Definitive Technology Demand D11 Review: Ranked #57 of 130

Last updated: September 11, 2026

The Definitive Technology Demand D11 ranks #57 out of 130 total Large Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.

Brand: Definitive Technology

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#57 Definitive Technology Demand D11: $999 per pair Discontinued Amazon eBay

Pros: CEA2034 spinorama shows a mostly flat, well-controlled response - close to class-leading if not for one narrow resonance. Distortion is well controlled and the deep cabinet lets it play loud without bottoming out except on the deepest bass content. Cabinet construction and finish are a clear step above budget speakers.

Cons: A narrow but real ~600Hz jaggy shows up consistently in on-axis and off-axis measurements. Horizontal directivity is uneven because of the offset tweeter position, giving the left and right channels slightly different off-axis energy. There’s a low-frequency rattle/noise at very deep bass levels the reviewer called “horrendous.” Discontinued; the Demand series has moved on to newer models. Discontinued.

How it compares: Just above it: Yamaha NS-800A - $3801 more, 2.1Hz lower bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Technics SB-C700 - $700 more, 2Hz lower bass extension (-3dB).

Bass Extension (-10dB)62Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)80Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Dimensions13H x 7.25W x 12.5D in
DiscontinuedYes
Drivers6.5" BDSS polypropylene woofer, 1" aluminum dome tweeter (offset), 6x10" oval passive radiator
Frequency Response48Hz - 24kHz (61Hz - 22kHz -3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Impedance8 ohms nominal
Power Handling20-200W recommended
Sensitivity87dB (2.83V/1m, measured, Audio Science Review)
Weight17 lbs each
Woofer Cabinetpassive radiator

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