Buy Definitive Technology BP-8080ST (Ea) Bipolar Tower with Built-In Powered Subwoofer, eachDefinitive Technology BP-8080ST (Ea) Bipolar Tower with Built-In Powered Subwoofer, each Product Description:
- Bipolar technology for huge room-filling sound for every listener in the room
- Built in 455 watt powered subwoofer delivers massive bass, eliminating the need for a separate subwoofer
- Second generation patented BDSS high definition drivers for life-like tonal balance, supurb iteligibility and broad dispersion
- Slim enclosure takes up just over 1 sq.ft. of floor space
- Single speaker - Priced and sold individually
Product Description
Floor-standing bipolar SuperTower loudspeaker with built-in powered subwoofer
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Melt into the Music! Seriously! (From an experienced audiophile)
By David A. Wynsen
I took a big gamble and purchased these speakers based on a number of seemingly credible on-line reviews. When I received them it took a while to get them out of the double-box cartons. They were packed extremely well and were in perfect condition despite some evidence of rough handling on the outer boxes. I attached the 'outrigger' stabilizer feet which was easy to do. My early visual impression of these 48" tall monsters was that they were built like tanks. Still, the stabilizer feet only provide a moderate amount of side-to-side stability. Rambunctious children and large dogs should be kept at bay for fear of toppling them. Hook-up was simple using the built-in binding posts. Conspicuously absent was any way to bi-wire. For me, that's a nit -- so, I won't pick it. My electronic set-up consists of a 200W/Channel component stereo amp, a processor/preamp, an upsampling CD player, a turntable, and a tuner -- all very high quality but with real-world pricing. I was so eager to hear my new acquisitions that I tossed on a favorite CD that I knew boasted very clean midrange, crystal highs and -- are you ready? -- thunderous bass. Please note that I was a rock-and-roll bass-player who used high-end guitar gear in my band. I know what a good bass guitar sounds like and this was it. In spades. Still, I was shocked at how clean the sound was. The BP-8080st's produced the bass so accurately and effortlessly that I could usually identify the brand of bass guitar being played. That's no mean fete because it requires a complete lack of smudge and mud. It seems that I could actually count the cycles (Hz). I was in heaven. I've heard many, many high-end home speakers but I have heard few with such 'you-are-there' authority. The BP-8080st's make a subwoofer redundant -- unless you're a real glutton for excessive boom-boom, or want to feel that rarely-recorded last 1/2 octave that really requires a potent subwoofer. For most people, a stand-alone subwoofer is completely unnecessary. And remember, I'm an ex-bass guitar-player in a rock band! I love bass. The high's were crystalline -- if not slightly edgy. Some might say they are a little too forward. In my case, my pre-amp contains no tone controls so I was unable to roll the treble back a bit. However, if you have a pre-amp with a treble control, then a very slight roll-back might do the trick. I should also mention that my listening room (furnished basement) has 10 foot ceilings, is carpeted, but has partial cinder block walls. The room tends to be a bit bright despite my modest attempts to tame it. I have not yet had the opportunity to listen to the BP-8080st's in my less-bright upstairs listening room. That will happen in the coming months right after I threaten my two sons-in-law about leaving them out of my Will unless they schlepp these speakers upstairs for me. Frankly, my expectations are that such a move will solve the treble issue following some fine-tuning in their placement. I have discovered that the BP-8080st's are less sensitive to placement than I would have expected. This is especially true given that they are true bipolars. (Actually, you could call them quad-polars since there are D'Ap arrays front and back, as well as active/passive subwoofers on either side!) I should also point out that the BP-8080st's must be placed at least 2 feet from the side walls and an equal distance (+/-) from the back wall. After all, that's the nature of a bipolar speaker since they rely on direct and reflected rear-projected sound. This placement requirement might discourage some people from acquiring them. However, I have to admit that, if you have the room, these speakers are amazing in reproducing instruments and vocals in their proper place within the soundstage. They were so completely involving that I lost track of time. I heartily recommend that you give the Definitive Technology BP-8080st's serious consideration. I would venture to say that you won't find a better speaker at even twice the price.by David W.
1 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
GREAT SOUND, AVERAGE CONSTRUCTION
By H Q "acid customer"
I can not belive how a good brand like Definitive Technology can release the production of their flagship speaker in chinese hands. In fact, I peel off the black grille that cover all the speaker and discovered in it several chinese fingerprints in the medium speaker and several other parts with glue used to seal the wood.Fortunately, the sound is solid, with very good image, very clear. Sound could be get 10 stars! Music from many CD that I heard many times sound different with huge improvements or defects that I can not heard before with any other speaker, by instance: B&W, KEF, JBL,Altec Lansing and so on.It is a shame that Definitive Technology does not produce anymore speakers with quality of the products made in USA.(sorry for my english. It is not my native language)UPDATE JAN 13-2013I had some problems with the upper mid driver speaker of my right Deftech speaker. I made contact with Definitive and immediately, Mr Pelkowski sent to me a new mid drive speaker for free.When it came and I changed it, the speaker had another fail. I made contact again with Mr Pelkowski and he sent to me a new crossover. Now the speaker sound as good as the first day. The customer service of Definitive is better than excelent. Thanks Mr Pelkowski. 10 stars for that!
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