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Style: CS9080
Features
Description
The CS9080 center channel speaker delivers immense clarity and focus to the vocal range, accurately reproducing even the most demanding audio content so you can experience every detail of pure home theater. An aluminum dome tweeter, BDSS high-performance drivers, an integrated powered subwoofer and Intelligent Bass Control deliver crystal highs and deep, impactful bass creating an authentic reproduction of sound as the artist intends in the studio or concert hall. The inert, resonance-free cabinet structure with acoustically transparent grilles provides natural, uncolored sound without having to remove the speaker grille. The CS9080 can be placed atop any flat-surface such as a stand, shelf or cabinet, and its integrated rubber feet make sure the speaker stays in place and does not scratch your furniture. From the Manufacturer Optimum surround sound home theater reproduction places heavy demands on the center channel speaker, which in many respects is the main speaker in the system and often handles 50% or more of the program material. It's no place to compromise and settle for second best. Like all Definitive Technology center channel speakers, the CS-8080HD is designed with the same rigid standards and high performance goals as main left and right front speakers, and feature wide frequency response and extended dynamic range with extraordinary detail and articulation. Enjoy a truly full dynamic range and full frequency center channel speaker Integrated subwoofer delivers the sonic impact of a floorstanding speaker. View largerBuilt-in Powered Subwoofers Make a Dramatic Audible DifferenceMost audio experts agree that the ideal surround speaker system would have 5 identical truly full range speakers at every position. But most rooms and setups can’t accommodate 5 identical large speakers. So Definitive engineered the next best thing: a truly full range center speaker that fits easily on a shelf. The CS-8080HD's built-in subwoofer gives you full impact center channel performance. View larger Latest generation, ultra-high definition midrange drivers set new standards for wide dispersion. View larger Solidly built enclosure reduces unwanted vibrations. View largerThe CS-8080HD features a 5 x 10-inch racetrack subwoofer driver powered by a 300 Watt digital amplifier. The active driver is pressure coupled to two racetrack shaped low bass radiators for a total bass radiating area considerably greater than a 12-inch round woofer. The brawny 300 Watt Class D amplifier uses an integrated Digital Signal Processor (DSP) to equalize the woofer system to extend and smooth the bass response. Digital protection systems tightly monitor and control the woofer system to prevent bad noises and woofer damage at ultra-high volume levels.You'll enjoy a truly full dynamic range and full frequency center channel that actually outperforms many floor-standing main speakers. With the CS-8080HD you will fully realize the performance potential of the center channel program material as the movie director intended it to be heard.Its upward-firing woofer system only requires 1" (25mm) of clearance, so it works perfectly whether you mount it in free-air or put it in a cabinet.Patented Technology Delivers High Definition and Wide DispersionThe "HD" in the name of this speaker stands for High Dispersion. Dispersing the center channel sound evenly over a broad area of the room is vital if all listeners in the room (even those sitting well away from the "sweet spot") are to hear clear, concise and highly intelligible dialogue. Definitive's CS series offers the latest generation ultra-high definition midrange drivers that set new standards for wide dispersion.The CS-8080HD features a D'Appolito array consisting of two cast-basket 5-1/4" (13cm) second generation BDSS midrange drivers surrounding a 1" annealed Pure Aluminum dome tweeter housed in an acoustically isolated sealed enclosure. These are the same drivers and tweeters used in the BP-8060ST bipolar SuperTower loudspeakers, making the CS-8080HD the perfect center channel match. The drivers feature Definitive's patented Balanced Double Surround System (BDSS) technology that supports the speaker cone at both the inner and outer edges allowing longer, more linear excursion for greater clarity and finely textured inner detail. A new patent-pending Linear Response Waveguide smoothes off-axis frequency response and disperses sound over a wider area for crystal-clear intelligibility for every listener in the room.The 1" (25mm) tweeter is a pure aluminum dome, which has been heat-treated to relax the crystal structure and then coated with a ceramic to produce extended highs that reveal nuance and shimmer without a trace of edginess.Non-Resonant, Low-Diffraction Cabinet Maintains Sonic PurityAll the driver and electronics technology in the world would be wasted if housed in a resonance-prone box. The tapered front of the enclosure serves to make it appear slimmer while also enhancing sound quality by minimizing cabinet diffraction distortion, while a second layer of heavy MDF inside the cabinet prevents the drivers from imparting vibration to the rest of the enclosure. The decorative high gloss end caps and top trim panel add elegance to the matte black grille cloth the way satin piping adds dash to a tuxedo.Technical SpecificationsDimensions: 6-3/4" H x 23-1/2" W x 14" D (17.15cm H x 59.7cm W x 35.6cm D)Driver complement: 2 each 5-1/4" (13cm) BDSS midrange drivers, 1 each 1" (25mm) aluminum dome tweeter, 1 each 5" x 10" active subwoofer driver pressure coupled to 2 each 5" x 10" Low Bass radiatorsFrequency response: 20Hz - 30kHzSensitivity: 92dBNominal Impedance: 8 OhmsRecommended amplifier power: 20 - 300 WattsAV receiver crossover setting: Large, full rangeInternal amplifier power: 300 WattsPower Requirements: 110 volts AC (product not available outside of USA, Canada and Latin America)Inputs: One pair 5-way binding posts, low level woofer in (optional)Product weight: 33 lbs. (15kg)
Brand: Definitive Technology
Speaker Maximum Output Power: 300 Watts
Audio Output Mode: Surround
Mounting Type: Speaker
Material: Aluminum
Model Name: CS-9080
Speaker Type: Center Channel, Subwoofer
Special Feature: Subwoofer, bass_boost, hi_res_audio
Recommended Uses For Product: Home Theater
Compatible Devices: Television, Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet
Subwoofer Diameter: 10 Inches
Controller Type: Corded Electric
Color: Black
Battery Life: 1 Hours
Included Components: 6.5' AC power cord, Center-channel loudspeaker, Owner's Manual
Product Dimensions: 14.3"D x 23.1"W x 7"H
Item Weight: 36 Pounds
Impedance: 8 Ohm
Is Waterproof: FALSE
Warranty Type: Full Warranty
Number of Items: 1
Control Method: Remote
Speaker Size: 8 Inches
Power Source: Corded Electric
Woofer Diameter: 8 Inches
Vehicle Service Type: Car
Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant
Package Type: Standard Packaging
Audio Driver Type: Dynamic Driver
Audio Driver Size: 8 Inches
Subwoofer Connectivity Technology: Wired
Number of Power Levels: 1
Specific Uses For Product: Home Theater
UPC: 747192126476 093207078354
Style: CS9080
Global Trade Identification Number: 76, 54
Manufacturer: DEI Holdings
Item Weight: 36 pounds
Item model number: KEAA-A
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: September 15, 2010
