The Official Definitive Technology Speakers Thread

[PitbullMike]

Originally Posted by stevejason

Sounds like a good deal on the Cube I, for someone in your area. Upgrade in the future?

Yea I wonna upgrade to something bigger

[PitbullMike]

If anyone is interested I have some very nice BP1.2X speakers for sale here at a great price

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...20#post2292920

[JasonR]

What are you getting Mike?

[PitbullMike]

Originally Posted by JasonR

What are you getting Mike?

Its a secret

[JasonR]

I hate secrets!

[PitbullMike]

Originally Posted by JasonR

I hate secrets!

LOL Me too I have new fronts too

[JasonR]

Originally Posted by PitbullMike

LOL Me too I have new fronts too

Come on!!! What is it!?!?!?!

[aramis109]

Originally Posted by PitbullMike

LOL Me too I have new fronts too

New fronts... again?! Are you sticking with Definitive or going somewhere else? Wish I could afford all your cast-off gear.

[PitbullMike]

Originally Posted by aramis109

New fronts... again?! Are you sticking with Definitive or going somewhere else? Wish I could afford all your cast-off gear.

Sadly and Im sorry for saying this since Im a Def Tech lover but they are not Definitive.

[Sylin]

Apologies if this has been asked before. I did a search, but unfortunately the search tool throws out the "60" in my search string.

Is there a difference between the ProCinema 60 and the ProCinema 600?

When you do a comparison on the DefTech web site (link) it lists no differences other than price (and the price difference at retail is even larger).

I'm considering getting this setup for my living room, replacing my mix-n-match setup and connecting the DefTech's to a new Marantz SR5003.

Thoughts?

[callas01]

Originally Posted by Sylin

Apologies if this has been asked before. I did a search, but unfortunately the search tool throws out the "60" in my search string.

Is there a difference between the ProCinema 60 and the ProCinema 600?

When you do a comparison on the DefTech web site (link) it lists no differences other than price (and the price difference at retail is even larger).

I'm considering getting this setup for my living room, replacing my mix-n-match setup and connecting the DefTech's to a new Marantz SR5003.

Thoughts?

Sylin, first what is your budget and do you want to stick with smaller speakers or are you open to towers or other options.

As far as the speakers, My older Brother has apair of them hooked up for surrounds and they sound good, but they don't go deep so I wouldn't personally want them as fronts.... But that is just me talking...........

[Sylin]

Originally Posted by callas01

Sylin, first what is your budget and do you want to stick with smaller speakers or are you open to towers or other options.

As far as the speakers, My older Brother has apair of them hooked up for surrounds and they sound good, but they don't go deep so I wouldn't personally want them as fronts.... But that is just me talking...........

Right now I have two Sony MF750's as my front speakers (floorstanders... kinda cheap), a HK center, and HK bookshelf's as rear speakers. These are mixed with a Polk PSW10 sub.

Budget-wise, the answer is "as cheap as I can get without sacrificing too much quality." I figure I can sell my existing stuff for around $200-$300 max, so I don't want to spend much more than $400-$500 beyond that.

My living room is about 16x19 with a vaulted ceiling, but due to it opening up to the kitchen behind the couch, and a wall of French doors on the left side of the viewing spot (sofa), I am limited to 5.1.

I don't oppose floorstanders (obviously) although I've been told by some that these DefTech's satellites would sound a lot better than my existing Sony's.

[ZIPPO]

Originally Posted by Sylin

Apologies if this has been asked before. I did a search, but unfortunately the search tool throws out the "60" in my search string.

Is there a difference between the ProCinema 60 and the ProCinema 600?

When you do a comparison on the DefTech web site (link) it lists no differences other than price (and the price difference at retail is even larger).

I'm considering getting this setup for my living room, replacing my mix-n-match setup and connecting the DefTech's to a new Marantz SR5003.

Thoughts?

I used to have a Def Tech ProCinema 600 system in my bedroom, great satellite speaker system.






The ProCinema 600 system is the replacement for the discontinued ProCinema 60 system ( Limited availability promotional model; few retailers stock the ProCinema 60 as it has been superseded by the ProCinema 600. ).
The ProCinema 600 system has the following improvements over the ProCinema 60 system:
1. The ProSub 600 uses a 250 watt amp & has a front firing long throw 8" woofer coupled to a 8" bottom mounted passive bass radiator.
( Many of the ProSub 600 features are borrowed from the Def Tech SuperCube subwoofers )
versus
The ProSub 60 uses a 150 watt amp & has a 8" woofer.

The ProSub 600 is a better sub than the ProSub 60.


