Cinebar Duett "2.1-Set" (2018)
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Highlights

- Premium slender soundbar for exceptional TV and music playback
- With a 2-way system and a total of 10 high-performance drivers, 6 amplifiers and subwoofer, the Duett delivers the best sound in its class
- Dynamore® Ultra technology with side-firing speakers creates virtual surround sound
- Wireless down-firing subwoofer for that deep Teufel bass
- Bluetooth 4.0 for high-quality wireless streaming from smartphones and tablets
- HDMI (1 IN, 1 OUT), CEC and ARC options offer system control with a single remote and one-cable setup
- Integrated wall-mount, line-in, optical digital input, sound adjustment, night mode

Overview of our technologies
The Cinebar Duett is more loudspeaker than soundbar. With a total of 10 drivers, it produces as much sound pressure as a speaker twice the size. The total membrane surface and the large drivers fully compensate for its sleek form.
Creates virtual surround sound with Dynamore Ultra technology. There is one speaker on either side of the soundbar. This double placement provides extra power even in larger rooms.
Each channel gets its own power amplifier. Class-D technology ensures high efficiency and very low noise.
For particularly clear high- and natural mid-tones with excellent speech intelligibility.
All drivers can achieve particularly long strokes, i.e. the membrane is very flexible. This results in comparatively high levels with very low distortion.
Dynamore Ultra technology, developed by Teufel, offers an astonishing surround sound via side-firing speakers without the need for additional rear speakers.
Bluetooth allows you to stream music wirelessly from your phone, laptop or tablet to the Cinebar Duett, with a range of up to 10m. Even video sound is transmitted perfectly in-sync.
iOS
Stream from your iPhone, iPad or iPod with the latest Bluetooth technology.Android
It is also easy to connect to Android smartphones and tablets.Mac OS, PC and Linux
You can of course also stream music and videos wirelessly from these systems.When connected to the TV via HDMI, the Cinebar Duett can be easily controlled with the TV remote control. No matter which model you own.








The TV HDMI connection is suitable for ARC as well as CEC.
Connection for a music player with HD sound quality.
For TV receivers, CD players or other media devices or HDMI output.
For connecting to mp3 players or smartphones.
The Cinebar Duett only uses 0.4-Watt power on stand-by mode.
The Cinebar Duett comes with an integrated wall mount. You just need two screws and you can simply hang the soundbar up. Otherwise, thanks to its flat shape, it fits perfectly in front of the TV.

The subwoofer is controlled wirelessly. Audio transmission is lossless and without delays. You only need one cable connection.

There is a tuner and bass reflex tube on the underside of the device. The bass reflex system allows for deep, strong bass even from such compact dimensions.
Included components
- Soundbar Cinebar Duett (2018)
- power cords + power adaptor (pair) for CB Duett SB
- remote control CB Duett RC
- T 6 Subwoofer
Specifications

Speaker | |
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Acoustic principle | 2-Way-System |
Enclosure type | Closed |
Maximum sound pressure level | 100 dB/1m |
Frequency range from/to | 180-20000 Hz |
Tweeter (number per enclosure) | 2 |
Tweeter (diameter) | 20.00 mm |
Tweeter (material) | Fabric |
Midrange driver (number per enclosure) | 8 |
Midrange driver (diameter) | 44.00 mm |
Midrange driver (material) | Cellulose, coated |
Enclosure material | Plastic |
Enclosure surface | Matte finish |
Wall mounting brackets | Yes |
Keyhole plate mounted | Yes |
Connections | |
Bluetooth | Yes |
Bluetooth | 4.0 |
Digital inputs optical | 1 |
Stereo jack 3.5mm - in | 1 |
Video inputs- HDMI | 1 |
HDMI Version | 1.4b |
Video outputs - HDMI | 1 |
HDMI Version | 1.4b |
Playback | |
Dolby Digital | Yes |
DTS | Yes |
Dolby Pro Logic | Yes |
Dolby Pro Logic II | Yes |
Electronics | |
Total power output capacity (RMS) | 90 Watt |
Dynamore® Ultra | Yes |
Amplifier technology | Class-D |
Amplifier configuration | 6.0 |
Amplifier channels | 6 |
Power supply voltage | 230 volts |
Standby-Function | Yes |
Standby-Power consumption | 0.40 watt |
Safety class | 2 |
Fuse | Yes |
Storage for settings when disconnected | Yes |
Automatic on/off | Yes |
Display | Yes |
Integrated DSP | Yes |
Integrated DD/dts/PLII-Decoder | Yes |
Remote control | Infrared |
Materials | Plastic |
Dimensions | |
Depth | 14.00 cm |
Width | 96.00 cm |
Height | 8.50 cm |
Weight | 2.20 kg |

