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All:


In the Definitive Technology Owners Thread, the Mythos comments seem few and far between compared with the bipolar line comments; hence, this thread. Please feel free to post any comments/questions/pictures regarding the Definitive Technology Mythos line of speakers. There is a very helpful group on this thread that answers questions quickly, so please jump right in!




Here are some links to infomation on the Mythos Line: (If you have any links to add, please PM me)



OFFICIAL WEBSITE for Mythos speakers:

Official Definitive Technology Mythos Site



PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS of various Mythos speakers/systems:

Various Mythos Reviews in pdf form (Old Definitive Technoology Website)

Mythos 1, Mythos 3, Mythos 2, no sub (Home Entertainment Magazine, 2004)

Mythos 1, Mythos 3, Mythos 2, SuperCube I (Home Theater Review.com, 2004)

Mythos 4, Mythos 3, Mythos 2, Mythos Gem, SuperCube II (HomeTheater Magazine, 2004)

Mythos 4, Mythos 3, Mythos 2, SuperCube II (TechRadar, 2005)

Mythos 8 system, no sub (Audio/Visual Revolution, 2007)

Mythos 2, Mythos 3, SuperCube I (Sound & Vision, 2004)

Mythos 2, Mythos 3, SuperCube III (Home Theater Review.com, 2008)

Mythos Gem, Mythos 7, SuperCube III (Sound & Vision, 2005)

Mythos ST, Mythos 10, Mythos Gem XL, no sub (UltimateAV Magazine, 2007)

Mythos ST, Mythos 10, no sub (Audio/Visual Revolution, 2008)

Mythos ST, Mythos 8, Mythos Gem, no sub (HomeTheater Magazine, 2007)

Mythos ST (2 speakers, no sub then briefly with Snell & Velodyne system) (Sound & Vision, 2007)

Mythos ST (2 speakers, no sub) (Home Entertainment Magazine, 2008)

Mythos STS (2 speakers, no sub) (Stereophile, 2008)

Mythos STS (2 speakers, no sub) (SoundStage!, 2008)

Mythos STS, Mythos 9, Mythos Gem, no sub (Sound & Vison, 2009) (from MacFan424)

Mythos STS (2 speakers, no sub) (Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity, 2009) (from MacFan424)

Mythos STS, Mythos 9, Mythos Gem, no sub (HomeTheater Magazine, 2009)

Mythos SSA-50, ProSub 800 (HomeTheater Magazine, 2008)



PICTURES of Mythos Speaker Systems (Please post your pics below or PM me the link)

The-Royale-One Home Theater (Mythos 1, Mythos 3, Mythos 2, SuperCube I)

Smgluck's Media Room (Mythos 1, Mythos Gem, SuperCube I)

Lorelevitt's System (Mythos 1, Mythos 8, SuperCube I)

Caesar V's System (Mythos ST, Mythos 3)

DoingOK's System (Mythos 1, Mythos 3, Mythos 2, Gem XL, Epik Castle (concealed)

DoingOK's System Connection detail (biwiring, locking banana plugs, rear speakers)

Larry M's System (Mythos ST, Mythos 10, Gem XL, SuperCube Reference)

Mantis10's System (Mythos ST, Mythos 10 (x3), no sub)

bigAWL's System (Mythos 2, Mythos 3, Gem XL, SVS SB12Plus)

MD Boy's System (Mythos 1, Mythos 9, PA-120)

Thrang's System (Mythos ST, BP center/surrounds, SuperCube I, JL Fathom 113)

dbrunona's System (Mythos 9 (x3), Gem, SuperCube III)

aznative's System (Mythos 1 (x2), Mythos 3, Mythos 2 (x2), SuperCube II)

British Definitive Technology Mythos Site--has a gallery with some Mythos pictures not on the US site



HELPFUL INFORMATION and FACTOIDS for Mythos Speakers

Downloadable manuals for Mythos Line


Frequency Responses: (Still trying to find more independently measured FR's--please PM me if you can acquire them)


Mythos 1: 57 Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 3 dB (from DT via otk)

Mythos 3: 100 Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 3 dB (from DT via MacFan424)

Mythos 3: 74 Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 3 dB (from DT via jgeorg5)**

Mythos 8: 58 Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 3 dB (from DT via jgeorg5)**

