AWESOME FULL RANGE SPEAKER! Def Tech DM80 Review

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► BEST FULL RANGE SPEAKER VALUE! Def Tech DM80 Review
00:00 DEF TECH DYMENSION SPEAKER REVIEW (INTRO)
00:18 DEF TECH DM80 SPECS
01:09 SUITABLE AV RECEIVERS FOR DM80
01:33 BIPOLAR SPEAKER PLACEMENT (DM80 SET UP)
02:58 USING ROOM EQ TO FIND THE BEST PLACEMENT
03:40 DYMENSION DM80 MEASUREMENTS
04:19 ADDING THE DM30 CENTER AND KLIPSCH SURROUNDS
04:45 BASS PERFORMANCE
05:11 MIDRANGE PERFORMANCE
05:36 TREBLE PERFORMANCE
06:18 DM80 SURROUND SOUND PERFORMANCE
06:46 DM80 STEREO PERFORMANCE
08:04 HOW TO IMPROVE THE DM80
08:41 COMPARISONS
08:57 DEFTECH VS MARTINLOGAN
09:18 DEFTECH VS POLK
09:43 DEFTECH VS KLIPSCH
10:27 MY FINAL THOUGHTS
11:02 KRISTI’S TAKE
12:02 DYMENSION CENTER SPEAKER
13:33 WHO ARE THE DYMENSION TOWERS FOR
14:11 SIZE WARNING
18:04 OTHER DYMENSION SERIES SPEAKERS
18:50 DEFINITIVE TECHNOLOGY VS HIGH END SPEAKERS
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@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

🎯 GET IT HERE: bit.ly/3Z3Owhk • bit.ly/40a59bj 👉CLICK THANKS ☝to highlight your question &/or support the channel! 🚨 CORRECTION: Apologies, I mistakenly refer to the DM80's tweeter as "titanium" when they are aluminum oxide. This doesn't change my feelings or critique of the DM80's top end performance. Furthermore, all of the data/measurements are still correct. I simply mixed up my words. My apologies for any and all confusion. ☝Looking for something in the video? Click MORE above. ☝NO OUTSIDE LINKS OR PERSONAL INFO. PLEASE STAY ON TOPIC AND BE RESPECTFUL

@cliffordhamblen5477 Жыл бұрын

I have had a set of Def Tech Towers for about ten years and have loved them. They do need experimenting with placement and may be too imposing for your living room. Mine have 12 inch built in powered subwoofers and have more than enough bass. Forget about using them in an apartment or Condo. I am assuming that in ten years Def tech has made improvements so they are probably incredible. I am wondering if you have tried Golden Ear towers and if so, how do you think the Def Techs compare to the Golden Ears? The Def Techs are not cheap but I have found on occasion around the holidays they have gone on sale for a good discount after they have been on the market a few years. No you are not crazy for comparing these to much more expensive speakers. I paid about $4000.00 for mine 10 years ago and that is not cheap by any measure but I have had my Def Tech towers for about 10 years and I would be hard pressed to find as enjoyable a pair of speakers for anywhere near their price.

@Novilicious Жыл бұрын

Andrew (unrelated to these speakers) you should do a Room EQ tutorial. Who here would like to see that? ❤

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Noted.

@Novilicious Жыл бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews thanks 🙏🏼 for considering this.

@princeoflove713 Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@eddiegrim Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@FelixtheMetalcat Жыл бұрын

I think it would be an interesting video. I know in this particular review you mention things being tweaked 2 or 3 diffferent ways and I have no idea what all that REALLY means, especially in real world listening. I have never used room treatments or any other DSP items. Makes me very curious how my bi polar Mirage 1295is would/ could sound.

@mattgiunt Жыл бұрын

Just had to say how enjoyable and fun your reviews are and lately you are breaking new ground in humor .Kristi has really upped her game lately and is a a great finisher for all the reviews. You are one lucky man to have someone who actually cares about audio/video with the same passion as you do and she's funny as hell. Thanks for never caving into the temptations of taking the money and running. You are appreciated in so many ways.

@dalstar925 Жыл бұрын

It’s made me really hope for a lady in my life that’ll appreciate audio. My exes sure didn’t. Doesn’t necessarily have to be like Kristi or anything, but just someone that I can nerd out and blabber on about soundstage and imaging to and share my passion with!! Lol

@MrMrpony Жыл бұрын

@@dalstar925 I’m happy just that I have some understanding/tolerance of the purchases. Wifey doesn’t “get” our Klipsch Forte bedroom speakers but tolerates them and their amplifier nightlight 😆 and she helped audition our Focal Kanta 2s and raved about them. Wasn’t thrilled at the price but hey, who would be. Likes to say “there’s a holiday in NYC sitting there” and I have to correct her and say, more like a holiday in Tokyo 😬

@rondavidson7275 Жыл бұрын

I commented a week ago asking for this review and I spent this whole review smiling listening to you talk about what I love about these, I’m 18 years old and grew up around my dads super towers and they’re what got me into hifi, and now a pair of BP 8060 supertowers sit in my bedroom flanking my TV with a 12 inch home made sub with an svs driver in it, as one of my favorite hifi KZfaqrs that I’ve been watching since I was about 15-16 years old, thank you for this review I loved it and it reminded me why I got into the hobby

@luke78333 Жыл бұрын

My cat thinks my Def Tech towers are THE BEST scratching post.