Speaker | |
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Acoustic principle | 1-Way-System |
Downfire | Yes |
Enclosure type | Bass reflex |
Maximum sound pressure level | 104 dB/1m |
Frequency range from/to | 33 - 200 Hz Hz |
Woofer (number per enclosure) | 1 |
Woofer (diameter) | 165.00 mm |
Woofer (material) | Coated cellulose |
Enclosure type | Bass reflex |
Enclosure material | MDF |
Enclosure surface | Matte laminate |
Equalisation openings | 1 |
Equalisation openings (pos.) | Bottom |
Net internal volume | 20 Litres |
Integrated stand | Yes |
Connections | |
Miscellaneous | Subwoofer receives audio signal wirelessly |
Electronics | |
Lowest frequency (-3 dB) | 33 Hz |
Amplifier technology | Class-D |
Amplifier channels | 1 |
Power output capacity impulse (peak) Bass | 90 W |
Power output capacity sinus (RMS) Bass | 60 W |
Power supply voltage | 230 Volt volts |
Standby-Function | Yes |
Standby-Power consumption | 0.40 watt |
Maximum power consumption | 120 watt |
Safety class | 2 |
Automatic on/off | Yes |
Dimensions | |
Depth | 38.00 cm |
Width | 21.00 cm |
Height | 40.00 cm |
Weight | 8.57 kg |
Expert reviews



"[…] This includes all the modern equipment details that improve sound, operation and versatility. Thanks to sophisticated technology, films, music and TV series can be enjoyed with rich sound - without having to fill the living room with speakers."
"Two tweeters and eight mid-range speakers in the sound bar ensure the best possible sound quality. […] Two mid-range drivers each radiate directly to the front and two to the side […] which provides a particularly spatial sound reproduction. The subwoofer CB 11 SW is used for bass frequencies."
"In the first listening test, the Teufel system impressed with good speech intelligibility. TV sound is expressive and clear. News speakers and dialogues sound very authentic. A real atmosphere is created when playing an action film via Blu-Ray. From now on, the sound bar with its impressive sound, defined by brilliant highs and richly detailed mids, is a delight. In the low frequency range, the compact subwoofer excels with astonishing power. Film sound effects with deep volume and noticeable thrust are transmitted into the listening room. When we activates Teufel's Dynamore technology at the push of a button, the soundbar offered a very effective spatial sound. This is characterised by an impressive acoustic depth and width, which effectively increased the film sound quality and enjoyment. And even when it comes to music, the Teufel set is completely convincing. Whether classical, jazz, pop or rock, thanks to the many sound presets, the system can be perfectly matched to individual listening tastes. And that leads to a first-class musical pleasure in our practical test."
"With the Cinema Duett Set, Teufel offers a powerful and space-saving audio solution. Thanks to Bluetooth, HDMI and dynamic surround sound, the Soundbar subwoofer system is a versatile, living room-friendly and therefore thoroughly recommendable audio solution for music and film sound."
(Translated from German)
See full review at av-magazin.de


"Teufel delivers a great all-rounder with the Cinebar Duett. Here you get practical features together with a good sound - just right for users who don't want to save, but also don't need absolute high-end."
(Translated from German)
See full review at pcgames.de



"There are two built-in mid-range drivers on the side of the soundbar, which radiate their sound outwards. While the stereo-widening mode already significantly increases the three-dimensionality, the ultra mode really provides a cinematic feeling. Action scenes come with the necessary force, also thanks to the good power reserves of the power amplifier. Dialogues remain understandable even in the original sound, even if you use the well-implemented cinema mode instead of speech, which provides great dynamics."
"Teufel's recipe for long-stroke drivers, a large diaphragm area and sufficient power is a great success with the Cinebar Duett. The soundbar works at a stable level and dynamically and convinces with great film sound. The simulated surround field also works wonderfully here. Especially with regard to the uncomplicated setup and handling of the set, this is a good alternative to classic 5.1 sets."
(Translated from German)
See full review at hifitest-magazin.de


"Acoustically, the Teufel Cinebar Duett has performed very positively with films and is flanked by a powerful subwoofer, which should feel most comfortable in rooms of up to 20m². […] The voice reproduction of the individual actors was clearly upgraded compared to the TV loudspeakers, so voices were equipped with the necessary fullness and real seriousness for the scene. Whether emotional moments or epic battles, the combination of soundbar and subwoofer always knew what to do and always delivers a convincing sound experience. […] When it comes to pure music reproduction, the tonality is solid and can certainly be used for one or the other party at a slightly higher room volume."
"The duo of Cinebar Duett and CB 11 SW wireless active subwoofer combine powerful and balanced home cinema sound with compact dimensions."
(Translated from German)
See full review at hifi-journal.de


