Definitive Technology BP9080x, BP9060, CS9060 Dolby Atmos Speakers Review

High end audio stalwart Definitive Technology is back with a Dolby Atmos system that will make even the most demanding home theater enthusiast salivate. Definitive sent us a 5.0.4 Dolby Atmos setup—that zero means sans external subwoofer. No subwoofer might seem surprising at first—especially considering that Definitive Technology’s subwoofers were commissioned for the digital organ at Trinity Church in New York City. But Definitive wanted to prove a point: That their tower speaker solution can compete with and even outperform some of the most ambitious 5.1.4 or 5.2.4 systems you can assemble for the same price point.

Lest we get too far ahead of ourselves, let's take a deeper dive into Definitive Technology’s distinctive approach to speaker design and the unique feature set of each speaker in our review setup. Then you’ll have a better idea why Definitive Technology was so bold in their approach.

Definitive's Bipole Approach and Its Advantages

There are two main traits that separate Definitive Technology speakers from the competition. The first is their bipolar speaker design.  Definitive's bipolar speakers have drivers positioned in both the front and rear of the speaker, radiating sound in phase in both directions. Definitive's bipolar design has the distinct advantage of creating a huge, deep sound stage that most direct radiating, traditional speaker designs just can't match. That feature alone has an addictive, realistic quality that has entrenched Definitive Technology’s status in enthusiast circles.

Definitive Technology's powered, bipole speakers have a slender styling

No speaker design is perfect. The downside is that bipolar speakers can’t quite achieve the pin-point imaging of direct radiating speakers. There are tradeoffs in any technology, including direct radiating or bipole speakers.

Definitive’s tradeoff, however, is euphonic. A large, deep soundstage is addicting. Such a large image presents music and movies with a more lifelike sensation. (Allow me to note that Definitive’s center channel speakers are not bipolar). Your personal listening tastes will determine if Definitive Technology speakers are ultimately your cup of tea. It’s worth noting that back in the day, the Bose 901 employed a rear-facing driver, but probably went too far in the forward-facing and rear-facing design.

To get the most from Definitive's bipolar design, you cannot put the speakers directly against a wall. You'll need to give at least 6-inches of breathing room behind the speakers to let them do their magic.

What’s the Difference Between Bipole and Dipole?

Now, whatever you do, don’t confuse bipole with dipole. Home theater enthusiasts will recall we had dipole designs in older, triangular-shaped surround speakers. In dipole designs, one set of drivers produced sound in phase while a mirror set of drivers delivered the same signal out of phase for a diffuse soundfield. Dipole speakers were originally intended to create a diffuse sound field for smaller rooms. However, with today's multichannel, discrete soundtracks and the pioneering research done by Dr. Floyd Toole on acoustics and psychoacoustics, you rarely see manufacturers offering such designs in surround speakers any longer.

Bipole speakers usually feature two arrays of drivers which face in opposite directions but unlike dipoles, they are in phase with one another. The idea is to fire the surround information into the seating area, but not directly at the listener, to avoid hotspotting.

For more information, see: Bipole vs Dipole vs Monopole: Which Surround Speaker is Best

No External Subwoofers Needed

The second distinctive trait of Definitive speakers is that they have built-in subwoofers powered by a Class D amplifier. This is a huge advantage that can't be underestimated. We know from the pioneering research done by Todd Welti at Harman International that multiple subwoofers deliver smoother and more consistent bass response across multiple seating positions.

Let’s emphasize the point: The goal of multiple subs isn’t to get louder bass. Rather, multiple subs (when properly placed) produce smoother bass across multiple seating positions in your room. Multiple subs help eliminate nulls, which you can’t correct completely—even with the best room correction software. Physics is physics.  To be technically correct, let me note that the best place to locate subs in rectangular rooms, (room corners, 1/4 and 3/4 points of the walls, or opposing middle of the walls) may not necessarily match where you’d place a set of Definitive Technology speakers.

The BP9080X, BP9060, and CS9060 all feature an LFE input and volume control.

