rotel & definitive technology

[rick c]

Was wondering how many of you are using Def.Tech. speakers with your rotels.How do they match up with your system as compared maybe to B&W.Since so many of you use the B&W's.

[ILuvDefTech]

I have the following: bp7001sc, clr3000, bpvx/p with a Rotel rsp-1068 and rmb-1095. I can tell you that the two are a perfect match. I couldn't ask for anything more. I auditioned B&W about 2 years ago and wasn't impressed. I've always loved the sound of Def Tech.

[nash]

I've never auditioned B&W, but I have Def Tech 7001SC's up front, a CLR 3000 in the center and ProTower 400's in the rear. I think they sound fantastic, and was especially impressed when I moved my ProTower 400's to the rear and replaced the ProMonitor 200's. The rear channels really came alive, especially with the powered subs.

I think most people will tell you B&W's are more "musical" than the DefTechs, but my main concern is home theatre, and the DefTechs handle that beautifully. They are far from shabby when listening to music, too.

[ILuvDefTech]

Everything is relative, and so is speaker choice. IMO def tech sounds equally as good for music as they do for ht. They give a big sound stage no matter what you are listening to. Anyway, don't hesitate on getting the Rotel gear. You won't regret it.

[ILuvDefTech]

Sorry, rick c. I just viewed your profile and noticed you have both Rotel and def tech already. Do you not like the sound, or are you looking for better sound? If so, bump up the ladder in the def tech line. The powered towers are awesome.

[lcajiga]

Def. Tech. Rocks!!!

Hi, as you may check with my signature, I have all DefTech speakers and I love them. I auditioned several speakers with Rotel gear, and narrowed down to DT and BW. Both sound great...BW more to the bright side and DT more to the dynamic side. It would be a very difficult decision but my advice is, if you are more audiophile go with BW, if you are more videophile, like myself, then go with DT.

Anyways, it will depend of the eye of the beholder of course.

[mitch57]

I have the Rotel RMB-1095, Denon AVR-3805 and Def Tech BP 7002s, CLR 2500, and BP2Xs. Awsome for both music and Video.

How does everybody else like their Rotel/Def Tech system?

Denon 3805
Rotel RMB-1095
Def Techs BP 7002s
Def Techs CLR 2500
Def Techs BP 2Xs
Integra DPC 8.5 DVD Changer
Sony KV-36FS17 CRT TV
Dish 510 DVR
Richard Gray RGPC 400 MK II (2 each).
Impact Acoustics interconnects
MX-500 remote control

[Azeke]

I run my Def Tech rears (BPX) and center backs (BP2X) through the RMB-1095, with no regrets, sounds very nice in 7.1 with DoProIIx.

Regards,

Azeke

[Claude D D]

My Def Tech's are the only thing in my system that hasn't changed.(had them for 6yrs+).They match up nice with the Rotel gear.But if I could swing it I would be tempted to get the B&W N804,HTM1,SCM-1(2 pairs),ASW850 what a sweet package. :T

[rick c]

Well since you guys have dt's i would like your advice.I was planning on getting either the bp30's(preferably)or bp10's.I heard they are placement sensitive.If i got these speakers they will replace my promonitor 100's(mains).I would need to place these speakers against a wall unit.They would be approx 1ft from the front wall and over 6ft from the side walls. I also have the c2 center that i wont be able to replace right now because of budget.My sub is the 200tl.Will i have placement issues with these speakers because of being next to the wall unit.I have seen photos of systems where they have the dt's against a wall unit or rack,but don't know the effects.Last but not least will the rotel rsx1056 be enough w/o an amp on either the bp30 or bp10.Thanks,sorry for the long questions.

[Claude D D]

Your placement should not present any problem.Here's a pic of my set up with BP10B's and it sounds fantastic. :T

[hired goon]

G'day,

I saw some Def Tech bipolar floorstanders with built-in subwoofer at a hi-fi store the other day. Sounded sweet on first listen, but I get the feeling these are more suited for Home Theatre use than for stereo listening.

Is that a fair generalization? How do Rotel/Def Tech users rate the pure 2-channel handling of the Def Techs, especially in comparison to other speakers?

Hopefully I'll get a chance in a few weeks to go back to the store for an extended listening session, but opinions would be welcome in the mean time.

--Geoff

[jimmyp58]

I had a Rotel/Def tech marriage and at one time, I thought they performed marvelously together for both 2-channel and HT. When I was auditioning new pre/pros and heard front-firing speakers doing 2-channel better than Def Tech (while doing an a/b), I began to understand what others have suggested.

Front-firers, IMO, have more separation, clarity, and detail than the Def Techs I've had for 2-channel. Maybe it's because of the bipolar design or the built-in powered sub, I don't know.

Try to do an a/b in the store to hear for yourself what others have suggested and I have heard.

Jim