Definitive Technology Mythos Series Thread - Page 10

Well, I just ordered a couple more pieces of my new system. I already got the Mythos Three. Now a couple of GemXLs and an SVS SB12-Plus are on the way. The plan is to use the the GemXLs in as front L&R, so I'll let everyone know what I think of the sound when I set them up. Again, I should say that my current front L&R are Bose "direct/reflecting" 301s, so I can't do a good comparison between the dipole sound to a regular direct radiating speaker like the Mythos Two (which I would have gone with if I had a good place for them - maybe in the future).

Are the SoloXLs discontinued? I wonder if anyone ever tried using two of them - one in front and one in back - in a 6.1 setup. Or I wonder how one of the current SSA-42 or SSA-50 would work as the four surround speakers of a 7.1 setup. There'd be an extra center in there, but price-wise even the SSA-50 is cheaper than 4 Gems, and maybe easier to wall-mount (and run wires for) than four individual speakers.

Hey MVP,

I am going to try and do a demo between the 4 speakers this weekend and with get back with a report shortly!

The Solo XL has been discontinued for the new SSA-42 and SSA-50. If you can find a SoloXL then you could actually put one in the front and one in the rear, but I dont think the sound would be that great compared to other options. I look at the SoloXL and the SSA series speakers as more based on looks vs sound. Don't get me wrong the SSA's and the Solo XL's sound great for what they are(bedroom or limited space options in my opinion), but if you have the ability to get individual speakers spaced out more you would be better off. The key to good surround sound is getting the front, left, and right at least a couple feet away from each other. If you really don't have room to do a true 5.1 speaker system you could get a used SoloXL with some pro-monitor 1000's for the rear. Another thing you could do is just get the SSA-50 and a nice sub for a clean look. We have done quite a few installs on the SSA's and SoloXL's and I notice you really need a sub to round them out...

Just a thought?

I just purchased the Mythos STS's , the Mythos ten for the center , and the gem xl's for surrounds. I wanted to know from other owners of the STS's do you use the LFE inputs on the speakers ,or just wire them normally? thx

Congratulations on your new setup.

I don't use the LFE input, but I have separate subwoofers. If I didn't, I probably would use the LFE as I like to run my subs about 2-3dB hot, but prefer the L/R bass to be flat. I run my STS's as Large, so they do get a full range signal.

However, if you prefer to run your L/R and LFE bass at the same level there is no need to use the LFE input. Just set the sub to No/Off in your AVR and it will direct the LFE signal to your L/R speakers. Many DefTech owners in this forum seem to prefer this approach.

I have my Mythos ST's set to large in the receiver and am running on just speaker wire..Sounds great.

I'm trying to find a speaker mount that can be swivel to left and right for the Mythos Ten.

Was looking at the OmniMount 30.0 http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=93598
but not sure if it will work.

Anyone have any suggestion?

I use 3 Mythos ten across the front, mostly for movies and gaming. I want a swivel mount because I want to adjust the angle of the speakers and make it point at my listening position.

I just ordered 2 STS in black $1,100 each,one mythos 3 in silver(these are really discounted),4 gems and 1 set of stands for an incredible price.I got this great deal from Megan at Abt's,check it out.These arrive next week and I am very excited after all of these positive feedback.Enjoy!

^^ We aren't supposed to discuss pricing except MSRP...

It is against Forum policy.

Congrats on your purchase. I simply have speaker wire run to my ST's and set to large on my receiver. I do have a couple of subwoofers so I don't need much bass from the ST's. I researched this on AVS after purchasing my ST's and it appeared that only a few could notice any difference running LFE.

Right. Wasn't there a post in this thread a week ago or so about that? (I can't find it now - maybe I saw it in another thread.) The point seemed to be that they didn't want people to run a lot of marketing within the threads. And I respect that.

But what I don't understand is, if they were are going to make a big deal about people discussing price deals and vendors, why is there a sticky thread in the BluRay forum called: Blu-ray Player Special Deals: ALL pricing deals and locating talk goes here

If you don't use the LFE input, are you not utilizing the built-in amp?

If the ST/STS's get a full range signal (e.g. AVR set to Large), they reproduce it with just speaker wires, using the built-in amp for lows.

