Definitive Technology Dymension DM30 is a 3-way Passive Radiator Center Channel speaker by Definitive Technology. It was released in February 2023. 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" Hard-Dome Tweeter, 4 x 5.25" Midrange and 1 x 8" Polypropelene Woofer. Dymension DM30 also employs 2 x 8-inch passive radiators. In addition, the speaker has a 180-watts (Class D Amp) built-in Sub-woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 41-23 kHz and a sensitivity of 93 dB. Definitive Dymension DM30 has an MSRP of 1499$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Definitive Dymension DM30 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 | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
(* 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 Dymension DM30 Speaker Structure
Definitive Dymension DM30 Lifestyle
Definitive Technology's Dymension Series of Loudspeakers
Dymension DM30 is a member of Definitive Technology's Dymension series of Passive speakers. The Dymension range is Definitive Technology's flagship tower and bookshelf line with balanced-array drivers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Definitive Technology Dymension Series Speakers
Definitive Technology Dymension Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Definitive Dymension DM30 Speaker
Definitive Dymension DM30 has a Frequency response range of 41-23 kHz and Power Range of 50-300 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how Dymension DM30's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Definitive Dymension DM30
Impedance and Sensitivity
Definitive Dymension DM30's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
93 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Definitive Dymension DM30
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Definitive Technology Dymension DM30 is a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective, make sure that you choose an amplifier than can provide 4 Ohms for this speaker.
Many AVRs (audio/video receiver) in the market may have difficulty when the speakers dip below the 4 Ohms levels (this may cause clipping or even physical damage), so we recommend to not pair the Definitive Technology Dymension DM30 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
93dB of the Definitive Technology Dymension DM30 is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Dymension DM30 an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the Definitive Dymension DM30 will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Definitive Dymension DM30 plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Definitive Dymension DM30 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
7.5–120 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
Dymension DM30 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Definitive Dymension DM30 Back View
Definitive Dymension DM30 External Dimensions and Weight
Definitive Dymension DM30 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 7.5 x 31.5 x 15.9 in (190 x 800 x 403 mm ).
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 Dymension DM30 is approximately 3224.0cm2 / 499.7inch2.
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WeightThe Definitive Dymension DM30 weighs 24.50kg / 53.9lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Dymension DM30's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Definitive Dymension DM30
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $1500
Definitive Dymension DM30
Cabinet type and Materials
Definitive Dymension DM30 has a
Passive Radiator type cabinet.
Available colors
Definitive Dymension DM30 is available in Black.
Does the Definitive Dymension DM30 come with a Grille?
Dymension DM30 comes with fixed 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.
Recommended Accessories
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Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Definitive Technology Dymension DM30 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Definitive Dymension DM30
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.