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Originally Posted by JThiessen 
Has anyone had a chance to audition the 10's and 8's along side some 1's? I currently have 1's up front, a 7 center, 4's side, and BP-2X rear's, an Empire and a M&K sub. Looking at going with an AT screen in the new HT room, and possibly replacing the 1's and 7's with something wall mounted, along with "something" for heights and wides....really scratching my head here to get a feel for what i want to do. Preference would be to end up with the same speaker for all (not sure if heights and wides would need to be anything bigger than a Gem though).
I have yet to have my system in a room layout that is even "OK" for proper HT sound, but my feeling so far is that the Mythos are a little too bright for my taste. But I've made such an investment into them, I'm having a hard time justifying switching to a different brand. I will not have room up front in the HT room I am building for ST's or BP's,
Has anyone had a chance to audition the 10's and 8's along side some 1's? I currently have 1's up front, a 7 center, 4's side, and BP-2X rear's, an Empire and a M&K sub. Looking at going with an AT screen in the new HT room, and possibly replacing the 1's and 7's with something wall mounted, along with "something" for heights and wides....really scratching my head here to get a feel for what i want to do. Preference would be to end up with the same speaker for all (not sure if heights and wides would need to be anything bigger than a Gem though).
I have yet to have my system in a room layout that is even "OK" for proper HT sound, but my feeling so far is that the Mythos are a little too bright for my taste. But I've made such an investment into them, I'm having a hard time justifying switching to a different brand. I will not have room up front in the HT room I am building for ST's or BP's,
IF you feel that the "older" Mythos line is a little bright, definitely give the Tens or Nines a listen. They have the newer tweeter/driver combination and IN MY OPINION they sound a little warmer. If you are looking to keep the ones up front (I would - they are great speakers!), and to ease the budget, I would consider going with the Tens as center and surrounds. If you really want to get rid of the ones and go with wall mounted all around, then the tens are about as good as your going to get for a wall mounted L/R speaker. The newer tweeter with the BDSS drivers really do sound less bright to my ears. Give them a listen. Maybe you could re-position the BP-2X's as your heights?
I personally mix and match my surrounds and don't notice a major tonal difference. BUT I have the same driver/tweeter combination across the front for smooth panning (ST's L/R with Ten center). I have BPX for surrounds and fours for rears.
Good luck with your choice.
I heard detail with the B&W's that wasn't there with any of the Def Techs (BP's and STS). Set up of the equipment probably has more to do with what we hear in the store than the actual products do!
