Definitive Technology Mythos Series Thread - Page 150

Originally Posted by coolplazma

there are a lot of people here who use mythos "centers" (ones...tens) for surrounds and even sts or st for surrounds. The arguement that surrounds are just for girls is a bit light in the pants. Grow a pair and tell your wifey you are installing some painfully ugly towers right next to her china cabinet.

Originally Posted by kopkiwi

Looking at upgrading my current Mission system and didn't know it but can actually get Def Tech in NZ, which is awesome. Looking at a system consisting of the Mythos 4, Mythos 7 or 3 and the GEM XL. Can't find reviews ANYWHERE from the Mythos 4, can anyone point me in the direction of some, or at least give some thoughts onto the speakers?

Will be driven with Emotiva UPA-2.

Thanks all.

Originally Posted by landshark1

Hi all,

I just bought a pair of Mythos ST for use in my new house's living room. I currently also have a SC1 in my current HT but will be replaced in the new house's HT (most likely a SVS sub this time).

Therefore, I'm wondering will I gain anything, if at all, to use the SC1 along with the ST in the living room? I believe the ST is about the same performance (extension & output) as the SC1 from what I've read. They are mainly for TV & music only, movie will be restricted in the HT . And I don't need the lowest nor the loudest bass in the living room neither. May be I should sell the SC1 and save some money instead??

Thanks in advance guys!

Originally Posted by Ericthemidget

I currently have an 8040 center speaker. Which Mythos speaker would be a good replacement for this?

Originally Posted by Ericthemidget

I currently have an 8040 center speaker. Which Mythos speaker would be a good replacement for this?

Originally Posted by LowellG

I don't own an 8040, but I don't know if any will. I have a Mythos 8 and owned a LCR2300. Maybe the 10 will, but I would try it out. I don't thank any of the centers are powerful enough for their mains. I also don't find them very clear.

Originally Posted by leroyjr1

The Mythos ST towers will not have the same performance as the SC1. The SC1 is must better with a bigger driver and more power. For just music and TV viewing the Mythos are more than capable unless you have a huge living room then a external sub will help.

Originally Posted by FantaXP7

A couple of thoughts on some recent changes in my setup...

1. I got a new couch. It is lower to the ground and is a little less deep than the previous. It is odd but my surrounds sound livelier and I felt like maybe I needed to re-do Audyssey. My center doesn't sound as good. It is interesting after talking about environment so much in this thread and it's effect on your listening space.

2. Bass. I had setup bass shakers in the new couch and I am underwhelmed. The contact it makes with the couch isn't quite as good as the last. For now I have simply turned them up a bit to compensate. I think between the bass shakers and the STS's bass settings via audyssey I was happy...I then started to play around with bass settings when I remembered that some people here have mentioned they dial the bass knob to 1 o'clock. Audyssey has me set it to around 10...So I think I sort of excepted the bass output at 10 o'clock because Audyssey told me that is the correct amount of bass....but wow...I put it to 1 and now I don't even want to buy a separate sub!

One question, since turning up my sub I have noticed some irregular sound from one of my tower's woofers. I took a closer look and it seems that there is more excursion (that means forward movement, correct?) out of the one with the funny noise than the other. Does this mean that the coil is bad or that it is dying/failing?

Also the SubDude product, would that be recommended for STS's? I sometimes see that my towers still move physically by themselves. And also I had been reading user reviews about how these help with apartments and vibrations...and possibly make subs sound better.

Thanks

Originally Posted by Maddmaster

I don't think the irregular sound you are getting is anything going bad or failing. It is more likely that the sub amp is reaching it's clipping point and/or the drivers are over extending. Just back the dial down slightly until that you no longer hear that noise. It's more of trial by error on the adjustment.

Originally Posted by Maddmaster

I don't think the irregular sound you are getting is anything going bad or failing. It is more likely that the sub amp is reaching it's clipping point and/or the drivers are over extending. Just back the dial down slightly until that you no longer hear that noise. It's more of trial by error on the adjustment.

Originally Posted by palmfish

Yeah, the sub dial on the ST(S) is very sensitive. Going from 10:00 to 1:00 is HUGE.

I would go back to 10:00 and raise the dials on both by :30 at a time until it starts sounding a bit bloated. At that point, back it off :15 and you should be set.

Originally Posted by FantaXP7

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I really like the amount of bass I am hearing now...But I will play around with it.

I wonder though why I would hear a noise on one of the two towers and see more movement than the other, which is dialed in at the same point?

Originally Posted by Maddmaster

Although bass is nondirectional your Towers are receiving a different signal from the Receiver. One side is getting a stronger signal than the other. Also one Sub Amp in one Tower can be a little more sensitive than the other. It's really not a problem. I wouldn't worry about it.

Originally Posted by campusone

Hi all,
I bought a pair of Mythos Two for use in my house's living room.
I wanted to buy as a center speaker Mythos XTR-40. It may be fine? thanks

Originally Posted by campusone

was looking for a compact solution for the center channel .. I have space problems

Originally Posted by Joe@Definitive

Hi Campus,
The XTR-40 will be a fine center channel if you have space issues. Fanta is right to point out that the CS-8080 (which I love) would sound much better, but it's a trade-off of cosmetics vs. performance. If you have space issues, you do what you can do...
Best, Joe

Originally Posted by landshark1

Hi all,

I just bought a pair of Mythos ST for use in my new house's living room. I currently also have a SC1 in my current HT but will be replaced in the new house's HT (most likely a SVS sub this time).

Therefore, I'm wondering will I gain anything, if at all, to use the SC1 along with the ST in the living room? I believe the ST is about the same performance (extension & output) as the SC1 from what I've read. They are mainly for TV & music only, movie will be restricted in the HT . And I don't need the lowest nor the loudest bass in the living room neither. May be I should sell the SC1 and save some money instead??

Thanks in advance guys!

Originally Posted by bodosom

One of my "subs" is making a very soft muttering sound. Soft enough that I can only hear it in the evening with everything off (or if I put my head right up to the (silent) speaker). Has anyone else had this or a similar problem?

Originally Posted by landshark1

For those using GemXL, what kind of stands do you use?

Originally Posted by bodosom

One of my "subs" is making a very soft muttering sound.

Originally Posted by kimare

I've just purchased the this Mythos setup.

1 pair Mythos Six (front)
1 pcs Mythos Seven (center)
1 pcs ProSub 800
1 pair DI 5.5S (rear)

But as the Six where out of stock, I have to wait a mouth before the package are delievered. In the mean time I'll look for a reciever.

Thanks for your recent email to Definitive Technology. Firs, our Mythos speakers sound clear and detailed - bordering on the brighter side.....

Next, we have found that amplifiers or receivers that use a "high current" design in their power amp section work well with Definitive loudspeakers and generally sound better. The best way to determine whether a given model is "high current" or not is to look at the wattage specs. High current models have much higher wattage ratings into 4 ohms than into 8 ohms. High current amplifiers or receivers are also comfortable driving 6 ohm speakers - which accurately describes the impedance of our speakers. (6 ohm speakers also draw more current and are harder to drive than 8 ohm speakers.)