Definitive Technology W Studio

21 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
sound (38)
design (10)
usability (9)
size (4)
treble quality (2)

Negative
price (6)
reliability (6)
bass quality (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 reviews of Definitive Technology W Studio. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the connectivity and size. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the bass quality and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Definitive Technology W Studio is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Definitive Technology W Studio

alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 user reviews of Definitive Technology W Studio from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the connectivity and size. The design and usability are also appreciated, but there are some less positive views about the bass quality and reliability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury (cnet.co.uk)

Definitive Technology W Studio review

How much is too much to pay for a soundbar? "Anything over $500" seems like a fair answer for most buyers. But a few are willing to fork over much more for better audio quality without having to deal with multiple speakers.

The Definitive Technology W Studio sound bar offers superb sound in an elegant package. Its included 8-inch (20cm) subwoofer can really plumb the depths. It offers a rich mix of features including a full-size remote, HDMI switching Dolby and DTS...

It's expensive; it doesn't have Bluetooth; some surround processing can still be heard on Play-Fi music, even with the processing turned off; and the Play-Fi setup isn't clear either.

The excellent-sounding, elegant-looking Definitive Technology W Studio helps bring a touch of luxury to those willing to splash out on a high-end sound bar.

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

Definitive Technology W Studio

This soundbar and subwoofer combination from Definitive Technology looks stylish and sounds excellent.

Excellent sound across the board. HDMI switching. Play-Fi multi-room audio.

Very expensive. Useless on-screen menu system. Slight, quirky weakness with high vocals against electronic music.

The Definitive Technology W Studio is a generally fantastic-sounding soundbar. It looks gorgeous, is solidly built, and has several useful features. It's also $1,300, and that's a hard price to get over no matter how good the soundbar is. It also lacks...

Feb, 2015

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Remarkable Sound Bar

upfront cost of the Sound Bar balances out the need to get new speakers - I can use existing high end equipment in my home. Wi Fi provides much better sound and synchronization than does bluetooth.

Sound Quality and Sound Stage for movies and music

Costly but worth the money

Apr, 2016

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