Definitive Technology ProCenter 1000 is a 2-way Passive Radiator Center Channel speaker by Definitive Technology. It was released in 2007. 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. ProCenter 1000 also employs two 4-1/2-inch passive radiators. The speaker has a frequency range of 47-30k Hz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. Definitive ProCenter 1000 has an MSRP of 249$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Definitive ProCenter 1000 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 Procinema Series of Loudspeakers
ProCenter 1000 is a member of Definitive Technology's Procinema series of Passive speakers. The ProCinema range are Definitive Technology's compact satellite-and-subwoofer home-theatre systems. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Definitive Technology Procinema Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Definitive ProCenter 1000 Speaker
Definitive ProCenter 1000 has a Frequency response range of 47-30k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 10-200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 47 Hz, ProCenter 1000 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 ProCenter 1000's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Definitive ProCenter 1000
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Impedance and Sensitivity
Definitive ProCenter 1000's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
90 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Definitive ProCenter 1000
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Definitive Technology ProCenter 1000 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Definitive Technology ProCenter 1000 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Definitive ProCenter 1000 plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Definitive ProCenter 1000 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
7.5–120 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
ProCenter 1000 features 5-Way post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Definitive ProCenter 1000 External Dimensions and Weight
Definitive ProCenter 1000 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 4-7/8 x 14-5/8 x 5inch (124.0 x 372.0 x 127.0mm ).
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 ProCenter 1000 is approximately 472.4cm2 / 73.2inch2.
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WeightThe Definitive ProCenter 1000 weighs 3.64kg / 8lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how ProCenter 1000's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Definitive ProCenter 1000
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $300
Definitive ProCenter 1000
How does the Definitive ProCenter 1000 compare to the Definitive Technology ProCenter 2000?
One of the natural alternative to the Definitive ProCenter 1000 is the ProCenter 2000 which is located one step higher in Definitive Technology's Passive Center Channel selection.
Check the Detailed Comparison of Definitive ProCenter 1000 vs ProCenter 2000 for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Definitive ProCenter 1000 has a
Passive Radiator type cabinet.
Available colors
Definitive ProCenter 1000 is available in Gloss Black.
Does the Definitive ProCenter 1000 come with a Grille?
ProCenter 1000 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 ProCenter 1000?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of ProCenter 1000:
- Black center-channel speaker
- Removable cloth grille (installed)
- 2 Plastic inserts
- Owners Manual
- Online Product Registration card
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Definitive Technology ProCenter 1000.
Warranty
5 Year of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.