Definitive Technology Demand D17 Floorstanding Speaker, Left, Piano Black

While the D17 Tower Speaker may appear to be a simple floor-standing speaker, it is, in fact, a meticulously engineered piece of audio equipment designed for the discerning listener. This high-performance speaker is renowned for its smooth high-frequency reproduction, thunderous lows, and three-dimensional imaging that fills your space with beautiful sound. The D17 Tower Speaker is equipped with a laterally offset 1" annealed aluminum dome tweeter, a 6.5" BDSS midrange woofer, and dual 6.5" carbon fiber bass woofers. These are complemented by dual 10" side-firing passive radiators, all working in harmony to deliver a full-range, breathtakingly musical sonic performance. Definitive Technology has designed the drivers in the Demand Series to deliver a perfectly balanced, precise, and musical sound. The D17's tweeters are offset by 5 degrees, minimizing wave cancellations off the front baffle. This design choice ensures a more precise center stereo image and clear, exacting high-frequency performance for a detailed soundstage. The D17's 6.5" patented Balanced Double Surround System (BDSS) mid/bass driver provides greater excursion and output, resulting in superior midrange detail and punchier bass compared to other drivers of similar size. The custom-woven 6.5" carbon fiber woofer produces superior cone rigidity for deep, evenly extended bass notes, preventing distortion-causing cone deformation that can occur with less rigid materials. The D17 Tower Speaker also features dual 10" passive bass radiators for a visceral bass response, producing extraordinary low-end extension for louder, lower, and unforgettably clean bass performance. The high-end components in the Demand Series crossovers meticulously manage frequencies for clean and crystalline treble, refined and articulate midrange, and linear, low-distortion bass. The patented Linear Response Waveguide extends both on-axis and off-axis frequency dispersion, resulting in more natural midrange timbre and precise imaging. This attention to detail not only enables the D17 Tower Speaker to beautifully reproduce music but also to flawlessly reproduce home theater audio. The D17 Tower Speaker is not just a treat for the ears, but also for the eyes. The extruded aluminum front baffles capture a clean, modern aesthetic with a bead-blasted finish for a timeless look and feel to fit any decor. Each speaker is meticulously sanded and painted with five layers of premium gloss paint, then buffed to a near-mirror finish. This is the perfect blend of audio performance and visual artistry, making the D17 Tower Speaker a must-have for any audiophile.