"In addition to the actual soundbar, the Cinebar Duet 2.1 set also includes the wireless CB 11 SW subwoofer."
"The Cinebar Duett does its work level stable and dynamic and therefore convinces directly with good film sound! The plan to transmit the great sound using long-stroke drivers, a large diaphragm area and sufficient power is working perfectly here, so that the simulated surround field also works perfectly. The Cinebar Duett is therefore a good alternative to the conventional 5.1 sets, especially due to its quick setup and simple operation."
(Translated from German)
See full review at hifivision.net


"At Teufel, 'Dynamore' mode leads to [...] wider sound."
(Translated from German)
See full review at computerbild.de


That's where soundbars come in - and our pick of the bunch is the stunning Cinebar Duett from Teufel.
This two-piece bluetooth system is incredibly easy to set up and install - and delivers thrilling, high-definition sound.
While it works well with music, it really comes alive with games - with even the slightest detail getting picked up and channelled trough the speakers.
Gunshots sound deep and aggressive, which helps make titles such as Player Unknown's Battlegrounds and COD WWII come to life.
This comes courtesy of 10 high-performance drivers, six power amplifiers and a hefty subwoofer.
It's also got HDMI with CEC and ARC for operation with the TV remote control and single-cable connection."
See full review at thesun.co.uk


"The combination of soundbar and subwoofer is equally suitable for action films and loud music, and the Teufel Cinebar Duett also masters the quietest sounds and clear reproduction of speech."
(Translated from German)
See full review at computerbild.de


"A total of ten loudspeakers are installed in the Cinebar Duett according to the two-way principle. The eight mid-range drivers clearly outnumber the two tweeters. In view of this abundance of speakers, there is hardly any room left for a clean bass foundation, hence why it is outsourced. As you might have guessed, the CB 11 SW active subwoofer takes over the lower frequencies down to 33 Hertz. Not only does it benefit from its 165-mm woofer, but also from the bass reflex tube, which radiates down to the ground in accordance with the down-firing principle. The side-firing principle, which is often used as an alternative for subwoofers, uses the soundbar in this combo, which allows a total of four of its mid-range drivers to sit on their sides. In addition to the front-firing tweeters (in addition to the other four mid-range drivers, the two tweeters are also involved), the Class-D amplifiers also drive the mid-range drivers here. For example, the matte black beam uses the virtual surround sound technology 'Dynamore Ultra' to produce impressive surround sound without the need for external surround speakers. The sound emitted by the loudspeakers radiating at an acute angle is reflected by the walls instead. So if you use the appropriate sound modes 'Wide' or 'Ultra', the sound of the Cinebar Duett does not just emit directly to the audience, but is spread equally and pleasantly throughout the room."
"Thin sound is not in Teufel repertoire, but slim speakers are. The CB 11 SW Cinebar Duett, complete with wireless active subwoofer, is a prime example of these two aspects and combines compact dimensions with powerful and precise "home cinema sound"."
(Translated from German)
See full review at lite-magazin.de


"HDMI and TOSLINK are basically everything you need to connect TV and audio sources to a sound bar. Bluetooth connectivity is a welcome extra for streaming services, for example. […] All in all, it's a great sound bar that is worth its price and can be enjoyed for a long time."
(Translated from German)
See full review at gameswelt.de


"The Teufel [...] Soundbar-Woofer combination impresses in terms of sound and offers a unique design."
The Cinebar Duett took second place with 72 points from a comparative test with a total of four test devices.
Note: Quotes refer to Teufel Cinebar Duett from a comparative review of 4 soundbars.
(Translated from German)
See full review at audiovision.de


“Teufel delivers a great all-rounder with the Cinebar Duett. Here you get useful features together with a good sound - just right for users who are not looking for the cheapest option, but who also don't need absolute high-end."
The Cinebar Duett took second place with the test result VERY GOOD and the test mark 1.4 from a comparison test with a total of five test devices.
Note: Quotes refer to Teufel Cinebar Duett from a comparative review of 5 soundbars.
(Translated from German)
See full review at pcgames.de


(Translated from German)
See full review at areadvd.de


"[...] The sound is really good. Depending on your needs, you have to fine tune the bass, and depending on what you listen to or watch, you have to change the sound. The bass is of course also a trademark of Teufel, because he really pushes like a devil. [...] A good recommendation [...] for people who want good sound - are not audio experts, but simply want to'feel' the music or the film [...]."
(Translated from German)
See full review at androidkosmos.de


