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expirediconian | Staff posted Dec 18, 2023 5:08 AM

Definitive Technology Demand Speakers: D17 Floorstanding (Pair)

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$1,900

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

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Available:About the D17 Floorstanding Speakers:
  • Driver Enclosure Type: MDF cabinet with extruded natural bead-blasted aluminum front baffle
  • Driver Complement:
    • 1x 1" (2.54 cm) d (Round) Annealed Aluminum Dome and Laterally Offset - Tweeter
    • 1x) 6.5" (16.51 cm) d (Round) Polypropylene BDSS Bass - Midrange
    • 2x 6.5" (16.51 cm) d (Round) Carbonfiber Woofer - Mid/Woofer
    • 2x 10" (25.4 cm) d (Round) Side-firing, passive - Bass Radiator
  • Total Frequency Response: 38 Hz → 24,000 Hz
  • Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
  • Sensitivity (1 watt @ 1 meter): 87 dB
  • Lower and Upper -3dB Limits: 42 Hz → 22,000 Hz
  • Speaker Inputs: (Set) 5-Way Binding Posts - Gold-Plated
  • Recommended Amplifier Power Per Channel: 40 watts → 300 watts

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  • About this Product:
    • 5 Year Limited Warranty on Cabinet/Drivers
    • 3 Year Limited Warranty on Electronics
  • Additional Notes:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.
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Adorama has select Definitive Technology Demand Speakers on sale as listed below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

Available:About the D17 Floorstanding Speakers:
  • Driver Enclosure Type: MDF cabinet with extruded natural bead-blasted aluminum front baffle
  • Driver Complement:
    • 1x 1" (2.54 cm) d (Round) Annealed Aluminum Dome and Laterally Offset - Tweeter
    • 1x) 6.5" (16.51 cm) d (Round) Polypropylene BDSS Bass - Midrange
    • 2x 6.5" (16.51 cm) d (Round) Carbonfiber Woofer - Mid/Woofer
    • 2x 10" (25.4 cm) d (Round) Side-firing, passive - Bass Radiator
  • Total Frequency Response: 38 Hz → 24,000 Hz
  • Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
  • Sensitivity (1 watt @ 1 meter): 87 dB
  • Lower and Upper -3dB Limits: 42 Hz → 22,000 Hz
  • Speaker Inputs: (Set) 5-Way Binding Posts - Gold-Plated
  • Recommended Amplifier Power Per Channel: 40 watts → 300 watts

