Definitive Technology TPV906 - Manual (Page 2)

incorporate small passive radiators
mounted in the tops (or ends) of their
cabinets; these give the speakers a
more full-bodied sound and
better mid and upper bass (areas
where other small monitors can
sound “thin”).
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.
The only small criticism I would offer
is that Definitive’s aluminum dome
tweeters, though very good, are not
as good as the low-distortion
ProCinema mid/bass drivers
mentioned above. The drivers
generally integrate well, but the
tweeter sometimes shows a bright,
hard-edged quality inconsistent
with the speaker’s otherwise
smooth, open sound. Even so,
the ProCinema tweeter is arguably
as good or better than those used
in other systems at this price.
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 rock-solid mid-
bass foundation that supports music
and low frequency effects alike.
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 higher-end systems. TPV
The Last Word
• Clear highs, potent bass
• Midrange with true high-end
sophistication
• 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
2-way satellite speaker
• Driver complement: One 5.25" mid/bass
driver, one 5.25" passive radiator, one
1" aluminum dome tweeter.
• Frequency response: 47Hz–30kHz
• Sensitivity: 90dB (1W/1m)
• Impedance: 4–8ohms
• Recommended amplifier power:
10-200Wpc
• Dimensions: 10.875" x 6.5" x 6.25"
• Weight: 7 lbs.
2-way center-channel speaker
• Driver complement: Two 5.25" mid/bass
drivers, two 5.25" passive radiators, one
1” aluminum dome tweeter.
• Frequency response: 42Hz–30kHz
• Sensitivity: 91dB (1W/1m)
• Impedance: 4–8ohms
• Recommended amplifier power:
10-250Wpc
• 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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“clean, clear highs
and midrange that
is shockingly detailed
and nuanced.”
“they deliver terrific
dynamic punch with
very low distortion.”
“qualities you’d
expect to find only in
higher-end systems.“
“looks small, plays big...
high-end sophistication”
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The Perfect Vision September 2006