"Teufel also relies on its specially developed, Dynamore Ultra virtual surround sound technology for the Cinebar Duett [...]."
"The 2.1 set consisting of soundbar and wireless active subwoofer impressed [...] with an impressive sound, intuitive operability and an original design, which makes the Cinebar Duett in connection with the high-quality processing also a real eye-catcher. We also liked the various possibilities of sound adjustment. With regard to equipment, the soundbar scores with Bluetooth aptX and a second HDMI connection, [...]. The [...] Cinebar Duett is very well suited as a space-saving home cinema system and for improving the often flat TV sound and also for music reproduction."
(Translated from German)
See full review at satvision.de
Downloads & support
This circumstance would drive up the production and storage costs, which would result in a significantly more expensive sales price.
A paint shop in your vicinity will surely be able to repaint the speaker housing to your preferred colour without loss of warranty - after expiry of the eight-week right of return.
1. Remove the RCA cable from the input on the subwoofer. If the hum is no longer heard, go to point B. Otherwise, follow point A.
A. Attach the net cable of the subwoofer to another electricity outlet (i.e. Kitchen/Bathroom/Bedroom). If the subwoofer still hums, get in contact with our Support team.
Should the hum no longer be there, the disruption was a problem in your power supply, which can, for instance, be caused by dimmers or chargers. To find out where the disruption is, unplug all your devices and work back from there. As soon as the hum is heard, you now know your source of the disruption.
B. In your case, the "ground hum" is responsible for the disruption. Please proceed as follows to discover your source.
- Disconnect the cable or satellite port from the TV Receiver and check if the hum disappears or not. If it does, you can use a sheath current filter for the cable outlet to prevent this. For example, the sheath current filter AC 9022 ED. If you have a satellite connection, connect the Satellite Receiver to the optical cable playback source - Teufel Optical Digital Cable
- If this reason can be excluded, separate all devices from the AV Receiver one at a time until the hum stops. The last connected device is then your hum source and should be separated from the others using a galvanic separation filter (found in a retail shop)
- If this doesn't work, get in contact with us once again so that we can give an individual, helpful response.
The corresponding setting in the speaker set-up must be adjusted individually for each source for many receivers, however, e.g. for CD playback only front without woofer, and front speakers plus woofer for Dolby Surround video playback.
To make sure the subwoofer switches on and off correctly in automatic mode, (to be selected on the corresponding switch of the subwoofer, such as "Auto / On / Off"), we recommend turning the level control on the subwoofer to 1/3 or perhaps to 1/2 and increasing the output level for the sub in the receiver's speaker set-up – sometimes up to the maximum (+10 dB or +12 dB). The subwoofer should then work perfectly.
The maximum position of the output level in the speaker set-up of the AV Receiver is obligatory for some of our models (e.g. the Concept S subwoofer).
You can connect it like a standard speaker system: the five satellites via speaker cable to the corresponding speaker outputs front R/L, rear R/L and centre of the AV Receiver/amplifier and the subwoofer from the front R input via a mono-RCA cable to the Sub Out output on the A/V Receiver/amplifier.
Please note:
The auto on/standby switch only responds when the front R input is being used! The subwoofer also receives the full subwoofer signal via this channel.
If the AV Receiver/amplifier has preamplifier outputs for all channels (front R/L, rear R/L, centre and subwoofer), the Teufel set can also be connected via three RCA cable pairs to the subwoofer and the satellites via speaker cables to the subwoofer. However, we recommend using the first version.
Solution:
Separate the direct connection by a grounding filter for the antennae cable that is created for it - for instance, the Teufel modell sheath current filter AC 9022 ED. Alternatively, you can use a galvanic separation filter that is looped into the connection between the subwoofer and AV Receiver.
The hum disappears if the antennae cable is separated from the Receiver/Tuner/TV. First try the grounding filter, otherwise the galvanic separation filter.
Placement within the straight line between both front satellites is ideal - but not precisely in the corner of the room because certain frequency components could be unpleasantly excessive when played back.
The membranes of the satellites should move to the front at the same time as the membrane of the subwoofer bass speaker, because all speakers of the system must vibrate in phase for optimal playback. This means that (provided the connection has the correct polarity) all drivers must move in one direction when the three front speakers receive a pulse (towards the outside or towards the inside).
If the subwoofer is in line with the front speakers, its bass speaker should have the same direction of movement (phase) - the controller on the woofer is set to "0". If the subwoofer is not between the front speakers, but is to the side of or even behind the listening location, its phase length will not match that of the front speakers. That is why the phase of the subwoofer must be changed in such cases.