Mythos 9: 100 Hz - 17.2 kHz, +/- 5.2 dB (from S & V via MacFan424)

Mythos 9: 60Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 3 dB (from DT via jgeorg5)**

Mythos 9: 200 Hz - 10 kHz, +1.00/-1.80 dB; -3 dB point is at 96 Hz; -6 dB point is at 77 Hz (from HT, 3/09)

Mythos 10: 52Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 3dB (from DT via jgeorg5)**

Mythos Gem: 161 Hz -18.5 kHz, +/- 4.6 dB (from S & V via MacFan424)

Mythos Gem: 200 Hz - 10 kHz, +2.78/-1.42 dB; -3 dB point is at 38 Hz; -6 dB point is at 139 Hz (from HT, 3/09)

Mythos ST: 24 Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 3 dB (from DT via otk)

Mythos STS: 28 Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 3 dB (from DT via MacFan424)

Mythos STS: 30 Hz -30 kHz, +/- 5.3 dB (from S & V via MacFan424)

Mythos STS: Tweeter/MR: 200 Hz - 10kHz, +1.57/-2.43 dB; -3 dB point is at 144 Hz; -6 dB point is at 118 Hz; Integrated Sub: 38 Hz - 111 Hz, - 3 dB using LFE input; -6 dB point is at 29 Hz (from HT, 3/09)



** From Def Tech (via jgeorg5): "These measurements were taken [in the DT anechoic chamber] with a microphone placed 1 meter away from the front of the speaker (which was placed on the floor). There was no reflective sound from the walls. However, there was a sound reflection from the floor."


Recommended Crossover Settings (per Official DT Mythos website) --props to rnrn for the suggestion!


Mythos 1: 60 Hz

Mythos 2: 100 Hz

Mythos 3: 100 Hz

Mythos 4: 100 Hz

Mythos 5: 120 Hz

Mythos 7: 140 Hz

Mythos 8: 80 Hz

Mythos 9: 60 Hz (per Chet at DT via ckelly33)

Mythos 10: 60 Hz

Mythos Gem: 120 Hz

Mythos GemXL: 80 Hz

Mythos STS: Large, Full bandwidth

Mythos ST: Large, Full bandwidth

Mythos Driver Size Comparison Chart (by bigAWL)

+/- 3db Responses for Mythos 1 and Mythos ST (including some other Definitive Technology Speakers as well)

Mantis10's methods to setup Mythos ST/STS speakers

How to use banana plugs with wall mounted Mythos 8's--pictures

Ascen5sion's tip on how to remove broken grille plugs from Mythos speaker -- verified by rnrn

Texasveteran's unpacking photos for the Mythos ST speakers
 
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#152 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by Macfan424 /forum/post/15788005


Very cool.



We have a number of things in common: Mythos, SVS (x2), and, until now, Pioneer AVR. So naturally, I think you have good taste.



"Money Pit!"
I guess it's like that for all of us, though. I think I've finally finished... for the next year or so at least. Eventually, someone will tempt me with a "must have" upgrade
, but for now...


Lucky you, though. You still have lots more things to throw money at.
(Trying for new single short post smiley record!)

Thanks, bro--hopefully, I'll get this thing done by the end of Spring.
 
#153 ·
I am about to pull the trigger on DT's. Can't decide between Gem XL's front and rear (fronts on stands if Gem stands will fit Gem XL's), Mythos 3 center, and Supercube III or Mythos 5's for front. Gems for rear, Mythos 7 for center, and Supercube III (the latter setup is straining the budget). I have been able to audition most of these speakers, but not in these specific setups. Room is 15 deep by 20 wide with 12' cathedral ceilings. For now it will be powered by a Pioneer Elite SX- 90TXV but Denon 2309 soon. Help please
 
#154 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by ronnielee54 /forum/post/15800164


I am about to pull the trigger on DT's. Can't decide between Gem XL's front and rear (fronts on stands if Gem stands will fit Gem XL's), Mythos 3 center, and Supercube III or Mythos 5's for front. Gems for rear, Mythos 7 for center, and Supercube III (the latter setup is straining the budget). I have been able to audition most of these speakers, but not in these specific setups. Room is 15 deep by 20 wide with 12' cathedral ceilings. For now it will be powered by a Pioneer Elite SX- 90TXV but Denon 2309 soon. Help please

The Fives are very nice, but the Gem XL's with a good subwoofer sound amazing to my ears. But I've never compared with the Fives back-to-back. Also, personally, I think the Three is a much better choice for center. If you're going to step up to the Fives, why "downgrade" to the Seven for center?
 
