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Re: Sonic Superiority of Definitive Technologies Bipolar Loudspeakers
“Many experts and in-the-know listeners agree that bipolar speakers are absolutely superior for both music and home theater. Each speaker incorporates two complete sets of drivers, one facing forward and the other facing to the rear. Thus Definitives speakers radiate the full sonic spectrum both forward and rearward in an omni-directional pattern, exactly as sound is produced in real life.”
The Sonic Superiority Of Bipolar Loudspeakers Definitive Technology'S Bp6B is a revolutionary Audiophile-Engineered, Designer-Styled Loudspeaker Intended For Musical Reproduction And Home Theater Systems Of The Highest Quality. This Full-Range Bipolar (Front And Rear) Radiating System Combines The Lush Spacious Soundstaging, Lifelike Depth-Of-Field, Razor-Sharp Resolution And Pinpoint Imaging Of The Finest Dipolar Panel Loudspeakers With The Extended Bass Response, High-Efficiency, Wide Dynamic Range And Easy-To-Position Convenience Of The Best Conventional Box Systems.
“state-of-the-art loudspeakers which offered unsurpassed sophisticated technology and lifelike musical and cinematic reproduction combined in sleek and stylish designs which could be easily and attractively placed in your home. Their success in achieving these goals is immediately apparent when you listen to your favorite music or movie through Definitive speakers. The elegant slender towers seem to disappear in a huge natural soundstage which extends in a three-dimensional arc beyond the speakers from left to right, and exhibits front to back depth which, at times, can be almost startling in its ability to recreate the illusion of live music or cinematic action being performed in your room (which will seem to be almost magically expanded in size.”
Dimensions: 7" W x 11" D x 35" H
Driver Complement: Two 14cm mineral-filled homopolymer-coned bass/midranges; two 25mm pure aluminum dome tweeters blended by a Linkwitz-Riley crossover
Frequency Response: 25 Hz – 30 kHz
Nominal Impedance: 4 - 8 Ohms
Rec. Assoc. Amplification: 20 - 175 Watts/channel
Efficiency: 91 dB
Weight: 42 lbs.