@t8500shx Жыл бұрын

I liked the mockup of using different fabrics instead of the same black fabric 👏 I haven’t really given much thought about DefTech In probably 10+ years but after this review 🤔 I’m really digging the FUN aspect of these speakers 👍🏼 Another great review 👏👏👏 Arnold

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Thanks! So glad you enjoyed this review.

@richellis1816 Жыл бұрын

I'm stoked that you actually reviewed some def tech stuff. I just bought all of their floor speakers and center channels while they were on sale

@michaelwehner1738 Жыл бұрын

I’m happy you opened the door to the Wilson comparison. Audio is a subjective experience and you relating your experience is valid. Many audiophiles are very signal path obsessed and have bought into the pure path idea. That also aligns with triode or pure class A amps, high end cables and power supplies. That, combined with a great source and recording can produce a great experience. But I have to agree that the new world of class D power, DSP, room correction, etc. can also produce quite a thrill. Isn’t that what this hobby is all about?

@rekodo_intl Жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for a review of Def Techs! Loved the video! If I ever build a home theatre, I might start with the DM60s. My first "hi -end" speakers were Def Tech Mythos ST-L Super Towers. Those speakers really did make me become an "audiophile". I could hear a huge difference from anything I'd ever owned. I eventually upgraded to Sonus Faber Olympica Nova 2, but I couldn't part with the Def Tech Mythos so I gave them to my dad to "borrow".

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

CORRECTION: Apologies, I mistakenly refer to the DM80's tweeter as "titanium" when they are aluminum oxide. This doesn't change my feelings or critique of the DM80's top end performance. Furthermore, all of the data/measurements are still correct. I simply mixed up my words. My apologies for any and all confusion.

@FelixtheMetalcat Жыл бұрын

I am really happy to see this review for a brand I fell in love with in 1994. I had fantastic auditions with the BP 30 or their 9040 series and was very close to buying them had I not accidentally found Mirage 1295is bipolar speakers, which 25+ years later are still my main listening speakers. Your thoughts on the tweeter are very valid, as it was the shrillness at higher volumes (a thing I still love to do) that directed me to get the Mirages instead. Nice to hear Def Tech is still gettin it done!

@michaelterry9562 Жыл бұрын

I've really been looking forward to this review. I own the BP 9060s and distinctly remember the first time hearing the Def Tech super towers and the lasting impression they made. I 100% agree that positioning and setup is crucial and still have not mastered it in my current space. Your review reinforces how imperative (and painstaking) it is but also that the payoff is worth it. An excellent, transparent and spot on review. Well done 👏

@ethanireland3259 Жыл бұрын

Also used 9060s in a typical living room, and they definitely took up space, but for how the room worked (rental, so wasn't doing anything to the room) but they ROCKED and still felt good spatially and sounded amazing. Add not needing separate subs or atmos speakers that look awful, it's a great space budget

@darealestwon Жыл бұрын

I almost crapped my pants while driving when she said” is it one of those that look like an ATM machine!” Damn that was funny. Christie‘a brutal honesty is the best! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@dalstar925 Жыл бұрын

Those different fabric options you put up there…WOW! I wish some of these companies would call you and Kristi before releasing products. What an amazing idea

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

I know right 😂. My offer to DefTech stands, let's do a special edition.

@Boss80gb 5 ай бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews Def tech called,You kind Sir are HIRED* $$$$$

@Creston. Жыл бұрын

I think it is absolutely wonderful that you compare all speakers too high end expensive speakers. To find and hear speakers that are way way cheaper but sound like a million dollar speakers!!! it doesn't get any better than that! LOVE U BOTH

@garyfain7235 Жыл бұрын

Okay, okay…I want to come to your house and hear these!! That is if you ever get them back. I’ve been a fan since f your channel for at least 3 years and have never heard the two of you be so enthusiastic! That sez a whole lot. These speakers could not work in my space, but man do I want to hear them. Thanks guys for a really great engaging review. What fun 🎉

@tagyourdeadxxxcc5304 5 ай бұрын

I've watched quite a few of your videos. I've can't remember another 1 where you guys were so giddy over a pair of speakers. Fun to watch.

@8474Starscream Жыл бұрын

This was such a fun and great review to listen to. Still kicking the BP7001 fronts and BP7002 rears ....20 plus years later. This video is making me consider the new Deftech Center channel.

