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Definitive Technology SoloCinema Studio™ Powered home theater sound bar with wireless subwoofer and Bluetooth®

Item # 735SOLOSTU

Some people want a sound bar that blends into their décor.

Some people want a sound bar that blends into their décor.

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Item # 735SOLOSTU

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About the Definitive Technology SoloCinema Studio™

David Brown

Have it both ways

Some people want a sound bar that blends into their décor. Others want something that catches the eye, prompting "oohs" and "ahs." The SoloCinema Studio from Definitive Technology can generate fawning praise for its cool design without looking ostentatious. The slim, cloth-wrapped bar delivers five-channel sound and looks good doing it — either mounted on the wall or resting on a stand. The wireless subwoofer offers discreet placement options while filling in the low frequencies that really bring movies to life. Together, they'll upgrade your TV's sound by leaps and bounds, without requiring a total redesign of your living room.
Definitive Technology SoloCinema Studio powered sound bar with wireless subwoofer

The SoloCinema Studio makes a statement with its streamlined, elegant design and powerful five-channel sound.

Have it both ways

Some people want a sound bar that blends into their décor. Others want something that catches the eye, prompting "oohs" and "ahs." The SoloCinema Studio from Definitive Technology can generate fawning praise for its cool design without looking ostentatious. The slim, cloth-wrapped bar delivers five-channel sound and looks good doing it — either mounted on the wall or resting on a stand. The wireless subwoofer offers discreet placement options while filling in the low frequencies that really bring movies to life. Together, they'll upgrade your TV's sound by leaps and bounds, without requiring a total redesign of your living room.

Big, bold multichannel sound

While some sound bars amp up your TV's sound in stereo, the SoloCinema Studio offers a true 5.1-channel listening experience. Five discrete channels allow more details to shine through with movies and TV shows. With HDMI connections and built-in Dolby® and DTS® surround processing, this system is ready to show off your Blu-ray discs and DVDs in all their multichannel glory. The bar's nine drivers and Definitive's Spatial Array™ processing create a huge soundstage with realistic surround effects, backed by enough power to fill large rooms. Plus, those HDMI connections make it easy to switch between sources like disc players and streaming media boxes without having to switch your TV's input.

Bluetooth-ready, for wireless music streaming

If you plan on wall-mounting the SoloCinema Studio, you're probably interested in a very clean look with as few wires as possible. In that case, you'll appreciate the sound bar's Bluetooth capability for streaming music wirelessly from your compatible smartphone, tablet or computer. So when you're entertaining, it's easy to load up a playlist and fill your living room with music. Plus, anyone with a smartphone can get in on the action, streaming tunes stored on their device or from music services like Spotify® and Pandora® Internet radio.

Tweak the sound from your couch

The SoloCinema Studio's remote isn't just for simple volume up and down. You can raise and lower the subwoofer's volume, to help fine-tune the bass response — great for late-night viewing so low-frequency rumble doesn't wake sleeping kids. Also, there's a separate volume control for the center-channel drivers. This is where most of the dialogue for movies and TV shows is output, so it's easy to bump up the volume to better understand on-screen conversations.

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Product highlights:

    Sound bar:
    • built-in 5-channel amplifier (120 watts total power)
    • three 1" aluminum dome tweeters
    • six 2-1/2" poly midrange drivers
    • Bluetooth-compatible for wireless music listening from a smartphone, tablet, or computer
      • aptX® encoding provides high-quality music streaming from compatible devices
      • NFC-compatible for one-touch pairing with compatible smartphones
    • Dolby® and DTS surround sound decoding
    • Spatial Array™ digital sound processing provides an enveloping theater experience
    • listening modes optimize sound for music or movies
    • wall-mountable (hardware included) or can rest on a shelf or stand
    • 43-1/16"W x 3-9/16"H (6-11/16" with supplied feet) x 3-5/16"D
    Subwoofer:
    • wireless design allows placement anywhere in the room
    • 200-watt built-in amplifier
    • 8" down-firing woofer
    • bass-reflex (ported) cabinet design
    • 12-1/2"W x 14"H x 14-5/8"D
    Connections:
    • HDMI switching: 3 inputs, 1 output
    • optical digital input
    • 3.5mm minijack
    General:
    • remote control features bass and center-channel volume controls
    • warranty: 5 years (speakers), 3 years (electronics)
    • MFR # VFBA

    No A/V receiver required.

    What's in the box:

    • Active soundbar speaker
    • Wireless powered subwoofer
    • AC Power supply (w/ attached 6' DC cord)
    • Two 6' AC power cords
    • Remote control
    • 2 "AAA" batteries
    • 4" male-to-female minijack cable
    • 6.5' IR-flasher cable
    • 4 Magnetic feet
    • 2 Wall-mount spacers
    • Wall-mount template
    • User Guide
    • Online Registration Card

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    More details on the Definitive Technology SoloCinema Studio™

    Stacey B.