So think about it for a second. With a Definitive 5.0.4 setup, you are getting five on-board subwoofers with your speakers as part of the cost of the speakers. Now think through the practicality of putting two, three, or five subwoofers in your listening space. How many of us truly have the room (or the aesthetic tolerance) for multiple subwoofers? Further, how many spouses will tolerate speakers and subwoofers in a typical living space? For enthusiasts who crave maximum performance in an aesthetically confined space, this Definitive Technology solution is a dream come true. The huge advantage Definitive brings to the table is that you get true full-range speakers via Definitive’s multi-sub approach without taking up an inch more of floorspace. Addressing the WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor) and value proposition in a single package? Now that’s worth noting.

And don't mistake Definitive Technology’s approach to calling large drivers a subwoofer. On the contrary, the on-board subwoofers are driven by a dedicated Class D amplifier embedded into each speaker. You also get all the benefits of a true subwoofer too—including an optional LFE input and volume control. The volume control is strictly for the bass notes and doesn’t muddy up the midrange.

Note: For this review, following Definitive's recommendations I set the Denon AVR-X7200WA to a 5.0.4 configuration with all floorstanding channels set to large and the subwoofer output off in the AVR). In case you’re wondering, there’s no dedicated subwoofer phase control or low pass filter on the Definitive speakers. In discussions with Definitive, I should note that if you do plan to use the LFE channel, and have the ability to adjust phase in your AVR, processor, or external EQ, leave phase in the positive setting. If you have the ability to pull measurements you can feel free to experiment to see which setting yields the best integration between the subwoofers, drivers, and other speakers. As always, listening tests with bass intense source material that you're intimately familiar with should help you confirm the proper setting.

View of the BP9080X's integrated Dolby Atmos height-enabled speaker. Notice how the driver is angled to fire sounds towards the ceiling.

Let me emphasize that the speakers are treated as a composite whole rather than a monitor and subwoofer combo. In fact, if you want the best performance, Definitive Technology recommends that you do not use the LFE input. The powered subwoofer is there to make the tower speaker truly perform across the audio band and into subsonic frequencies. Here at Audioholics, we have some additional recommendations that you can check out in our YouTube Video posted here below:

How to Set Up Powered Towers YouTube Instructional Video

Of course, should you wish to tweak or experiment, you can feed the Definitive Technology towers via the LFE input and treat the subwoofers independently. You could then use your AVR's on-board room correction suite to adjust phase, etc. The pros, cons, and nuances of this approach and are far beyond the scope of this review (but addressed in our YouTube video above). Suffice to say, it’s there if you want it but it’s not recommended by Definitive.

For more information on setting up multi-subs, see: Bass Optimization for Multi-Sub with mDSP

Historical Side Note

Definitive Technology pioneered the approach of building a subwoofer into a tower. Definitive demonstrated the first powered towers, the BP2000 at the 1995 CES. I'm told by someone who worked on the CES show samples that Don Givogue, one of Definitive Technologies co-founders had said, "I want to build a PF1500 subwoofer into a BP30 tower."  With that, Don Givogue and Bob Johnston came up with the design and engineering. They were granted a patent on the built-in subwoofer with the BP200 being reviewed by Julian Hirsch in Stereo Magazine and Brent Butterworth in Home Theater Technology magazine later that fall (you can read the original reviews here).

The reviews were stellar with legendary audio reviewer Julian Hirsch noting:

The Definitive Technology BP 2000 is the first speaker I have been able to audition in my own familiar surroundings that has given me that special thrill that usually costs ten or more times its price to obtain. When I heard it demonstrated at the 1995 Winter Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, I knew it was something special, and the more I listen to it now the more that feeling is confirmed.

Definitive's approach was pioneering at the time.  Other companies tried to follow suit. During the peer review of this article, Audioholics own Steve Feinstein noted that Boston Acoustics had ‘powered towers’ a few years later in 1998, the VR960/965 and 970/975. Steve served as Boston Acoustics’ product manager and these were his design. They had a control called “Active Bass Contour.” Even though the woofers (powered by on-board amps) crossed over to the mids at 150Hz, the ABC control only affected the bass below 60Hz. No mid interaction at all. Also, these speakers had both LFE line inputs and regular speaker-level inputs. Most customers used speaker-level connection, but the LFE option was there if you wanted it.

Features

My 5.0.4 review setup consisted of a pair of BP9080x towers (for the left and right main channels) with built-in Dolby Atmos speaker modules; two BP9060 towers along with a pair of A90 Dolby Atmos enabled speaker add-on modules; and Definitive's CS9060 center channel speaker.

