DC 80 MAX SUR / PER UNIT

Immersive, customizable surround effects

Going in-ceiling for your home theater’s surround channels? This high-performance speaker from Definitive Technology is worth a look. The DC-80 MAX SUR disperses lifelike sound effects throughout your listening area by way of a pivoting 8″ woofer and dual 1″ tweeters. Aim them toward your seats for an immersive surround experience with movie and video game soundtracks.

Kramer’s first-hand experience with Definitive in-ceiling speakers

My own home theater uses custom-installed Definitive Technology speakers for the surround channels. And let me tell you, it is a pleasure to experience such realistic sound effects without bulky box speakers near the couch, dog, and kids.

Tool-free mounting for a smooth installation

Def Tech designed a simple two-piece mounting system with pivoting “dog” arms that makes speaker installation simple. The paintable, low-profile grille and hidden flange allow the DC-80 MAX SUR to disappear within your room.

Product highlights:

• ideal as an overhead effects channel in a custom-installed home theater system
• dual 1″ pivoting aluminum oxide dome tweeters
  • tweeters are aimable to direct high-frequency details towards you
  • 3-position high-frequency level switch (-2 dB, flat, + 2 dB) adjusts the output to match your room’s acoustics
• pivoting 8″ mineral-filled poly woofer
  • the angle of the driver assembly is adjustable to direct sound toward your seat
  • Linear Response Waveguide? helps provide even, balanced sound throughout the listening area
  • Balanced Double Surround System (BDSS?) enhances driver excursion and output for punchy bass and articulate midrange
• IP55-rated protection against dust and moisture
• discreet design includes paintable, low-profile magnetic grille
• frequency response: 36-25,000 Hz (?3dB)
• handles up to 150 watts
• sensitivity: 85 dB
• impedance: 6 ohms

Dimensions and warranty:

• cutout diameter: 10-5/8″
• overall diameter: 11-13/16″
• mounting depth: 5-3/8″