edited by ozzman; 08-05-2008 at 01:49 PM.

08-05-2008, 04:49 PM	#14
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	You mean the Yamaha RX-V3800? If so, then don't worry about the speakers. Last edited by Driver_King; 08-05-2008 at 04:53 PM.

08-05-2008, 05:29 PM	#15
ozzman Power Member Member since:May 2008 Location:St. Catharines ONT Home Theater Gallery:37	Yes,Sorry thats what i meant. I got a question for you king, Iam a little confused with this sp[eakers.What iam thinking is leaving the sub and front speakers where they are(all in the front)in the avr leave it to crossover 60hz(on the sub crossover is 150hz) set the rears to large to take advantage of the powered subs in them.Sound about right?So all my speakers to small ,rears to large? (Ive never had speakers with powered sub in them before) Last edited by ozzman; 08-05-2008 at 05:34 PM.

08-02-2008, 03:34 AM	#2
sydney Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	love def tech, for price

08-02-2008, 03:52 AM	#4
sydney Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	and also made in usa

08-02-2008, 04:05 AM	#5
sydney Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	Sandy Gross from def tech has the BP30's and he has ATMA-SPHERE pre amp amd amps and its sound is to die for, but the pre amps and amps from ATMA-SPHERE will cost as much as a few houses, and the speakers need to be at least 4 feet from the back walls, so I got the BP10's and I onlt use them in 2ch for music, no sub is needed

08-02-2008, 07:33 AM	#6
Devildog151 Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:181 Blu-ray collection:1391 Trading Score:25	I've got promonitor 800's and they sound great. Everytime a new movie drops on Blu-ray my friends are asking me when can they come over for movie night. I've Listened to Klipsch and Polk speakers plenty of times and In my opinion their not as good as def tech. I've listened to the def tech BP7002 towers and yeah you really don't need a subwoofer with those. My friend and I were at Magnolia and the rep put on XM sat radio liquid metal and cranked it up. I looked over at my friend smiling and his jaw was dropped. It sounded like we were standing at a concert. They are incredible speakers, a little costly but extremely worth every penny!

08-02-2008, 12:54 PM	#7
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I have a 14" reference series Subwoofer from them, and have listened to some of their other speakers...... they're nice for the price. I'm sure they won't let you down.

08-02-2008, 02:13 PM	#8
JABBER Junior Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Fort Myers, FL	Love the Def Techs, as is probably obvious from my sig. The ProMonitor 800 is a great little surround, as is the 1000. In my experience, an excellent value - highly recommended.

08-02-2008, 02:18 PM	#9
twoboyz Member Member since:May 2008	I have Def Tech in a 7.1 system. I would not trade them for anything. Well, I would not say that but definately not in the same price range. I believe for movie playback they are the best in that price. I do believe that there may be better for music playback like the Polk Audio LSi series. Which I have had. But my home theater is probably for 90% movies. EQUIP: Denon AVR4308ci Denon DVD3930ci Pioneer BDP95FD Samsung 5084 1080p Def Tech BP7002's, CLR2500, UIW BPZ/A (2), UIW 94/A (2) Richard Grays 600s Power Conditioner Monster HTS 5100 MK2 No Sub Needed

08-05-2008, 03:24 AM	#12
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Check to see what ohms those speakers are. If they are 6 or 8 ohms, you'll be fine. If they're less, you need to make sure your receiver can handle that kind of load.

08-05-2008, 01:49 PM	#13
ozzman Power Member Member since:May 2008 Location:St. Catharines ONT Home Theater Gallery:37	There 4-8ohms so iam assuming iam ok The funny thing is my sub goes down to 22hz and these speakers with there power subs built in goes down to 19hz.(thats crazy ) Oh by the way i have a yammy 3800 reciever.

08-05-2008, 05:39 PM	#16
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Yeah, you can do that. If you want, you can see which setting you like better, but since they are so powerful, you might just want to put them on large.

08-05-2008, 05:42 PM	#17
ozzman Power Member Member since:May 2008 Location:St. Catharines ONT Home Theater Gallery:37	Thanks king for all your help, Now all i have too do is get them here I hope i don't blow a fuse( two more outlets) Last edited by ozzman; 08-05-2008 at 06:26 PM.

08-05-2008, 07:40 PM	#20
ozzman Power Member Member since:May 2008 Location:St. Catharines ONT Home Theater Gallery:37	Thanks Brother. the only thing is i live in Canada the duty alone will kill me.Thats the problem.I never order from the states for that reason and that reason alone .But thanks anyway, Ive been using a paradigm cc-270(not the best center for my set up but it does a half decent job.)Ive been on the search for a mc-si center down here in Canada Twice its slipped through my fingers .(in Do time) I love older Mirage speakers.You suggest go large with them but their's a lot that say go small. Its like a tug of war on who's right? Thanks for having my back with those m-5si they would be nice with my fronts. Last edited by ozzman; 08-05-2008 at 07:58 PM.

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