Definitive vs Polk?

Garth
Garth Posts: 1
edited October 2001 in Technical/Setup
Does anyone know how the Definitive Tech. Bipolar speakers (BP200x?) compare to the Polks (and which polks?) in sound reproduction and cost?

-Garth
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited October 2001
    Can't really do a comparison, that series of Def's are all Bi-polar tower speakers, intended to be used at front channels in an HT setup.

    You could compare them to the RTi series 600, 800, 1000, 2000, 3000. Not acting biased (this is actually the truth, as my ears her it), I think the Polks are much better, for music, and slightly better for ht.

    As far as music goes, a bi-pole, or direct-reflecting type speaker, I don't hear what I think I should hear. Stereo imaging goes right down the toliet, along with definition, and warmth, imho. A GOOD set of direct-radiaiting speakers setup properly will produce a huge soundstage, with nuances coming from behind and above the speakers, as well as behind your listening area, as if you had 'rear effects' speakers in use.

    For me personally, my ht demands and expectations are not as high as they are for music, and I think the bi-pole mains can add a nice effect, and create a wide front soundstage for movies.

    Not knocking Def's, I just don't have any use for a 7 driver bi-pole powered tower. I have heard rave reviews about them though, so we may be at the subjective and opinionated part of our hobby. The build is great, the drivers are of quality, only problem I have build wise is this: The 'sock' grill cover. Boston moved to this also, and I can't understand it. This is small potatoes, but still, I just feel there is too much grille area, and the more area....the more chance for a snag, tear...or some such.

    Where is music taken seriously? A recording studio. Where are movies taken seriously? Large theaters. Do either of these use bi-pole (main) speakers? No.

    Both are priced similarly, I think it comes down to what do you think of the sound of bi-pole mains vs direct radiating in your application?

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • PETERNG
    PETERNG Posts: 918
    edited October 2001
    Originally posted by RuSsMaN

    Where is music taken seriously? A recording studio.

    Russ

    Didn't they use JBL speakers???:)

    Peter
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited October 2001
    ..... at Coolie's Rap Factory.

    Troy
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited October 2001
    Sure they use JBL. The also use B&W, Yamaha, Tannoy, Roland, Alesis and many others for near-field monitoring.

    The JBL in the studio is a FAR cry from the JBL on the shelf at your local brick and mortar.....

    JBL is also widely used in theaters......check out jblpro.com, they are actually in the middle of a 'tent sale' right now....

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited October 2001
    a buddy of mine has some old JBL bookshelfs, no idea what the model is, that sound really good. I think they just have gone downhill in the last few years...

    Troy
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • TrappedUnder Ice
    TrappedUnder Ice Posts: 975
    edited October 2001
    I have some studio800's (jbl) that sound realy good...but within 5ft... guess the name studio is the kicker there????:rolleyes:
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