Definitive Technology A90 High-Performance Height Speaker Module User Manual

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Package Contents
3. Installation
4. Connecting to your BP9000 Series Speaker
5. Setting Up Your Home Theater System
6. Troubleshooting Tips
7. Frequently Asked Questions

1. Introduction

The Definitive Technology A90 High-Performance Height Speaker Module is designed to provide an immersive, room-filling sound experience for your home theater system. With Dolby Atmos and DTS:X compatibility, these speaker modules easily connect to your BP9060, BP9040, and BP9020 speakers, creating a powerful and dynamic audio experience. This user manual will guide you through the installation, setup, and troubleshooting process for your A90 speaker modules.

2. Package Contents

• 2 x A90 Height Speaker Modules
• User Manual

3. Installation

Before installing your A90 speaker modules, ensure that your BP9000 Series speakers are properly set up and connected to your home theater system. Refer to the user manual of your BP9000 Series speakers for detailed setup instructions.

4. Connecting to your BP9000 Series Speaker

1. Locate the top of your BP9000 Series speaker. There should be a connection panel with two spring-loaded terminals.
2. Press down on the red and black terminals to open the connection holes.
3. Insert the corresponding red and black wires from the A90 speaker module into the terminals, ensuring a secure connection.
4. Release the terminals to lock the wires in place.
5. Place the A90 speaker module on top of your BP9000 Series speaker, aligning the module with the speaker's edges.

5. Setting Up Your Home Theater System

After connecting your A90 speaker modules, you will need to configure your home theater system to utilize the height channels provided by the A90 modules. Refer to your home theater receiver's user manual for detailed instructions on how to set up Dolby Atmos or DTS:X configurations.

6. Troubleshooting Tips

• If you are not getting any sound from your A90 speaker modules, double-check the connections between the modules and your BP9000 Series speakers. Ensure that the wires are securely connected to the appropriate terminals.
• Ensure that your home theater receiver is configured for Dolby Atmos or DTS:X and that your source material is encoded with height channel information.
• If the height effects seem weak or unbalanced, adjust the speaker distance and level settings on your home theater receiver to ensure optimal performance.

7. Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ceiling height for optimal performance with the A90 speaker modules?

The ideal ceiling height for the A90 speaker modules is between 8 and 12 feet. This range provides the best balance of sound reflection and dispersion for an immersive audio experience.

Can I use the A90 speaker modules with non-Definitive Technology speakers?

The A90 speaker modules are specifically designed to integrate seamlessly with BP9060, BP9040, and BP9020 speakers. Using them with other speaker models may result in suboptimal performance and is not recommended.

Do I need a special receiver to use the A90 speaker modules?

To fully utilize the height channels provided by the A90 speaker modules, your home theater receiver must support Dolby Atmos and/or DTS:X configurations. Consult your receiver's user manual to determine compatibility.

Q: What is the Definitive Technology A90 High-Performance Height Speaker Module?
A: The Definitive Technology A90 High-Performance Height Speaker Module is a pair of speakers that support Dolby Atmos / DTS:X and easily connects and sits within the top of your Definitive Technology BP9060, BP9040 and BP9020 speakers, firing sound upwards, which is then reflected off the ceiling and back down to your viewing area.

Q: What are the features of the A90?
A: The A90 features Dolby Atmos certification and DTS:X compatibility, an aluminum dome tweeter, a sloped speaker baffle with exclusive foam construction, an acoustically transparent grille, a totally inert, resonance-free cabinet, and a minimalist design with timeless appeal.

Q: What is the frequency range of the A90?
A: The frequency range of the A90 is 86 Hz - 22 kHz.

Q: Do these speaker modules activate even without Dolby Atmos content?
A: It can when you activate all speakers on your receiver setting but if it’s on auto it’ll play when Dolby Atmos is detected.

Q: Will these fit on the bp8060st?
A: No, they will not. They are designed for the 9000 series. They are custom designed for ceiling bounce on the 9020, 9040 and 9060 series.

Q: Do these have the traditional binding posts on the back? Or do they only work with the dt9000 series?
A: The A90 only works with the 9000 series.

Q: Do it come with one or two?
A: They come in pairs.

Q: Can you calibrate this once it's connected to the bp9020 with your dolby atmos avs
A: It depends on your AV Receiver, but yes many do. However, it's usually not recommended to use auto calibration due to the bi-polar nature of the BP-9xxx series towers. Most calibration software can't handle the sound differences in bi-polar vs normal speakers, it just isn't programmed for it. Having said that, manual calibration is fine, and makes a noticeable difference.

Q: Will these work for the 2000 series BP towers?
A: No, they will not. The BP2000 does not support the A90.

Q: What is the weight and dimensions of the A90?
A: The A90 weighs 6 pounds and has dimensions of 13 x 6 x 3.75 inches.

Q: What is the best setting for the speaker level for atmos speakers?
A: According to research, +3 is the best setting for them. You want them in the middle of the db setting from front and rear so they are hear-able but certainly not drowning out either.