@MDillonEV Жыл бұрын

Haha, me too on that center channel!

@simonf7623 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this video - ATM! Now that was pure gold 😂

@randelldavis578 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this review, although I'd like to have these speakers I wouldn't have the space. But what I like the most wasn't the speakers but the review. If this was a TV show, this would be my favorite episode. The way you express your enjoyment with these speakers got me excited with you. I wish I could have been there with you and not just about the speakers but to see the joy that you express while doing this review.

@DisjointedConversations Жыл бұрын

Kristi makes a great point about the field of vision being obstructed because of how far they come out into the room. I didn’t notice it while the various pictures of your room was being shown.

@zgle Жыл бұрын

I recall when Definitive Technology came around in the 90's and for the money then they had our senses peeked and the wallet happy enough to purchase a pair of the BP10's. Loved everything about the experience in the showroom and then struggled with placement and room size. Having to take a second mortgage, defeating their value, to build a new Room just for the speakers was not on any radar. or warranted.. But dang that soundstage stage and impact on the low end.

@MDillonEV Жыл бұрын

I also bought a pair of BP 10's, and still have them. I use them for my rear surrounds now. Still going strong.

@KristiWright Жыл бұрын

*Thanks to everyone who watched the video! We sincerely appreciate it. If you feel so inclined, please give it a "Like".* Also, my Longhorns won yesterday and are heading to the Sweet Sixteen!! 🤘

@Kukkema Жыл бұрын

What song was it? Anima?

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

You'll find this info in the video's description.

@Kukkema Жыл бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews looked twice before asking, but didn’t look close enough, sorry. Found it 👍

@dougel4709 Жыл бұрын

🤘🤠🤘

@jamesmuto2955 Жыл бұрын

Wow another great honest and enjoyable review. Thanks

@jul0w0 Жыл бұрын

Omg the colors, you guys would probably can create the most beautiful looking speaker ever if you had the chance to do so

@KristiWright Жыл бұрын

You know it!

@moonytheloony6516 Жыл бұрын

This was an exciting review for me because I own Definitive Technology's other BP 9040 tower speakers as well as their CS 9060, SR 9040 and A90 Atmos modules which are altogether fantastic for both music and films. I've never concerned myself with speaker styling, to me it's just a speaker, my only concern is how it sounds, but that's just me. It's nice to see Definitive Technology getting some attention.

@MrSteveb8 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you giving current electronic music a plug. Producers are releasing some sonically exquisite tracks now that hi-res streaming is widely available.

@pf5658 Жыл бұрын

I have to agree with you on this 100%. In this day and age I think DefTech really need to have optional colors besides black. Hopefully they’ll see this video and take note.

@Golf2Quick0 Жыл бұрын

I've been waiting forever on a DT review. Finally you deliver.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Hope it was worth the wait.

@NAVY_NFO 7 ай бұрын

Great review ... thank you! I worked for Klipsch in 1988-1989 building KG-4, Heresy, Forte, Cornwall, and Chorus speakers before joining the US Navy. In 1993, while stationed in Maryland, I walked into a stereo shop in Germantown, MD to buy a set of Klipsch Fortes; however, the salesman asked if I had ever heard of a new Maryland-based company called Definitive Technology. I chuckled a bit and said, "Uh...No! Where are your Klipsch speakers?" So, he took me into a listening room to hear the Forte. Sitting right next to them were Def Tech BP-20's. Today, after 30-years of being packed literally around the world with me and sustaining "drunken sailor" abuse few speakers on the planet could have withstood, those same BP-20's are sitting in my living room ... and they still sound freaking AMAZING! But, it's time to upgrade, and though I am a Klipsch disciple ... I'm going to pass on the RP-8000F. I'm going back to the DEF TECH well for the second time since 1993.

@brooklynknightss Жыл бұрын

I always love definitive technology, still running my bp20s from 30 years ago!! Still sound great !! I have the bp2000s studio monitors 450s D11s and CS9060S

@Harry-Giles Жыл бұрын

I think there will be a ton of people really interested in these speakers. But they will be put off because of potentially needing to place them out from the wall and the black fabric aesthetics. Completely completely agree on adding some other fabric choices. Impressed that they impressed both of you since you have heard so many other products. Thanks.

@techsamurai11 Жыл бұрын

I loved the pictures of the different fabric-- what a difference. I think it showed Def Tech how important it is to dress a speaker properly and size it properly. If someone is spending $5,000, then they have to spend at least $1,000 on the appearance of the speaker because it will make it more appealing and drive up their sales.

