Definitive Technology DW 45 MAX is a 2-way Passive In-wall speaker by Definitive Technology. It was released in 2023. It features a 1" Tweeter and 1 x 4.5" Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 60-25k Hz and a sensitivity of 83 dB.
Definitive Technology's DW Series of Loudspeakers
DW 45 MAX is a member of Definitive Technology's DW series of Passive speakers. The DW range are Definitive Technology's premium custom-install in-wall and in-ceiling speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Frequency Response of the Definitive Technology DW 45 MAX Speaker
Definitive Technology DW 45 MAX has a Frequency response range of 60-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 60 Hz, DW 45 MAX delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how DW 45 MAX's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
In-wall Speakers
Definitive Technology DW 45 MAX
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Impedance and Sensitivity
Definitive Technology DW 45 MAX's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
83 dB.
Sensitivity
In-wall Speakers
Definitive Technology DW 45 MAX
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the Definitive Technology DW 45 MAX a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 83 dB, Definitive Technology DW 45 MAX is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps. Work out how loud the Definitive Technology DW 45 MAX plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Definitive Technology DW 45 MAX need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
50–795 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
DW 45 MAX features Spring post type connectors.
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Definitive Technology DW 45 MAX External Dimensions and Weight
Definitive Technology DW 45 MAX has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) .
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Definitive Technology DW 45 MAX, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Definitive Technology DW 45 MAX Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
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Recommended Accessories
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Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.