    Features & specs

    General
    Design Bar
    Amplification Self-powered
    Separate Subwoofer Yes
    Wireless Surrounds ---
    Number Of Channels 5.1
    Surround Formats
    Dolby Digital Yes
    DTS Yes
    Dolby Atmos No
    DTS:X No
    Audio Enhancements
    Dialogue Enhancement ---
    Auto Volume ---
    Night Mode ---
    Virtual Surround Spatial Array,TruSurround
    Room Correction No
    Audio Connections
    Optical Digital Inputs 1
    Coaxial Digital Inputs None
    HDMI ARC Input No
    HDMI eARC Input No
    3.5mm Stereo Analog Inputs 1
    RCA Stereo Analog Inputs None
    USB Type-A Input No
    Subwoofer Output Wireless
    Audio Specs
    Tweeter 1" Dome (3)
    Midrange 2.5" Cone (6)
    Woofer None
    Subwoofer Driver 8" Cone
    Enclosure Sealed(spkr)/Port(sub)
    System Frequency Response Not Given
    Sound Bar RMS Power 120
    Subwoofer RMS Power 200
    Video Connections
    HDMI Inputs 3
    HDMI Outputs 1
    Video Specs
    HDMI Version 1.4
    HDMI Video Pass-through Resolution 1080p
    HDR Video Compatible ---
    Control
    Includes Remote Yes
    Voice Control No
    Control by App No
    HDMI CEC No
    Remote IR Passthrough Yes
    Learns TV Remote Yes
    Audio Streaming
    Bluetooth Connectivity Built-in
    Bluetooth Audio Playback Yes
    Bluetooth Transmitter Mode No
    Online Music Sources ---
    Apple AirPlay No
    Chromecast built-in No
    Amazon Music ---
    Apple Music ---
    Pandora ---
    SiriusXM ---
    Spotify ---
    TIDAL ---
    TuneIn ---
    YouTube Music ---
    Files on Your Network No
    Wi-Fi Networking
    Built-in Wi-Fi Version None
    Bands N/A
    Other Info
    Wall-mountable Yes
    Mounting Bracket Included Yes
    Sound Bar Size (inches) 3-9/16H x 43-1/16W x 3-5/16D
    Sound Bar Weight Not Given
    Subwoofer Size (inches) 14H x 12-1/2W x 14-5/8D
    Subwoofer Weight Not Given
    Speaker Parts Warranty 5 Years
    Speaker Labor Warranty 5 Years
    Amplifier Parts Warranty 3 Years
    Amplifier Labor Warranty 3 Years

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    Features

    SoloCinema Studio System: The Definitive Technology SoloCinema Studio is a two piece home theater system which consists of an active soundbar speaker and wireless powered subwoofer. The system has been designed to deliver a virtual 5.1-channel sound experience without the need for an AV receiver or rear speakers. Its the perfect compliment to your high-definition flat-panel LCD, LED-LCD, OLED, or Plasma TV.

    • Active Soundbar Speaker: The active soundbar speaker houses three 1" pure aluminum dome tweeters and six 2.5" polymer composite midrange drivers for accurate, clear natural sound. Each driver and tweeter in the soundbar is powered by its own digital amplifier. A total of 120-watts powers the soundbar to lifelike volume levels to fill even large rooms with high impact and low-distortion sound. The active soundbar features an extremely rigid and resonance-free enclosure constructed of MDF and ABS "polystone" for superior sound.
    • Wireless Powered Sub: The wireless powered sub features a down-firing 8" high excursion woofer housed in a bass reflex enclosure (with down-firing port) that is powered by an integrated 200W digital amplifier to provide you with all the impact you want from your favorite music and movie soundtracks. An acoustically inert cabinet and integrated rubber feet prevent against unwanted audible distortion. The subwoofer connects to the soundbar speaker wirelessly via 2.4GHz with a range of up to 45', so there are no additional cables to run. The wireless powered sub does require AC power.

    Spatial Array & TruSurroundHD4 Technologies: The Definitive Technology SoloCinema Studio incorporates Spatial Array and TruSurroundHD4 technologies, unique patented technologies that create an immersive surround sound from one soundbar speaker without the need for a room full of speakers. Spatial Array Surround technology uses subtle, but complex directional cues to completely free the sound from the speaker enclosure and convince your ear/brain listening mechanism that you are surrounded multiple speakers. TruSurround HD4 elevates the sound from the speaker axis, accentuates the perception of deep bass, adjusts the high frequencies making voice and dialog much clearer, and provides a greater enveloping sound. Since both of these technologies do not depend on bouncing sound off walls, it works in virtually any room and set-up configuration.

