Bookshelf Speaker Reviews

Definitive Technology StudioMonitor 55 Speaker System Specs

Specs

Speaker: StudioMonitor 55
Type: Two-way monitor
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, aluminum dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): none
Woofer (size in inches, type): 6.5, cone/6 x 10, passive
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 20-225
Available Finishes: Black
Dimensions (W x H x D, inches): 7.88 x 13 x 12.38
Weight (pounds): 15.5
Price: $299/each

Speaker: CS-8040HD
Type: Center channel
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, aluminum dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): none
Woofer (size in inches, type): 4.5, cone (2) / 5 x 10, passive
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 20-200
Available Finishes: Black
Dimensions (W x H x D, inches): 21.13 x 5.75 x 12
Weight (pounds): 20
Price: $499/each

Speaker: StudioMonitor 45
Type: Two-way monitor
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, aluminum dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): none
Woofer (size in inches, type): 5.25, cone
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 20-150
Available Finishes: Black
Dimensions (W x H x D, inches): 6.75 x 11.69 x 11.69
Weight (pounds): 12
Price: $199/each

SuperCube 6000 subwoofer
Enclosure Type: Passive radiator
Woofer (size in inches, type): 9, active cone; 10, planar passive radiator (2)
Rated Power (watts): 1,500 peak
Connections: Speaker-level, line-level (RCA)
Crossover Bypass: LFE
Available Finishes: Black
Dimensions (W x H x D, inches): 12 x 12.875 x 13
Weight (pounds): 39
Price: $999

Company Info
Definitive Technology
(800) 228-7148
definitivetech.com

COMPANY INFO
Definitive Technology
(800) 228-7148
definitivetech.com
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COMMENTS
Animal1984's picture
Submitted by Animal1984 on May 16, 2012 - 3:37pm

Would you say that building a surround system with these speakers would blow away or rival the pro cinema 800 system.
I listen to alot of music through my stereo but love watching movies also, so i'm looking for a system that can pull double duty.

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Submitted by msardo on May 17, 2012 - 8:04am

"The top of each speaker is slightly rounded—a departure from the original flat top (and a real annoyance for those who like to set their beer cans or cocktail glasses on top of speakers during parties) ... not only is the darn thing curved on top, but that passive radiator is going to rattle your glass off the speaker for sure."

My my - who would ever even allow, let alone think of, placing a drink on top of a speaker. There are certain realities in life - like different objects were made for different purposes. Coffee tables do one thing, while speakers need to concentrate their energies on reproducing sound without the worry of tipping or rattling a glass of wine. Ugh.

:-)

Excalibur1121's picture
Submitted by Excalibur1121 on May 18, 2012 - 12:27pm

This is the exact system as I am going to purchase, except for the sub. I already have an SVS sub. I would like to know the what test equipment was used in this review (if possible).

I also auditioned the SM55, SM45, Totem Dreamcatcher, Mite and Rainmakers as well (same place, same components). All speakers are awesome and worthy of purchase. Has the reviewer ever listened to those Totem speakers and if so, how would you rate them compared to the SM45 and SM55 speakers?

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Submitted by kent harrison on January 13, 2013 - 2:48am

I listen to them and two different stores even with the Denon4520 receiver they sound flat to me compare the other speakers,it don't give off the soundfield i like.

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