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

Definitive Technology Demand Speakers: D17 Floorstanding (Pair)

$699

$1,800

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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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SpearmintRhino
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Alright, since I'm seeing quite a bit of back and forth on these I'd thought I would chime in with my experience. As mentioned earlier I have already bought a pair of D15s. I think they sounded great. Coming from a pure Klipsch system prior I was delighted to hear how silky smooth these are. The midrange is definitely a step up. I ordered the D17s from his deal and received them on the 28th. I wasn't expecting a huge difference as compared to the D15s and there is not. However the difference I do hear is a plus. The D17s, unsurprisingly, have better bottom end. I think that translates into a bit warmer speaker overall which I seem to like. I love bass and have dual svs sb3000s. I haven't really had the subs on with the D17s yet as I'm wanting to fully break them in. I will say I can understand how some people might be underwhelmed listening to these at first especially compared to Klipsch. Klipsch sound is definitely in your face which I also like but these D15s and D17s just sound more grown up. I noticed that at low volumes the sound is almost boiler plate. Not bad by any means but these things can handle power and when I crank them up to about midway to the max volume I really like they seem to wake up. I'd compare it to driving a civic type R cruising at 40 mph. It's fine nothing wrong with it but not particularly exciting. Step on the gas, ie add some volume and it's like whoa! These really wake up. They are buttery smooth flat all the way up to max listening volumes and they have that great sound as you add volume that gives the impression they aren't breaking a sweat at all and can go much louder. Klipsch does the same in that regard, I think all good speakers do, but there's just something really pleasant with these as the volume goes up. Anyway just my 2c. Happy to answer any questions to.
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sandol
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I have the D15s and can only echo SpearmintRhino's positive experience, although I might be coming from the complete opposite end of the spectrum in terms of speaker preferences. My main speakers are vintage Spendors, and I have never liked bright speakers. I was a little hesitant to purchase these speakers because some reviews suggested they are slightly bright on top. I know that not all bright speakers sound hard and brittle, but since I love listening to choral music, an accurate and life-like presentation of the human voice is my top priority. Some of you may agree that, more often than not, even speakers that measure well can fail to reproduce the natural timbre of a voice. In my experience, the D15s produce a wonderfully balanced and natural sound in vocal reproduction. They also do well with acoustic instruments, so if you're a fan of classical music and jazz, I would highly recommend these. I find them to be neutral and transparent to the characteristics of your source and amplification. Yet, at the same time, they have the ability to make music very engaging, enjoyable, and pleasant to listen to, unlike some neutral speakers that can sound dry, analytical, and constrained. As expected, speaker placement had a significant impact on the overall tonal characteristics. I have set up the pair in a semi-open space with at least 8 feet from the wall boundaries in all directions. The midrange and bass are still full-bodied with a wide-open soundstage and precise imaging. I am really enjoying these speakers and wanted to share my experience with you, especially if you're considering them for two-channel music listening.
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SpearmintRhino
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I'm in for a black pair. I already have the D15s from a few weeks back. They are properly broken in and they sound so so good paired with dual svs sd3000s. I'm not expecting the D17s to big significantly better than the D15s But I'll be moving the D15s to the rear replacing a pair of Klipsch 820f. The fronts I had prior were the Klipsch 280rf. I like the Klipsch but these are so silky smooth I love them! Hats off to all the nay Sayers. They helped keep demand low on these so the price kept going down. Such an awesome slickdeal!
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Dec 26, 2023 7:35 PM
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CyanDolphin246Dec 26, 2023 7:35 PM
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Quote from LovelySparrow901 :
These are very big. I would still have bought the D15's had these been priced the same. The D15's are similar size wise if you had a typical bookshelf on a 24" stand.
they are not really much bigger than D15. only a little bit.
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Dec 27, 2023 5:36 AM
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EricLikesDealsDec 27, 2023 5:36 AM
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$499 please
Dec 27, 2023 3:14 PM
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LovelySparrow901Dec 27, 2023 3:14 PM
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Quote from CyanDolphin246 :
they are not really much bigger than D15. only a little bit.
A couple inches taller, a couple inches deeper and an inch wider all add up to a significant size increase that's more than a "little bit". Lol.
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Dec 27, 2023 3:21 PM
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LovelySparrow901Dec 27, 2023 3:21 PM
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Quote from tijj :
It makes sense why they still have more than a thousand pairs of these left!
I tried the D15 and returned it, luckily it had some damage so no shipping costs.
Just installed D17 yesterday and while sound is better, its not worth even $700. I have SVS subs so bass is not an issue. It's the mids and highs that are lacking. My JBL 570 sounds better and I measured with REW software. Yes I can use extra smoothing to make the curve look flat like many paid pro reviews do but you will know when you listen to these.

