Bipolar supertower, Owner’s manual – Definitive Technology SUPERTOWER BP-8040ST User Manual
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This product complies with the essential requirements
of the EMC directive 89/336/EEC.
7082A100 08112010
BIPOLAR SUPERTOWER
OWNER’S MANUAL
For more information on Definitive Technology Loudspeakers and accessories,
visit www.definitivetech.com, or email [email protected].
Definitive Technology, Owings Mills, Maryland, USA. 800-228-7148
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DEI Sales Co., dba Definitive Technology (herein “Definitive”) warrants to the original retail purchaser only that
this Definitive loudspeaker product (the “Product”) will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a peri-
od of five (5) years covering the drivers and cabinets, and three (3) years for the electronic components from the date
of the original purchase from a Definitive Authorized Dealer. If the Product is defective in material or workmanship,
Definitive or its Authorized Dealer will, at its option, repair or replace the warranted product at no additional charge,
except as set forth below. All replaced parts and Product(s) become the property of Definitive. Product that is
repaired or replaced under this warranty will be returned to you, within a reasonable time, freight collect. This war-
ranty is non-transferrable and is automatically void if the original purchaser sells or otherwise transfers the Product
to any other party.
This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, negligence,
inadequate packing or shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage in excess of the rated maximum of the unit,
cosmetic appearance of cabinetry not directly attributable to defects in material or workmanship. This warranty does
not cover the elimination of externally generated static or noise, or the correction of antenna problems or weak
reception. This warranty does not cover labor costs or damage to the Product caused by installation or removal of
the Product. Definitive Technology makes no warranty with respect to its products purchased from dealers or outlets
other than Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer.
THE WARRANTY IS AUTOMATICALLY VOID IF:
1) The product has been damaged, altered in any way, mishandled during transportation, or tampered with.
2) The product is damaged due to accident, fire, flood, unreasonable use, misuse, abuse, customer
applied cleaners, failure to observe manufacturers warnings, neglect or related events.
3) Repair or modification of the Product has not been made or authorized by Definitive Technology.
4) The product has been improperly installed or used.
Product must be returned (insured and prepaid), together with the original dated proof of purchase to the Authorized
Dealer from whom the Product was purchased, or to the nearest Definitive factory service center. Product must be
shipped in the original shipping container or its equivalent. Definitive is not responsible or liable for loss or damage
to Product in transit.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY THAT APPLIES TO YOUR PRODUCT.
DEFINITIVE NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON OR ENTITY TO ASSUME FOR IT
ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PRODUCT OR THIS
WARRANTY. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS,
IMPLIED,WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW. ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON PRODUCT ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESSED
WARRANTY. DEFINITIVE HAS NO LIABILITY FOR ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES. DEFINITIVE’S
LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER THEORY,
SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT FOR WHICH A CLAIM HAS BEEN
MADE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE WILL DEFINITIVE BEAR ANY LIABILITY FOR
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES. THE CONSUMER AGREES AND CONSENTS
THAT ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN THE CONSUMER AND DEFINITIVE SHALL BE RESOLVED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LAWS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. DEFINITIVE
RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT AT ANY TIME.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, or implied warranties,
so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
Limited Warranty: 5-Years for Drivers and Cabinets, 3-Years for Electronic Components
©2009 DEI Sales Co.
All rights reserved.
Technical Assistance
It is our pleasure to offer assistance if you have any questions regarding your
Bipolar STs or their setup. Please contact your nearest Definitive Technology
dealer or call us directly at (800) 228-7148 (US & Canada), 01 (410) 363-7148
(all other countries) or e-mail [email protected]. Technical support is
offered in English only.
Service
Service and warranty work on your Definitive loudspeakers will normally be
performed by your local Definitive Technology dealer. If, however, you wish to
return the speaker to us, please contact us first, describing the problem and
requesting authorization as well as the location of the nearest factory service
center. Please note that the address given in this booklet is the address
of our offices only. Under no circumstances should loudspeakers be
shipped to our offices or returned without contacting us first and
obtaining return authorization.
Specifications
Definitive Technology Offices
11433 Cronridge Drive, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117
Phone: (800) 228-7148 (US & Canada), 01 (410) 363-7148 (all other countries)
Overall Frequency Response
18Hz - 30kHz
20Hz - 30kHz
25Hz - 30kHz
30Hz - 30kHz
Sensitivity
92dB
92dB
92dB
92dB
Impedance
Nominal 8 Ohms
Nominal 8 Ohms
Nominal 8 Ohms
Nominal 8 Ohms
Minimum Recommended Associated
Amplifier Power
20-400w
20-300w
20-300w
20-250w
Maximum Recommended Associated
Amplifier Power
400w
300w
300w
250w
Built-In Subwoofer Amplifier Power
455w
300w
300w
150w
Dimensions
Height
48-1/4" (122.5 cm)
44-3/16" (112.2 cm)
39" (99.1 cm)
35-7/8" (91.033 cm)
Footprint Width
12-1/8" (30.8 cm)
11-1/16" (28.1 cm)
10-3/4" (27.3 cm)
10-3/4" (27.3 cm)
Footprint Depth
16-5/16" (41.3 cm)
13-1/16" (34.1 cm)
11-5/8" (29.4 cm)
11-5/8" (29.4 cm)
Speaker Width
7" (17.8 cm)
5-15/16" (15.1 cm)
5-5/8" (14.2 cm)
5-5/8" (14.2 cm)
Speaker Depth
16-5/16" (41.3 cm)
13-7/16" (34.1 cm)
11-5/8" (29.4 cm)
11-5/8" (29.4 cm)
Speaker Complement
Active woofer quantity
1
1
1
1
Woofer Diameter
12" (30.48 cm)
10" (25.4 cm)
8" (20.32 cm)
8" (20.32 cm)
Bass Radiator Quantity
2
2
2
Vented
Bass Radiator Diameter
12.5" (31.75 cm)
10" (25.4 cm)
8" (20.32 cm)
Midrange Driver Quantity
3
3
3
3
Midrange Driver Diameter
5.25" (13.34 cm)
4.5" (11.43 cm)
3.5" (8.9 cm)
3.5" (8.9 cm)
Tweeter Quantity
2
2
2
1
Tweeter Diameter
1" (2.54 cm)
1" (2.54 cm)
1" (2.54 cm)
1" (2.54 cm)
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