Definitive Technology is a niche American audio company that produces specialty, mostly higher-end audio equipment. Their two product AW “mini” series, which is comprised of the 5500 and 6500 outdoor speakers (both released circa 2005), still currently remains the entirety of their outdoor lineup.
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Definitive Technology is a niche American audio company that produces specialty, mostly higher-end audio equipment. Their two product AW “mini” series, which is comprised of the 5500 and 6500 outdoor speakers (both released circa 2005), still currently remains the entirety of their outdoor lineup. Despite both of these speaker sets being over ten years old, they both continue to be top sellers as well as highly reviewed. And indeed, both of these speakers are still currently among our favorite outdoor speakers. The 6500 is the slightly larger, more powerful, and more expensive “older brother” of the 5500. Otherwise, these two speakers have the same design, thus we’ve decided to review them both in one page here. The 5500 and 6500, respectively, in their white and black variants Definitive Technology AW5500 – AW6500 Specs Unit AW5500 AW6500 Type wired, passive, wall mount (.
L/R Bipolar Speaker Dispersion Pattern The bipolar construction is designed to provide enveloping surround sound, enhanced dynamic range, and high-definition sound quality, for an increased sense of immersion. This design is suitable for unobtrusive placement in nearly any room. Aluminum Dome Tweeters The tweeters are designed to play higher in frequency than what is heard by the human ear, helping to create an authentic reproduction of sound as the artist intends in the studio or concert hall. BDSS – Balanced Double Surround System BDSS is designed to increase driver excursion, resulting in a bass output usually associated with a larger driver while retaining the enhanced dispersion and midrange definition of a smaller driver. Acoustically Transparent Grille The acoustically transparent speaker grille allows you to enjoy your audio in the same quality whether it's on or off. Inert, Resonance-Free Cabinet Enhanced rigidity with strategically placed bracing helps improve imaging while reducing resonance, further reinforcing a clean and powerful sound.