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Definitive Technology - StudioMonitor 45 5-1/4" 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Each) - Black
Definitive Technology - StudioMonitor 45 5-1/4" 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Each) - Black
Learn moreabout Magnolia PremiumInstallation   Enjoy robust sound with this Definitive Technology StudioMonitor 45 2-way bookshelf speaker that features a 5-1/4" BDSS woofer and an aluminum dome tweeter for a dynamic range. The Linear Response Waveguide evenly distributes audio throughout the room.
 
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Good for the price
on February 17, 2015
Posted by: DoctorBob
from DC area
The good: very clear, crisp highs, clean midrange, taut bass. Sound great with jazz, folk, and most pop music; you can hear all the distinct percussion sounds, and instruments and voices sound very natural. Excellent choice for movies, if paired with a decent subwoofer.
The bad: Those highs can get shrill and harsh on more complex music: anything with lots of electric guitar, or anything orchestral. The bass doesn't go anywhere near the claimed 35 Hz, but you shouldn't expect that in bookshelf speakers. The frequency graph shows a hump around 100 Hz, which is typical for bookshelf speakers: manufacturers emphasize the upper bass to make up for lack of lower bass. But in the SM 45s, this hump isn't annoying at all because the bass is so taut.
Bottom line: if you listen to a wide range of music you probably want to get a better speaker. But if you just want them for movie watching, you probably won't find a better speaker for the price than these.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Wharfedale - Diamond 10.1 5" Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Rosewood
Wharfedale - Diamond 10.1 5" Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Rosewood
Ideal for placement in a modest-size area, these Wharfedale Diamond 10.1 WHD101RWD bookshelf speakers faithfully reproduce sound via 5" mid/bass drivers and 1" tweeters. The open-back driver design helps eliminate back-wave bleed through the cones.
 
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Don't buy them
on September 6, 2014
Posted by: DoctorBob
from DC area
I bought these speakers because they were highly recommended by the guys at Stereophile. I thought these English-made speakers would be hard to find, so I was impressed that BB carried them. When I got them home, I was very disappointed to find that they are very weak in the high frequencies. Cymbals sound dull and distant, rim shots and stick sounds are colorless "clicks," and vocals are missing their breathiness and intimacy.
Thank goodness for BB's no-hassle return policy!
What's great about it: Looks gorgeous
What's not so great: No highs
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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