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Critics say the Definitive Technology ProCinema 800 easily outperforms anything in its price class and challenges systems costing twice as much. Performance is terrific with movies and music, and it can handle anything from a whisper to earth-shattering special effects with equal ease. While the satellites aren't massive, some owners may want speakers that do a better job disappearing in a room. The Cambridge Audio Minx S215 (*Est. $800) uses extremely small speakers that are heard but not seen, although bass performance isn't as impressive.
We found a trio of good professional reviews. CNET evaluates more home theater speaker systems than anyone else, and offers a nicely detailed report on the Definitive Technology ProCinema 800. The Perfect Vision (part of AVGuide.com) also has a great review. Sound + Vision magazine's writeup is easily the most technical of the three and includes the results of bench testing. User reviews aren't especially plentiful, but a small selection can be read at OneCall.com.
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Our Sources
1. CNET
Steve Guttenberg finds few flaws in his review of the Definitive Technology ProCinema 800, saying it "redefined our expectations of what a small surround speaker system can do." The writeup includes a few comparisons to less expensive systems, which limits their usefulness.
Review: Definitive Technology ProCinema 800 (Black), Steve Guttenberg, July 29, 2008
Chris Martens is clearly impressed with the Definitive Technology ProCinema 800, saying that if you heard the system blindfolded, you'd think it cost $1,000 more than it does. Originally reviewed as part of a survey of sub-$1,500 systems, the ProCinema 800 is "hands down" one of the best-sounding ones included and "quite an achievement for the money," Martens says.
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3. Sound & Vision MagazineDetails/Subscribe
This report at Sound + Vision magazine is comprehensive, although perhaps too technical for all but dedicated audiophiles. Results of both listening and bench tests are reported. The ProCinema 800 earns a Certified and Recommended award, and is called a "marvelously high-value setup for smaller rooms -- and even some not-all-that-small ones."
Review: Definitive Technology ProCinema 800 Home Theater Speaker System, Daniel Kumin, Nov. 5, 2006
4. OneCall.com
There are only a handful of reviews of the Definitive Technology ProCinema 800 here, but all owners are mostly pleased thus far. Value, ease of setup and sound quality are all complimented.
Review: Definitive Technology ProCinema 800 System Black, Contributors to OneCall.com
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