- THE BEST CENTER CHANNEL THAT EXISTS – It is so good that you'll forget it is just a center channel. Pair this piece with the BP9000 Tower Series Speakers or the Demand D7 speakers for a timber-matched highly immersive home theater surround sound system.
- SOUND THAT TRANSCENDS THE STATUS QUO – Features BDSS technology drivers – 1" Aluminum Dome tweeter, (2) 5.25" mid drivers that deliver pure sound and perfectly reproduce even the most demanding audio content that sounds nothing but the best!.
- AN INTEGRATED 8" 300W POWERED SUBWOOFER & 10" BASS RADIATOR – Sounds unbelievable? Experience DEEPER, MORE IMPACTFUL BASS & EXTRAORDINARY DETAILS even if you don’t have a sub. Crystal clear highs & mids/lows is what you’ll hear without missing any notes.
- BETTER TONAL BALANCE – Definitive's proprietary Intelligent Bass Control helps enhance bass, which maintains an overall balance between the lows and the mids so you get crystal clear sound.
- DESIGNED WITH RIGID STANDARDS FOR BETTER IMAGING – The totally inert resonance-free cabinet help minimize disturbances, giving you natural, clear and powerful sound.
- A CLASS APART – 25 years of constant innovation, relentless engineering, latest audio technology and iconic intelligent designs have made Definitive one of the most trusted names in audio speakers and premium home entertainment systems.
Product Description
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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
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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 larger
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Built-in Powered Subwoofers Make a Dramatic Audible Difference
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Most 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
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Latest generation, ultra-high definition midrange drivers set
new standards for wide dispersion. View larger
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Solidly built enclosure reduces unwanted vibrations. View larger
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The 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 it in free-air
or put it in a cabinet.
Patented Technology Delivers High Definition and Wide Dispersion
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The "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 Purity
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All 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 Specifications
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* Dimensions: 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
radiators
* Frequency response: 20Hz - 30kHz
* Sensitivity: 92dB
* Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
* Recommended amplifier power: 20 - 300 Watts
* AV receiver crossover setting: Large, full range
* Internal amplifier power: 300 Watts
* Power 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)