The amplifier sips a miserly half-watt or less of current in idle mode that’s a level Def Tech says meets international standards for low-energy consumption. For starters, the SC4000 has an auto-power setting that puts the internal amplifier in idle mode less than 30 minutes after the audio signal ends. When the DSP detects distortion in one of the bands (of frequencies-not the musicians you’re listening to), it applies an appropriate amount of compression or limiting to that particular narrow band, which Def Tech claims vastly reduces audible compression artifacts.Īs I mentioned, Def Tech has stuffed the SC4000 chock-ablock with convenience- and performance-related features. Inside is a newly designed, switching tracking amplifier rated at 1,200 watts with a 56-bit, digital-signal processor (DSP) that divides the subwoofer’s playback frequency range into a number of bands. Def Tech says this arrangement provides more piston surface area than that of a 12-inch driver.
It has a single, forward-firing, 8-inch active driver that’s pressure coupled to a pair of side-firing, 8-inch, passive, low-bass radiators. It’s also surprisingly heavy (around 25 pounds) for its size.Īs with Def Tech’s other SuperCube subwoofers, the SC4000 is wrapped with a black grille cloth and topped with a gloss-black cap. Don’t let the SC4000’s small form factor fool you, though, because it’s one of the most feature-packed and easiest-to-set-up subwoofers I’ve encountered, regardless of price. Regardless, the compact size makes it super easy to place in a room, and fairly inconspicuous wherever you place it. Evidently, SuperApproximatelyACube and SuperCubeLike were already trademarked, so Def Tech had to settle for the close-to-accurate SuperCube.
Although Def Tech calls it a SuperCube, the actual dimensions are 11 inches wide x 11⅞ inches tall x 12 inches deep, which isn’t strictly a cube according to my high school geometry book. Disappearing alphanumeric display behind grilleĪt $799, the diminutive Definitive Technology SuperCube 4000 isn’t “recycle enough aluminum cans and buy it” cheap, but it’s still in the reasonably affordable price range for a large percentage of home theater enthusiasts.It is all very neatly covered by the end caps.Price: $799 At A Glance: Infrared remote control included The slip cover grill covers the whole speaker, so they have to use a drawstring for easy replacement and maintenance. Techs is quite dramatic.Īs far as construction, they are rock solid. As far as music goes, the difference between Ref. I have been very unimpressed with many of the speakers I have auditioned lately (especially the higher end Martin Logans), so until I find a pair that compels me to buy, I'm using Onix Ref. I always considered them relatively budget-oriented (I bought the 5 speakers for around $5K), so they met my expectations. The characteristics you describe aren't in line with my extended experience with them, however, I would have to agree to the extent that I would not use them in a dedicated 2 channel setup b/c they are not as tight as I would like them to be. My opinion is that they are exceptional for HT and very good for music. I use the 70001Scs in my home office HT (along with the CLR 3000 and BPVXs). I remember when the BP-20’s first came out, I thought those sounded good for the price. Then there is the construction they have this cheesy slip cover with drawstrings to hold it tight. Now, I’m not saying they were terrible, but I expected much more from a pair of loudspeakers that cost almost $4k. I then put in Willie nelson, A Horse Called Music. I double-checked and everything seemed in order. I thought perhaps that I had some of the settings wrong on the receiver (which was awesome by the way). I couldn’t believe how bad these critically acclaimed speakers were. The bass was sloppy, the mids were muddy, and there was an annoying ringing from the tweeters. The first thing I noticed was……….how bad it sounded. I put in one of my favorite Cd's, (Denon DVD player using digital output) Unforgettable, by Natalie Cole. Since no one felt like coming in to assist me, I fiddled around with the receiver to try and get everything as flat as possible. First off, they had the bass and treble controls jacked (on the Yamaha), the entire setup was wrong. I brought some of my CD's with us so we could listen to these towers.
They had a Yamaha RX-Z9 driving a pair of Definitive Technology BP7001sc towers. The wife and I strolled into ultimate craptronics yesterday to audition some speakers.