2025-11-07T17:28:49
Rated 5 out of 5
The other Darkhorse in the Hi-Fi space.
These speakers are crazy good considering the dual 5.25 inch woofers. I own both the Definitive Technology Demand D17 and the Monitor Audio Bronze 500. The D15 are the little brother to the D17, and the sound quality is just as impressive.
These D15's can dig down in the 30's with the help of dual 8" passive subwoofers. The bass is actually tighter on the D15 (with a Denon X4500H) then both the D17 and the MA Bronze 500, it's pronounced but not as pronounced as the other two, but it will definitely get the job done in a moderate size room. Dialog and overall body of sound has more weight on the D17, but the D15 is very close behind.
All 3 speakers have crystal clear transparent sound quality. The dialog is very legible and top notch on both Definitive Tech speakers, but the MA Bronze dialog is recessed and overshadowed by the deep chest pounding bass.
Soundstage is wide with some depth and no coloration. Treble is clean with detail, but doesn't have the texture and smoothness as the MA Bronze. With the speakers in the correct left and right orientation, the treble can be 3D like depending on the source and distance.
Drums, snares, guitar, piano and other instruments are all brought forth with the clean and straightforward sound, that's lush, smooth and easy to listen to.
These sound great with whatever you throw at them, Movies and Music wise.
I would take these over the Monitor Audio Bronze 500 due to better sound from top to bottom, better mid-range, better cabinet and a better crossover...
PAUL R.
2024-04-16T09:13:20
Rated 5 out of 5
Large format floor standing speakers are a must.
D15 are great update. Speakers are good on the highs and great on the mid range. Able to turn the crossover on my sub down, since the D15 have passive subs. The combo with the Def Tech sub is outstanding for lows and mids, highs could be better. A quality source material is ALWAYS as important as speakers and amplification.
CHAD K.
2024-04-16T08:47:58
Rated 5 out of 5
So pleased
Excellent sound at a close out price !
MARK V.
2024-04-09T08:19:20
Rated 5 out of 5
Definitive Technology Demand D15
Great speakers
STEFAN S.
2024-04-02T08:06:42
Rated 5 out of 5
Great to my ear
Incredible clarity with these speakers. No muddyness in the crossover and surprisingly deep bass. I often shut my sub off just to hear these on their own.
KEVIN L.
2024-02-22T23:53:07
Fantastic floor standing speakers. They sound great. And, the build quality is fantastic. Oh, and they look beautiful. Well worth the $3000 entry point.
RYAN M.
2024-01-07T08:09:45
Rated 5 out of 5
Def Tech Rocks Again!
Def Tech Does It Again!
After a few weeks of playing set up placement and break in these speakers shine! Get these while they last! What a deal!
MARK S.
2023-12-26T08:55:02
Rated 5 out of 5
Totally worth it
Replaced Infinity Beta 50s, these have much better base even when they have much smaller enclosure. I did not find the lower 85.5 db sensitivity an issue for the 18x18 room when using a decent AVR. More linearity, clean mid-base which I was missing earlier. Imaging is excellent, extremely good highs, really living up to the $3000 plus a pair in sound, looks and build quality.
SARBJIT S.
2023-08-21T20:01:30
Rated 5 out of 5
Sounds great
Worked great together out of the box. Feels very premium.
AJ
2023-08-03T17:35:13
Rated 5 out of 5
Amazing deal
Such an incredible deal, sounds amazing
MATTHEW K.
2023-06-02T13:04:55
Rated 5 out of 5
Pleasantly Surprised!
This is the second day that I have had wonderful speakers. I was a little hesitant at first to order them since I have a pair of Def Tech BP8040ST that I have had for a half dozen years or more, and the powered subs in both speakers took a dump. I figured that getting the D15's without the subs would be pretty safe, so I stepped up to the plate. I sure am glad I did it, they are beautiful. From the way they were packaged and how the base and parts came in a presentation box. When I finally got the speakers out of the box I said to myself, I hope they sound as good as they look. Needless to say I am not the least bit disappointed. I realize that food, woman and wine are all subjective to the individual, so what's good for the goose is not necessarily good for the gander. Buy them before there gone.
CARL D.
2023-01-02T19:00:00
My wife and I both love the DN15 speakers. We are hearing more instruments and backing vocals on our favorite songs. Everything Sounds Better! Music like we never heard before.
Dan H.
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