Definitive Technology ProMonitor 200 Floorstanding Speakers
Definitive Technology ProMonitor 200 Floorstanding Speakers
USER REVIEWS
[Jul 17, 2001]
Wit
Audiophile
Strength:
Real sound with full effect. Very reasonable price.
Weakness:
None, I hope. I've always looked for great deals. Thanks to the guys at Barretts store, Brian and Scott, for giving me a great deal on this speaker set. I've got a ProCenter C2 and 4 ProMonitor 200's, all brand new from the factory for less than $1000. At first, they accidentally shipped a set of used ones. I disappointingly returned and waited another week for the new speakers. They fixed the problem with the new offer, which made me happy. |
[Nov 13, 1999]
Gary Bitters
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Sound Stage, Detail, Natural smoothness, The choice between Black and White colors, Gold binding post, adjustable base.
Weakness:
Absolutely None! First off I own Def Techs Power Tower 400s,Pro center C-2, and Energy exl-S8 sub, and of course the Pro Monitor 200s. Well I went back to were I bought them to Audition to a new receiver and I used a pair of their Power tower 400s to do the listening. I did'nt like thier Yamaha reciever so I went to another store the next day to listen to the Denon AVR-3300. Well I did'nt feel like packing up my 400s for the audition and I wanted to listen with the same model of speakers I owned, so I brought my more compact Pro Monitor 200s and my stand alone Energy sub. Man was I amazed at how good and clean they sounded. I have always had these hooked up just for rear surround duty. Until now I have never heard their true performance. I set the receiver up as small fronts with my Energy sub and no center or rear speakers since I thought I could decide if I liked the receiver with just the 200s and sub hooked up. I played Fith element on DVD, played a bunch of CDs. Man they sounded very close to as good as my Tower 400s. They had a huge sound stage even though they were about 12 feet apart. I guess I could have bought the Pro Monitor 100s and been fine but the 200s use the same divers as the 400s. I thought they would be a better match for my 400s. I know alot of people think that rear speakers should be Bipolor/Dipolor but I think Dolby Digital and DTS movies are penpointed separate information in the rears so I want it to stay like that, razore sharp and not defuse! I do how ever have mine on three foot stands six feet behind my listening sweet spot and toed in at me. So to make a long story short these are the best speakers for my needs and tastes. And oh buy the way I only paid $400 for mine wich I chose in white. My system is comprised of the following. Similar Products Used: Bose AM-5s, Klipsch Quentet rears, Eenergy Take 2s, and Def Techs BP2Xs, and Def Techs Pro Monitor 100s. |
[Oct 02, 1999]
Rob
an Audio Enthusiast
I have a pair of these for my surround speakers in a setup that includes Def Tech ProTower 400s for the front and a Def Tech CLR2000 for the center. The ProMonitor 200s so far have a done a great job as the surrounds with my Dolby Digital DVDs. They could easily be your main speakers if you wanted but I'd suggest getting a sub if you plan to do that. The 200s do pump out a decent amount of bass (when you consider size/price) though on their own. I got these for a great price ($495 Cdn) and am happy I went with these for my surround speakers. A recommended buy. |
[Feb 23, 2001]
Yaphet
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Excellent detail and clarity. Natural "lifelike" sound. Solid build quality and connectors. Full, rich resonant sound.
Weakness:
None Well, I've had my system for about a month now (see previous review) and the speakers never cease to amaze me. Similar Products Used: Technics tower speakers |
[Mar 05, 1999]
Joey
an Audio Enthusiast
I picked them up yesterday. They haven't been properly broke in yet, however they sound great. These speakers along with the ProCenter C2 provides a wonderful soundstage. Imaging is superb. Also, they are very dynamic. I gave them my version of the torture test; Dolby reference volume playing Mission: Impossible, The Shadow (DTS), and Armageddon. I truly recommend these speakers, especially since they are only $450/pair. I got them at a discount at Pecar's in Troy, Michigan. One question; should I get another pair for the rears, or should I get a pair of BPX2 surrounds? Please share your opinions. By the way, I'm using some very expensive speaker cables, Radio Shack $9 per 50 foot roll. |
[Nov 06, 2000]
Adrian
Casual Listener
Strength:
Great vocal range...excellant imaging. Very Happy
Weakness:
They is always better but nothing I could find for the price Purchased DefTech ProCinema 80. Sounded great but wanted something a little better for music. So I upgraded the promonitor 80 I had in front to the promonitor 200. The 80 aren't bad but the difference is night and day. Much better range of sound. The music seems to come alive. I know they is much better out there but on my budget nothing beats these speakers. Similar Products Used: Energy take 5, Encore, Bose 301, Cervin Vega DX 1, Bose Lifestyle system, Cheap Yamaha. |