Customer Ratings & Reviews

I auditioned the whole line of Bipolar Super Tower 8000-series speakers before buying. I sampled different source music and video at three separate Best Buy locations. I was duly impressed by all of the speakers, but there was a difference with the BP8020ST towers that have 150watt subs built in and the 8040 and 8060 towers that have 300watt subs. The difference was dramatic, not taking anything away from the 8020s. Since I was buying open box speakers, I decided to go for broke, as they say, and get the 8060s. Boy was I glad I did! I recently purchased a new Onkyo 170watt/channel amp and it has the power to drive these speakers to wondrous heights, sonically speaking. The bass output is strong, and the midrange and highs from the other speakers are absolutely amazing with the right source. I also bought a new DVD player just so I could play CDs and DVDs at their best representation. I spent at least 2 days listening to music and watching movies after I set them up in my living room. At this point I don't feel there is a need for a separate subwoofer but I am definitely going to pair these with the ProMonitor 1000 rear surround speakers, also from Definitive Technology. At the same time I bought the towers I also got the CS8060HD Center Channel speaker, which has a 150watt driver and sounds amazing paired with these towers. Once I get the rear surrounds set up I will be in heaven, I'm sure!

I have been a def tech fan and customer for over 20 years. My first def tech speakers were a pair of BP3000TL's. They were huge and heavy at over 130 LBs each. Back in 1995 they were an audiophile's dream. I also have a pair of 8020ST's currently in use. The 8060's are the front towers of my HT system along with an 8060 center channel and a pair of SR-8040BP's in the rear. The 8060 speakers have an excellent sound stage and the imaging is phenomenal. What I like best is that these speakers are equally adept for music and HT. I scooped these up when they were on sale for 699.00 each but even at 999.00 each they are a terrific value. def tech's customer support is excellent as well.

We purchased these speakers for our home theater we are putting in our basement. We liked the idea of not needing a separate sub-woofer, but were a little skeptical about them being sufficient. We had nothing to worry about. Our theater isn't finished yet, so to test we hooked them up to our system in our family room, turned up the volume, and started playing 'The Polar Express', which just happened to be in the player at the time. We had the volume up at a level much higher than we would normally watch a movie and the speakers sounded great. They were very clear and plenty loud and the base seemed sufficient. Then we came to the part in the movie where the train pulls up in front of the house. Let me tell you, it shook our house. Literally. Our kids came down from upstairs wondering what was happening. It sounded like the train was in our house. We didn't just hear the train, we felt it. These speakers are awesome! Now we just have to hope our theater soundproofing is sufficient -- a problem I'm more than happy to have to deal with. ;-)

Picked these up for $699 each a few weeks ago after holding off for quite a while since they were at the $999 price point for a while. I could not be happier with this purchase. I have these paired with a Definitive CLR3000 Center, and a Bose Acoustimass for my high fronts and rears, going through a Pioneer Elite SC-95. These speakers add an entirely new dimension to my (previously just the Bose) living room. Using the 2 sub outputs into these towers adds a tremendous amount of punch (have the speakers dialed about 2/5 of the way, and it's plenty powerful). At this price point (and even going into the $1k range), there really isn't a better speaker on the market right now.

Installed with a Denon - AVR-X1200W AVR the speakers are pure joy! They rock out to music and, combined with the Definitive center channel, surrounds and sub encircle the room when watching movies. You don't need a massive receiver because they have built-in subwoofers to power the bass. Sub is not needed for music, but I do recommend a subwoofer for movies since its easier to install from the sub pre-out on the AVR.

Have been scouring reviews and deciding on a pair of floor standing speakers for stereo music/home theater use for some time. I am also size- and wife-constrained - no space for a separate giant subwoofer. I went in to sample these and a few other speakers at Best Buy's Magnolia Center, they were amazing - and discovered they were on sale that week (wasn't advertised, but speakers were $700/each instead of $999) so I was sold! These 8060ST's were the perfect solution. They work wonderfully paired with a Marantz NR1506 (50 Watts/channel @ 8 ohms). I have a large high-ceiling TV room (14' x 18' x 14' tall ceilings, completely open to the kitchen) and these speakers do a great job of filling it with sound. ... I've never had to turn the volume up above 65%. They look great, sound great, and don't take up much space.