#155 ·
it turns out solo surround bar is not recommended for my living room wall set-up. i sought for advice from the retailer....for my budget(~2k), they suggested the following:

mythos five as fronts

mythos seven as center

mythos gem as surrounds

prosub 800 as sub


now my questions are:

1. what's ur experience with this system?

2. does pioneer 01txh work well with the speakers?


thanks
 
#156 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dpp11 /forum/post/15801306


it turns out solo surround bar is not recommended for my living room wall set-up. i sought for advice from the retailer....for my budget(~2k), they suggested the following:

mythos five as fronts

mythos seven as center

mythos gem as surrounds

prosub 800 as sub


now my questions are:

1. what's ur experience with this system?

2. does pioneer 01txh work well with the speakers?


thanks

I have no experience with the system you describe, so I can't respond to that, but I can relate that my Pioneer VSX-01TXH works beautifully with my Mythos STS and Three. I have meters attached which verify what my ears tell me: The 01 barely breaks a sweat with my set-up, even at ear-splitting volume levels. (Of course, "ear-splitting" to me may be "normal" for others!
)
 
#157 ·
Any concerns about using Gem XL's as fronts. They're great sounding speakers and actually produce more low-end than the Twos or Sixes. But will the dispersed sound from the off-axis mid/bass drivers mess with accurate soundstage/imaging for music?
 
#158 ·
Dpp11 - I'm curious to learn why you backed off the SSA-50 as I am considering a similar setup for a new HT system in my living room. My 55" TV butts up against a doorway on the left side leaving no room for a wall mounted speaker. I was thinking to use the SSA-50 for LCR and pair it with 2 rears and a sub - I would/could use the surround connections on the SSA-50 for a hybrid 7.1 setup.


I am considering both the Polk SurroundBar 50 and Mythos SSA-50 for the primary speaker and am leaning towards a Denon 1909/789 AVR (trying to steal one from CC during their liquidation).


Anyone have any thoughts/recommendations on this potential setup?


Thanks
 
#159 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by Teeter /forum/post/15809096


Any concerns about using Gem XL's as fronts. They're great sounding speakers and actually produce more low-end than the Twos or Sixes. But will the dispersed sound from the off-axis mid/bass drivers mess with accurate soundstage/imaging for music?

I've heard a couple people say they really like their Gems or GemXLs in the front. I have a Mythos 3 on the way, and plan to get some GemXLs for the front in the next couple months. If you can wait that long, I'll let you now how they sound for me. I'm hoping the GemXLs will work because I really don't have good placement possibilities for a pair of Mythos 2s (too tall for the bookshelves). But I have the option later to get the 2s if I set up the room differently, and then I can move the GemXLs to the surrounds.


One caveat about my upcoming opinion on the GemXLs... I currently listen to Bose 301 "direct/relfecting" bookshelf speakers (I've had them for 17 years). So I'm already very accustomed to a dispersed sound.


In any case, it's all relative. Someone can say it's the best sound he's ever heard - but if he's been listening to his built-in TV speakers all his life, take it with a grain of salt.
 
#160 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by Teeter /forum/post/15809096


Any concerns about using Gem XL's as fronts. They're great sounding speakers and actually produce more low-end than the Twos or Sixes. But will the dispersed sound from the off-axis mid/bass drivers mess with accurate soundstage/imaging for music?

The Gems may not have the precise imaging that the rest of the Mythos line has, but a lot of people prefer the more dispersed effect. They like a bigger, more room filling sound, a little more like DefTech's more typical bi-polar models. It's a trade off, and everyone has their own biases. Try to listen to them if possible so you can decide for yourself.
 
#161 ·
thanks for the heads up on this thread mvp2005fan.



My setup:


Denon AVR-5308CI

Panasonic PT-AE3000 Projector

136" 16:9, Painted screen (spent too much already)

PS3

XBox360

Directv HR-20

Panamax M5400 Power center

Computer (needs an upgrade)


Now the important stuff



Fronts: Mythos ST

Center: CLR3000

Surrounds: BPVX/P (2)

Sub: Supercube I


I will soon be matching up my surrounds to my ST's by purchasing 4 (maybe 5 for center too) Mythos 10's to make my system full 7.1 mythos glory.