The BP9080X has a built-in Atmos-enabled module with a magnetic grille cover.

All in all, those five discrete speakers can theoretically deliver a maximum 5.5.4 system (5 speakers, 5 subwoofers, and 4 height channels)—or variations in-between. As I mentioned, each tower speaker (and the center channel!) has a discrete LFE input should you choose to use it.  Definitive Technology recommended that for optimal performance I not use the LFE input for the review and connect them in a traditional manner, using the speaker’s internal crossover. That’s exactly what I did. My review system was thus configured and tested as a 5.0.4 setup with speakers set to large and the subwoofers turned off in the AVR. The sonic results spoke for themselves.

Note: For more advanced users that employ manual PEQ, you may still wish to run ALL 5 subs through LFE input to do global EQ to the system. The choice is there for you. This would also allow all 5 subs to receive LFE signal instead of just the front two speakers when the AV receiver is set to "large fronts" and  "no sub" in the bass management.

The BP9060's top aluminum plate lifts off to reveal a plug for the A90 Dolby Atmos enabled speaker height module.

Definitive's Speaker Lineup

BP9080x

The nearly 52-inch tall BP9080x ($3,498/pair MSRP) feature a 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter, two 5.25-inch midrange drivers, two 12-inch bass radiators and a single 12-inch subwoofer driven by a 455-watt Class D amplifier. The rear driver array, which handles the bipolar aspects, consists of a 1-inch dome tweeter and 5.25-inch midrange driver. As you'll see with Definitive's design, the front tweeter and midrange are mirrored on the back. The speaker is easy to drive with a sensitivity of 92db and an impedance of 8 ohms.

The BP9080x’s top sports an embedded Dolby Atmos enabled speaker. You cannot remove the Atmos module nor can you order a BP9080x without the Atmos enabled speaker. The BP9080X’s Dolby Atmos enabled speaker consists of a 1-inch aluminum tweeter and 5.25-inch mid/woofer. It's the same driver configuration as the A90, which I describe in more detail below. There are two sets of binding posts on the lower rear of the speaker. The top set is for the Atmos-enabled speaker and the bottom set is for the tower. You cannot biamp any of the models. The BP9080x boasts a total frequency response of 16Hz-40kHz. Definitive technology does not provide consumers with a ±db rating.  Some manufacturers provide frequency measurements at ±3db, others at ±6db, and we've even seem some rare cases of ±10db. We want to call out Definitive Tech on this issue and that they should be more transparent with the consumer about their measurements. Irrespective, many tower speakers and dedicated subs don't achieve those specs. You'll have no problem playing the deep notes of Saint Saëns Organ Symphony with these babies.

BP9060

The BP9060 ($2,198/pair MSRP) is a smaller sibling of the BP9080x. Each speaker sports a 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter with two 4.5-inch midrange drivers, two 10-inch bass radiators, and a 10-inch subwoofer driven by a 300-watt Class D amplifier. The speaker's rear bipolar array is comprised of a 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter and a 4.5-inch midrange driver.  The system's total frequency response is rated at 18Hz-40kHz (again there's no ±db rating mentioned) and it’s easy to drive with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms and a sensitivity of 92dB. You can use the BP9060 as a traditional tower speaker or, if you lift off the speaker's top aluminum panel, it exposes a slick dock to house the complementary A90 Dolby Atmos enabled speaker module for height effects. There are no cables to connect, the dock for the A90 is literally plug and play. As with the BP9080x, there are two pairs of binding posts with the top pair handling the A90 module.

A90 Atmos-Enabled speaker

Speaking of which, the A90 Dolby Atmos-enabled speaker module retails for $499/pair and is timbre-matched for the BP9060 and BP9080x’s Atmos-enabled module. When it’s connected, you can’t tell aesthetically that the A90 is an add-on module.  The A90 is a significant upgrade to the subpar A60 first generation Atmos-enabled speaker that featured a 4" full range paper whizzer cone driver.

