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Definitive Technology warranty for speakers & soundbars

21/100 Warranty ScoreRanked 17 of 27 brandsVaries by model line
The short version

Definitive Technology covers speakers & soundbars in full for 1 year, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is the same as most of the 27 brands we compared, which typically cover 1 year in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.

From Definitive Technology's published warranty, checked October 2026.

What's covered

Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
  • Full coverageSound bar and wireless subwoofer1 year
Varies by model line

Definitive Technology words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.

  • SoundbarsFull: 1 year. No partial coverage
  • Home speakersFull: None. Partial to 5 years
Good to know before you buy
  • Covers the original buyer only and can't be transferred.
  • Only valid if bought from an authorized Definitive Technology dealer. Keep your original receipt.
  • Definitive recommends registering online so your warranty status is on file.
  • Factory refurbished speakers get 2 years.

How other brands compare for speakers & soundbars

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Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for speakers & soundbars.

  1. CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  2. BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
  3. Kohl'sMost items90 days
  4. Sam's ClubElectronics such as TVs, computers and speakers90 days
  5. ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
  6. CrutchfieldMost items60 days
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  1. Guitar CenterMost items45 days
  2. B&H PhotoMost items30 days from delivery
  3. NeweggMost items30 days from delivery
  4. TargetElectronics and entertainment (not Apple or Beats)30 days
  5. VerizonMost items30 days
  6. WalmartConsumer electronics and PC components30 days
  7. BrandsMart USASoutheast storesMost items30 days from delivery
  8. Electronic ExpressTennessee storesMost items30 days
  9. Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
  10. P.C. Richard & SonNortheast storesMost items30 days
  11. RC WilleyMountain West storesElectronics30 days from delivery
  12. Best BuyMost items15 days from delivery
  13. CuracaoSouthwest storesMost items15 days
  14. Big Sandy SuperstoreOhio Valley storesMost items3 days from delivery
  15. SweetwaterSoftware, authorization keys, earphones and in-ear products, tubes, replacement speakers and parts, turntable cartridges and styliNo returns

From each store's published return policy, using its rule for speakers & soundbars where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.

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