Definitive Technology [410]
The Last Word
•Clear highs, potent bass
•Midrange with true
•Big dynamics from small enclosures
•Value with a capital “V”
•Could use a smoother tweeter
•You’ll need great electronics to get this system’s full measure
Specifications
•Driver complement: One 5.25" mid/bass driver, one 5.25" passive radiator, one 1" aluminum dome tweeter.
•Frequency response:
•Sensitivity: 90dB (1W/1m)
•Impedance:
•Recommended amplifier power:
•Dimensions: 10.875" x 6.5" x 6.25"
•Weight: 7 lbs.
•Driver complement: Two 5.25" mid/bass drivers, two 5.25" passive radiators, one 1” aluminum dome tweeter.
•Frequency response:
•Sensitivity: 91dB (1W/1m)
•Impedance:
•Recommended amplifier power:
•Dimensions: 6.5” x 6.5” x 17”
•Weight: 12 lbs.
Powered subwoofer
•Driver complement: One 10" polymer- cone woofer, one 10" infrasonic (passive) radiator
•Integrated amplifier power: 300 watts
•Dimensions: 12" x 17.875" x 14.4375"
•Weight: Not specified
System Price: $1649
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incorporate small passive radiators mounted in the tops (or ends) of their cabinets; these give the speakers a more
“they deliver terrific dynamic punch with very low distortion.”
Killer Midrange
The ProCinema system serves up clean, clear highs and midrange that is shockingly detailed and nuanced. Sophisticated midrange sound is this system’s crowning achievement, meaning these speak- ers reveal small textures and details that many small systems simply cannot reproduce. For example, the ProCinema system caught the eerie ping and shimmer of percussion instruments in the Reiner/Chicago recording of Bartok’s Music for Strings, Percussion and Celeste [RCA Living Stereo, SACD], and the almost subliminal inflections of Valerie Joyce’s voice on New York Blue [Chesky]. Lower down, the speakers nailed the plucked string sounds and earthy growl of Charlie Haden’s acoustic bass in Nocturnes [Verve]. These rich midrange details pull you deep inside your favorite music and films.
“clean, clear highs and midrange that is shockingly detailed and nuanced.”
The only small criticism I would offer is that Definitive’s aluminum dome tweeters, though very good, are not as good as the
ProCinema mid/bass drivers mentioned above. The drivers generally integrate well, but the tweeter sometimes shows a bright,
the ProCinema tweeter is arguably as good or better than those used in other systems at this price.
“qualities you’d expect to find only in higher-end systems.“
Bass Wallop
Completing the system is the 300- watt ProSub 1000, which borrows technology from Definitive’s award- winning SuperCube subwoofers. Not surprisingly, the ProSub goes low, and produces energetic bass, with dynamic capabilities well matched to the rest of the system. Pitch definition is good, though not quite as good as the best I’ve heard from other subs in this price range (for example, Epos’ ELS sub). Nevertheless, the ProSub 1000 offers greater bass wallop than most com- petitors, building a
“looks small, plays big...
high-end sophistication”
The ProCinema 1000 system is a bargain, pure and simple. For under $2000 the system looks small, plays big, and gives you revealing midrange qualities you’d expect to find only in
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The Perfect Vision September 2006
