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expirediconian | Staff posted May 19, 2023 03:14 PM
expirediconian | Staff posted May 19, 2023 03:14 PM

Definitive Technology Speakers: D15 Floorstanding (Pair)

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$849

$1,949

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Adorama has select Definitive Technology Demand Speakers on sale below. Shipping is free.

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Available:Key Details:
  • Proprietary Drivers detailed, balanced audio
  • Tweeters - Clear, Precise Highs
  • Midrange - Superior Detail & Natural Midrange
  • Woofers - Deeper, Cleaner Bass
  • Dual 8" Passive Bass Radiators for visceral bass response
  • Audiophile-Quality Crossovers for beautifully balanced audio
  • Linear Response Waveguide for natural, precise imaging

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  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $50 less than the previous Frontpage Deal where these speakers were featured.
  • About this product:
    • 5 Year Limited Warranty on Cabinet/Drivers
    • 3 Year Limited Warranty on Electronics
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Adorama has select Definitive Technology Demand Speakers on sale below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.
  • Note: May need to add to cart to see the sale price.
Available:Key Details:
  • Proprietary Drivers detailed, balanced audio
  • Tweeters - Clear, Precise Highs
  • Midrange - Superior Detail & Natural Midrange
  • Woofers - Deeper, Cleaner Bass
  • Dual 8" Passive Bass Radiators for visceral bass response
  • Audiophile-Quality Crossovers for beautifully balanced audio
  • Linear Response Waveguide for natural, precise imaging

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio
  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $50 less than the previous Frontpage Deal where these speakers were featured.
  • About this product:
    • 5 Year Limited Warranty on Cabinet/Drivers
    • 3 Year Limited Warranty on Electronics
  • Additional Notes:

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Model: Definitive Technology Demand D15 Floorstanding Speaker, Right and Left, Black

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May 19, 2023 11:21 PM
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CleytoMay 19, 2023 11:21 PM
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A friend of mine owns these speakers... I'm amazed at how warm they sound for a DefTech product. I had to incorporate a tube Cayin preamp and Tara Labs interconnect to reduce the brightness of my BP9060. It's pleasantly surprising how musical they sound, more akin to a music setup rather than a home theater. I'm genuinely curious because, in my previous encounters with DefTech, I never experienced good imaging, even my SM65 had difficulty blending seamlessly. Hopefully, this particular model performs better in that regard.
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May 20, 2023 07:42 AM
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sshlykMay 20, 2023 07:42 AM
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Something is off with these speakers. No one wants them
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May 20, 2023 07:58 AM
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amgupt01May 20, 2023 07:58 AM
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Quote from Cleyto :
A friend of mine owns these speakers... I'm amazed at how warm they sound for a DefTech product. I had to incorporate a tube Cayin preamp and Tara Labs interconnect to reduce the brightness of my BP9060. It's pleasantly surprising how musical they sound, more akin to a music setup rather than a home theater. I'm genuinely curious because, in my previous encounters with DefTech, I never experienced good imaging, even my SM65 had difficulty blending seamlessly. Hopefully, this particular model performs better in that regard.
Any idea if these pair nicely with a CS8040 or other previous-gen centers?


I know you can usually mix and match generations (and am using the CS 8040 with my SM55's right now) but these seem like they may not be timbre-matched at all anymore?
May 20, 2023 01:16 PM
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SuperPlatoMay 20, 2023 01:16 PM
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Quote from sshlyk :
Something is off with these speakers. No one wants them
Agree. I still tried to figure it out. About to pull the trigger when it was 1099, then it dropped to 999, now is 849. Can it be that bad?
May 20, 2023 02:21 PM
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JayC3270May 20, 2023 02:21 PM
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I still have sm55 setting from 12 years ago. Still runninh great
May 20, 2023 02:40 PM
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indiaj0nesMay 20, 2023 02:40 PM
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What's better Klipsch rp 8000f or this
May 20, 2023 09:24 PM
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tc2007May 20, 2023 09:24 PM
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The RP8000F II (new version) might probably be better overall but it's more expensive.

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May 21, 2023 12:11 PM
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RedflyerMay 21, 2023 12:11 PM
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Quote from Cleyto :
A friend of mine owns these speakers... I'm amazed at how warm they sound for a DefTech product. I had to incorporate a tube Cayin preamp and Tara Labs interconnect to reduce the brightness of my BP9060. It's pleasantly surprising how musical they sound, more akin to a music setup rather than a home theater. I'm genuinely curious because, in my previous encounters with DefTech, I never experienced good imaging, even my SM65 had difficulty blending seamlessly. Hopefully, this particular model performs better in that regard.
Naw deftech is trash go with another brand like Wharfdale Evo 4.4s, kefs, even Klipsch that go on sale every week here.
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May 21, 2023 05:29 PM
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Boss93May 21, 2023 05:29 PM
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Quote from tc2007 :
The RP8000F II (new version) might probably be better overall but it's more expensive.
I love my Gen 1s
May 23, 2023 04:19 PM
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May 23, 2023 04:19 PM
coltrane69May 23, 2023 04:19 PM
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No idea about these particular Def techs, but I loved my BP2000's. They sounded great and created a nice soundstage, but they needed real power to sing. My 110wpc Denon receiver just didn't cut it. I used an adcom 300wpc amp to power them, and the denon to power the center and rears. The downside was they were huge, and because of this, when we moved all the Def tech speakers stayed with the home theater at the old house.
May 23, 2023 04:26 PM
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boosterjmMay 23, 2023 04:26 PM
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Quote from tc2007 :
The RP8000F II (new version) might probably be better overall but it's more expensive.
Way more expensive, also in a different league
May 23, 2023 04:27 PM
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boosterjmMay 23, 2023 04:27 PM
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Quote from coltrane69 :
No idea about these particular Def techs, but I loved my BP2000's. They sounded great and created a nice soundstage, but they needed real power to sing. My 110wpc Denon receiver just didn't cut it. I used an adcom 300wpc amp to power them, and the denon to power the center and rears. The downside was they were huge, and because of this, when we moved all the Def tech speakers stayed with the home theater at the old house.
You have a denon with 110 watts per channel? Must be a very pricey AVR !
May 23, 2023 04:42 PM
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coltrane69May 23, 2023 04:42 PM
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Quote from boosterjm :
You have a denon with 110 watts per channel? Must be a very pricey AVR !
It was an avr-3803. It also stayed with the house. If I remember right it cost around $1000 at the time. And also from what I remember, my wife wasn't happy about my spending that much for it. Luckily she never found out about how much I spent for the BP2000's or the center and surrounds.
May 23, 2023 05:39 PM
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AmusedManatee5858May 23, 2023 05:39 PM
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Quote from sshlyk :
Something is off with these speakers. No one wants them
I dont think anything is off. These are quite an old model at this point. Def tech is clearly trying to clear out its old stock in favor of a new design line. The BP series just got a facelift (i have the older model). Overall def tech had those pro cinema speakers that sucked and killed their reputation in the audiophile world.
That plus if u expect any sort of service i hear really only bad things. I purchase from BestBuy to prevent any service issues, and the product makes me smile every day
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May 23, 2023 06:21 PM
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Quote from tc2007 :
The RP8000F II (new version) might probably be better overall but it's more expensive.
I love my RP-280FA's (2 generations ago, with Atmos speakers built in). To get a very small, almost imperceptible sound quality difference requires a massive increase in price IMO. Seriously diminishing returns on performance/price once you go higher than Klipsch RP series.

I paid $720 for the pair shipped new, about 18 months ago. bargain - spectacular for home theater, great for music, especially paired with my Yamaha Aventage RX-A770 AVR.
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