Definitive Technology - BP-9020 High Performance Home Theater Tower Speaker with Integrated 8” Powered Subwoofer - Black
Model: BP9020
SKU: 5023610
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Customers are pleased with the BP-9020's exceptional sound quality, encompassing impressive bass and clear highs. Many appreciate the ease of use and powerful performance, although some find the speakers large and heavy. Positive feedback also highlights the Dolby Atmos feature and sleek design. While the price point is noted by some, many feel it's justified by the overall quality.
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These speakers can handle alot of power and the sound is beautiful and amazing in all types of music. But you better live out in the sticks if you decided to crank them cause the cops Will show up. Each speaker has built in amps and subwoofers. They also have speakers on top to bounce sound off the ceiling toward you for surround sound.But this specific is in no longer production and are all sold out. So you have to look for it used. Best Buy paid 1000 each for them new. Other wise look for the new model Definitive Technology speakers.
This review is from Definitive Technology - BP-9080X Bipolar Tower Speaker with Built-in 12" Powered Subwoofer (455W), Front and Rear Arrays - Black
Posted by ToddL
First off - these speakers sound amazing. I am not an audiophile, but I was going between purchasing some floor standing speakers and then adding (2) subwoofers, or just purchasing these towers with the integrated subs. I went to BBY and listened to all the different independent subwoofers in the store, and while they were "okay", none of the options blew me away. Then I went into the room with the Def Tech speakers, and we watched the same movie clip with the BP9080x tower speakers, and the decision was made instantly. The subs sounded signifcantly deeper, as well as more balanced than any of the individual subwoofers, and the comparison was not even close. The Def Techs sound 2X better, easy. I pulled the trigger, and took them home. Set them up into my home theater, and they sound amazing. The bass is off the charts, to the point that I get in trouble each time I from the neighbor when I watch an action movie, as it shakes their entire wall of their house! I have the subs at 20%, but if you crank them to 40% (or 50% if you're crazy), they will seriously shake your entire house! I cannot believe the amount of bass these things kick out. Now the bad... The automatic turn on of the subwoofer amplifiers are a horrible idea. When i turn on a movie, the subs won't turn on unless there is a powerful enough signal, I have to turn the volume up to a level where it recognizes the bass, then sometimes 1, sometimes both of the subs will come on. Then about 2 seconds after the subs turn on, a big "THUMP" happens EVERY TIME! The only way to avoid this that I've found is to have a separate surge protector with only the towers hooked up to it, and then power the surge protector on before every movie. This turns the subs on with no signal, prevent the big "thump" noise. Then, after watching a movie, the subs remain on for about 10-15 minutes, but when the amps turn off, the big "Thump" occurs again. It is so distasteful that I stopped using the speakers for half a year because it sounds so bad. I called Def Tech and told them the issue, but they wouldn't even hear me out - they simply sent me a new amplifier in the mail and said that will fix the issue. NOTE - both towers do this, so I will have to write Def Tech back and request another amp, one for each tower to fix this issue (if this truly is the problem). If it is the problem, what are the chances both towers would be defective? I purchased the center speaker as well, the CS9080, and that speaker has some issues occurring as well, so I'm losing faith in Def Tech's quality. The sound is amazing, but not sure they are using quality parts, or the sourcing partners have some serious quality control issues. If I were to go back in time, despite the Def Techs sounding incredible (from a bass perspective), I think I'd avoid getting integrated subwoofers, and just get a pair of quality KEF Q-series, or some nice B&W's, and then pair with a couple SVS subwoofers and call it a day. Non-powered speakers should last FOREVER, so by removing the weak link (amplifier in integrated sub), you remove the one potential issue you could have. I have a full Def Tech setup, BP9080x towers, CS9080 center, and the 9080 surrounds, and they sound great, but for all the stress they've caused me with quality issues, I'd avoid.
This review is from Definitive Technology - BP-9080X Bipolar Tower Speaker with Built-in 12" Powered Subwoofer (455W), Front and Rear Arrays - Black
Posted by JoeS3
I initially bought these speakers because they were discounted, but after experiencing their sound quality, I'd willingly buy them at their regular price. I'm employing the 9060 model for surround and back sound, with the Goldenear references catering for the front three. The 9060 units are linked to both the XPA 6 GEN 3 and the Anthem AVM 90.
This review is from Definitive Technology - BP-9060 High Performance Home Theater Tower Speaker with Integrated 10” Powered Subwoofer - Black
Posted by ejay220