DEFINITIVE TECHNOLOGY CS-8040HD CENTER LOUDSPEAKER 20-200W 8Ω

Optimum surround sound home theater reproduction places heavy demands on the center channel speaker, which in many respects is the main speaker in the system and often handles 50% or more of the program material. Itʼs no place to compromise and settle for second best. All Definitive CS series center channel models are designed with the same rigid standards and high performance goals as main left and right front speakers and feature wide frequency response and extended dynamic range with extraordinary detail and articulation.

Bass Radiator Technology Makes a Dramatic Audible Difference
Most audio experts agree that the ideal surround speaker system would have 5 identical truly full range speakers at every position. But most rooms and setups canʼt accommodate 5 identical large speakers. So we engineered the next best thing – a center speaker with robust bass response that fits on a shelf.

The CS-8040HDʼs bass radiator gives you full, rich center channel sound
The CS-8040HD features two patented high-definition Balanced Double Surround System (BDSS) 4-1/2 inch drivers that are pressure-coupled to a 5 x 10 inch racetrack-shaped planar Low-Bass Radiator. The result is bass extension unheard of in a center speaker of this size and price. With the CS-8040HD you will fully realize the performance potential of the center channel program material as the movie director intended it to be heard.

Its upward-firing bass radiator requires only 1" (25mm) of clearance, so it works perfectly whether you mount it in free-air or put it in a cabinet.

Dimensions :5-3/4" H x 21-1/8" W x 12" D | 14.5cm H x 53.7cm W x 30.4cm D
Driver complement :2 each 4-1/2" BDSS bass/midrange driverscoupled to 1 each 5" x 10" bass radiator, 1 each 1" aluminum dome tweeter
Frequency response :40Hz - 30kHz
Sensitivity :92 dB
Nominal Impedance :8 Ohms
Recommended amplifier power :20 - 200 Watts
AV receiver crossover setting :Small, 80Hz
Inputs :1 pair 5-way binding posts
Product weight :20 lbs. | 9kg
 

Dimensions | Metric :17" W x 6-1/2" D x 6-1/2" H | 43.2 x 16.5 x 16.5 cm
Frequency Response :42 Hz – 30 kHz
Driver Complement :One 1" pure aluminum dome tweeter; Two 5-1/4" BDSS upper bass/midrange drivers; Two 5-1/4" pressure coupled bass radiators
Impedance :Compatible with 8 Ohms outputs
Sensitivity :91 dB
Recommended Associated Amplifier Power :10 – 250 watts
A/V Receiver Crossover Setting :60 Hz
Inputs :One pair of 5 way binding posts
Available Finishes :Gloss Black only
Accessories :Leveler Foot; Two ¼ 20 insert cover plugs
Mounting Options :Horizontal: On Shelf with included leveling foot; Equipped with two ¼ 20 sized threads to accommodate on wall mounting brackets (available separately)
Packaging :One to a carton
Weight | Metric :10 lbs | 4.5 kg
Warranty :5 Years

Specifications

Power handling (watts): 170 (RMS)  
Sensitivity (dB): 90  
Nominal impedance (ohms): 8  
Magnetically shielded
W x H x D (mm): 480 x 178 x 195  
Weight (kg): 9  
Frequency response (Hz): 35 - 45,000  
Connections: Gold-plated 4mm banana socket/binding posts  
Bass port Rear reflex  
Drivers: HF: Dual ring-radiator design
LF: 2 x 130mm pressed allow cones with twin Neodymium magnets and long throw voice coil  
Supplied accessories: Removable grille  
Finish: black ash/ walnut

Driver Complements
Mid/Woofer     2 - 3 1/4" Diameter (8.26cm)
Dynamic Balance composite cone driver
Midrange    
Tweeter     1 - 3/4" Diameter (1.91cm)
silk dome
Electrical
Overall Frequency Response     90Hz-24kHz
Lower -3dB Limit     125Hz dB
Upper -3dB Limit     20kHz dB
Nominal Impedance     8 ohms
Recommended Amplifier Power     10-125 w/channel
Efficiency     91 dB
Inputs     Gold-plated 5-way binding posts
Dimensions
Cabinet Size     4 1/4" H x 16 11/16" W x 3 13/16" D
(10.79cm H x 42.39cm W x 9.68cm D)
Mounting Options     keyhole slot; .25 x 20 threaded insert
Enclosure Type     Non-resonant curved enclosure with time-alinged driver geometry and PowerPort bass venting
Shipping/Other
Product Weight     4.50 lbs. (2.04kgs)
Shipping unit:     each
Total Shipping Weight     5.50 lbs. (2.49kgs)
Speaker Warranty     5 years parts and labor (original purchaser)

System Format:    3 Way
Frequency Response:    40 Hz - 60 kHz
Sensitivity (1W@1M):    90 dB
Nominal Impedance:    8 ohms
Maximum S.P.L
(Per pair in room):    113.8 dBA
Power Handling (RMS):    200 W
Recommended Amplifier Requirements (RMS):    100 - 200 W
Bass Alignment:    Sealed Cabinet
Crossover Frequency:    L.F - M.F: 800 Hz
M.F - H.F: 2.3 kHz
Drive Unit Compliment:    
2 x 6.5" RST bass/mid-range driver
1 x 4" RST mid-range driver
1 x C-CAM H.F ribbon transducer

External Dimensions excl Stand (H x W x D)

254 x 581 x 333 mm
(10 x 22 7/8 x 13 1/8 inch)
Weight (each) Excluding stands:    18.9 Kg (41.6lbs)