@GB-je5tc Жыл бұрын

Yaaaaaaay Def Techs. I am so elated that you two fell in love with their beleivable soundstage as have I. My units are the pre-historic originals: (BP10S X 4 & BP8S X 2 & CLR2002): BP10s had the 6.5 in woofs & BP8s and CLR2002 both had the smaller 5.75 in woofs I wonder how the performance has been improved since 1990, short of the obvious added powered-subwoofer per tower? I bought their SuperCube2 (8in x 3) subwoofer at that period... and it hits solid 20bB in my room. You are RIGHT about DefTech towers being finicky BUT they are a tweekers wet dream. Mine are optimal at 20in away from the back walls and 3 to 4 ft from the left or right walls. Their sound is infinitely augmented with the equally tweekable Yama A2080 AVR. I tweek them all at least once a month like a NUT. 😊😂 Q: IS THERE ANYTHING ABOUT THESE NEW 5.25IN WOOF TOWERS THAT BEGS UPGRADING (outside built-in subs addition)? God Bless and keep you BOTH ❤🎉🙏

@jay_carne Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review i can’t wait for these to hit our shores here in Oz

@ryanleap7493 Жыл бұрын

Love your reviews, they are the most professional in the space. Shame on any hifi company that isn't sending you products for review, I personally won't buy a product unless I hear what you both think. Keep up the great work.

@RobertSpiller Жыл бұрын

It's about time...I've been looking out for some new Def Tecs and man here they are. And you're not crazy...Spending a lot of money on some audio equipment doesn't necessary make it better.

@michaelpalka3312 Жыл бұрын

Great review, as always. Thanks!

@kodjokpakossou2235 Жыл бұрын

I have the DT 8060, and I am still amazed, how these perform. A friend of mine, who has a much expensive system has been driven crazy, the moment he has listened to his favourite track on my system.

@aaronlane05 Жыл бұрын

What a fun review. I think I need to demo these in store to get the plum tingles haha God I would love to see Wilson audio actually send you a set to review. I’m not saying they won’t be good but for money like that they better excel at every aspect.

@arthurwatts1680 Жыл бұрын

We need more of Kristi unfiltered, guys - her response to the Wilson resemblance to an ATM is priceless. I rarely laugh at review vids but that was spontaneous as it gets - I wish you hadn't bleeped it out. As for her fear that the Def Tech speakers would be 'bangers', that's a compliment in many musical genres, esp EDM, but I agree that these dominate your room. Thanks for this review - I really needed an antidote for Monday :D

@brownstone43 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comparisons in detail, this is what i want. I've always wondered about the McIntosh XR100. The few reviews rave about them but they get little attention

@user-ej3ii8zm2b Жыл бұрын

Congrats Andrew and Kristi on another great speaker review. I applaud you on these speaker reviews in the $3K to $5K price range as today that area offers tremendous bang for the buck and is reasonably attainable for the average audiophile. Curious if you've ever approached Aperion Audio to review their Verus III Concert V8T tower speaker. Based on only a few reviews I've read, they appear to offer tremendous performance and build quality far beyond their $4K price. Aperion may be one of those under the radar direct to consumer audio brands that punches well above its price. Thanks.

@OffTheWallreviews Жыл бұрын

Great review, thank you. On the center speaker would you say it has a large or small sweat spot? I have the CS9080 and it seems to have a very narrow dispersion. Would love to upgrade to the new big boy but really want a larger sweet spot. Keep up all the great work.

@oct2274 Жыл бұрын

I know you have an older tutorial on REW, but I would love to see how that has evolved for you. How you utilize REW now days and also on the minidsp. Love the video, I was actually just thinking about Def Tech the other day.

@gpapa31 Жыл бұрын

“ATM machine” comment from Kristy was spot on, I was LMFAO 😂

@dougg1075 Жыл бұрын

Love the look of em. I like it

@chemicallust77 Жыл бұрын

I have a D/T sub with passive rad and it's the only sealed sub I've actually enjoyed and kept....it's a 10", so the size is very easy to accommodate....also added Anyma to my Tidal playlist 😎

@mrmusik-hv2od Жыл бұрын

Love it, keep it up, love to see more positive vibes from you, you look so happy. Like Kristin's comments. Like the idea of eq someone mentioned in the comments

@chriswyatt9868 Жыл бұрын

I got to listen to these a couple weeks ago. I have the older Definitive Technology CLR3000 and BP7001SC and am looking at the DM80 and DM30 as their replacements. Got to say the DM80 doesn't disappoint and neither does the DM30. I didn't care for the 9000 series, these new ones remind me a lot of the 7000 series, which was Definitive last great speakers. Great review of them.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and sharing your personal experience.

@amitgupte1 Жыл бұрын

Brings back memories of the BP10s and STS Mythos towers that I bought 15-20 years ago......no longer use them but them certainly did make an impact!

@lordroika8397 Жыл бұрын

Great review as always! Flashbacks to the time I had the Definitive Technology Mythos STS.. Still think I will be going for Klipsch rp-8000f ii for the theater Im building atm.

