Definitive Technology ProCenter 1000 Compact Speaker for Home Theater

Definitive has long been the industry leader, renowned for producing the highest-quality shielded center channels available. The demands of an optimal surround sound home theater experience place great responsibility on the center channel speaker, often regarded as the primary speaker in the entire system, handling 50% or more of the audio output. Compromising on this essential component is not an option. To address this, Definitive pioneered the concept of high-definition center-channel speakers with full frequency range capabilities. Their center channels and C/L/RS models consistently receive accolades and are recognized each year as the best in the market, frequently winning the prestigious audio video Grand Prix award for the best center channel of the year.

The ProCenter 1000, part of the widely praised ProCinema Series, serves as Definitive's mid-sized center speaker. When combined with four ProCenter 800s or ProMonitor 1000s along with a compatible ProSub, it creates a complete ProCinema system. All components are available for individual purchase, allowing you the flexibility to mix and match Pro Series components to create a system tailored to your preferences. Don’t let the ProCenter 1000's modest dimensions and budget-friendly price deceive you; it is an impressively sophisticated unit that produces an enormous sound.

This model incorporates many advanced technologies found in Definitive's top-tier products, such as BDSS drivers, pure aluminum dome tweeters, and planar pressure-coupled mid/bass radiators. The result is breathtaking home theater sound quality. Competing center channel speakers of comparable size often fall short in the lower-midrange response, which is crucial for conveying the "warmth" and "body" of voices and instruments. When listening to male vocals through typical small satellite speakers, the deficiency in the lower midrange becomes evident. The ProCenter 1000 effectively overcomes this challenge by utilizing the exclusive BDSS technology to pressure-couple its drivers with two equally sized mid/bass radiators strategically located on the sides, thereby enhancing the lower-midrange and bass radiating area without enlarging the enclosure. This design delivers a warm, rich, and realistic sound quality that is typically only found in larger, more challenging speakers.

The center channel loudspeaker is pivotal in a home theater system, responsible for as much as 75% of a movie's soundtrack, making it arguably the most significant speaker. This is why the ProCenter 1000 has been meticulously crafted. It features two BDSS drivers, akin to those used in ProMonitor 800 satellites, and is augmented by dual mid/bass radiators flanking the sides, permitting loud and clear performance with exceptional tonal accuracy.

Designed to blend seamlessly into any room while remaining aesthetically pleasing, the ProCenter 1000 can be conveniently positioned on a shelf or atop a TV. Its built-in foot allows for angle adjustments, aimed directly at ear level for optimal listening. Additionally, it can be wall-mounted using optional ProMount 80 articulating wall mounts (sold separately).

With its ability to deliver extraordinary sound quality at an approachable price point, the ProCenter 1000 excels in its primary role of providing crystal-clear, intelligible dialogue to all listeners. It produces dynamic, high-impact sound effects without distortion while maintaining sensitivity for subtle nuances in both music and film.

This single ProCenter channel speaker features dual 4.5-inch cast-basket drivers, coupled with two 4.5-inch pressure-driven planar low-frequency radiators, and is equipped with a 1-inch pure aluminum dome tweeter. Its frequency response ranges from 47Hz to 30kHz, with A/V receiver crossover settings recommended to be small (40Hz). The ProCenter 1000 is finished in a glossy black that enhances its aesthetic appeal.

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