About the Definitive Technology Incline
Spacious, wide-open sound for your desktop
Spacious, wide-open sound for your desktop
With their striking angled design and impressive performance, Definitive Technology's Incline powered speakers add a clean, contemporary look and rich, exciting sound to your desktop environment. They're perfect for creating an immersive "near-field" listening experience just a few feet away from where you sit at your computer.
The Incline's unique backward tilt not only complements the appearance of your desktop monitor or laptop computer, it also aims the speakers directly toward your ears for greater clarity and fuller frequency response. And to give your music and movie soundtracks an even greater sense of depth, the Incline uses Definitive's bipolar technology, with front- and rear-firing speaker components that add spaciousness to the sound.
Versatile connections for your system
The Inclines can be connected to any open USB port on your computer, bypassing its built-in sound card. That kind of direct digital connection means there's less potential for noise and interference to degrade the sound quality. A built-in DAC (digital-to-analog converter) gives you far greater sonic fidelity than the DACs found on most computer sound cards. The speakers also include a minijack input for connecting a portable music player, as well as an optical digital input. And if you crave even higher output levels with more bass, a rear panel output jack is available for adding an optional powered subwoofer.
Classic Definitive build and good looks
Unlike many other desktop computer speakers, which rely on a single full-range driver to reproduce all the frequencies, each Incline features a smooth-sounding 3/4" silk dome tweeter, a 4" woofer, and a 2" rear-firing full-range driver. A pressure-coupled 4" passive bass radiator helps deliver greater low-frequency impact. The system has four separate amplifiers built in, plus sophisticated digital signal processing that keeps the sound powerful and detailed at any volume level.
Along with great sound, Definitive gave the Incline classic good looks. Details include a support base made from a solid slab of machined aluminum to provide stability and style. The enclosure is fabricated with Definitive's exclusive Polystone mineral-filled polymer for solid, resonance-free performance, then wrapped in acoustically transparent grille cloth. Sonically and visually, Definitive's Incline speakers stand tall.
Product highlights:
- powered stereo speakers
- angled cabinet design directs sound toward your ears for greater clarity and fuller frequency response
- bi-polar driver array radiates sound front and back for enhanced depth and spaciousness
- built-in digital-to-analog converter for high-quality sound with digitally connected music sources
- amplifier power: 80 watts (20 x 4)
- frequency response: 30-20,000 Hz
- DSP (Digital Signal Processor) enhances audio signal for better sound quality
- each speaker contains:
- one 4" bass/midrange driver
- one 4" pressure-coupled bass radiator
- one 3/4" silk dome tweeter
- one 2" rear-facing full-range driver
- USB input bypasses your computer's sound card for better performance
- optical digital input for connecting digital audio sources
- stereo minijack analog audio input for connecting an iPod® or other music player
- RCA subwoofer output jack
- 5"W x 11-7/16"H x 4-3/8"D
- warranty: 2 years
- MFR # BEPA
What's in the box:
Definitive Technology Incline owner's manual
- 2 Powered speakers
- AC power adapter (w/ attached 5' DC cord)
- 6' AC power cord
- 6' Tether cable
- 39" Stereo minijack cable
- 5' USB (type-B) to USB (type-A) cable
- User Guide
- Online Product Registration
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Features & specs
Connections | ||
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USB Port | No | |
Aux Input | No | |
RCA Input | No | |
XLR Input | No | |
Phono Input | No | |
Digital Input | No | |
HDMI Input | No | |
Headphone Jack | No | |
Subwoofer Output | No | |
Wireless Features | ||
Bluetooth | No | |
Wi-Fi | No | |
Wi-Fi Bands | No | |
Driver Details | ||
Tweeter Size (Inches) | 0.75 | |
Tweeter Type | Dome | |
Tweeter Material | Silk | |
Midrange Size (Inches) | 2 | |
Midrange Type | Rear-facing | |
Woofer Size (Inches) | 4 | |
Woofer Type | Polymer | |
Audio Specs | ||
Watts RMS (Continuous) | 80 | |
Watts Maximum (Peak) | Not given | |
Frequency Response | Not given | |
Max. Digital Audio Bit Depth | N/A | |
Max. Digital Audio Sample Rate | N/A | |
Control | ||
Handheld Remote | No | |
Control by app | N/A | |
Amazon Alexa | No | |
Google Assistant | No | |
Other Specs | ||
Width (Inches) | --- | |
Height (Inches) | --- | |
Depth (Inches) | --- | |
Parts Warranty | 2 Years | |
Labor Warranty | 2 Years |
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Features
Self-Powered Desktop Speakers: The Definitive Technology Incline self-powered loudspeakers will transform the space around your desktop computer into a rich listening environment. The Incline self-powered speakers have been optimized for use on desktops, shelves, and credenzas using a unique form factor that enhances sound quality while complementing the appearance of today's desktop monitors and laptop computers. Its built-in amplifiers, digital signal processing, and bipolar speaker configuration will take your desktop audio to a new performance level.
