Definitive Technology Demand D5C is a 2-way Passive Acoustic Suspension Center Channel speaker by Definitive Technology. It was released in 2020. 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 5.25" BDSS Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 42-22k Hz and a sensitivity of 85.5 dB. Definitive D5C has an MSRP of 799$ but can often be found around 639$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Definitive D5C 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.)
Definitive Technology's Demand Series of Loudspeakers
Demand D5C is a member of Definitive Technology's Demand series of Passive speakers. The Demand range is Definitive Technology's premium bookshelf line, with an offset tweeter for a wider soundstage. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Definitive Technology Demand Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Definitive D5C Speaker
Definitive D5C has a Frequency response range of 42-22k Hz and Power Range of 30-200 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how Demand D5C'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 D5C's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
85.5 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Definitive Technology Demand D5C is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 86 dB, Definitive Technology Demand D5C 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 D5C plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Definitive D5C need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
19–200 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Demand D5C features 5-Way post type connectors.
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Definitive D5C Back View
Definitive D5C External Dimensions and Weight
Definitive D5C has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 6-5/8 x 19-1/16 x 11-3/8inch (169.0 x 485.0 x 289.0mm ).
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 D5C is approximately 1401.7cm2 / 217.3inch2.
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WeightThe Definitive D5C weighs 10.91kg / 24lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Demand D5C's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $1000
Cabinet type and Materials
Definitive D5C has a
Acoustic Suspension type cabinet. Acoustic Suspension loudspeakers aka Sealed speakers have no openings such as ports or slots.. They can be designed smaller, the bass is more accurate and tighter compared to ported designs but doesn't go as low on the lower end in general.
Available colors
Definitive D5C is available in Gloss White.
Does the Definitive D5C come with a Grille?
Demand D5C comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
What's in the Box of Definitive D5C?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Demand D5C:
- Center-channel loudspeaker
- Grille
- Cleaning cloth
- Owners Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Definitive Technology Demand D5C.
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.