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Customer Reviews for Definitive Technology SuperTower 3-1/2" Floorstanding Loudspeaker (Each)
Definitive Technology SuperTower 3-1/2" Floorstanding Loudspeaker (Each)
Model: BP-8040ST
SKU: 1170404
UPC: 093207078330
Learn more about Magnolia Premium Installation This floorstanding loudspeaker features two 1" pure aluminum dome tweeters and an 8" subwoofer for a lush soundscape. The 300W Class D amplifier features a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) for smoothing the bass response.
Average Customer Rating:
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out of 5
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Customer Reviews for Definitive Technology SuperTower 3-1/2" Floorstanding Loudspeaker (Each)
Review 1 for Definitive Technology SuperTower 3-1/2" Floorstanding Loudspeaker (Each)
well made, quality speaker.
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Power
5.0
What's great about it: clarity, construction, appeal
What's not so great: carpet spikes, not sold as a left and right, a very sensitive dial for the woofer, no true LOW end (punchy bass)
I have had these speakers for ALMOST a month and so far so good. I returned an SC2000 that I intended to pair with my SM350s. Unfortunately the pairing didn't go nearly as well as one would hope. You can choose to read my review of the SC2000 if you wish, but my 2 main issues with it was that it had no phase control to truely sync it with a pair of bookshelf speakers and also that it had very localized bass being that it was coming from a 7 1/2 inch cone. So, with that said, on to my review for the bp8040s.
I am very pleased with how these speakers are coming to life after usage. I am actually quite shocked with how well the tiny 3 1/2 inch drivers do for their midrange clarity. The crossovers match perfectly with one another, shockingly. What I mean by this is the blending from the lower end of the tweeter to the higher end of the 3 1/2 mid and the lower end of the 3 1/2 mid to the 8 inch woofer. This allows for incredible volume and a full, but even, spectrum of sound while maintaining great clarity throughout.
The woofers coupled with the radiator do a very good job of providing powerful, tight, and accurate bass - everything you would look for. My ear does, though, hear a lot of PUNCH and not a lot of RUMBLE from these speakers as mentioned by another customer. It's true. They hit very hard - but they start to drown much higher than 25hz, although they do produce the sound....it's just not as impactful as the punchy spectrum. It's to be expected from an 8 inch cone, though. But I will personally still be looking for a dedicated woofer down the road, although many wouldn't see the need.
The woofers coupled with the radiator do a very good job of providing powerful, tight, and accurate bass - everything you would look for. My ear does, though, hear a lot of PUNCH and not a lot of RUMBLE from these speakers as mentioned by another customer. It's true. They hit very hard - but they start to drown much higher than 25hz, although they do produce the sound....it's just not as impactful as the punchy spectrum. It's to be expected from an 8 inch cone, though. But I will personally still be looking for a dedicated woofer down the road, although many wouldn't see the need.
The only other cons I have from this pair is that the company has done away with using a left and right matched pair with this line and have made the same speaker used for both the left and right. To better explain - this means your woofer faces the left side for both the right and left speaker. I was told they did this because it's EASIER FOR THE COMPANY! If a right speaker was returned without the left, it offset their stock and it was such a sad time for the multimillion dollar company- blah blah blah. For shame. So, because it's easier for the company, your right speaker has a leftward facing subwoofer, which is sadly, AWAY! from the wall. This obviously makes no sense. Because of this I have to fine tune the bass for the right speaker to compensate for sound not bouncing off of any walls...utterly crazy concept. It's turned up almost two times as much as the left just to compensate!
My other con - not as serious because it DOES come with rubber feet - but the carpet spikes are close to useless, at least mine were. The spike and the nut that surrounds the spike are independent of each other. After usage, they started to become loose from the bass. This caused a HORRIBLE buzzing sound from the spikes which took DAYS to localize by me. I was happy to find that it was just the spikes, though - being that it would be an easy fix.... But nonetheless, an obvious design flaw if it causes a horrendous buzz when certain bass tones are made.
My other con - not as serious because it DOES come with rubber feet - but the carpet spikes are close to useless, at least mine were. The spike and the nut that surrounds the spike are independent of each other. After usage, they started to become loose from the bass. This caused a HORRIBLE buzzing sound from the spikes which took DAYS to localize by me. I was happy to find that it was just the spikes, though - being that it would be an easy fix.... But nonetheless, an obvious design flaw if it causes a horrendous buzz when certain bass tones are made.
At any rate, enough with the rant but I believe everyone should know the CONS of ANYTHING that others have found in a review. But, the speakers are well worth it. They provide great quality for movies and music alike. They pair well with my sm350s in the rear. And they give good quality stereo sound when necessary. All is well. I'm pleasantly surprised and will continue cranking them.
