Def Tech speakers

leroyjr1
leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
edited April 2011 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Thinking about selling my beloved Def Tech Mythos system consisting of:
*Mythos ST towers w/ built in powered subs
*Mythos Ten center channel
*Mythos Gem XL

I have all the original boxes, manual and the purchase receipts. Bought the ST towers in December 2010, Mythos Ten & Gem XL's in January of this year. All pieces are in perfect condition(9.5/10) with zero scratches or dings.

Asking $3100 local pickup preferred but shipping could be pricey.

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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2011
    Nice speakers-Good luck with the Sale!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2011
    I also have a Pioneer Elite SC-27 if anyone wants a package deal. Its in great condition with original box and manual. System sounds outstanding and I'll throw in a Pioneer Blu ray player for free if complete system is purchased.

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  • maximillian
    maximillian Posts: 2,145
    edited April 2011
    Interested in selling just the AVR by itself?
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2011
    maximillian wrote: »
    Interested in selling just the AVR by itself?

    I'd have to sell the speakers first.

    Thanks
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,205
    edited April 2011
    Look at you , so whats next? The ST's are a very hard act to follow. I'm having all kinds of problems convincing myself to let mine go. My system is almost exactly like your except I have 10's for rears instead of Gem XL's which make better surrounds for both music and movies , especially music like SACD.
    I'm leaning Totem but I'm afraid of losing my awesome dynamic theater sound that I grown to love.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,205
    edited April 2011
    O and your prices are retarded , basically you get the ST's at a super discount and a free center and surround speakers. Someone should jump on this before he changes his mind and backs out of the deal.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited April 2011
    Really nice set up. What are you 'upgrading' to leroy? I assume part of it is a 3D AVR or separates? You haven't had the set up long...if I upgraded at your 'speed' my wife would leave me...lol.

    Great system for someone with a little extra coin.

    But as Dan says....very nice pricing!

    GLWTSale!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited April 2011
    Hey Leroy Jr.,

    Are you finally getting a Bose Wave radio?
    Norh ACA-2B tube pre, Sumo Andromeda SS amp. Magneplanar MMG speakers, M&K MX1250 Subwoofer, Pro-Ject RM1.3 Genie TT with Sumiko Pearl MM cart., Keces DAC, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c CD player
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2011
    Timothy Smith wrote: »
    Hey Leroy Jr.,

    Are you finally getting a Bose Wave radio?

    And it sounds outstanding....:smile:
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  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited April 2011
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    And it sounds outstanding....:smile:

    It's about time you got rid of all those large boxes and complicated wiring.

    Why...it even comes with an alarm clock!
    Norh ACA-2B tube pre, Sumo Andromeda SS amp. Magneplanar MMG speakers, M&K MX1250 Subwoofer, Pro-Ject RM1.3 Genie TT with Sumiko Pearl MM cart., Keces DAC, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c CD player
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2011
    Timothy Smith wrote: »
    It's about time you got rid of all those large boxes and complicated wiring.

    Why...it even comes with an alarm clock!

    I need something to wake me up in the morning so I can pay for this high end audiophile alarm clock.:smile:
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  • chargerman426
    chargerman426 Posts: 419
    edited April 2011
    Whats local?
    If life had more tubes it would be a lot smoother.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2011
    Milwaukee Wisconsin
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited April 2011
    bump for a good seller and great speakers!
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  • sandworms
    sandworms Posts: 1,043
    edited April 2011
    Lee, did you compare these to the bipolars and if so, what did you think?
    p.s. I'd give my entire 7.2 set up w/avr + amp for these
    Samsung pn64f8500
    Sonus faber venere 2.5
    Sf venere center
    Oppo 105d
    Squeezebox touch
    Parasound hca1500a
    Apc power filter
    Audioquest cables asst
    Polk rtia3 SB
    Polk fxia6 sl,sr
    Dual hsu vtf3 mk3

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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,205
    edited April 2011
    sandworms wrote: »
    Lee, did you compare these to the bipolars and if so, what did you think?
    p.s. I'd give my entire 7.2 set up w/avr + amp for these

    I did and I can tell you for music the Mythos ST's destroy the BP's of then. Now there is a brand new BP series in the 8080's ( got the 8080 center and rears) that I have not un boxed and installed on our showroom floor but they will and I will do a side by side in our theater room for both music and movies but we had the 7000 series and as good as they are for movies they didn't hold a candle for music.

