Definitive Technology ProCinema Floorstanding Speakers

Definitive Technology ProCinema Floorstanding Speakers 

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[Jul 21, 1999]
Brian Pesti
an Audio Enthusiast

Here's a variation on the basic Pro Cinema 100 set-up that works well and is still within a modest budget [$1,900 compared to $1,500].
I had started with the Pro Cinema 100 and felt the center suffered from dialogue sibilance [s and ch's sounding raspy]. I was able to try the C2 and then the CLR 2002.

I ended up with the $650 CLR 2000 which wieghs a ton but will sit on top of an entertainment center or Rear Projection TV. It has great imaging and handles sibilance much cleaner and has a nice HT bass response.

It is still considered a small speaker in the receiver set-up becasue it does not have a powered sub built-in.

The drivers are 6.5" that match the Pro Monitor 200's as fronts and are timbre-matched suprisingly well.

So the final set-up is the CLR 2000 center, two Pro Monitor 200's for fronts, two Pro Monitor 100's for rears and a Pro Sub 100 [125W 10"] powered sub.

I use a Pioneer Elite DV-05 DVD player with Monster coaxial interconnect to a Pioneer Elite VSX-24 90W x 5 ch. DD/DTS receiver.

I also use gold banana plugs and 12 gague Monster speaker wire.

Also a Monster AV800 surge protector [the HT 1000 has a line conditioner if you want to spend $100].

And it all comes together for a modest home theater set-up considering home theaters in a box sound terrible and you could easily spend $5,000-$10,000 on speakers alone.

This speaker set-up sounds rich and warm [compared to bright and punchy Paradigms which are also good speakers] with a nice deep bass response for sound effects and has a nice broad, smooth soundstage.

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[Feb 16, 1999]
Dugdug
an Audio Enthusiast

I bought the Pro Cinema 100 2 months ago. I was comparing it with Energy Take 5, Boston Accoustic 9000 and Bose Accusticmas 15. This speakers was clearly the winner with the Boston came second, the the Take 5. The Bose sounds worst even though it cost more the Pro Cinema. You simply can't beat this kind of performance for this price. It sounds great for both music and movies even with the volume way up. I paired it with HK AVR-75 receiver. My CD collection never sounds so great. It defenetely deserves 5 stars.

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[Feb 14, 1999]
Rob Burkes
an Audio Enthusiast

Does anyone know where I can find the Pro Cinema system through the internet? I can't find them anywhere near where I live, and I would really like to buy them. My email address is rburkes@clarksdale.com. Thanks for your help.
Rob Burkes

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[Apr 02, 1999]
Ed
an Audio Enthusiast

I purchased the Pro Cinema monitors, sub, and center with the BP2x's as rear speakers for the system. It has been an incredible system so far with no weaknesses yet found. I auditioned other systems for a few months before deciding on this one for the performance and value. I looked at the NHT Super one system, Paradigm mini monitor system, Mirage, Klipsch, and Boston systems.Movies such as Zorro, Terminator 2, Apollo, and Jumanji sound incredible! The CD's such as Eric Clapton Unplugged, Sister Hazel and anything recorded well sound great with excellent imaging. I got the system on Dec. 26th as they were getting eady for the Pro 400's so I got the retail priced system of $1700 for only $1000 sealed in boxes with full warranty.

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