BigAWL - I'm extremely curious to hear about your GEM XL (R&L)/Three/SVS setup as I am considering an identical setup for my Living Room in addition to GEMS on the back wall. If the GEM XL's sound great, you'll save me some $$$ ---alternatively, I'll look towards a Two/Three solution or, if I really feel like blowing my budget, a Nine x 3 solution.

Also - very curious to hear how the SVS sounds in that setup as I am torn between that and a SuperCube II (which I can get a decent deal on).

Hi all. Just wanted to share my excitement. I just bought two Mythos One's and a SuperCube I over the weekend to add to my HT setup. Wow! That's all I can say. What a fantastic sound! The Mythos One's replaced BP7004's and the SC I replaced a 10 year old Klipsch KSW12. I was pretty happy with the 7004's as my mains, but when I A/B'd them against the Mythos One's, there was no comparison. I kept my DefTech CLR2002 as my center because I like the bi-polar effect and mid-bass punch it has. (That and there was no way the wife was going to let me get the Mythos Eight, too. All I was "supposed" to be buying was a new sub.) But after I hooked everything up her exact quote was, "I don't know anything about this stuff, but even I can tell there's a big difference. It's so much clearer. It almost sounds live." Of course, I demo'd it for her by playing some Wilco, her favorite band. Proved to be a shrewd move on my part.

The rest of the system consists of 4 Mirage OM-R2's, two for side surround, two for rear surround. All are driven with a Pioneer Elite 94TXH. I know there's a big debate over the use of bipolar/omnipolar versus direct radiating for surrounds, but personally I like the diffused effect of the omnipolar surrounds. The Mirage seem to blend nicely with the DefTech's. I think I've finally achieved the best setup for my ears. I'm now finally happy with how both music and movies sound. Now comes the fun part - tweaking EQ's and frequency cut-off's and all that other good stuff to see if I can make it sound even better.

the clr2002 is not bi-polar. it just has the same look as the bi-polar line (black sock and black piano end-caps)

congrats on the new speakers and sub

Hey bigAWL,
One of the biggest reasons for a lot of these threads not allowing price posts is that most of these products are not supposed to be sold below full retail price...Of course members of the forum get great deals, but they are supposed to be on the down low with sentences like "I just got a great system from a great dealer and then people can PM you ... poor Megan at Abt may get fired if anyone from Definitive is reading the posts.
Oh and as for Blu-Ray players people don't really care about price posts because they are completely whored out in the market....

Holy crap! I can't believe I never knew that. Don't I feel like the idiot. I could've sworn there were speakers in the back of that thing. I must have been thinking of my old Mirage OM-C2. I know that one was bi-polar.

At least make me feel better by telling me there's a port or something in the back of the CLR2002...

Congratulations on your new speakers.

I use a pair of Mirage Omnisat v2 FS as surrounds with my STS/Three fronts, and have been delighted with them. I wasn't sure it would be a good idea, as in theory they are a mismatch, but I was intrigued by them and had a 30 day home trial, so I decided to give them a whirl. Turned out to be terrific in my room. The omnipolar design really creates an encompassing ambiance, and to my delight, after running MCACC through my Elite VSX-01THX, they blend seamlessly with my STS's, even on pink noise. I'd say they match as well as anything would be likely to, given the effects of room placement and the like.

Macfan,

I see you're in the Chicago area too. Where do you buy your DefTech gear? I picked mine up at Abt in Glenview this weekend. Anybody around here still carry the full Mirage line? All my Mirage stuff came from United Audio/Tweeter, but they're pretty much all closed up now. I've seen a few pieces at Best Buy Magnolia.

Where else but Abt? Seriously they are hard to beat, although I actually got a very good deal on the Three from BB/Magnolia by Old Orchard, and that's where I got the Mirage Omnisat v2 FS (on closeout). But as a rule, it's Abt for most of my gear: DefTech STS's, Kuro Plasma, Elite AVR, etc. (I used to buy a lot of stuff from United Audio, but Tweeter never seemed the same, and eventually I quit going there.)

I don't know of anyone here who carries the whole Mirage line anymore. I'm a bit surprised that Abt doesn't since they carry Klipsch and I assume they share a distributor. I think that's why BB/Magnolia has them. Mirage makes nice stuff. Not for everyone, I guess, but deserving of better distribution.

I tried hooking my STS's up with sub connects to the LFE.
No difference for music, but I did notice a difference for movies.

actually i think the port is on the front just below the tweeter. i know it is on the clr2000, the clr2002 is just a smaller version of the clr2000