    Anyone else have any compare questions with the ST's I'm your guy. I have tested these speakers to the bone. Next up will be a full shoot out against the mighty Totem Hawks.

    Opps sorry for hijacking this sale , but the ST's have a very special place for me.

    Carry on.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2011
    sandworms wrote: »
    Lee, did you compare these to the bipolars and if so, what did you think?
    p.s. I'd give my entire 7.2 set up w/avr + amp for these

    Just like Dan stated the mythos are a much better double duty speaker. I actually like the older 7000 bi-polar series better than the newer line. After auditioning many different manufacturers in Chicago and Wisconsin the Mythos by far were my favorite. I listened to

    B&w CM9 series
    Paradigm Studio 100 series
    Monitor Audio forget the series
    Polk Lsi series
    Klipsch RF series
    Klipsch Palladium series( which I bought also)
    Focal
    I'm sure I'm forgetting some other brands.

    And while the Mythos wasn't the best in one specific area it was my favorite all around speaker. Yes there's better out there but at what cost?
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2011
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Just like Dan stated the mythos are a much better double duty speaker. I actually like the older 7000 bi-polar series better than the newer line. After auditioning many different manufacturers in Chicago and Wisconsin the Mythos by far were my favorite. I listened to


    Klipsch Palladium series( which I bought also)

    Which Palladium's did you get?(37,38 or39)
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2011
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Which Palladium's did you get?(37,38 or39)

    Right now just the p-17 bookshelves. If the Mythos sell I'm moving the 17's to surround duty and I have someone holding the p-37's for me. Would love to get the 39's but $20,000 is waaaaay over my budget.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2011
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Right now just the p-17 bookshelves. If the Mythos sell I'm moving the 17's to surround duty and I have someone holding the p-37's for me. Would love to get the 39's but $20,000 is waaaaay over my budget.

    Sweet, the Palladium look impressive!
    And there's a Palladium Subwoofer also:biggrin:
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,576
    edited April 2011
    If you decide to sell the Elite let me know. I know you stated the speakers must go first though.
    Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
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  • blueboxer
    blueboxer Posts: 621
    edited April 2011
    Good luck with your sale, that is a great price, if I was local I would consider picking up another set of ST's just for the heck of it. I auditioned most of the same speakers you did and also came to the conclusion that some did certain things better, but none of them did as much as well as the Mythos. I had the upgrade bug for the last couple months and just auditioned some Aerials, B&W 803s, Paradigm S6 and 100s, Martin Logan Spires, and Sonus Faber Cremona Ms.

    For stereo use I would say that some of the above did a much better job at music, but at a very significant cost in terms of the price of the speakers and associated gear that it took. Most of the demos were off of Classe, Audio Research, Anthem, Primare, McIntosh, and Arcam gear in the 10-25K range. And that, is the main difference to me in comparison to the Mythos that can provide a great HT experience and good music performance from a 1-3K receiver.

    I think my next favorite combo was the Arcam AVR600 and Studio 100's, CC590, and ADPs. This combo was far less than the others and cost significantly less. However, I am extremely happy with my Mythos and iDecco as a perfect stereo system that incorporates a stellar experience, powered subs, ability to use your ipod as a music server, and the pre-tubed stage really gets the Mythos where you want them to be. It would take so much more money to get even close to what that simple and economic setup can do. No matter what my next system is, my Mythos and an iDecco or iNova will remain, period.

    In summary, this is a great deal. lol
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,205
    edited April 2011
    Why do I keep coming in here and looking? I don't need a second pair , ok maybe I want them somewhere...... I hate this thread.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2011
    I'll give it another week, and if no interest I'm going to pull the ad. Watched a movie last night and was amazed and started asking myself why am I selling these.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2011
    Bump
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  • gman1
    gman1 Posts: 2
    edited April 2011
    Kind of a strange question, but are you willing to sell only 1 of the mythos ST towers?
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2011
    gman1 wrote: »
    Kind of a strange question, but are you willing to sell only 1 of the mythos ST towers?

    Yes, (1) for $2200 or (2) for $2200. Take your pick.




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  • gman1
    gman1 Posts: 2
    edited April 2011
    Thanks for the quick response!
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2011
    No longer for sale.


    Thanks
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