I do YouTube reviews so these buys and returns happen and I incur return costs. I was hoping to keep these D17s but really lack audio quality. Build Quality is good though but audio is more important which D17 lacks.

If you have a Sub, my opinion is this is a no buy. And if you want good all range audio, you need a Sub. At this price point, I know you could have gotten JBL 580, Martin logans at best buy which are out of stock.
Lol. Why won't you share you YT channel reviews with us so we can validate your audio expertise? Searching your posts from the last year here, you certainly weren't calling yourself any kind of audio authority. Lol.
Anyway, I've got 30 yrs of experience in hifi and TONS of speakers in and out of my systems and I agree with the pro reviews on the D15's based on their MSRP. I disconnected by 5.2.4 atmos system with SVS subs and have been listening to music and watching movies in stereo with the D15's the last week. They're excellent. And an outrageous bargain at this price.
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Dec 27, 2023 3:23 PM
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LovelySparrow901Dec 27, 2023 3:23 PM
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Quote from ajd88 :
I'm assuming you're measuring in a room? The D15s were measured by audioholics outside. Its a bold to assume the pro reviews are done by people who are paid. Evidence? What's your YouTube channel? Curious about your process.
I've asked twice for a link to his channel. No dice. Read his posts from the last year. He was asking beginner level audio questions. He's had too much eggnog. Lol.
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Dec 27, 2023 4:08 PM
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GreyMagic695Dec 27, 2023 4:08 PM
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Quote from tijj :
Nice.
Does Adorama price adjust if it goes down in 30 days to $600?
I bought these when they were $799 and they did a price adjust for me. If they go any lower I am fine with the $699 price I paid. Heck of a bargain for that price.
Dec 27, 2023 9:02 PM
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highvoltage12vDec 27, 2023 9:02 PM
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Quote from GreyMagic695 :
I bought these when they were $799 and they did a price adjust for me. If they go any lower I am fine with the $699 price I paid. Heck of a bargain for that price.
They gave me a store credit of $100. But the credit shows $0 in my balance.

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Dec 27, 2023 10:03 PM
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GreyMagic695Dec 27, 2023 10:03 PM
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Quote from highvoltage12v :
They gave me a store credit of $100. But the credit shows $0 in my balance.
I was refunded to my credit card. I paid thru Paypal and got a notification of refund thru them.
Dec 27, 2023 11:38 PM
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jlnelson373Dec 27, 2023 11:38 PM
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Quote from LovelySparrow901 :
A couple inches taller, a couple inches deeper and an inch wider all add up to a significant size increase that's more than a "little bit". Lol.
That's what she said.. 🤣 sorry had to.
Dec 28, 2023 12:01 AM
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LovelySparrow901Dec 28, 2023 12:01 AM
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That's what she said.. 🤣 sorry had to.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Dec 28, 2023 4:15 AM
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SivaS3306Dec 28, 2023 4:15 AM
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Quote from AMLORcrd :
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...
Hi,

Can you please share how you figured it out ?​
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Dec 28, 2023 4:59 AM
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econreyDec 28, 2023 4:59 AM
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How would these compare to Revel Concerta2 F36's for mixed use?
Dec 28, 2023 5:47 AM
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EricLikesDealsDec 28, 2023 5:47 AM
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I feel like alot of people say these sound flat, or they come damaged, and they have problems with returns and there are 1000s left for a reason... I don't know why i keep following this deal lol. Make it $499 already and I'll buy a pair that can come as 2 broken right speakers
Dec 28, 2023 2:54 PM
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LovelySparrow901Dec 28, 2023 2:54 PM
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Quote from EricLikesDeals :
I feel like alot of people say these sound flat, or they come damaged, and they have problems with returns and there are 1000s left for a reason... I don't know why i keep following this deal lol. Make it $499 already and I'll buy a pair that can come as 2 broken right speakers
You ever heard of "squeaky wheel gets the grease"? Ppl are waaaaay more likely to complain rather than praise any given product, therefore you are always more likely to see negative comments. Same with things like "feedback" for sellers on eBay. Ppl assume the transaction will go smoothly and the product will work as advertised, so when it does just that, they just get on with using the product and rarely feel the need to comment on it, BUT when it something goes wrong, that is when the comments start.
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Dec 28, 2023 3:34 PM
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highvoltage12vDec 28, 2023 3:34 PM
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I have a D15 speaker come with a D17 stand. Adorama wanted me to send the whole set back. But I went though Definitive support and they are shipping me a new stand. Yes I agree the squeaky wheel get the grease. I'm not complaining about these speakers. For the price I think they are very nice. The finish is beautiful.
Bought the D17 and D15. I think they need a break in time. The woofers are stiff. My JBL studio 530's and Kef Q150's also needed a break in period.

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