Definitive Technology CS-9040 is a 2-way Passive Radiator Center Channel speaker by Definitive Technology. It was released in 2016. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 1" dome Tweeter and 2 x 4.5" BDSS Woofer. CS-9040 also employs upward firing one 8-inch passive radiators. The speaker has a frequency range of 50-40k Hz and a sensitivity of 89 dB. Definitive CS-9040 has an MSRP of 549$ but can often be found around 384$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Definitive CS-9040 is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
Frequency Response of the Definitive CS-9040 Speaker
Definitive CS-9040 has a Frequency response range of 50-40k Hz and Power Range of 50-200 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how CS-9040's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Impedance and Sensitivity
Definitive CS-9040's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
89 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Definitive Technology CS-9040 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
89dB of the Definitive Technology CS-9040 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Definitive CS-9040 plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Definitive CS-9040 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
9.5–150 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
CS-9040 features 5-Way post type connectors.
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Definitive CS-9040 External Dimensions and Weight
Definitive CS-9040 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 6 x 20-13/16 x 12inch (153.0 x 529.0 x 305.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Definitive CS-9040 is approximately 1613.5cm2 / 250.1inch2.
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WeightThe Definitive CS-9040 weighs 9.09kg / 20lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how CS-9040's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $750
Cabinet type and Materials
Definitive CS-9040 has a
Passive Radiator type cabinet.
Available colors
Definitive CS-9040 is available in Black.
What's in the Box of Definitive CS-9040?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of CS-9040:
- Center-channel loudspeaker
- Owners Manual
- What Obsession Sounds Like card
Recommended Accessories
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Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.