@markstewart3501 Жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew & Kristi. Glad to see this interview for me Def Tech had kinda fallen off my radar. Almost brought a pr some years ago to replace my Forte lls but did like the high end in the Def Techs also did want to fool with Keeping the cover on them clean. When you had yours was it a problem? And yes you can compare a $5.000 pr of speakers to a set of speakers that cost more that some people's HOMES! A lot of times those ultra high dollar speakers are just to flat and Boring 😴. Nothing against the High end. But you got to put some soul in them. In order to touch the persons soul. Keep up the great work your doing👍

@warrewill7957 Жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, thank you for again an additional awesome review. I noticed in previous videos and this one, how positive you are about Audiolab and Audiolab 6000a play. I am looking/waiting for the Audiolab 7000a as this will have great features and specifications for the price. The only thing that in my opinion is missing is room correction. Is this something you can add to Audiolab receivers in some way? Thank you for your advise!

@IkariWarrior1701 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, I have the older BP 60s and I thought they were pretty great… I do have my close to the wall though probably less than a foot as the room isn’t very big. To me, they sound fine, but I really don’t know much about room placement, or managing the bass levels between them, and the subwoofer. Do you think it’s some point you could do a video about room placement? I wouldn’t even really know where to begin to find out what sounds better.

@dwayneharris1438 Жыл бұрын

I was glad to hear you did a review the Def tech newest speaker. I have had 8000 series for years and wanted the 9000 when they went on sale. I missed the sales. Only thing I didn't like about my def techs was that sock. I did a upgraded and gave my son my old Def tech 8040 bp's. and went with the KEF 750's which is the right size for my man cave. Although I like your review it came two months late. Not your fault no else had them in their store or was waiting on Def tech to send them. Great review.

@hilldog3450 Жыл бұрын

These speakers are incredible. I bought the dm 30 center and the dm60’s and they are mind blowing fun. Great review Andrew and Kristy!

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@jonathanbailie Жыл бұрын

So happy to see these reviewed on your channel, been a huge fan of deftech for a long time, since the bp2k/3k. Don't have the pocket for these right now, it's worth mentioning the BP9080 is *half off* right now! Awesome, informative review as always 👍

@parkave98 Жыл бұрын

Where on the 9080? Everywhere I see is out of stock. BTW, love my 9060's.

@Larwiz Жыл бұрын

Good video, and I loved the renderings of the Def Techs in the different colors! That was very cool! I hope someone from the company sees this!

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

I hope so too!

@blakkboxx4246 7 ай бұрын

Definitely going to buy this big boys.

@techsamurai11 Жыл бұрын

One thing you probably don't enough credit for is how wide your selections of gear are. You really have expanded most folks' audio horizons including mine. If it weren't for this review, I'd know nothing about Def Tech's speakers.

@robmccoy21 Жыл бұрын

I was so hoping you would review these. The GanFET powered amp is incredible. Looking to modify my BP7000sc with this new amp.

@MDillonEV Жыл бұрын

Andrew, do you have any pictures of your old Definitive super towers? Love to see what they were. Absolutely love your videos. I use them for serious buying decisions.

@davidrivera2165 Жыл бұрын

Bipolar speaker design and built in powered subwoofers were two of the gems that the legendary Sandy Gross brought to market starting in the early 90's. My favorite Definitive technology speaker is the Mythos ST-L towers (not bipolar, but powered subs built-in). The Mythos line attempted to fusion Home Theater and two channel into an aesthetically appealing speakers. Sandy Gross co-founder of Polk Audio, founder of Deftech, and later Goldenear was the king of delivering us world class sonics at great price value. That is truly the american way.

@haydendoan7691 Жыл бұрын

The Mythos ST-L towers are still my everyday go to speakers in my main system driven by Anthem STR amp. I've been to the AXPONA Audio show in Chicago and there are ultra-uber-high end systems that blew me away, but I always felt that my humble home system is not embarrassed by them at all. Lastly, most of these show systems are way too large for a normal home space. Happy listening!

@haydendoan7691 Жыл бұрын

Another note - I've seen comments that the Mythos ST-L towers sound even better with a tube amp. I haven't tried it myself but I do agree with the comment because I have another setup in my house with a tube amp and I really love the sound.

@Luke-qs2cg Жыл бұрын

I've got a theater full of stl's in my airbnb after my interlude 60s went the way of the old. People love the look, and the sound is to die for

@carlosoliveira-rc2xt Жыл бұрын

Which speakers were these that Sandy introduced in the early '90s?

@bearclaw5115 Жыл бұрын

Is Sandy still alive or just stepped down from the company?

@MrMrpony Жыл бұрын

“Is this one of those speakers that looks like an ATM machine” 🏧🤣🤣 So good 💯

@JohnFinney1 Жыл бұрын

no comments on the speaker (love the idea), but that conversation at the end though! Love you guys!

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching!

@Prerich45 Жыл бұрын

Very nice review...I loved Def Tech back in the day and owned several pair before. Beating Klipsch in dynamics is a task in itself. Technology has made strides in making less expensive product that give you high-end performance!

