Definitive Technology DYMENSION DM10 User manual

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USER MANUAL
DYMENSION™
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Contents
Meet the Dymension Speaker Series . . . . . . . . 3
Speaker Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Speaker Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
The Rear Speaker Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Installing Height Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Settings and Coniguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
DM80 Wiring Conigurations . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Speaker Feet Pads and Spikes . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Tips and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Trademark Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
© Copyright 2023 Deinitive Technology

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Meet the Dymension
Speaker Series
Thank you for choosing the Deinitive Technology Dymension series loudspeaker
system. Take advantage of a wide range of cutting-edge audio technology features,
including bi-polar array technology, integrated powered subwoofers, and Intelligent
Bass Control™. Truly immerse yourself in 3D sound with Dolby Atmos® and DTS: X™
compatibility. This remarkable speaker system is sure to provide a state-of-the-art
experience in both music and home-theater sound reproduction.
Speakers overview
The Dymension series includes four tower speakers (DM80, DM70, DM60, DM40),
three center speakers (DM30, DM20, DM10), a height-channel module (DM90), and a
surround speaker/wall-mounted height module (DM95).
Tower speakers
DM80, DM70, DM60, & DM40

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Height speakers
DM90 (compatible with DM80 and DM70 only)
Center speakers
DM30, DM20, & DM10
Surround/Height speakers
DM95

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Product specifications
Every speaker in the Dymension series is covered with a non-removeable, acoustically
transparent black cloth. See below for more technical speciications and details.
Tower speakers
DM80 DM70 DM60 DM40
Dimensions 49.4 x 11.3 x
16.0 in. (1254.9
x 286.7 x 406.7
mm)
47.4 x 11.3 x
16.0 in. (1204.1
x 286.7 x 406.7
mm)
45.4 x 11.3 x
13.7 in. (1153.4
x 286.7 x 349
mm)
37.4 x 10.3 x
10.0 in. (950.1
x 261.4 x 255
mm)
Tweeter (2) 1 in.
aluminum
oxide dome
(2) 1 in.
aluminum
oxide dome
(2) 1 in.
aluminum
oxide dome
(2) 1 in.
aluminum
oxide dome
Midrange/
Midbass
(4) 5.25
in. BDSS
with Linear
Response
Waveguide
(4) 5.25
in. BDSS
with Linear
Response
Waveguide
(4) 4.5 in.
BDSS with
Linear
Response
Waveguide
(4) 4.5 in.
woofers
Subwoofer
system driver
complement
(1) 12 in.
subwoofer
(2) 12 in. bass
radiator
(1) 10 in.
subwoofer
(2) 10 in. bass
radiator
(1) 8 in.
subwoofer
(2) 8 in. bass
radiator
X
Frequency
response
23 Hz–30,000
Hz (-10 dB)
28 Hz–23,000
Hz (-3 dB)
25 Hz–30,000
Hz (-10 dB)
30 Hz–23,000
Hz (-3 dB)
30 Hz–30,000
Hz (-10 dB)
34 Hz–23,000
Hz (-3 dB)
38 Hz–30,000
Hz (-10 dB)
55 Hz–23,000
Hz (-3 dB)
Nominal
impedance
4Ω(8Ω
compatible)
4Ω(8Ω
compatible)
4Ω(8Ω
compatible)
4Ω(8Ω
compatible)
Sensitivity 90dB
(2.83V/1m)
90dB
(2.83V/1m)
88dB
(2.83V/1m)
87dB
(2.83V/1m)
Subwoofer
ampliier
500W (Peak)
GaN FET
250W (Peak)
Class D
250W (Peak)
Class D X
Bipolar array
adjustment
Fully Bipolar
(default),
Forward Focus
-6dB, Variable
via Biamp
Rear tweeter
switch: 0dB,
-6dB
Rear tweeter
switch: 0dB,
-6dB
Rear tweeter
switch: 0dB,
-6dB
Intelligent
Bass Control™
Variable
+/- 12dB
Variable
+12dB/-15dB
Variable
+12dB/-15dB X

