bass in your AV system. In the chase that follows where the liquid
metal dude chases a young John Connor (Edward Furlong) through
the storm runoff canal, the rumbles from the Harley Davidson
motor were fantastically real-sounding and impactful, as well
as the shearing metal sounds from the truck scraping the cement
embankments. When mixed with the sounds from Connor’s two-
stroke motorcycle, the high-frequency detail and low-frequency
rumble never got confused or congested in any way—a very solid
demonstration for the Definitive 7002s.
In Quentin Tarantino’s “Kill
Bill Volume One” (Miramax), a
movie full of musical influence,
the 7002s again performed well.
I paused at the intro menu for
five minutes and listened to
the musical sounds in interest.
The 7002s actually blended
pretty well with my Revel Voice
and S30 surrounds. This is quite
a compliment, as I think the
sound of Revels is amongst the
very best our industry has to
offer. They portrayed the fight
scenes with great ease.
It is worth noting that the
7002s were exceptionally easy to drive. I found them hitting the
highest volumes with relative ease. In fact, they were easier to
drive than any speaker I have reviewed in a long time. This means
that you can simply drive them with higher-watt receivers and any
lower-watt separate amplifiers.
Downsides
Perhaps the largest downside to this powerful performer is
the need to plug it in and therefore the necessity to have an A/C
outlet positioned nearby. This means that there needs to be some
forethought to avoid unsightly power cables running across the
floor of your living room or theater. Additionally, the power cord is
hard-wired to the speaker, meaning that you either need an outlet
very close by, or will need an extension cord. This shouldn’t be
a huge deal, because you would otherwise need to plug in your
sub(s), yet there might be greater flexibility in a stand-alone sub’s
position within the room.
The speaker connections on the 7002s will accept any and all
wire termination types, making them friendly to all, yet they are
positioned very close together, making them difficult to tighten by
hand with any authority. I recommend that owners use a pair of
pliers to make an unquestionably solid connection.
The 7002 is a tall, narrow speaker, meaning that it is easily
susceptible to tipping. For this, Definitive Technology offers
extender feet at no cost, to help alleviate this issue.
Definitive Technology offers only a single black cloth finish and
a choice of piano gloss black or golden cherry top and bottom
caps. Some may find this limiting in trying to match home décor,
yet you must consider that this is most definitely a cost-cutting
strategy that makes it possible to offer this level of performance at
this price. Although I’d like to see more available finishes, I find
their value an exceptional alternative.
Conclusion
When buying a speaker, there are several things to consider.
Sound is of course a huge consideration, along with size, look and
many other individual necessities. The Definitive Technology
7002 is a great-sounding speaker that provides very controlled
and detailed sound, along with rock-solid bass performance. A
little better than a year ago, I reviewed the Definitive Technology
SuperCube and found it to be the best-sounding sub in its mini-
cube class. The 7002s have captured that sub energy, along with
the rest of the fixings, to make this a really special speaker. This
is a great speaker for a wide variety of consumers. Its tall slender
cabinet makes perhaps the smallest footprint of any available full-
range floor-standing speaker. Couple all that performance with a
brand that is as solid as any speaker manufacturer in the world
and you have a no-lose purchase.
In a market where speaker companies come and go, Definitive
Technology is making their mark with value-oriented speakers
that shine brighter than their more famous competition. Looking
at Definitive Technology’s list of retailers, there’s hardly a corner
of the Earth that isn’t represented, making auditions easy. If new
speakers are in your future, you’ll want to check this one out first,
even if you planned on spending more.
audio
video
revolution.com, July 2004.
“Couple all that performance with a brand
that is as solid as any speaker manufacturer
in the world ... Definitive Technology is
making their mark with value-oriented
speakers that shine brighter than their
more famous competition”
reference
• Johnny Lang – Lie to Me (CD)
software:
• Doug MacLeod – Come to Find (CD)
• Terminator 2: Judgment Day (DVD)
• Kill Bill Volume 1 (DVD)
manufacturer:
Definitive Technology
address:
11433 Cronridge Drive
Owings Mills, MD 21117
phone:
(410) 363-7148
website:
http://www.definitivetech.com
“The 7002s have captured that sub energy,
along with the rest of the fixings, to make
this a really special speaker. This is a great
speaker for a wide variety of consumers”
“It is worth noting that the 7002s were
exceptionally easy to drive. I found them
hitting the highest volumes with relative
ease. In fact, they were easier to drive than
any speaker I have reviewed in a long time”