Only thing I'm weary of is the difference in sound characteristics when going from a bi-pole surround speaker of the BPVX/P to direct radiating of the M10. Main reason I'm changing to the M10's is to timbre match them to my ST's.


I love the CLR3000, so I'm not sure yet if I will be switching to the M10 on that one, but I will definitly try one of em out as a center once I get them.
 
#162 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by kibon /forum/post/15818094


thanks for the heads up on this thread mvp2005fan.



My setup:


Denon AVR-5308CI

Panasonic PT-AE3000 Projector

136" 16:9, Painted screen (spent too much already)

PS3

XBox360

Directv HR-20

Panamax M5400 Power center

Computer (needs an upgrade)


Now the important stuff



Fronts: Mythos ST

Center: CLR3000

Surrounds: BPVX/P (2)

Sub: Supercube I


I will soon be matching up my surrounds to my ST's by purchasing 4 (maybe 5 for center too) Mythos 10's to make my system full 7.1 mythos glory.



Only thing I'm weary of is the difference in sound characteristics when going from a bi-pole surround speaker of the BPVX/P to direct radiating of the M10. Main reason I'm changing to the M10's is to timbre match them to my ST's.


I love the CLR3000, so I'm not sure yet if I will be switching to the M10 on that one, but I will definitly try one of em out as a center once I get them.

Nice setup. Certainly the Tens would be cool with the ST's, but I wouldn't be in a great hurry to replace your BPVX's. When I had some communications with DefTech about surrounds to go with my STS's, they made a point of stating the BP1.2X and BP2X would provide a "solid match" (their words). By extension, it's reasonable to say the BPVX's would too. And there is a lot to be said for a bipolar design in the surrounds. At least try to insure that you can return the Tens if you don't find them as much of an improvement as you hope.
 
#163 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by Macfan424 /forum/post/15820917


Nice setup. Certainly the Tens would be cool with the ST's, but I wouldn't be in a great hurry to replace your BPVX's. When I had some communications with DefTech about surrounds to go with my STS's, they made a point of stating the BP1.2X and BP2X would provide a "solid match" (their words). By extension, it's reasonable to say the BPVX's would too. And there is a lot to be said for a bipolar design in the surrounds. At least try to insure that you can return the Tens if you don't find them as much of an improvement as you hope.

I also recevied the same advice from Def Tech. My story real quick....I started out with BP7004's CLR 3000 and BPX1.2's....I was able to upgrade to the BP7002's but unfortunately they were damaged in shipping. I have been waiting for the replacement 7002's for quite awhile and was offered the Mythos STS towers for being patient. I e-mailed Chet at Def Tech and he said they would all work well together...so when the shipment arrives

( hopefully in 2009 sometime ) I will have a decision to make on which towers to take home. I have been thinking hard about the STS series so I think I will take them and try them out...but I am still on the fence.
 
#164 ·
Is anyone here running Six's and a seven up front? I can't find any reviews or comments on that set up. Particularly vs Gem XL's and a Three up front. Anyone?
 
#166 ·
Has anyone had the opportunity to compare the Mythos Nine to the Mythos Ten?


Also, has anyone directly compared the ST to the STS speakers? I heard the STS speakers and thought that they sounded great. Unfortunately, the store did not have the ST speakers. I am trying to decide whether the ST speakers are worth the additional money or if I would be better off buying the STS speakers and using the extra money to buy a dedicated sub.


Thanks
 
#167 ·
Anyone have comments about how a pair of Mythos Ones would work with a Marantz SR7002? And does it matter whether I pair these with a Three, Eight or Seven center (I'll be placing this on a stand that sits right under the TV)? I'll probably end up getting an SVS cylinder sub.


Thanks
 
#168 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by akopperl /forum/post/15826937


Has anyone had the opportunity to compare the Mythos Nine to the Mythos Ten?


Also, has anyone directly compared the ST to the STS speakers? I heard the STS speakers and thought that they sounded great. Unfortunately, the store did not have the ST speakers. I am trying to decide whether the ST speakers are worth the additional money or if I would be better off buying the STS speakers and using the extra money to buy a dedicated sub.


