Definitive Owners Thread - Page 501

Originally Posted by SlobbyBobby

I want to purchase Definitive studio monitor 450's for the fronts center and rear channels. I have a sub already. I have always been told that 5 channels of the same speaker is the way to go, there all matched. Since I can get a pair of 450's for $350.00, I can get an entire speaker set up for under $1000.00. Is this a good idea and is this a good speaker, itself?

Originally Posted by SlobbyBobby

I want to purchase Definitive studio monitor 450's for the fronts center and rear channels. I have a sub already. I have always been told that 5 channels of the same speaker is the way to go, there all matched. Since I can get a pair of 450's for $350.00, I can get an entire speaker set up for under $1000.00. Is this a good idea and is this a good speaker, itself?

Originally Posted by RC1991

I picked up a pair of 450s for a second system and they sound great - have 350s as surrounds in my main system.

If you are near a 6th Ave Electronics store you need to stop in as they have an even better deal that you mentioned. See if you can look at their online ads as it was recently advertised. Maybe you can even convince them to give you that price over the phone if you are too far away. PM me and I'll tell you what the price was.

Originally Posted by SlobbyBobby

I want to purchase Definitive studio monitor 450's for the fronts center and rear channels. I have a sub already. I have always been told that 5 channels of the same speaker is the way to go, there all matched. Since I can get a pair of 450's for $350.00, I can get an entire speaker set up for under $1000.00. Is this a good idea and is this a good speaker, itself?

Originally Posted by p6889k

I just saw your post and called 6th Ave and the great price is available only for in-store pickup. For a minute I thought I won a lottery...oh well.

Originally Posted by progprog

I think it's a great idea! The 450s are amazing performers. What sub are you matching them with?

Originally Posted by RC1991

That's too bad - keep an eye out for their name your price deal. If they have it coming up again soon you may be able to get that price or close to it. I got a great deal on a Mythos 8 that way though I usually just go to the store.

Originally Posted by mastermaybe

Is there someone on the thread here who lives near a 6th ave that would perhaps make the purchase and ship them? I'd do it for nothing if I did.

It's one box and no more than $30, ground, to ship.

Paypal makes these things very easy. Take the in-store price + $50 ($20 for the bloke helping out for an hour), done.


James

Originally Posted by Sideofpotatos

It seems like everybody who mentions talking to DT directly has talked with Chet. The same is true for me. I have called 3 times so far and now I wait thru the directory so I can get straight to him... I have 7001 towers and tore the spiders in both 10" sub drivers. I talked to him and he sent me 3 new 10" drivers! I have since found a way to repair the torn spiders and now have 5 working subs! Thanks chet!!

Originally Posted by htotay

Guys,
Whereas before, I used to listen to more movies that music. But now, it turned the other way around. I barely watch movies/TV anymore, more on music. In this regard, I'm planning to upgrade my front speakers (PM 800) as I can see (and hear) they are not up to the task of delivering the music. I want to hear something more! I have a good deal with the SM 450's and BP6b's for almost the same price. I am leaning on the BP6 as I won't be needing stands if I purchase the 450's. Not to mention that BP6 are towers as compared to the 450 which are bookshelf speakers. Please share your thought as regards to which pair to get, performance and sound quality wise. Bear in mind that I cannot audition both because there is no store in the country where I can do so, so I'll just rely on your suggestions and experiences regarding the speakers in comparison. I'm planning to get also the most affordable of the EMOTVA line, the UPA-2 stereo power amp (holiday sale) http://www.emotiva.com/upa2.shtm to compliment my upcoming upgrade and use my receiver's pre-out for the fronts. Here we go to the never ending process of upgrading!

Originally Posted by Sideofpotatos

Anybody know where I can go to get internal wiring schematics for various DT speakers? the bpvx in particular. Maybe I should call Chet! Also, does anyone know if the wattage handling powers listed on DT's website are peak or rms handling? I have the 2 7001 towers, clr 3000 and bpvx's for rears and am trying to figure out if they can handle 200 wpc rms.

Originally Posted by Sideofpotatos

Sorry, don't know how to "quote" properly.

As far as wiring schematics, what is it you desire specifically? I've taken apart and assembled numerous DT models and their "connectedness" is about as straightforward as you can get.

James
I pulled apart my 7001 towers (the top portion anyway) to see how the 4 6.5" drivers and 2 tweeters were wired to the crossover. It seems that each pair of 6.5's are wired in series and the two pair are parallel with respect to each other. I am building bpvx's and have the right speakers and crossovers and am not sure if they are wired the same as the 7001's. There are only enough wires coming off the crossover to directly hook 8 of the needed 12 connections for all 6 speakers in the bpvx. I am wondering if I need to get a series jumper for each side to make the proper connections.

Also, what are SPL's and ATLP's?

Originally Posted by toptalent

Guys please help me decide. I can get a pair of 450's from a local person for $225 (barely used). But I've been looking at the SVS/HSU speakers. Do you think 450 can outperform the SVS STS-01/SCS-01 or HSU HB-1 MK2? Should I pull the trigger?

Also if I were to go 450, what would be the perfect entry level center speaker to match it?

Originally Posted by Sideofpotatos

Thank you progprog.

Mastermaybe: have you seen the guy on ebay "bajawaverunner" who is selling all DT spare parts? He seems to have everything, although it's not all necessarily listed. I bought enough parts to make 3 bpvx's for under $600 total. I know he was selling trinities complete for $1800 (no warranty I'm sure). His email is from directed.com and directed electronics is where my speakers came from when DT sent to me. I wonder if DT is liquidating the warehouse?

On the speaker issue, I guess I could just wire the speakers together and see which setup induces an 8 ohm load, probably the series/parallel hybrid like the 7001.

Originally Posted by Sideofpotatos

Thank you progprog.

Mastermaybe: have you seen the guy on ebay "bajawaverunner" who is selling all DT spare parts? He seems to have everything, although it's not all necessarily listed. I bought enough parts to make 3 bpvx's for under $600 total. I know he was selling trinities complete for $1800 (no warranty I'm sure). His email is from directed.com and directed electronics is where my speakers came from when DT sent to me. I wonder if DT is liquidating the warehouse?

On the speaker issue, I guess I could just wire the speakers together and see which setup induces an 8 ohm load, probably the series/parallel hybrid like the 7001.