Def Tech BP10 original speakers versus BP10B

[BC Dave]

BP 10 versus BP 10B

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Does anyone have any direct experience with both the original BP10 and the BP10B? I have the first series BP10s and am very impressed. But I am curious as to whether the BP10B is a better speaker and if so or if not, why? I had to get one of the Vifa woofers repaired (rubber surround had become unglued and was distorting on loud bass) and I was amazed that such small drivers could produce such deep, tight bass. I have a Mirage BPS-150 sub but I really see no need to use it with the BP10s.

[LeRoy]

Hi BC Dave, I used to own a pair of BP10's and I never thought I needed a sub with that pair of speakers. I don't recall the 10B's at all and don't follow the Def Tech line of speakers. So, what are you trying to improve on the BP10's? What is your complete system config?

[BC Dave]

The BP-10Bs are the second generation models, with different drivers (I think made by Def Tech) than the Vifa ones in the originals. I am just curious to hear from someone who has owned both models or listened extensively to both to see if the Bs are better. I'm really happy with my BP10s. I am powering them with a Harman Kardon AVR-20 receiver and using a five disc HK changer. I find the receiver has enough grunt to power them to the levels I listen at and the bass is amazingly deep. I also own a pair of Sound Dynamics reference series 616 which my son is using. I love those speakers too, but I think I prefer the big bipolar sound of the Def Techs.

[LeRoy]

The BP-10Bs are the second generation models, with different drivers (I think made by Def Tech) than the Vifa ones in the originals.. but I think I prefer the big bipolar sound of the Def Techs.

Ya, the big bi-polar sound with all that bass is easy to get used to. I really used to enjoy the BP10's for H.T. use. I also used to have the Def Tech CLR 1000 but the dang thing was so huge and heavy that I got rid of it because I could never find a shelf unit that could accommodate it and all the rest of the electronics I needed on the shelf too.

Glad to hear your still enjoying the BP10's.