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

The barrier to high-end sound is dropping FAST!

@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 Жыл бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews AMEN BROTHER 🤗

@victorjohnson8374 Жыл бұрын

This is a great review. I just got the BP 9040s. My first exer Def Tech speakers. I also go the CS 9040. These speakers are phenomenal. I can only imagine. How great the new Dymension series sounds.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Enjoy 'em! Great speakers from a solid company!

@victorjohnson8374 Жыл бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews yes. I was a bit apprehensive at first. But I’m definitely happy with my purchase.

@bobafet5363 5 ай бұрын

Just saw the review! Thank you

@T100ley Жыл бұрын

I’m having fun seeing your reaction to these speakers! How much of what makes these speakers special can still be had for someone who has already heavily invested in subwoofer(s) ideally at least a pair for this comparison. For instance I have a pair of SVS SB 2000 pro subs would the DM40 still evoke the same fun with a proper use of subs? Just curious, love your content.

@joshpeters7392 Жыл бұрын

I purchased the BP model before these, and no, I don't think you're crazy comparing them to crazy expensive speakers. Listening at my dealer, I compared the Def Tech's I ended up purchasing to a 50k system from Paradigm, and, these held their own, and may have been even better in ways. In fact, I thought I was crazy at the time thinking these were that good, for 1/10 of the cost. Everything Sandy Gross has started on his own, Def Tech, Golden Ear, have all made incredible reference products, for a value cost. 5k for these, 10k for the T-Ref Golden Ear Triton, they're incredible speakers at any price point that I think can take on speakers costing multiple, dozens, even hundreds times more. Great Review!

@BKM545 Жыл бұрын

Great review! And, no, you're not crazy. 😉

@totalplonker824 Жыл бұрын

Yes a full range sound is where it's at! The fact I'm in a small 13 x 11.5 ft living room, I decided to go with standmounts and a stereo pair of Rel 8" subwoofers. I feel at least doing it this way there's very minimal room gain! BTW another splendid video once again.

@craigjohnchronicles2504 Жыл бұрын

My room is similar in size, and went with a pair of stand mounts and the 10" Rel HT1003. We sit about 8 ft from the speakers, and I absolutely love it. ...even in our upstairs living room, where the space is 24 x 20 ft with an 18' ceiling and it's open to the kitchen, we have standmounts and a sub, and it fills the space all they way into the kitchen. But we don't listen to anything at screaming loud volume...

@juliobello4561 Жыл бұрын

So far how do you like the rel subs I been looking at there lines for future upgrade

@craigjohnchronicles2504 Жыл бұрын

@@juliobello4561 - love it. I have a cheap $125 Polk sub from 2003 upstairs in our living room, which can get a little flabby. The REL doesn’t have that issue. I’m itching to replace the Polk with a REL this year.

@totalplonker824 Жыл бұрын

@@craigjohnchronicles2504 when listening at low volumes, I find it beneficial to turn the AVR sub gain up a couple of notches.. but even without the extra gain, when I walk around my little flat (apartment) the mids and highs may fade away but the lows always stick with me 😁

@totalplonker824 Жыл бұрын

@@juliobello4561 I've had many subwoofers throughout my lifetime but it was only when I tried a rel subwoofer with their high level connection is when I realised what a full range sound is supposed to sound like. I personally think if one has standmount speakers it's an absolute must! The full range sound within my little room is phenomenal and I might add no bass traps needed! One thing I will add after experimenting I personally didn't like the sound when positioned near field! (distortion was giving me headaches) Click on the red dragon twice and hit the Adele two channel sound test video to view where they actually sounded their best.

@eduardotafolla2673 Жыл бұрын

Yes, it is a crazy comparison because we would never be able to hear the comparison ourselves. But you have, and I think it was a very interesting thought that something so "inexpensive" could sound as good as that. I would like to hear the story how that happened so you could hear those speakers.

@cafiveohsrockbandremix9254 Жыл бұрын

Man, this review brings me back to my beginnings into the home theater hobby with DefTech Super Towers. They really were incredible for home theater applications and I have no doubt these things are top notch as well. I know you only used the two Sony receivers for the review, but I'd be really curious to see how Dirac Live does with bipolar towers with built in subwoofers.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

That I unfortunately did not test using our RZ50. I can say that Anthem's ARC Genesis did well.

@robo3412 Жыл бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews were the distances insanely large due to the bipolar feature? I have an Anthem AVM70 and my current Def Tech system show speakers in excess of 30ft.

@Big-J-8579 Жыл бұрын

I could be wrong, but I think most of us want easy setup for pretty much everything. These may be great when dialed in, but I am not interested in investing the time to get there when there are so many amazing options out there without the overhead. Thanks again!

@alexkaranau5902 Жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew! Very nice review! Thank you! I wanted to ask why do you still prefer ML F100? Because it's better aesthetically or they sound better even after messing with the EQ and room correction? Also, please pardon my ignorance, would they still be good for music if paired with a HT AVR and not a dedicated stereo amp?