Bipolar Speaker Design: The Incline self-powered loudspeaker's bipolar configuration radiates sound in an omni-directional pattern. Front facing drivers include a 0.75" silk dome tweeter and one 4" polymer cone mid/woofer that is pressure-coupled to a 4" planar bass radiator. A rear facing 2" full-range driver creates a spacious soundscape far beyond the confines of your desktop. Your listening experience is more life-like, more involving for music and movies.
Bi-Amplified Configuration + DSP: Four 20-watt class HD amplifiers (each speaker is bi-amplified) power the system for effortless high volume, low distortion clarity. The Incline powered speakers employ a 56-bit DSP (digital signal processor) to enhance the input audio signal for better sound quality reproduction.
9.5-Degree Angle: Desktop speakers often sound dull, lifeless and flat. The Incline's 9.5-degree angle literally points the speaker toward your ears, aiding directivity and making it possible for you to hear the full bandwidth. Vocals are more intelligible and music and movie soundtracks sound utterly lifelike.
Polystone Cabinet & Aluminum Base: The Incline powered speakers include a support-base made from a solid slab of machined aluminum to provide stability. The enclosure is fabricated with Definitive's trademark Polystone mineral-filled polymer, and wrapped in acoustically transparent grille cloth.
USB (type-B) Port w/ DAC: The Definitive Technology Incline self-powered loudspeaker is fitted with a USB (type-B) port to connect your Mac computer or Windows PC. The Incline's USB port bypasses the inferior internal DAC in your computer and uses its own high-quality TI PCM 2704 DAC DAC (24-bit/48kHz) to provide exceptional sound reproduction that is detailed, natural, and warm. The USB port is located on the back panel of the Right speaker. Playback of up to 24-bit/48kHz, 2ch music files is supported.
Analog + Digital Inputs: The Incline powered speaker is equipped with an analog (3.5mm) and digital (optical) input. The 3.5mm analog input allows you to connect any portable audio device with a headphone or audio output. The optical (toslink) digital input lets you connect your TV, Blu-ray player or Sat/Cable box. The optical digital input supports PCM audio signals only (not Dolby Digital/DTS). The analog & digital inputs are hidden behind a cover plate on the rear panel of the Right speaker. Playback of up to 24-bit/48kHz music files is supported through the digital input. Any music file can be played back via analog input.
Tether Cable: A 6' tether cable is supplied which connects left & right power speaker together. The cable transfers audio and power from the Right speaker to the left speaker.
Sub Output: For higher output and more bass, you can add an optional external powered subwoofer to the Incline via its rear-panel Sub Out RCA jack. The sub output is located on the back panel of the Right speaker (there is a cover plate that will need to be removed).
Power/Volume Controls: The Right speaker features Volume Up/Down and Power On/Off controls on its side-panel.
External AC Power Supply: The Definitive Technology Incline self-powered loudspeakers operate off of standard household current using the supplied external AC power supply and AC power cord. The AC power supply plugs into the back of the Right speaker.
- Input: 100-240V~50/60Hz, 1.0A
- Output: 20.0V - 2.0A
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Salesperson recommended these when the Audio Engine 5 was too big. I have these on my desk in the two rear corners. They are inclined which is great for the sound. Side mounted power & volume.
FrankH from Concord, NC