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expirediconian | Staff posted Dec 22, 2023 8:52 PM

Definitive Technology Demand Speakers: D17 Floorstanding (Pair)

$699

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Adorama has select Definitive Technology Demand Speakers on sale 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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  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • About this Deal:
    • This price for the D17 Floorstanding Speakers is $100 Lower than our recent FP Deal.
    • The D17 Floorstanding Speakers are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
    • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that the D17 Floorstanding Speakers are $1,050.99 lower than the next lowest available prices starting from $1,749.99. 

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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.

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

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • About this Deal:
    • This price for the D17 Floorstanding Speakers is $100 Lower than our recent FP Deal.
    • The D17 Floorstanding Speakers are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
    • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that the D17 Floorstanding Speakers are $1,050.99 lower than the next lowest available prices starting from $1,749.99. 

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Dec 22, 2023 11:59 PM
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tylercookson1Dec 22, 2023 11:59 PM
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The d15s I purchased on the last deal sound incredible and felt every bit of an upgrade coming from Polk LSi9s. If you missed the d15 deal and are on the fence grab these before clearanced out. Careful to check your speaker for defects from shipping, my right hand speaker came with two woofers that weren't working.

EDIT: Crossover replaced via warranty and now works like a charm.
Last edited by tylercookson1 February 3, 2024 at 07:05 PM.
Dec 23, 2023 1:03 AM
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NonamedNDec 23, 2023 1:03 AM
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It's really tempting to return d15 and order this one instead...
Dec 23, 2023 1:34 AM
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SivaS3306Dec 23, 2023 1:34 AM
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Is the price for D17 reduced from $799 to $699?

How are these compared with Infinity Reference 253? Is it worth upgrading?
Dec 23, 2023 2:14 AM
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EagerRoad4433Dec 23, 2023 2:14 AM
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Any real reviews in these? That can't find anything that doesn't look like an advertisement.
Dec 23, 2023 2:43 AM
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tylercookson1Dec 23, 2023 2:43 AM
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Quote from EagerRoad4433 :
Any real reviews in these? That can't find anything that doesn't look like an advertisement.
The build quality and finish on the cabinets are worthy of the original msrp and they sound really good compared to other higher quality set ups I've listened to. Sound is subjective to everyone and the highs on these are not bright and in your face, which I like.

The foundational performance is objectively there, and with the beautiful cabinets it's amazing the price which these are being sold at, my two cents.
Last edited by tylercookson1 December 22, 2023 at 06:49 PM.
Dec 23, 2023 3:16 AM
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LovePotion9Dec 23, 2023 3:16 AM
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Quote from EagerRoad4433 :
Any real reviews in these? That can't find anything that doesn't look like an advertisement.
Go to magnolia at worst buy where some store will have them demo or the other version which very similar. The sound didn't cut the mustard for me. I saw Focal Chora clearance on Adorama for a little bit more but it a much better speaker.
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Dec 23, 2023 3:18 AM
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GregvDec 23, 2023 3:18 AM
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Quote from LovePotion9 :
Go to magnolia at worst buy where some store will have them demo or the other version which very similar. The sound didn't cut the mustard for me. I saw Focal Chora clearance on Adorama for a little bit more but it a much better speaker.
There are reviews that say the sound output is weak from receiver with 150W. You'll need to get an amp and hit it with 200+.
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Dec 23, 2023 3:25 AM
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SivaS3306Dec 23, 2023 3:25 AM
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Quote from Gregv :
There are reviews that say the sound output is weak from receiver with 150W. You'll need to get an amp and hit it with 200+.
Can you please share the link for that review?
Dec 23, 2023 3:43 AM
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necron30Dec 23, 2023 3:43 AM
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Quote from EagerRoad4433 :
Any real reviews in these? That can't find anything that doesn't look like an advertisement.
Take a look at the audioholics review of the d15, I get the feeling they are enthusiasts but not totally comped
Course I got down voted for even mentioning that the d15 deal seemed crazy good to me, so I could be out of the loop about something here
Dec 23, 2023 5:47 AM
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couponuseDec 23, 2023 5:47 AM
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Denon, Marantz, Boston Acoustics, Polk Audio, Definitive Technology and Bowers & Wilkins are owned by same company as of now.

Quality of DefTech D15 and D17 is pretty awesome.

Please note these speakers need powerful amp. Don't expect much from regular 100w per channel receivers.

Also check https://support.definitivetechnol...nditioning

Also swap the speakers and listen.
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Dec 23, 2023 4:46 PM
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CrazyGoatDec 23, 2023 4:46 PM
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I look forward to my future grandkids seeing these speakers on sale for $499 as they attempt to clear inventory for decades to come
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Dec 23, 2023 6:17 PM
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hsingh80Dec 23, 2023 6:17 PM
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Quote from CrazyGoat :
I look forward to my future grandkids seeing these speakers on sale for $499 as they attempt to clear inventory for decades to come
Why do you say so? Is it not a good deal for them? I have jbl 530s in the bedroom driven by Denon S970 and was looking to replace them with these. Any input is appreciated.
Dec 23, 2023 7:35 PM
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AMLORcrdDec 23, 2023 7:35 PM
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12/23 @ Noon MDT:
990 white pairs
635 black pairs

It's a simple trick to figure it out but I don't want to disclose so that Adorama doesn't change their UI.

I'm thinking we'll get these at $600, but who knows...

Looks like they keep changing the link, which is interesting...
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Dec 23, 2023 8:28 PM
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CrazyGoatDec 23, 2023 8:28 PM
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Quote from hsingh80 :
Why do you say so? Is it not a good deal for them? I have jbl 530s in the bedroom driven by Denon S970 and was looking to replace them with these. Any input is appreciated.
Nothing about the quality of the product. But the DefTech D15 and D17 get posted every 2 weeks it feels like. Gives a sense of desperation - but that's just me.
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Dec 23, 2023 9:08 PM
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Azrael_the_CatDec 23, 2023 9:08 PM
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Quote from couponuse :
Denon, Marantz, Boston Acoustics, Polk Audio, Definitive Technology and Bowers & Wilkins are owned by same company as of now.

Quality of DefTech D15 and D17 is pretty awesome.

Please note these speakers need powerful amp. Don't expect much from regular 100w per channel receivers.

Also check https://support.definitivetechnol...nditioning [definitivetechnology.com]

Also swap the speakers and listen.
Right, at 85.5 db sensitivity a pair of them will only hit 108db peak at 100W peak amplifier power. Barely beating theater reference levels certainly wouldn't be enough!

On a side note I run 86db sensitivity speakers at 100W and at max volume they make my ears bleed, but only barely.

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