@realshaolinprince Жыл бұрын

Still running my 8080s......I may upgrade to these in the next year. I was debating going with Triton until these were announced.

@joshpeters7392 Жыл бұрын

I have both speakers you mention! I 100% agree with Andrew and Kristi - the Def Tech speakers, once you get them placed correctly, are some of the most fun speakers I've ever listened to. I have the Triton Reference speakers now - they're more precise in their soundstage and imaging than the def techs, but "more clinical" and accurate. Everything musically on the Def Techs sounds great - but with the Triton's, you start to hear artists so clearly, that they don't quite sound as good as you remember them to be. Both are great speakers, both require a lot of toying around with positioning, both don't require a lot of power to make them sound great, or play VERY loud. And, II really do believe you can compare those two brands to just about anything else out there, and come away as impressed with either brand over speakers costing far, far more.

@ml9372 Жыл бұрын

Great review. I owned the Def Tech BP30s for many years and had similar thoughts. I loved the lively and enveloping sound initially, but as time went on I found the treble to be too grating and even ended up putting foam panels behind the speakers to tame the reflective sound from the rear facing speakers. I feel like they need to improve their tweeters before I consider going back. You should need room correction for 2 channel music

@brooklynknightss Жыл бұрын

I have the bp20s I bought in 93 and Still have them!! Still beats some of the best towers out today!!!! I have the bp2000s to

@pedroluciano2643 Жыл бұрын

@@brooklynknightss also, as to why Def Tech does not go with something like a ring radiator is a mystery.

@savagefrieze4675 Жыл бұрын

I’m enjoying your take on things. You and Kristi are doing a great job. That said I find my self wonder how the equipment you test works with a wider array of music. Classical music? Full orchestra? Chamber music? Also, I’m wondering if you’d update your video on vinyl vs streaming vs cd vs high def recordings? And include really well recorded classical music in the mix. Electronics maybe the only genre I have trouble getting into…

@raycimbalnik5159 Жыл бұрын

I've never listened to either brand but my friend has a set of towers that has powered subs and passive mods and highs and they are scary good! You're not crazy,I question my setup every time I hear his speakers. Have to come home and do critical listening to reassure myself I'm not crazy,lol

@Professor5180 Жыл бұрын

A great review would be to look at the Golden Ear Triton Towers. Sandy Gross is the man who established Definitive Technology with their bipolar speakers and then went on to form Golden Ear Technology. Now picture this...instead of aluminum dome tweeters which you dislike now they have AMT tweeters hence...Martin Logan with Bipolar array and SuperSub XXL(Triton One.R)! They're unfortunately still in a black sock, but they still look pretty good.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

@Professor5180 We'd love to review them. Let them know you'd like to see their products on the channel and maybe it will give them the nudge they need.

@phillipwaters7041 Жыл бұрын

I would love for you to review the Golden Ear Triton R.

@anthonydickinson9293 Жыл бұрын

Would love to hear both of your thoughts on the small non bi polar towers in the series…. Future review would be interesting. Thanks for another fantastic video! Focal vestia in the lineup 🤔

@jayconnelly2870 Жыл бұрын

Great review waiting on a review of def tech i have the bp 9060 and best sounding speakers i have heard!.. have there cs9060 also and again best center channel i have heard!... Big time bass and large soundstage! Go Kristi i heard her comment on the speaker which she referred to as if it looked like a atm machine!.lmao! Cool! Thanks for the great review! Keep up the humor, nice!

@woody42069 Жыл бұрын

I’m new to home theatre and I find your channel so helpful and descriptive. You present everything really well and Kristi really adds great content and balance which makes it outstanding! As I’m new, I’m looking to buy everything and it seems expensive and like everyone I would like to achieve the best quality for money spent. One of your videos debated the bookshelf + sub vs floor polk r700 and another. Have you ever considered the Buchardt speaks in a system you’d recommend?

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Sorry, no I can't advocate for that brand. Thank you so much for watching! You don't have to spend a fortune to get good sound. Check out our budget playlist and I think you'll find some options to consider.

@MatthewMcGowan Жыл бұрын

Good morning from Austin. Just barely survived SXSW. Headed back to Ottawa tomorrow 🇨🇦 all the best, Andrew and Kristi!

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

See anything good while at SXSW? Safe travels. Thanks for tuning in!

@MatthewMcGowan Жыл бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews Red Rum Club, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Georgia Lines, Lime Garden, Roosevelt, Skratch Bastid, Youth Sector. Went with my buddy (who’s top bucket-list item was to see SXSW), and my top bucket list was Franklin’s BBQ 🤤 Wish it was warmer this week (currently 48F), but I’m Canadian, so it’s cold everywhere I go 😆

@justin1139 Жыл бұрын

Andrew, I was wondering what your thoughts are about the Dahlquist dq10, I have a set powered by a b and k st140, using a audio source analog preamplifier and an oppo blue ray player as a source and I also use a thorens turntable. I made my own interconnects using solid ofc and I made my own speaker cables as well. If you would like to know what I used for my speaker cables I will be happy to tell you, you might find it interesting and probably humorous. I also am running a jamo sub. Anyway just thought I'd ask.

