Compact high definition Center Channel Speaker
$349.00 each
ProCenter 2000 Center Channel Speaker—the heart of a spectacular Home Theater speaker system
The ProCenter 2000 is Definitive's best center speaker in the acclaimed ProCinema Series. Its compact dimensions, flat, accurate frequncy reponse and outstanding dynamic range make the ProCenter 2000 a great choice for systems based around Definitive BiPolar Series speakers as well as systems based on ProCinema components. A ProCenter 2000 along with four ProMonitor 1000s and a matching ProSub 1000 makes a complete ProCinema 1000+ system. All the components of the system are packed and sold separately allowing you to mix and match Pro Series components to build the system that best suits your needs.
Don't let the ProCenter 2000's small size fool you—it is a remarkably sophisticated product with huge sound. The 2000 incorporates many of the same technologies as Definitive's top-of-the-line models including BDSS drivers, pure aluminum dome tweeters, and planar pressure coupled mid/bass radiators for home theater sound quality that will astound you.
The Secret to Its Big Sound
Competing center channel speakers of this size usually have weak lower-midrange response; that part of the audio range that contains the "warmth" and "body" of voices and musical instruments. Listen to a male vocal on typical small satellite speakers and you will instantly hear what we mean. The ProCenter avoids this critical problem by pressure-coupling our exclusive BDSS technology drivers to two equal-sized mid/bass radiators cleverly placed on the sides of the speaker. This technique doubles the lower-midrange/bass radiating area of the speaker without increasing the size of the enclosure. You'll enjoy the kind of rich, warm and life-like sound quality that you thought was only possible with big, hard to place speakers.
Center Channel Muscle
As much as 75% of a movie's soundtrack is played by the center channel loudspeaker making it arguably the most important speaker in a home theater system. It is the key to getting intelligible dialog and true-to-life sound effects. So we lavished extra attention on the ProCenter 2000. It features 2 of the same 5-1/4” BDSS drivers used in ProMonitor 1000 satellites along with two 5-1/4” mid/bass radiators on the sides of the enclosure, allowing it to play loud and clear with high tonal accuracy. Easy to Place, Easy to Use
Small enough to disappear in a room but beautiful when in plain view, the ProCenter 2000 can be shelf or top-of-TV-mounted. Its built-in foot allows you to adjust the angle of the speaker in the vertical plane to aim the speaker at listener's ear height. Or you can wall mount it using two after market wall mounts (not included).
The Sound
Sonically, the ProCenter 2000 is a revelation in terms of achieving incredible sound at an affordable price. It fulfills with aplomb its most important job of delivering perfectly clear and intelligible dialog to every listener in the room. It dishes out high impact sound effects with distortion-free dynamics but is also capable of great subtlety to excel equally with music or movies.
Driver Complement | |
|---|---|
| Tweeter | |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Diameter | 1" (2.54cm) |
| Type | Pure Aluminum Dome |
| Mid / Woofer | |
| Quantity | 2 |
| Diameter | 5 1/4" (13.34cm) |
| Type | BDSS Midrange Driver |
| Tweeter/Mid Array | |
| Type | D'Appolito Direct Radiating |
| Bass Radiator | |
| Quantity | 2 |
| Diameter | 5 1/4" (13.34cm) |
| Type | Planar Bass Radiator |
Electrical | |
|---|---|
| Audio Inputs | |
| Speaker Level | 1 Pair (Speaker Cable) |
| Maximum Sensitivity | |
| 1 watt @ 1 Meter | 91 dB |
| Total Frequency Response | |
| Overall | 42 Hz - 30 kHz |
| Nominal Impedance | |
| Compatible with | 8 ohm |
| Crossover | |
| A/V Receiver Crossover Setting | Small (60 Hz) |
| Power Handling | 10 - 250 watts per channel |
Installation | |
|---|---|
| Placement | |
| Horizontal Orientation | On Wall or On Shelf |
| Mounting | |
| ¼ - 20 Threaded Insert | 2 (Back of Speaker on Left and Right) |
| Product Weight | |
| Out of Box | 11 lbs |
Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Dimensions | |
| Height | 6 1/2" (16.51cm) |
| Width | 17" (43.18cm) |
| Depth | 6 1/2" (16.51cm) |
| Cabinet Type | |
| Speaker Enclosure | Computer Modeled Elliptical with Pressure Coupled Side Mounted Bass Radiators |
Shipping | |
|---|---|
| Accessories | |
| Included Accessories | ¼-20 Thread Cover Plug (2); Leveler Foot |
| Optional Accessories | ProMount 90 (Articulating Mount, 2 per ProCenter 2000; Not Included) |
| Carton Size | |
| Height | 8 9/16" (21.75cm) |
| Width | 8 3/4" (22.23cm) |
| Depth | 18 1/4" (46.36cm) |
| Shipping Weight | |
| One per Carton | 12 lbs |
Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Drivers and Cabinet | |
| Parts and Labor | 5 |
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2 reviews with an average of 5
"an outstanding choice"
I have a wide variety of DefTechs throughout the house, haven't been disappointed yet with any of them. Got the ProCenter 2000 for the master bedroom, to go along with a pair of wall-mounted ProMonitor 800s and ProSub 800. The room isn't especially big, so just doing 3.1 setup. Gave the ProCenter 1000 an audition first, pretty good but a bit too thin sound for me (I've been spoiled by my CLR centers!).
The 2000 brought much more depth, with the same clarity, and thus works perfectly for this room.
My take is that this is an outstanding choice if size/space is a consideration. However, the price point gets you close to some of the more "full-bodied" centers, so if you have more space available, may want to move up the food chain a bit.
I have only owned Definitive for 20 years now. 3 rooms completely outfitted, and they always brighten up my day. I am using this center 2000 speaker in my bedroom, with bipolar mains and pro cinema 1000 surrounds. This center speaker conveys the human voice with accuracy and authority, and is every bit as musical. The transition across the front is seamless, as is always the case with Definitive. And I guess you could say I'm not a purist, as I listen to music in 5.1, and I love that every area of my bedroom is painted with sound. For the record, I'm using an Onkyo 609 receiver with Pandora built in, and it is a great match for Definitive, in my opinion, as well as a great value. Bottom line, the pro center 2000 is a lot of speaker at a modest price, you will love!