The A90 sports a 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter and a 4.5-inch midrange driver. As mentioned, the BP9060 has a pair of binding posts on the speaker's rear that connect to the A90. This feature keeps your speaker cabling neat and even allows you to use four-conductor speaker cables for clean runs. The A90 has a frequency response of 86Hz - 40kHz. That's a larger than expected frequency range for a height speaker. Many competing Dolby Atmos enabled speakers don't deliver as wide a frequency response as Definitive’s. In fact, most are crossed over above 150Hz so it's good to see this speaker actually has usable bandwidth almost an octave lower than most Atmos-enabled speakers.

Most people don’t know that Dolby Atmos’s spec for height speakers provides a fairly limited range. Dolby's latest Atmos specifications call for the frequency response of height speakers to be "100Hz to 10kHz or wider".  In case you're wondering, the A90 (and any Dolby Atmos-certified speaker) is compatible with both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X speaker layouts.  Dolby Atmos enabled (ceiling-bounce) speakers are not compatible with Auro-3D layouts. Auro-3D requires discrete on-wall or in-ceiling speaker channels.

CS9060 Center Channel

The CS9060 center channel is one model below the CS9080 for Definitive's flagship center channel. The $699 speaker isn't your typical center channel. It boasts a frequency response of 32Hz - 40kHz. The 1-inch dome tweeter is flanked with two 4.5-inch bass-mid woofers and an 8-inch powered subwoofer. The CS9060 is not a bipole design. There are no rear-firing drivers. It's therefore easy to put the CS9060 inside or on top of a cabinet.

All speaker models (save the A90 add-on) are powered by a Class D amplifier. You'll therefore need to make sure you have an electrical outlet close to each speaker location.

When the speakers receive an audio signal and turn on, Definitive Technology has a cool feature on the speakers where the letter “D” on the front base of the speaker lights up. If you’re in a dark theater environment and don’t want the distraction, you can turn the light off with a switch on the speaker’s rear panel.

Note: If you're going to route LFE to this system, I'd suggest doing it only to the BP9080x and BP9060 speakers but NOT the CS9060. The CS9060 can however be run fullrange without any issues.

Definitive Technology BP9080x, BP9060, CS9060 Setup & Listening Tests

The Definitive 5.0.4 setup came on a wooden pallet for delivery. Definitive does an outstanding job packaging the speakers, giving you that "pride of ownership" experience. Each of the towers required attaching the aircraft-grade aluminum bottom plate and corresponding spikes or hardwood floor guides for hardwood floors. Both feet can be used to level the speaker on whatever flooring surface you have in your space. Build quality for all parts was outstanding. There was nothing cheap or second class in my experience. Setup took about an hour.

Definitive provides you with a graphical step-by-step unboxing.

The BP9080x and BP9060 have a rectangular design with beveled edges. Both models feature a slender front profile with elongated sides. Visually, it's brilliant. The speakers seem far smaller to the eye than they actually are—those with WAF-challenged setups may find that this Definitive setup is a panacea.

The flagship BP9080x is physically larger than the BP9060 and the built-in Dolby Atmos enabled speakers on top are housed in a silver grille. You don't have the option for another color. Furthering the visual appeal for many, the entire speaker is fully wrapped in an acoustically transparent grille. You can have any color you want so long as it's black.

The accessories box comes with the speaker's footing and spiked feet options. There are traditional spikes and flat feet for hardwood floors.

Having had countless speakers with piano black finishes in for review, I’m always fearful of tiny scratches or nicks. I felt as though Definitive’s fabric wrapping will be far more forgiving over time. I will caution that you will need to be careful about catching or pulling the fabric. Should you damage the fabric, there's no way you'll be able to repair it yourself; you'll need to send it back to Definitive Tech for repair. My review setup had clearly made the rounds and had an ever-so-slight pull in one of the towers. Even though the speaker is fully wrapped, the fabric didn't slide or prevent me from moving the speakers as needed.

Listening Tests

I had the unique opportunity to live with the Definitive setup for almost 10 months, testing the system with different equipment and every imaginable kind of content—from hi-res music, streaming, to 4K/UHD Blu-ray.

The associated equipment for the review consisted of my mainstays, the excellent Denon AVR-X7200WA AVR, a JVC DLA-X570R 4K e-shift projector, Oppo UDP-203 4K/UHD Blu-ray player, Roon media server, and Monoprice Monolith 7 amplifier. For a stint, I also had the Marantz SR7012 AVR review unit powering this setup. Denon, Marantz, and Definitive Technology are all subsidiaries of parent company Sound United. I will say that the Marantz and Denon units provided excellent electronic pairings for the Definitive Technology system.