@mikerhodes9198 Жыл бұрын

Excellent review.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@JoeGsPizza Жыл бұрын

Such a fun review and conversation. I desperately want to hear these. Congrats on your Longhorns, Kristi!

@KristiWright Жыл бұрын

I'm so excited for them!! I'm even more excited for the Coach Terry after inheriting such a messed up situation and having to continue to be called "interim" head coach. Sometimes, the Texas athletics dept act like complete fools. :)

@JoeGsPizza Жыл бұрын

@@KristiWright he’s done an amazing job! Lot of ridiculousness going in college athletics departments right now. Btw, when the DefTech X Robinson/Wright line comes out I will be ready with my credit card 🤤💸.

@KristiWright Жыл бұрын

@@JoeGsPizza 😻

@JoeGsPizza Жыл бұрын

Congrats on Texas signing coach Terry,@@KristiWright! Conference champs and Elite 8 as an interim coach. Incredible.

@mohamedahmed1023 Жыл бұрын

I can feel it - down in my plums. Looool well done Mr. Robinson.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Someone caught the reference!

@TheMirolab Жыл бұрын

Is that spelled plums or plumbs??

@mohamedahmed1023 Жыл бұрын

@@TheMirolab plums

@MatthewBryans 10 ай бұрын

Still using a pair of BP7001SC as my mains and BP10's for surrounds. My issue with the BP7001SC is i had to set them as small with a 40Hz crossover to my SVS subs. When set to large the built in subs sounded very muddy but when set to small at 40Hz the bass tightened right up. So my mains give me great bass i can hear while the SVS PB3000 and SVS NSD 12/2 give me great bass i can feel. Havent heard the Dymensions yet but hoping they fixed the muddy bass issue when set to Large.

@jaakanshorter Жыл бұрын

Kristi made my day. 😂 But seriously i wish Wilson was open to an honest comparison. My experience with def tech's was always that they were a fun speakers. I never bought a pair. The size kinda stopped me. And You're not crazy to compare them.

@christiankansichi6622 Жыл бұрын

Right on time!

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

So glad! Thanks for watching!

@mgj7613 Жыл бұрын

I have a 19 x 16 living room with 20 ceilings that opens up to other spaces (kitchen and morning areas). Would these speakers be a good fit? Are the subs enough for that space?

@gregbartley2475 Жыл бұрын

I like my good old 7001’s for movies but not nearly as much for 2 channel. Also I realize that placement is vital but in my 28x14x8 room they don’t come anywhere near their rated 17hz rating. I still use them in my system as rear surrounds but my main L/R channel speakers mop the floor with them imo even in low bass response. Aerial Acoustics 7T’s. They cost more but well worth it to me

@mcsnoopster Жыл бұрын

I had the 8060 and then upgraded to the 9060s. Iove how lovely the Def tech sound is. However as I got older I became less ok with their appearance. The black fabric, huge profile and squared edges just became too much for me to tolerate. I finally bit the expense of Revel because aesthetically it worked for me. Bit value wise in my experience Def tech sound was always great.

@rosswarren436 Жыл бұрын

I'd be happy if Polk had made the grilles on the Reference series actually black instead of that faded out t-shirt grey.

@vadar11 Жыл бұрын

Still enjoying my old def tech bp3000tls.

@miked91101 Жыл бұрын

I agree with Kristi on the Willsons ATM looking speakers lol... i would save thousands and go with the higher end Sonus Faber speakers with the nice wood looking finish, always love me the Rosewood look on speakers...

@patb5266 Жыл бұрын

Great review and those color options you used looked amazing especially that green. It probably wouldn't be too much effort for DT to do that. I had a small DT 5.1 system I sold to get the Samsung 950T. I should have kept it😅. The Samsung is better but it was a good system.

@luthermahoney5867 Жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew and Kirsty, I really enjoy your content. It's a non-negotiable part of my Sunday and Thursday evenings. The idea of a full range tower with built-in subwoofers is great. How would these Def Techs compare to other similarly full range towers such as GoldenEaes Triton range?

@andrewrobinsonreviews Жыл бұрын

Same initial designer (Sandy Gross) so similar. The GoldenEar product, now owned by Audioquest as I understand it, uses an AMT tweeter, so in this case I think it would be better up top compared to the DefTech here. Midrange might be equal and bass that too could be a bit of a tie. The GoldenEar speakers to my knowledge do not have a rear-firing driver array so placement may also be just a little more flexible with the GoldenEar.