Thanks

Not sure how much good it will do you, as different rooms (much less different ears) could lead to different conclusions, but I did compare the STS and ST's and couldn't hear any significant differences.


I'm sure the ST's would have an advantage if played extremely loud, but I don't do that for music, so I didn't compare them that way. At home, the STS's are all I'd ever ask for with movies, too (didn't audition the ST's with movies). However, I have an average sized room, and sit ~ 8-9' from the speakers. In a large room or farther away, the ST's advantage might be more apparent.


I can't offer any thoughts on the Nines as they didn't exist a couple of months ago when I bought my setup, so I've never heard them. I have a Three as my center. I didn't consider the Ten, as it would not fit in my (then) available space. If I were buying now, I'd probably go with a Nine, but if I had ST's, I'd be inclined to match them up with a Ten. I suspect the Nine and Ten are analogous to the STS and ST, with differences likely to become noticeable in large rooms and/or high volumes.
 
#169 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by Macfan424 /forum/post/15830374


I'm sure the ST's would have an advantage if played extremely loud, but I don't do that for music, so I didn't compare them that way. At home, the STS's are all I'd ever ask for with movies, too (didn't audition the ST's with movies). However, I have an average sized room, and sit ~ 8-9' from the speakers. In a large room or farther away, the ST's advantage might be more apparent.

Thanks for the reply.


Are you using a separate sub or are the powered subs in the STS sufficient for home theater?
 
#170 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by akopperl /forum/post/15830876


Thanks for the reply.


Are you using a separate sub or are the powered subs in the STS sufficient for home theater?

I use separate SVS subs (2). They are still within their +/- 3dB envelope at 15Hz, which is as low as I can measure.


Nonetheless, I do run the STS at Large (something I usually advise against with other speakers). This makes them ideal for 2 channel music, as their -3dB point is 28Hz, covering the effective lower limit for music (which is ~30Hz, except for pipe organs). Without a separate sub, the ST's would gain some advantage in HT usage, as their -3dB point is 24Hz.


The 28Hz figure was supplied by DefTech, and I got the same reading in my own in-room measurements. This is lower than some good dedicated subwoofers I've measured in my room, and certainly adequate for an impressive HT experience, albeit not the ultimate performance that some of us pay extravagant amounts to try to achieve.
Over 90% of bass, even in movies, is over 30Hz. But for the gut wrenching bass you feel rather than hear, there is no substitute for a high quality separate sub (or 2; or 3 or 4 or...
).
 
#171 ·
for home theater, i would run the STS as small with a 40hz crossover


sound & vision's Tom Nousaine measured the STS as being down 5.3db @ 30hz which means it's probably rolling off in the mid to high 30s

http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/spe...nce-page2.html


the STS is probably fine for most music by itself as large
 
#172 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by otk /forum/post/15834474


for home theater, i would run the STS as small with a 40hz crossover


sound & vision's Tom Nousaine measured the STS as being down 5.3db @ 30hz which means it's probably rolling off in the mid to high 30s

http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/spe...nce-page2.html


the STS is probably fine for most music by itself as large

I probably would too, but my receiver doesn't offer separate crossover points for different speakers. The crossover you choose for one is what you get for all (the only thing I dislike about my Pioneer AVR). I could use a 50Hz crossover, but it would be a poor choice with my Three. It works better for me to use the conventional 80Hz crossover everywhere else, and the STS's at large.


I'm aware of Tom Nousaine's figures (and reported them here), but my measurements in my own room (using an SMS-1) supported DefTech's numbers. Admittedly, that was unexpected, as in-room measurements rarely are the the same as manufacturer's anechoic results, but they were in this case, as least as well as I could measure them (the SMS-1 is not easy to read with great precision). Probably a happy coincidence based on placement and room dynamics.


For whatever reason, I was very pleasantly surprised by the STS's extraordinarily smooth bass response in my room. Roll-off beginning in low thirties, with -3dB in high 20's. No peaks, no nulls. Clean and tight sounding. Initially, I had no intention of running them as Large, but hearing and seeing their bass response changed my mind.
 