For this review, I followed Definitive's recommendation and set the Denon AVR-X7200WA to a 5.0.4 configuration with all floorstanding channels to large and the subwoofer output off in the AVR.  If you didn't check it out on the previous page, I would suggest viewing our Audioholics video on "How to set up powered towered speakers" for a deeper dive into this topic.

The Definitive Technology screw plate, made of aircraft-grade aluminum, attaches easily to the bottom of each speaker.

I set up the Definitive 5.0.4 system in my Dolby Atmos/DTS:X, and Auro-3D hybrid theater space. My appropriately reflective ceilings are towards the minimum height for recommended Dolby Atmos installations at ~7-feet tall. I’ve tested in-ceiling, on-ceiling, and Dolby Atmos enabled speakers in this space with success.

I set up the Definitive BP9080x towers away from the front wall with approximately 3-feet of space behind them to give the bipolar design ample breathing room. I set up the CS9060 below my projection screen with ~20-degree upward angle on a custom stand.  The BP9060 towers were set up right around 3-feet behind my primary listening position and angled toward the center seat.

Bass Management Setup & Room Correction Considerations

When you run room calibration software with Definitive Technology speakers, there are two important setup notes. First, the Definitive Technology BP9080x and BP9060 are true full range speakers. They must be set to large in your AVR. Do not let any room calibration software set the towers to small. That setting will cut off the low frequencies. Furthermore, the center channel speaker’s response is such that it too can be set to large. Audyssey on the Denon and Marantz AVRs correctly recognized things when I ran my sweeps.

The glowing "D" lets you know that a speaker is active. You can turn the illuminated "D" off.

Secondly, if you are using room correction software (such as Audyssey) that measures a speaker’s phase, you may get an out of phase warning when doing calibrations with speakers (like these Definitive Technology) that have side-mounted woofers or subwoofers. Should you get such a warning and confirm that your wiring polarity is correct, simply ignore the message and continue with the calibration. During equipment reviews over several years I’ve anecdotally noticed that there’s a higher likelihood of getting a phase warning with Audyssey when speaker designs like these are placed closer to side walls.

Without reservation, I can tell you that this Definitive Technology setup is exciting and intoxicating. The huge soundstage and excellent system dynamics made the Definitive setup a memorable, reference-grade, home-cinema experience.

As expected, two-channel stereo came across with a tall, deep, and wide soundstage.  It’s eerie how big the image was—like someone had put a magnifying glass on the sound! The BP9080x played in stereo recreated the grandeur of orchestral works. Aaron Copeland’s “Fanfare for the Modern Man” was exquisite. The bass drums on the recording by the Minnesota Symphony Orchestra resonated with dynamics and energy. Best of all, I liked the coherent control that the BP9080x exerted on the music.

The BP9060's top lifts up so you can literally plug-n-play the A90 Dolby Atmos-enabled speaker module.

The larger-than-life sound stage was instantly apparent on Dido’s “Life For Rent.” I literally did a double-take when Dido’s opening breath and vocals rang true. It didn’t matter what artist or album I popped in, the lifelike image that these speakers can throw is a huge advantage. It’s like someone up-scaling your music from a 32-inch to a whopping 85-inch image. The results are that dramatic. Perhaps the song that brought all of the Definitive’s strengths together was Sade’s “Soldier of Love.” Percussive notes landed authoritatively, Sade’s sultry vocals resonated across that large sound stage, all tied together by a wonderfully dynamic and musical presentation.

Of course, there were a few times where the lack of pinpoint imaging called attention to itself. One such case was the opening guitar on the Indigo Girls’ “Welcome Me” from Nomads Indians Saints. The reproduction lacked the razor-like imaging you’ll get with a traditional speaker design. To repeat, every speaker technology has its strengths and weaknesses. All in all, the Definitive Technology’s penchant for musicality had me engaged no matter the genre.

The BP9080X and BP9060 have two sets of binding posts on the back so you can connect both the main speakers and height modules.

Definitive labels the height channel binding posts so you don't make a mistake.