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This product has... Right size for my space, Good build quality
About me... Audiophile
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Definitive Technology SuperTower 3-1/2" Floorstanding Loudspeaker (Each)
Great sounding speakers
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Appearance
4.0
Power
5.0
I am really impressed by the sound quality and really prefer the built in subs to having the extra piece of furniture in the room. I am very aware of the compromises that this means for speaker location, but with modern room correction built into receivers today, I believe the sound quality and balance is excellent.
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up, Good build quality
About me... practical, Tech savvy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Definitive Technology SuperTower 3-1/2" Floorstanding Loudspeaker (Each)
worth it
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: jlowest1980
on 02/10/2012
these are expensive for a reason. highs and mids are crisp and bass is deep and punchy. physically I find these extremely attractive. I came from a pair of vintage Polk towers that took up 3 times the real estate but yet couldn't compete with the sound quality. my recommendation is sell your old speakers and upgrade to any of definitives new bp 8000 series. highest recommendation possible
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Definitive Technology SuperTower 3-1/2" Floorstanding Loudspeaker (Each)
Excellent....
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Appearance
4.0
Power
5.0
What's great about it: Sound....
What's not so great: Build quality for the price....
I was using a Bose 2.1 system and was planning to upgrade to a Bose 5.1 system....until I stepped into Magnolia...These speakers are definitely amazing!! Apart from being pricey, I have no other complaints!!
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up, Good build quality
About me... Tech savvy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Definitive Technology SuperTower 3-1/2" Floorstanding Loudspeaker (Each)
One Satisfied Customer
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Power
5.0
What's great about it: Integrated sub, less clutter, Superb sound. Couldn't ask for better home theater speakers.
What's not so great: I wish I knew about these speakers before. Seriously, go listen to them. They're great!
I have popped in movie after movie since buying these speakers and I'm still floored by the sound. The bipolar technology, with each speaker having forward and rearward facing mid/treble, makes for an incredible movie watching experience. I thought the bipolar design would muddy the distinct channels of digital surround. Instead, it seems like I'm surrounded by sound like I should be, with each speaker accurately positioning the sound effects around me. On the low end, each tower has a built-in 300W amp, 8" sub in a sealed chamber with 2 additional bass radiators. There is far more bass than I can use in my apartment. On the rare occasion I do turn up the boom dial, the bass is still just as clean and effortless and it takes on the most demanding soundtracks with ease.
If you like music, set these in 2-channel mode on your receiver and you'll be quite pleased. The sound is different than what you'll hear from a traditional speaker though so it may not be right for everyone's taste. I do think most people that hear these will love them.
I had considered the 8060 model but there just wasn't a big difference in the sound...at least in the demo room I visited. I actually preferred the sound of these 8040's after a 2nd visit to the store. In fact I preferred these speakers over other brands that were much much more expensive.
I also have the DefTech 8060 center channel (built-in 8" powered sub) and 8040BP bipolar surrounds (free with the towers and center channel). This combo together was a HUGE upgrade over the polk speakers i had loved before. Now I actually prefer watching movies at home instead of the theater.
This product has... Easy to set up, Good build quality
About me... Tech savvy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Definitive Technology SuperTower 3-1/2" Floorstanding Loudspeaker (Each)
Awesome speakers
Customer Rating
5.0
What's great about it: Built in Sub Woofer is a plus! The sound is clear and crisp. Solid construction
What's not so great: One had a blown speaker right out of the box and was returned.
I hooked up 2 Def Tech BP-8040ST's, 2 Def Tech ProMonitor 800 in the rear and a Def Tech ProCenter 1000 to my Onkyo TX-NR808 . The sound is amazing, these speakers are a great value for the price. I love the fact they have the built-in powered sub woofers as well, no need for a separate sub that I really don't have room for anyway. Great idea Def Tech! I honestly couldn't be happier with the performance of these speakers.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for Definitive Technology SuperTower 3-1/2" Floorstanding Loudspeaker (Each)
very good speakers ,however i upgraded.
Customer Rating
4.0
What's great about it: clarity, quality,you get what you pay for.
What's not so great: excessive punch due to a small woofer
i bought these speakers and used them for about 6 days. i notice its a good speaker for a medium sized room at low levels. i notice the highs from the tweeters are clear and full of color. i notice the midrage speakers sound great too , they could sound a little fuller but that may be due to my poineer elite recievers settings. i feel the woofers are sensitive, the dial in the back is sensitive, the lows are not overly full and low but if you look at the specs the speaker is rated to 25hz. the bass radiators work perfecly. the only problem i have with these speakers overall , is the bass at higher levels sounds great , but wether high levels or low levels of volume, the bass seems to be a bit punchy. alot of punch for the bass more so then the actuall smooth blends of bass . but dont get me wrong the radiators do a great job at attempting to fill the bass , in my opinion its just not enough wether in a suround sound setting , which does do a great job, or in a music setting which , seems to need more in that field. so i upgraded to the bp8060st and it cured the problem.also as a note i play online games and the blasts and explosions sound very punchy also. simply noted these very fine speakers produce an excessive amount of punch, so when i play games i turn the bass all the way down to the minnimum setting.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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