Definitive Technology San Diego
The year was 1996 and word came down from the top that we were getting a new speaker line at DOW Stereo. I shortly thereafter was setting up a pair of Definitive Technology BP10s in our listening room. It didn't take long to notice after getting our first listen to them that they did something different with sound than I was used to and...I liked it!
Here we are close to 30 years later and a lot has changed in the world. Aside from the obvious 10 million other changes I could recount, DOW has disappeared and the company that bought them and jettisoned the Def Tech line also went away. However, we are still selling this speaker brand and still share the same excitement we did 27+ years ago when we were demoing them for our client Scott Kroll in the Music Room at our La Jolla store. Here's some information to know about Definitive Technology speakers.
Definitive Technology Dymension Bipolar Speakers
Our founder with their founder - Sandy Gross
Why am I pointing at this poor man? What did he do to assume my derision? Actually I am pointing not to mock him but to put him on a pedestal and to sing his praises. His name is Sandy Gross and he is an audio legend. He co-founded Definitive Technology and their initial claim to fame were their bipolar speakers.
Bipolar speakers have speaker components on the front and back of the cabinet. As sound emanates in both directions, a wide sound field is created. This soundstage is wider than you hear with conventional speaker designs producing a wall of sound effects that are hard to pinpoint. This invention combined with built-in subwoofers, made for new amazing speakers that won award-after-award after their inception! This wall of sound can be fantastic for today's media rooms and surround sound systems and really creates the "WOW" of the movie theater. We currently carry all of their "Dymension" bipolar speakers.
Definitive Technology Demand and ProCinemaSeries
Def Tech also makes high-quality speakers that have more of a conventional design with forward-facing tweeters and drivers. This series of bookshelf, tower and center channel speakers utilize the R&D and premium driver components that have provided amazing sound for decades. One of our project managers has access to a CNC shop so he is especially fond of Def Techs's pebble-blasted aluminum baffles and precision-milled components. Don't have room for giant speakers? Their ProCinema line provides many of the same technologies found in their reference, high-end tower models but in a small, compact size. They are SO good, they haven't had to change their technology much over the last couple decades. Our friend and client CJ can attest to this as he is still rocking the ProCinema100 satellites that we got him almost 25 years ago!
Definitive Technology Descend Subwoofers
Definitive Technology has made high-quality subwoofers that punch well above their weight for decades. They have always had smaller enclosures than subwoofers from many competitors which added a designer friendly aspect to them. Don't let the tiny size fool you though! This model build called the Supercube utilizes designs with powerful amplifiers and passive radiators and makes for a ton of bass. Two of our employees own the Supercube6000 model as a result. Our guys could buy anything? They opted for Def Tech. Many of the Supercube philosophies are incorporated into their new "Descend" line-up. Want some Class H amps, long-throw woofers, passsive radiators and solid cabinetry? Now we're talking bass!
Definitive Technology In-Wall and In-Ceiling Speakers
Murrieta smart home installation with Definitive Technology in-wall speakers set in stage
Want great sound but don't want to see giant speaker boxes all over the place? Get designer friendly technology and a clean look with flush in-wall and in-ceiling speakers. We have always been big fans of just how good these speakers sound. See the picture above on one of our reference projects. These Def Tech in-wall speakers are set into the stage and sound AMAZING. We carry their Ultimate Series, Custom series and DI Disappearing in-wall and in-ceiling speakers. BIG sound with a near-invisible profile? What's not to like?
Definitive Technology All-Weather and Outdoor Speakers
All-Weather Series speakers are designed to fill your outdoor areas with full range, life-like sound. Utilizing the same passive bass radiator and BDSS™ driver technologies found in our indoor speakers and subs, All-Weather Series speakers play loud and clear with impactful lows for musicality that extends throughout your outdoor area. Add the wonder of music to your pool, outdoor BBQ or sitting area!
Looking for Def Tech in the San Diego or So Cal area? We can help! Let our audio guys with almost 30 years of experience with the line see if these great speakers are the best bet for you.