The Definitive Technology Demand D9 ranks #104 out of 144 total Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Definitive Technology
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#104 Definitive Technology Demand D9: $774 per pair Discontinued eBay
Pros: A two-way stand-mount with a 5.25” woofer, a 1” aluminium tweeter and a rear 5” x 9” passive radiator. Sensitivity is 88dB. Measurements show a preference score of 3.99 that reaches 6.23 with an ideal subwoofer, with 0.41 listening window deviation. Measured bass extension of 51.6Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Definitive Technology ended the Demand line. Bass reaches 51.6Hz (-3dB) and about 46Hz (-10dB). That data is low quality. Discontinued.
How it compares: Just above it: Argon Audio 6340 - $293 cheaper, 4Hz lower bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Chane A1.5 - $58 cheaper.
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 45.5Hz (measured, third-party data via spinorama.org) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 51.6Hz (measured, third-party data via spinorama.org) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Drivers | 5.25” polypropylene woofer, 1” aluminium tweeter, 5” x 9” passive radiator |
| Frequency Response | 64Hz-22kHz ±3dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 88dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.99 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.23 |
| Weight | 17 lbs (7.7 kg) each |
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