Editor's Notes

  • About this Product:
    • 5 Year Limited Warranty on Cabinet/Drivers
    • 3 Year Limited Warranty on Electronics
  • Additional Notes:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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Dec 19, 2023 5:34 AM
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LovelySparrow901Dec 19, 2023 5:34 AM
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Quote from misel00 :
these will be less in the future guaranteed ! $600 or so to get rid of them.
We shall see. The D15's are selling out at the $500 price. Someone in the other thread had access to inventory numbers. These may sell out at this price. They only have so many.
Regardless, I'm glad I got the D15's. They're as large as I'd want to go.
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Dec 19, 2023 5:42 AM
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GreyMagic695Dec 19, 2023 5:42 AM
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Interesting, the speakers are being shipped from Salt lake City, Utah. Nice to know that Adorama has a warehouse closer to where I am in Socal. I figure the less distance traveled that I'm more likely to receive items undamaged.
Last edited by GreyMagic695 December 18, 2023 at 09:50 PM.
Dec 19, 2023 11:07 AM
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efessDec 19, 2023 11:07 AM
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Yikes... I should've waited for this instead of d15... maybe i should consider returning it...
Dec 19, 2023 1:08 PM
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trent0210Dec 19, 2023 1:08 PM
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Long shot but how does these compare to Magnepans? I have a Rotel preamp and amp separates.
Dec 19, 2023 2:11 PM
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JollyFuel765Dec 19, 2023 2:11 PM
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I plan on using these in a 9.2 setup. Any suggestions for a best bang for buck 9.2+ receiver? I think I saw a Pioneer 505, an Onkyo 7100, and a Denon 3800 on here. Thanks!
Dec 19, 2023 10:57 PM
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jlnelson373Dec 19, 2023 10:57 PM
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Quote from JollyFuel765 :
I plan on using these in a 9.2 setup. Any suggestions for a best bang for buck 9.2+ receiver? I think I saw a Pioneer 505, an Onkyo 7100, and a Denon 3800 on here. Thanks!
There is a recurring deal on both the 3800h and 4800h. Think it was 899 and 1299 respectively. There are some reported switching issues on inputs on the 3800h. Not sure if it was fixed by firmware update yet. Of the Denons, if cost matters grab the 3800h, if you have a little extra in your budget grab the 4800h. I'm holding out for the 4800h or Sony ES7000 to drop.
As for the Onkyo there are fans on SD I have never been a super Onkyo Fan but I would choose it over the Pioneer any day. But others opinion may differ. Cheers!
Dec 20, 2023 1:04 AM
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SharpThread593Dec 20, 2023 1:04 AM
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Quote from Purrrrito :
keep the nines. What you're describing is a bad idea and a significant downgrade.
yep these d17 or the d15 aren't even klippel measured
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Dec 20, 2023 3:39 AM
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LovelySparrow901Dec 20, 2023 3:39 AM
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Quote from jlnelson373 :
There is a recurring deal on both the 3800h and 4800h. Think it was 899 and 1299 respectively. There are some reported switching issues on inputs on the 3800h. Not sure if it was fixed by firmware update yet. Of the Denons, if cost matters grab the 3800h, if you have a little extra in your budget grab the 4800h. I'm holding out for the 4800h or Sony ES7000 to drop.
As for the Onkyo there are fans on SD I have never been a super Onkyo Fan but I would choose it over the Pioneer any day. But others opinion may differ. Cheers!
4800h isn't $400 better than 3800h
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Dec 20, 2023 3:42 AM
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LovelySparrow901Dec 20, 2023 3:42 AM
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Quote from SharpThread593 :
yep these d17 or the d15 aren't even klippel measured
Measuring in a room with klippel is the same thing as measuring out in the open, away from all boundaries that can cause reflections, and the latter is nearly "free". Lol.
D15 was measured outside by audioholics.
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Dec 20, 2023 1:07 PM
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init0Dec 20, 2023 1:07 PM
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Get these and a Supercube 2000

Had my cube for like 10+ years. Put it in a corner and enjoy the ride.

Phwoooor!
Dec 20, 2023 7:17 PM
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turb0Dec 20, 2023 7:17 PM
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posted in the D15 thread but guess I'll ask here too:

anybody using these on the side of their desk as part of a computer setup? I have a mid sized office setup and was thinking of getting the KEF LSX IIs but seems I could get this with a DAC/amp for close to the same cost (or just slightly more for these)
Dec 20, 2023 7:19 PM
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brokebroker83Dec 20, 2023 7:19 PM
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Quote from turb0 :
posted in the D15 thread but guess I'll ask here too:

anybody using these on the side of their desk as part of a computer setup? I have a mid sized office setup and was thinking of getting the KEF LSX IIs but seems I could get this with a DAC/amp for close to the same cost (or just slightly more for these)
I'm interested in the same question.

Hell my plan was for the KEF as well... until these came along.
Dec 20, 2023 8:22 PM
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SpearmintRhinoDec 20, 2023 8:22 PM
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Quote from brokebroker83 :
I'm interested in the same question.

Hell my plan was for the KEF as well... until these came along.
I'm actually using the D15s this way. I have a pretty wide desk, at almost 6 feet, and so the sound stage is huge! I previously had Klipsch The Nines but they just died after about a month and a half of use. I'm currently trying to just get a refund on them but Klipsch online support is ridiculously slow right now.
Dec 21, 2023 12:34 AM
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racker15Dec 21, 2023 12:34 AM
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Quote from SpearmintRhino :
I'm actually using the D15s this way. I have a pretty wide desk, at almost 6 feet, and so the sound stage is huge! I previously had Klipsch The Nines but they just died after about a month and a half of use. I'm currently trying to just get a refund on them but Klipsch online support is ridiculously slow right now.
oh interesting. Is the sound quality as good / better? Don't you get weird reflections off the desk surface and below (since I assume some woofer is below the desk level)

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Dec 21, 2023 1:14 AM
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turb0Dec 21, 2023 1:14 AM
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Quote from SpearmintRhino :
I'm actually using the D15s this way. I have a pretty wide desk, at almost 6 feet, and so the sound stage is huge! I previously had Klipsch The Nines but they just died after about a month and a half of use. I'm currently trying to just get a refund on them but Klipsch online support is ridiculously slow right now.

oh very nice - what source / amp are you using to power the speakers?

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