So much for the theory. In practice, this means: Listen to a loud piece of music with heavy basses and ask a second person to change the phase during playback. The correct setting of the phase switch depends on where the subwoofer is positioned in the room. The position where the bass playback (above all the upper bass range) sounds the fullest is the correct position. Have fun trying it out!
Even though the LED is still illuminated, the subwoofer is in standby mode. This function can be easily checked by slowly increasing the volume at the receiver/amplifier. You will hear a quiet popping noise when the subwoofer activates itself as of a certain level.
If the satellites are not connected directly to the subwoofer but to the AV Receiver/amplifier via speaker cable instead, the subwoofer performance will increase somewhat; the power amplifiers for the satellites have no function. This enables the subwoofer and satellites to play even more dynamically than if the subwoofer still had to provide the satellites with performance.
The technical background: The subwoofer has a large transformer with a specific wattage. This performance is either distributed to the five satellites and the subwoofer, or you receive a higher performance only for the subwoofer.
If the cabling method is easier for you, then you can alternatively connect one subwoofer to the other. You will need two mono cinch cables - one to connect the subwoofer "Pre Out" on the AV receiver/amplifier to the left line-in input of the first subwoofer, and the other to connect the left line-out output of the first subwoofer to the left line-in input of the second subwoofer.
This can be imagined as droning or booming, which occurs during heavy bass movie scenes such as explosions or certain types of music (Jazz, pizzicato bass). The bass absorber is then tuned exactly to this frequency so that only the speakers/subwoofer play back this frequency. The resonance frequency from the room, which would amplify this frequency, is swallowed by the bass absorber.
If you would like to damp more than one frequency (a room usually has three different frequencies: ceilings and floors, front and back and left and right, and its multiple), you will have to set up three absorbers accordingly.
The wattage (e.g. "360 W") printed on the rear of the subwoofer near the mains plug designates the ability of the power amplifier "to pull" a maximum power rating in the specified range at the moment of switching on (those 360 watt stated as an example).
Consequently, the wattage must correspond to at least the sine wave output of the amplifier, as this sine wave output must be permanently available which the power pack must provide as well.
The pulse/music performance of the amplifier, on the other hand, can exceed the wattage, because the short pulses are buffered additionally by the capacitors in the power pack and are not achieved solely through the performance of the power pack.
Multi-channel subwoofer:
The wattage for a multi-channel subwoofer can also be below the sine wave output, as the specified sine wave output is not requested from every channel at the same time.
For a 5 x 100 watt sinus power amplifier, for example, each of the five channels is able to implement 100 watt sine. However, not all five channels at the same time! This is also unnecessary, as the same signal is never transmitted across all five channels at the same time, thus requesting the same high sine wave output per channel.
That is why the wattage may be, e.g. 300 watt, even if the sine wave output exhibits 5 x 100 watt (= 500 watt).
The volume of the active subwoofer can be controlled so that you can adapt the relationship between the active bass and treble / mid tones to suit the room.
Use your own senses to judge which settings sound best in your room. This switch is especially useful in stereo mode. On the other hand, multichannel amplifiers often have technologies that adjust the subwoofer volume - so when using a multichannel amplifier the controller should first be set at 0dB.
It is calculated of the sound velocity divided by 2 and divided by the room length [ 340 m/s: 2 : 6 m = 28.3 Hz (=1/s) ] or, more simply: 170 divided by the room dimension (length, width or height). The greatest distance between two parallel walls is taken as first standard value. For a room of 4 x 6 metres, this would be 6 metres. Strictly speaking, you would have to calculate the room resonance frequency for further parallel walls (for the 4 metres and for the ceiling height).
Overlaying resonances are also possible if the room dimensions are very close to each other. (2.8 metres high, 3 metres wide and 5.6 metres long). The resonance at 2.8 metres is repeated as multiple (times 2) at 5.6 metres length, the resonance of the 3 metres width is close to the resonance of 2.8 metres. It would resonate strongly here at 30 Hz, 56 Hz, 60 Hz and 120/112 Hz.
Phenomena of resonance frequencies:
• For example, a man with a deep voice speaks in a very small room (2 by 2 metres, 85 Hz). The voice appears to have more emphasis than in another room or out of doors. As soon as a woman speaks, the voice will sound just the same as in another room.
• The voice of a woman or that of a small child will cause glass to shatter. The voice strikes exactly the tone that corresponds to the resonant frequency of the glass. The glass resonates so strongly that it shatters (refer to the movie "The Tin Drum").
• A group of soldiers march across a bridge in cadence. The equal movement causes the bridge to vibrate so much that it collapses. That is why no one marches across bridges in cadence.