Definitive Technology TL vs non TL

halo71

I searched a little on the net and didn't find an answer really. But can someone tell me what the differences are in the TL and non TL models? Like for example the BP2000 and BP2000TL?

Mystery

Need to search little more...
Here is from avsforum:

Originally Posted by logicators View Post
Don't know what TL technically means but Deftech TL models contain ported subs with beefier amps as compared to their non-TL counterparts.

>>That's what a salesman told me about 10 years back.

VR3

It is most likely just marketing...

Maybe "Top line"

IE: The BP2004 versus BP2004tl

2004 - 2 x 5.25, 2 x 1" tweeters, 10" ported sub

2004tl, Same - handles slightly more power...

I believe one feature they added was "tri-wiring inputs" and maybe slightly better amps.

[Deleted User]

I posed this question to Dave Peet, the Head of Sales for Definitive Technology because I was interested in the answer myself. His reply was as follows: The TL designation refers to either a difference in amplifier platform or transducer loading depending on which product you are referring. In all cases the TL designator came after the non-TL designation with the TL being the improved version. Hope this helps. Cheers.

zingo

TL stands for Transmission Line, referring to the subwoofers in those super towers, but it seemed to be a bit of marketing as it wasn't a true transmission-line loaded woofer. However, the TL designation, as mentioned above, also referred to an updated model as among some connectivity differences, the BP2000 had a 15" sealed woofer and 300 watt amp and the BP2000TL had a 15" ported woofer and 500 watt amp.

Mystery

nap wrote: »

I posed this question to Dave Peet, the Head of Sales for Definitive Technology because I was interested in the answer myself. His reply was as follows: The TL designation refers to either a difference in amplifier platform or transducer loading depending on which product you are referring. In all cases the TL designator came after the non-TL designation with the TL being the improved version. Hope this helps. Cheers.

I did the same thing.
I emailed Friday and got a reply today which is slightly different than what you got.
TL does stand for Transmission line but a simulated version is used with more powerful amp and ported design for tighter and more powerful bass.

Hello,

Thank you for your recent email to Definitive Technology.

The TL would stand for Transmission Line in which we used a simulated TL configuration with the Port and amplifier combo to make the bass a bit more powerful and tight.

Thank you,

Thomas “T.J.” Baust
Customer Service Technician
Definitive Technology

halo71

Thanks guys for getting that info!