Definitive Technology PowerMonitor 900 Manuel utilisateur

Creating a great-sounding home

theater is a surprisingly challeng-

ing feat. It requires careful audi-

tioning of speakers, preamplifiers

and amplifiers. Some consider the

electronics the most important

link in this audio chain, but I

would argue that the speakers

have the most difficult job in the

room — to create the proper

amount of bass, clear dialog and

effects and also reproduce music

properly in your theater environ-

ment. Definitive Technology,

maker of high-quality speaker

systems, is easily up to the chal-

lenge. As innovators of loud-

speaker design, and the first to

offer speakers with built-in pow-

ered subwoofers, there’s no ques-

tion that their new PowerMonitor

system deserves a listen.

he system that Definitive

Technology sent us is built

around a pair of PowerMonitor

900s, their top of the range

monitor speakers. When it

comes to speaker design and layout,

there really are two types of speakers

(with many, many iterations inside these

categories): tower loudspeakers and

monitor loudspeakers. You’ve all seen

towers — they are speakers that stand

on the floor, but don’t require stands.

Monitors are meant to sit on stands or fit

into bookcases or cabinets. The

PowerMonitor 900s were created to

either sit on stands or in a bookcase.

But something very special sets them

apart from conventional monitors. They

feature a built-in 250-watt powered 10-

inch woofer, a 1-inch pure aluminum

dome tweeter and a 6.5-inch cast-basket

upper bass/ midrange driver. As you can

probably tell, this speaker is designed to

rock. Whether you place it on stands or

in a cabinet, you can tailor the sub-

woofer’s output with the included dial on

the back of the speaker.

Coupled with the PowerMonitor

900s, Definitive Technology also sent us

their CLR 3000 center channel. This also

features a 150-watt powered subwoofer,

a 10-inch woofer and similar tweeter and

midrange drivers that will integrate it

seamlessly with the PowerMonitor 900s.

For the surround speakers in our

5.1 demo system, we used Definitive

Technology’s BPVX/P bipolar on-wall

speakers. Since it’s a bipolar design, it

spreads sound around the rear part of

“These speakers are some

of the most powerful and

accurate speakers I have

ever heard.”

“… an incredible speaker

system that will make

any home theater room

come alive … you feel

like you’re in the middle

of the action.”

Unique Features

▲ The complete Definitive Technology ensemble

is compact and effective. Expect a lively perform-

ance from this all-inclusive package.

DEFINITIVE TECHNOLOGY

POWERMONITOR 900 SYSTEM

”

“

The PowerMonitor 900s define musicality with a sense of space, richness and power

that I’ve never heard combined in a pair of speakers under $5,000 per pair.

As innovators of loudspeaker design, and the first to offer speakers with built-in powered subwoofers,

there’s no question that their new PowerMonitor system deserves a listen.

the room, giving a diffused type of sur-

round sound. Also featuring powered

bass drivers, it blends with the front

speakers quite well.

For some additional low end (like we

need any more), Definitive Technology

sent us their brand new SuperCube I

powered subwoofer. Featuring a long-

throw 10-inch front mounted woofer

mated to a 1,500-watt amplifier, it’s sure

to make my test theater convulse like a

person with a violent seizure.

Installation Issues/Setup

Setting up the system didn’t take long at

all. The PowerMonitor 900s went on

speaker stands I had on hand, and the

CLR 3000 center channel went atop my

TV. The BPVX/Ps went behind the lis-

tening position, on each side. Now, the

only thing to remember when setting up

these speakers is that they all need to be

plugged into the wall to get some juice.

This is important when planning a home

theater with these speakers in mind.

Also, since Definitive Technology is into

high quality, there are gold-plated heavy

duty binding posts on each speaker. A

nice touch, to be sure.

Final Take

Connected to my reference Sunfire gear,

I was astounded by what I heard. These

speakers are some of the most powerful

and accurate speakers I have ever heard

(and I’ve heard hundreds of speakers).

The PowerMonitor 900s define musicali-

ty with a sense of space, richness and

power that I’ve never heard combined in

a pair of speakers under $5,000 per pair.

You have to pinch yourself to remember

that these speakers are only $1,600 per

pair. It’s truly incredible. The bass is

smooth and refined, blending perfectly

with the midrange and highs when lis-

tening to music or watching a movie. On

the Superbit releases of Desperado and

Vertical Limit, the soundtracks were so

exciting and filled with punch, that it

makes you feel like you’re in the middle

of the action. In the bar scene shootouts

in Desperado, you hear the “thud”of the

gunshots and the metallic jingle of the

shells hitting the ground with equal

ferocity and vibrancy.

Blended with the CLR 3000 and the

BPVX/Ps, the PowerMonitor 900 system

is unmatched for power and precision.

Add in the SuperCube I subwoofer (see

sidebar), and the party’s over.

If you’re looking for an incredible

speaker system that will make any home

theater room come alive, look no further

than Definitive Technology’s newest

speaker system. It will rival even the

biggest and baddest tower loudspeaker

system, to be sure. — By Jeff Cherun

Definitive Technology

www.definitivetech.com •(410) 363-7148

Suggested Retail Price:

PowerMonitor 900: $799 each

CLR 3000: $999 each

BPVX/P: $749 each

SuperCube I Subwoofer: $1,199 each

SuperCube I

efinitive Technology is known for deep, rumbling bass. Their lastest SuperCube I sub-

woofer definitely extends the family’s legacy. Featuring a compact size and ferocious

power, this subwoofer will nest nicely in any home theater. Measuring in at only 14.25-inches on

two dimensions and 14.1-inches of depth, it is sure to fit in any enclosure or necessary area. With

its 1,500-watt amplifier and 10-inch front-mounted subwoofer, it’s a sure bet. The SuperCube I

also features dual side-mounted 10-inch infrasonic bass radiators, rounding out the

bass dispersion.

One of the most impressive features of this subwoofer has to be how musical it sounds.

On stereo music and multichannel movie sound, it offers the combination of punch and kick that

is required from a subwoofer, without ever sounding boomy or sloppy. And all of this in such

a small package. They say good things come in small packages —this time they’re right.

The back of the SuperCube I subwoofer allows fine tuning to best complement any home

theater environment.

“Blended with the CLR

3000 and the BPVX/Ps, the

PowerMonitor 900 system

is unmatched for power

and precision.”

“It will rival even the

biggest and baddest tower

loudspeaker system …”

“The bass is smooth and

refined, blending perfectly

with the midrange and

highs when listening

to music or watching

a movie.”

From DVD ETC.June/July 2002 issue.

“”

It’s truly incredible …You have to pinch yourself to remember

that these speakers are only $1,600 per pair.

“One of the most impressive features of

this subwoofer has to be how musical it sounds.”

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