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DM30 DM20 DM10
Dimensions 7.5 x 31.5 x 15.9 in.
(190.2 x 800.4 x 403
mm)
5.3 x 30.5 x 6.5 in.
(134.4 x 775 x 165.8
mm)
7.3 x 19.5 x 12.2 in.
(186 x 495.6 x 311
mm)
Tweeter (1) 1 in. aluminum
oxide dome
(1) 1 in. aluminum
oxide dome
(1) 1 in. aluminum
oxide dome
Orientation Horizontal Horizontal Horizontal
Midrange/
Midbass
(4) 5.25 in. BDSS
with Linear
Response
Waveguide
(4) 4 in. midrange
woofers
(2) 5.25 in. woofers
Subwoofer
system driver
compliment
(1) 8 in. subwoofer
(2) 8 in. bass
radiator
X
(1) 9 in. bass radiator
Frequency
response
36 Hz–30,000 Hz
(-10 dB)
41 Hz–23,000 Hz
(-3 dB)
64 Hz–30,000 Hz
(-10 dB)
91 Hz–23,000 Hz
(-3 dB)
57 Hz–30,000 Hz
(-10 dB)
81 Hz–23,000 Hz
(-3 dB)
Nominal
impedance
6Ω(8Ωcompatible) 4Ω(8Ωcompatible) 4Ω(8Ωcompatible)
Sensitivity 93dB (2.83V/1m) 89dB (2.83V/1m) 90dB (2.83V/1m)
Subwoofer
ampliier
250W (Peak) Class D X X
Intelligent
Bass Control™
Variable +12dB/-15dB X X
Center speakers

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DM90 DM95
Dimensions 6.0 x 7.3 x 15.3 in. (151.6 x 185.2 x
388.7 mm)
8.3 x 7.3 x 13.0 in. (210.7 x 184.2
x 330.2 mm)
Tweeter (1) 1 in. aluminum oxide dome (1) 1 in. aluminum oxide dome
Midrange/
Midbass
(1) 5.25 in. BDSS with Linear
Response Waveguide
(1) 5.25 in. BDSS with Linear
Response Waveguide
Frequency
response
81 Hz–30,000 Hz (-10 dB)
130 Hz–27,000 Hz (-3 dB)
62 Hz–30,000 Hz (-10 dB)
110 Hz–23,000 Hz (-3 dB)
Nominal
impedance
4Ω(8Ωcompatible) 4Ω(8Ωcompatible)
Sensitivity 90dB (2.83V/1m) 90dB (2.83V/1m)
Treble control X0dB, +3dB
Height and surround speakers

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Tower speaker back panels
1
2
3
5
6
1
2
3
5
6
7
1 -
2 -
3 -
4 -
5 -
6 -
7 -
Height-channel binding posts: Connect to an ampliier or receiver when the
optional DM90 speaker is installed.
Status light: The light turns from red to blue when the speaker receives a signal
from your ampliier or receiver. For more information, see page 26.
Intelligent Bass Control knob: Increases or decreases the bass level. We recom-
mend starting at the 12-o’clock position when setting up the speaker.
Rear input binding posts: The DM80 speaker comes installed with additional
binding posts and a jumper cable to independently control the rear speaker array
between 0 dB (full bi-polar) and -6 dB (forward-focused).
Speaker input binding posts: Connect the main speakers to your ampliier or
receiver.
Power connector: Required to power the integrated subwoofer.
Rear tweeter switch: Switches the rear tweeter between 0 dB (full bi-polar) and
-6 dB (forward-focused).
DM80 DM70
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DM60 DM40
1 -
2 -
3 -
4 -
5 -
Rear tweeter switch: Switches the rear tweeter between 0 dB (full bi-polar) and
-6 dB (forward-focused).
Status light: The light turns from red to blue when the speaker receives a signal
from your ampliier or receiver. For more information, see page 26.
Intelligent Bass Control knob: Increases or decreases the bass level. We recom-
mend starting at the 12-o’clock position when setting up the speaker.
Speaker input binding posts: Connect the main speakers to your ampliier or
receiver.
Power connector: Required to power the integrated subwoofer.
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3
4
5
1
1
4

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Center speaker back panels
1 -
2 -
3 -
4 -
Status light: The light turns from red to blue when the speaker receives a signal
from your ampliier or receiver. For more information, see page 26.
Intelligent Bass Control knob: Increases or decreases the bass level. We recom-
mend starting at the 12-o’clock position when setting up the speaker.
Binding posts: Connect the speaker to your ampliier or receiver.
Power connector: Required to power the integrated subwoofer.
DM30
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