    Dolby Digital/DTS + Dolby Pro Logic II Processing: The SoloCinema Studio supports Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1ch  format for maximum audio performance. You will enjoy music and movies with full dynamic impact and the highest definition, clarity and detail. The system also offers Dolby Pro Logic II processing which transforms stereo content into full-range surround sound.

    Analog + Digital Connections (including HDMI): The SoloCinema Studio soundbar speaker has a full-array of inputs including HDMI (3), digital optical (1), and analog (1) allowing you to connect your Blu-Ray player, cable/satellite tuner, gaming console as well as a legacy source such as a VCR. The three HDMI inputs support both audio (up 5.1ch) and video (up to 1080p) signals for convenient hookup and neat wire management. There is also a HDMI output that feeds the audio/video signal (up to 5.1ch/1080p) from your AV source through the soundbar speaker to your flat-panel TV. The optical (toslink) digital input supports 2.1ch to 5.1ch audio. The analog (3.5mm) input supports 2ch audio only. There is also a USB port for firmware updates only.

    Audio Enhancements: The SoloCinema Studio system offers a variety of audio adjustments to enhance your overall listening experience.

    • Music/Movie Modes: The Music/Movie modes optimize the system's sound characteristics such as bass level and surround effect intensity to best match what you're listening to - a movie or music soundtrack.
    • Bass Control: The remote's Bass control lets you optimize the system's bass loudness to match the program material, your taste or your mood.
    • Center Control: The Center control adjusts the volume of the channel that handles almost all of the dialogue duties in order to correct for differences in dialogue intelligibility from program to program.
    • Night Mode: Night Mode is a useful feature to use late at night if other family members are asleep. When Night Mode (Dynamic Range Compression) is turned on, peaks in the audio signal are compressed. This makes it easier to hear at low volume levels. At the same time more intense sounds (like explosions) are reduced.

    Bluetooth Audio Streaming: The Definitive Technology SoloCinema Studio supports Bluetooth A2DP which allows you to wirelessly stream audio from your Bluetooth-enabled Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Blackberry, laptop/computer, etc.. You'll be able to stream stored music or music apps from your Bluetooth-enabled device. You will continue to your Bluetooth-enable mobile device for music navigation and to view song/artist information.

    • aptX Audio Coding Technology: The SoloCinema Studio employs AptX audio coding technology for lossless, audiophile-quality streaming with compatible AptX-compatible phones.
    • Simple Pairing: The SoloCinema Studio pairs wirelessly and effortlessly with Bluetooth enabled devices with a single press of a button. Bluetooth-enabled devices (like Android) that have Near Field Communication (NFC) are even easier to pair with; simply touch the device to the soundbar speaker and they're paired. Once paired, the SoloCinema Studio will automatically re-connect to your device when within range (up to 33').

    Note: Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or may not support all features when used with the Definitive Technology SoloCinema Studio.

    Remote Control: The SoloCinema Studio system puts you in control, simply and comfortably with its ergonomic IR remote. As you slide your finger over the remote you'll notice that all the controls are shaped with concave and convex forms to make it easy to use even in the dark. It fits perfectly in your hand, your thumb naturally falling on the most often used control (Volume). For greater convenience, you can program the SoloCinema Studio to respond to the power, volume, mute, and source select commands of your TV or cable/satellite box remote. The soundbar speaker's IR output and the included IR flasher allow the unit to be placed in front of a TV (for example, when used on a table top) without disrupting your TV's remote functions. The soundbar's IR input can be used for custom home automation systems.

    Mounting Options: The SoloCinema Studio soundbar speaker offers a variety of mounting options. Supplied hardware enable the soundbar to be placed in one of three places; flat on a shelf under your flat-panel TV, raised above your TV's integrated pedestal stand, or mounted on a wall. The supplied magnetic riser feet enable you to raise the soundbar speaker (up to 5/8") in order to clear your TV's pedestal stand.  If you prefer to wall mount the sound bar, it has built-in keyhole slots (spaced 32" apart). Because the powered subwoofer is wireless, you can select practically any location that best fits your lifestyle and décor. The subwoofer's unobtrusive cube form factor tucks out of the way nicely behind furniture.

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    Can you describe the damage to this particular unit?
    paul  Nov 04, 2015
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    A
    At this point we do not have specific information on individual Scratch and Dent items. Scratch & dent are open-box items that have minor cosmetic damage. They may be missing non-essential accessories. In some cases the manufacturer's accessories have been replaced with generic equivalents. The manufacturer's warranty applies. You can get an idea about typical cosmetic damage here: http://www.crutchfield.com/app/product/outlet/CloserLook.aspx
    jeff  Nov 05, 2015 (Staff)

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