The performance of the CS9060 deserves special note. In my setup, the speaker did yeoman’s work, rendering dialogue cleanly and intelligibly. There wasn’t a hint of chestiness or bloat fighting those key vocal ranges. The speaker is a horizontally aligned midrange, tweeter, midrange design.

There’s no midrange driver below the tweeter. The advantage of such designs (vertically-aligned midrange and tweeter) is a wider off-axis response. Unless you’re in an environment where you have lots of seats more than 30-degrees off the center axis, you shouldn’t have any issues with the CS9060’s MTM horizontal setup.

See: Horizontal vs Vertical Center Channel Designs - Alternative Perspective for more information on this topic.

As expected, the system’s bass response was superlative. DTS sent me the newly remastered Jurassic Park 4K/UltraHD Blu-ray with the DTS:X track for testing. Let’s just say the T-Rex’s roar was downright frightening and the impact of those famous footsteps almost had me running out the door.

It’s worth repeating for any doubters still out there that immersive audio technologies such as DTS:X and Dolby Atmos is the real deal. It’s absolutely worth your time and investment. Immersive audio is as important a technology leap as stereo to multichannel was back in the day.

When heard through the Definitive 5.0.4 setup (remember that the last digit represents the number of height channels), Dolby Atmos movies were very good. The Definitive Technology setup blew out my walls, creating the illusion of seemingly infinite space. This sensation was notable with the Fifth Element. My room just disappeared.

In my experience, immersive audio isn’t so much about overhead effects (though that’s certainly a key part) as much as it is creating a three-dimensional sound field, that vastly increases the sense of space around you. In that respect, the Definitive Technology setup played its part well. However, I have yet to come across a Dolby Atmos-enabled (upfiring) speaker that can outperform a discrete in-ceiling setup. My impression hasn’t changed here.

For more info on this topic see: Discrete vs Atmos-Enabled Speaker Listening Comparison

The BP9060 with the A90 Dolby Atmos enabled speaker module attached. The A90 design perfectly matches the BP9060.

Allow me to reiterate that in order for the upfiring Atmos enabled speaker trick to work, you need to make sure you have a flat, reflective ceiling that’s between 7 to 14 feet tall. Cathedral or angled ceilings won’t work. Neither will drop ceilings or ceilings with textured finishes do the trick.

I went to my go-to demo discs and noted that while overhead effects were good, they didn’t achieve the same sense of pinpoint realism and definition as the discrete, overhead speakers I have installed in my space. One of the 4K/Ultra-HD Blu-ray disks I typically use to demonstrate this fact is X-Men Apocalypse. Two scenes: Apocalypse’s collapsing pyramid and the debris falling from the bathroom ceiling destroyed by Cyclops demonstrated where discrete height speakers had a clear sonic advantage.

My observation isn’t a criticism of the Definitive Technology speakers’ performance in the least. Rather, in my experience, it’s a limitation of the “ceiling bounce” approach. If you have the option, I’d suggest installing one of Definitive Technology’s in-ceiling speakers for a Dolby Atmos setup and use the Atmos-enabled bounce speakers your next best option.

Conclusion

Definitive Technology's 9000-series speaker family

Definitive Technology has done it again with their 5.0.4 Dolby Atmos setup. This is a high octane system whose middle name is excitement. This is a perfect system for those who love premium bass performance without the additional footprint of multiple subwoofers. The Definitive package is also geared towards enthusiasts who crave a lifelike image that traditional speakers typically can’t deliver. To be sure, Definitive Technology’s bipolar technology won’t be everyone’s cup of sonic tea. But if either those characteristic features cause you to raise an assenting eyebrow then remember:  This Definitive speaker setup deserves to be on your list if your serious about getting into a full-fledged immersive surround system. Highly recommended.

The Score Card

The scoring below is based on each piece of equipment doing the duty it is designed for. The numbers are weighed heavily with respect to the individual cost of each unit, thus giving a rating roughly equal to:

Performance × Price Factor/Value = Rating

Audioholics.com note: The ratings indicated below are based on subjective listening and objective testing of the product in question. The rating scale is based on performance/value ratio. If you notice better performing products in future reviews that have lower numbers in certain areas, be aware that the value factor is most likely the culprit. Other Audioholics reviewers may rate products solely based on performance, and each reviewer has his/her own system for ratings.

Audioholics Rating Scale

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