- Right-channel bipolar supertower (the left-channel BP7002 supertower is needed to make a pair)
- Equipped with four 5.25-inch high definition cast-magnesium basket polymer upper bass/midrange drivers
- Equipped with two 1-inch pure aluminum dome tweeters with silk surrounds
- Equipped with one 12-inch long-throw subwoofer coupled to two 12-inch infrasonic radiators
- Frequency response: 15Hz – 30kHz
Product Description
The BP7002 combines a built-in 12 subwoofer driven by a 300-watt class D amplifier and two pressure-coupled 12″ low bass radiators for 339 square inches of bass radiating area per speaker! That’s 33% more surface area than a single 18-inch woofer but with better control, speed and detail than a single big woofer could ever deliver. The dual built-in powered subwoofers achieve dramatically better blending, integration and timbre accuracy than could ever be achieved w… More >>
These speakers provide powerful low bass but in my living room they lack upper bass, and the midrange and treble are not really there. They sounded best when they were far from the walls. They would make good home theater only speakers but they aren’t good stereo speakers for the price.
Rating: 3 / 5
I am very picky about speakers – I used to own KEFs, and prior to that I had Nakamichis – both very good speakers. Their sound was almost perfect, but the one complaint I always had was a very limited and focused sound-stage, and a narrow “sweet-spot” with them.
I then decided to get a warmer, highter quality home-theater receiver – and got myself a Marantz. I also sold my KEFs, and started searching the market for the perfect speakers. After endless reviewing of reviews, going to audio stores, and after more than a years’ search, I found what I was looking for – Definitive Technologies BP Towers. I got the BP 7002s.
First the looks – if you want discreet, tucked away, mystery-sound set-ups for audio, these are most definitely NOT for you. These speakers are large, imposing and make a statement! They look stunning with their piano black tops and black upholstered finish. Set on either side of a large-screen TV, they look sweet!
About the audio – these are bi-polars – meaning they fire from the front and back. I have mine set at a 15 degree angle to ensure that the reflective audio image creates a more uniform sound envelope. You need to set these close to the wall (no more than 10″) otherwise you’ll have a noticeable phase distortion from the frontal audio image and the reflected one. Also, these speakers have a powerful and very robust subwoofer in the lower part of the cabinet. So you’d want to keep them away from cabinets etc that may vibrate – the sound of clinking wine glasses can get annoying.
The sound is stunning and perfect. You almost don’t need sorrounds – I didn’t hook up my surrounds for a week, and didn’t miss them when watching “The Dark Knight”.
Speakers are ultimately for audio – that’s always their true test. The BP7002s are a work of genius. The bass is rich, not overwhelming, and very deep. The mid-range is stunning, and the high-notes are silky smooth. The dynamic responses and impedance ratings on these speakers are among the best you can find.
For all the phenomenal engineering, the true test always is listening to them. I can tell you this – put in a high-quality recording of John Coltrane, keep it on mid-volume, sit back with a Cognac and close your eyes. Coltrane might as well be giving you a private audition in your living room.
Rating: 5 / 5
I purchased a pair of these speakers about two years ago, before Amazon carried Def. Tech. products. I will try to describe the cabinet details: The cabinets are covered by a black fabric cloth on all sides with a draw string under the removable top cap. To view the drivers lift the cap, untie the string and the sock can be rolled down. They also come with stabilizer brackets which are attached to the base to prevent the towers from tipping, you can pick between spikes or pads. They are not the prettiest speakers out there, but in this price range you get outstanding sound. I recommend that the buyer find somewhere to demo the speaker, if possible, before spending big bucks. You can say a lot about sound quality, but it’s all talk.
I use these for fronts on a home theater system and mains for just stereo and after two years I am still impressed.
Rating: 5 / 5
Hard to beat! Amazing full range speaker. Some of the best imaging and performance you will ever get from a speaker in this price range. Numerous positive reviews from many magazines and websites.
They have drivers firing both forwards and backwards (bipolar speakers) as well as subs and infrasonic radiators on the sides. They sound best when about a foot away from the wall (or more if you have room) but because they image so well, you can toe them in from 2 sides of the room and still get perfect sound.
Rating: 5 / 5