2. The ProMonitor 600 uses a 1" Aluminum dome tweeter & a 3.5" BDSS upper bass/midrange driver coupled to a 3.5" top mounted passive bass radiator.
( The BDSS midrange driver coupled to a passive bass radiator is a feature borrowed from Def Tech's top of the line Mythos series. )
versus
The ProMonitor 60 uses a 1" Aluminum dome tweeter & a 3.5" upper bass/midrange driver.

The ProMonitor 600 is the better value.


3. The ProCenter 600 uses a 1" Aluminum dome tweeter & two 3.5" BDSS upper bass/midrange drivers coupled to two 3.5" side mounted passive bass radiators.
versus
The ProCenter 60 uses a 1" Aluminum dome tweeter & two 3.5" upper bass/midrange drivers coupled to two 3.5" side mounted passive bass radiators.

The Procenter 600 gets the edge with the BDSS midrange drivers.


If you must have a small excellent performing satellite speaker system, the Def Tech ProCinema 600 system is the way to go. If speaker size is not a problem, go with the ProCinema 800 or ProCinema 1000 systems. On the other hand, for less than you'd pay for the ProCinema 800 or ProCinema 1000 systems you could be running a Polk center( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882290022 ), 2 Polk towers up front( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882290013 ), 2 Polk rears( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882290094 ) & 1 or 2 of these PA-120 subwoofers( http://www.sounddistributors.com/buy...at_name=Search ).

[ZIPPO]

I was using the ProCinema 600 system in a 11.5' x 11.5' bedroom with a 7.5' ceiling. It is perfect for small rooms. A 16' x 19' room with vaulted ceilings may be pushing it with the ProCinema 600 system. Look at the ProCinema 1000 system or the Polk system I suggested.

[Sylin]

Originally Posted by ZIPPO

I was using the ProCinema 600 system in a 11.5' x 11.5' bedroom with a 7.5' ceiling. It is perfect for small rooms. A 16' x 19' room with vaulted ceilings may be pushing it with the ProCinema 600 system. Look at the ProCinema 1000 system or the Polk system I suggested.

Thanks, Zippo. That might be a bit out of my price range ATM.

However, I found out that the husband of one of my wife's friends is a home theater installer and is willing to come over and help me assess my situation, so we'll see...

[pashots]

Hi Guys,

Need your experienced opinion on this, I am using a Def Tech ProCinema 600 5.1 system and is thinking of upgrading to 7.1. I'm thinking of adding 2 BP6 as my mains and use my 4 existing Pro Monitor 600 satellites as surrounds. Will the combination work or is it a bad idea?

Can anybody shed a light on this experiment of mine?

Thanks and regards

[PitbullMike]

Originally Posted by pashots

Hi Guys,

Need your experienced opinion on this, I am using a Def Tech ProCinema 600 5.1 system and is thinking of upgrading to 7.1. I'm thinking of adding 2 BP6 as my mains and use my 4 existing Pro Monitor 600 satellites as surrounds. Will the combination work or is it a bad idea?

Can anybody shed a light on this experiment of mine?

Thanks and regards

Why dont you just get a pair of ProMonitor 800 or 1000 for the front speakers?

[pashots]

Originally Posted by PitbullMike

Why dont you just get a pair of ProMonitor 800 or 1000 for the front speakers?

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I'm actually thinking of gradually upgrading to bigger speakers, and love the look of two tower speakers in front. Will it drown my procenter?

[PitbullMike]

Originally Posted by pashots

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I'm actually thinking of gradually upgrading to bigger speakers, and love the look of two tower speakers in front. Will it drown my procenter?

Well If you plan on gradually upgrading everything else, I say go for it. It might drown the center a bit but since its only temporary you'll be fine. Your thinking of getting BP6b's? When you get those you'll be kickin yourself that you didnt just get some Bp8b's LOL but than If you get the BP8b's you'll be kickin yourself for not gettin the BP10b's LOL Thats the way it goes.

I had some BP8b's for sale on here a few months ago for only $300 the pair bc I upgraded too BP10b's. I than sold my BP10b's a few weeks ago for only $400

But yes I think those BP6b's will be a huge upgrade

[aramis109]

Posted this in your other thread:

Originally Posted by aramis109

It would work for sure, but I'd definitely recommend to replace the center channel as part of your next upgrade. Otherwise it'll get a little drowned out by the fronts. I absolutely love my BP6b's and think it's a great way to get a little more into their speakers. I can heartily recommend them!

Try looking at 6ave.com or ebay or audiogon for a used center. I got mine off of ebay and saved myself a lot of money that way, and it looks and sounds great.

I personally don't think you'll immediately want to upgrade unless you just naturally suffer from upgradeitis like Pitbull. I want to go to the supertowers someday but that's a pretty big jump, as opposed to the more minor jumps from 6 to 8 to bp10. It's part of the reason why I didn't buy Mike's speakers the first go-round.

Anyway, if you've heard them and like them, I'm sure you'll love them in your house.