#173 ·
Hoping I could get some help making this decision. I'm planning a 6.1 setup in a small room (approx 12x14ft). I want to use Gem xls for the surround speakers but I can't decide on the front speakers (my center speaker choice will be determined by my front speaker choice). Basically, for the same price I could choose two mythos one speakers plus a Supercube 2 - or two STS towers. I was originally leaning towards the STS's but then noticed in the manual from definitve their recommendation to place these speakers at least 3 ft from side and back walls. There isn't a similar recommendation in the mythos one owners manual. Because of the small size of my room and the placement of the door, placing the front speakers three feet from the front and side walls just isnt an option. I could probably place them 1.5 ft from front wall and 2 feet from side wall max. Any insight into this would be appreciated. What setup should sound best placed this close to the walls?

Thanks
 
#174 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by Redman77 /forum/post/15838434


Hoping I could get some help making this decision. I'm planning a 6.1 setup in a small room (approx 12x14ft). I want to use Gem xls for the surround speakers but I can't decide on the front speakers (my center speaker choice will be determined by my front speaker choice). Basically, for the same price I could choose two mythos one speakers plus a Supercube 2 - or two STS towers. I was originally leaning towards the STS's but then noticed in the manual from definitve their recommendation to place these speakers at least 3 ft from side and back walls. There isn't a similar recommendation in the mythos one owners manual. Because of the small size of my room and the placement of the door, placing the front speakers three feet from the front and side walls just isnt an option. I could probably place them 1.5 ft from front wall and 2 feet from side wall max. Any insight into this would be appreciated. What setup should sound best placed this close to the walls?

Thanks

I really like the STS speakers (as does just about everyone); however, in a small room (as you described it), the optimal subwoofer placement may not coincide with the optimal place for your mains. Therefore, the Mythos One/Supercube 2 will give you more flexibility in terms of sub placement, and may allow you to optimize your base response a little better (as well conform to Def Tech's speaker placement suggestions). I chose to go Mythos Ones/SVS Subs x 2 for that reason--I have an unusual room and I thought I might need that flexibility.


Having said that, the only way to know for certain is to audition the STS's in your room to see if you like the way they sound that close to the walls--chances are, they still sound fine--just perhaps a bit more bass than the designers intended. Alternatively, you could roll down to B & M and get the salesperson to put the STS's close to two walls and see if the sound is to your liking--still wouldn't be as good as testing in your own room, but it might give you an idea of what to expect.


Just my two cents--MacFan424 has the STS's at home so I'm sure he has more insight on this than I do.
 
#175 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by kibon /forum/post/15818094


thanks for the heads up on this thread mvp2005fan.



My setup:


Denon AVR-5308CI

Panasonic PT-AE3000 Projector

136" 16:9, Painted screen (spent too much already)

PS3

XBox360

Directv HR-20

Panamax M5400 Power center

Computer (needs an upgrade)


Now the important stuff



Fronts: Mythos ST

Center: CLR3000

Surrounds: BPVX/P (2)

Sub: Supercube I


I will soon be matching up my surrounds to my ST's by purchasing 4 (maybe 5 for center too) Mythos 10's to make my system full 7.1 mythos glory.



Only thing I'm weary of is the difference in sound characteristics when going from a bi-pole surround speaker of the BPVX/P to direct radiating of the M10. Main reason I'm changing to the M10's is to timbre match them to my ST's.


I love the CLR3000, so I'm not sure yet if I will be switching to the M10 on that one, but I will definitly try one of em out as a center once I get them.

I agree with all that has been said on this. There is one additoinal thing you might consider--if you decide that you might eventually go to 7.1, you may wish to keep your side surrounds as bipolar, and put a pair of 10's in the back to be the rear surrounds. This is the recommended set up for 7.1 from the THX Dolby website, since DTS Master and TrueHD Dolby apparently specify full range localizable surround in those extra 2 rear channels. (It's what I ended up doing.) Either way, I'm sure your system will rock!
 
#176 ·
heys guys! well im new with the def tech and i am lookin to purchase a pair of mythos four to replace my current setup. I live in an apartment which doesnt keep me from cranking it. i really just want something that has clear sound for ht and regular tv watching. i heard these at bb and loved them! i realize you guys might be bias but any opinions on this? the room is about 17X15 open to the kitchen and dining room. also at bb the bass didnt seem bad, how are these in your set up? Does anybody mind posting a couple pics of there setup? and also i know its not the matching center BUT how would the procenter 2000 go with these or any other mythos? Do to size limitations that would work out alot better for me. This would be ran by my hk 247. Thanks again and sorry for all the questions...
 
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