The built in powered sub is awesome. This is connected to a SC-91 pioneer elite and the sound is bright. Comparing to my old infinity primus tower, there is difference in tonal characteristics. The Primus speakers are little warm but does not have the depth. This 8060st has the depth but the sound is bright and depth is good.

I have been using DefTech Procinema 600 home theater speaker system over 15 years. I started looking for an upgrade of its 2 front speakers, although the 600 is still working very well. The BP8060 sound space is completely different world from 600's. Clearer high, more powerful mid, and tighter bass. Moreover much larger sound space by the bi-poler system is beyond my expectation. Very good for value!

Def Tech Super Towers with their built in subwoofers rock and last forever. I have Def Tech BP7000s that have been in use in my home theater for over 15 years and still sound great

I purchased this speaker as an upgrade to my Polk RTI-10 tower speakers. The difference has been incredible. The speakers are more efficient, with makes them louder at the same volume position. My receiver doesn't have to work as hard either, so I'm getting more dynamics from the system as a whole. Sound and detail are incredible. My wife is hearing things from soundtracks she hadn't heard before. She can here the way a bow is dragging on a violin due to the way a violinist is playing. Details she couldn't hear on my other speakers. All in all, a fantastic purchase. With the Def Tech sale, it was impossible to pass up the opportunity to purchase them.

Heard them at showroom these speakers sounded good. Took them home and BOOM! Wow these speakers rock!! They sounded way better at home. No need for subwoofer any more. I am very satisfied with definitive technology speakers. If you are looking for a great speaker, these are it. Highly recommend!

I'm a def tech fan, these speakers are high quality and deliver the entire sound stage. If you want full sound but don't want a big subwoofer in your living room then these are the best bet. They are very thin and fit in nicely.

Looks and sounds great. Sub is powerful. Exceeded my expectations. Using for front in 7.2 surround, ( Denon A/V ) . All other speakers are also DefTec. First time using DefTec speakers ... no regrets!

I mainly use mine to listen to music, and they sound amazing with music. They have plenty of bass, and the mids and highs are also great.

I love everything about these speakers! Some of the best sound I've ever heard, and the bass is enough that I don't need a subwoofer. Seriously, these things brought movie theater quality sound into my home and I love them! The only thing you need to consider when buying this is that the cord for the powered sub is VERY short. If your outlet is on the side of your room (like mine was) you'll probably need an extension cord!

Awesome sounding speakers from def tech. Cant beat this quality. Built in subwoofer is nice is you dont have room for a seperate sub.

Alright here's the story. I went to best buy to look at receivers in magnolia. Found a receiver that I wanted and the magnolia sales guy showed me these def techs. I fell in love immediately. The center channel is so crisp and clear. As the volume gets louder everything still sounds great. Needless to say I came back the next day and bought the 8040 center, 8060 towers, and the 8040 surrounds. These speakers are heavy so I know that they are great quality. Hope to have them a lifetime and truly believe I will. The only thing that I was disappointed was that best buy only had 1 speaker in stock and had to order the second. That makes no sense but I'm overall pleased.

Love these! Sound is wonderful, full and crisp. Bass is very powerful, but love the fact that I can always turn down the bass if I find it over powering. Just wish the grill for the speakers did not go all the way to the floor, if you have animals you will be using the lint roller on them.

This is the first time I spend a considerable amount on speakers. I don't regret it one bit. These speakers sound absolutely amazing. I would recommend them to anyone who likes music. You will hear details and sounds you never knew existed in the music you are already accustomed to. I hardly but I would like give a big thumbs up to the makers of these speakers and hopefully get some business to Best Buy for selling them.

These speakers are amazing. It is incredible the amount of sound that come from these mid-sized towers. We thought about purchasing the 8080ST; that would have been way too much for the space. The sound is crisp and clear even at almost full power from a Denon AVRX-1200. They were also easy to set up. Don't go cheap on the wire or connecting cables either. You will notice the difference.