Mirage M-5si Speakers-Sold

falconcry72
falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
edited March 2018 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Mirage M-5si. Classic Mirages from the M-Xsi line from before Mirage was bought out. Made in Canada. This pair is in truly remarkable condition for a speaker this age (made in 1995'ish).

Not a single pull or tear in the cloth. The piano black tops don't even have swirl marks from dusting.

Included are the original shipping cartons, all interior packing material, printed owner's manual, and printed sales brochure.


Here's a stereophile review on their little brothers, the M-7si's:

http://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/295mirage/index.html


These have a symmetrically bipolar design, unlike the 7's in the review above. The 5's use a forward firing tweeter, a rearward firing tweeter, a forward firing mid/bass driver, and a rearward firing mid/bass driver. These 5's are superior to the 7's in the review above in every way. I should know, I've owned the 7's, and I A/B'd them with these 5's many times. 5's win every time. The 5's are somehwhat of a forgotten speaker, as people either cheaped out and bought the 7's, or they went big with the 3's or 1's. The 5's are a much more managable size than the 3's or 1's.

Enough talk. They work perfectly and look new.


They retailed for about $1700. They are currently listed on craigslist for 600, but I'll let those shmucks talk me down to 550.

polkie price is 500 even.

No shipping at this time. Pickup in Northern VA.

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2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2012
    Damn you have a very nice rig. Home looks awesome too.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited April 2012
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Damn you have a very nice rig. Home looks awesome too.

    Thank you sir!. It's the folk's home... I live in the basement. :redface:
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited April 2012
    dolsey01 wrote: »
    If you do consider shipping these, please let me know...

    ok I'll ship. That was easy, huh!

    I'll PM you with email info since you're new.
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited April 2012
    Congrats with the sale...I was thinking about riding up there and getting these myself!
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited April 2012
    Conradicles wrote: »
    Congrats with the sale...I was thinking about riding up there and getting these myself!

    No sale. Buyer backed out.

    As an update, I will ship these, and I will provide that cost shortly...
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited April 2012
    Ok, shipping via FedEx Ground will be $150. Not too bad, given the size and weight.

    These shipping cartons are better than most I've seen. The interior foam inserts are really good and thick, and I have a high level of confidence that they will make a cross-country trip without issue. :biggrin:
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited April 2012
    I've listened to these speakers many times , one of my favorite Mirage speakers of all time. Mirage made fantastic speakers back in the day , I actually miss them. For the kind of money he's asking , you would get a truly Audiophile great.

    Wish I had room for them or they would be mine. Good luck with the sale man , I can't see these sticking around long. Must have been very nice to have owned them.
    Dan
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,965
    edited April 2012
    Dear God man, those puppies look showroom new. For a nickel ?? Where's those guys that say we don't have deals in our FM.

    Someone needs to jump on these.....though I dunno if I'd trust FEDEX with shipping. Bax Global would be my choice if they are out by you. Hot damn....a nickel ??
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited April 2012
    tonyb wrote: »
    Dear God man, those puppies look showroom new...

    They are as close to flawless as you can get. They look better in person.:wink:
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited April 2012
    mantis wrote: »
    I've listened to these speakers many times , one of my favorite Mirage speakers of all time. Mirage made fantastic speakers back in the day , I actually miss them. For the kind of money he's asking , you would get a truly Audiophile great.

    Wish I had room for them or they would be mine. Good luck with the sale man , I can't see these sticking around long. Must have been very nice to have owned them.

    Thanks for the props. Yea, they're a great bang for your buck vintage speaker.. not dissimilar from Polk SDA's.
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited April 2012
    What are the specifications for these? I am very intersted!
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited April 2012
    Conradicles wrote: »
    What are the specifications for these? I am very intersted!

    Here's a link to a product brochure:

    http://www.who-sells-it.com/cy/mirage-speakers-1446/mc-si-5766/page-6-fullsize.html


    - flat from 35hz - 22khz +- 2db, usable bass to 29hz

    - 6 ohms nominal, 84db sensitivity

    - 49" x 16" x 8"

    - 85 lbs a piece
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited April 2012
    Easter Bump!:biggrin:
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,603
    edited April 2012
    Damn those are sexy! Wish I had the cash!
    --Gary--
    Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out.
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited April 2012
    Bump.

    There's this guy on craigslist who wants these speakers, but I can tell he's kind of a ****. I'd rather someone here gets them, but if no one steps up by the end of the week I'll have to let the douchey guy get them.:rolleyes:
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited April 2012
    Those are killer Ben.
    Look to be in outstanding shape!
    Hopefully a Polkie will jump on them.

    You would be hard pressed to find a better person to deal with!
    GLWTS!
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  • nwohlford
    nwohlford Posts: 700
    edited April 2012
    I really wish that I had room for them. I loved this era of mirage speakers.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited April 2012
    After much thought I have decided to pass. Sweet speakers and a great deal!
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited April 2012
    Conradicles wrote: »
    After much thought I have decided to pass. Sweet speakers and a great deal!

    Cool. Thanks for letting me know!


    I don't expect these last through the weekend, so now is the time to pull the trigger!:biggrin:
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited April 2012
    I have to post a small note.

    I heard a pair of this very model of Mirage about a year ago when I was looking to buy a Velodyne 10" sub. Being powered by a NAD AVR and CDP, I really enjoyed the demo I got. I loved them much more than my Bose I had at the time. Since they were so old I figured I would never find a pair like that but I did research the Mirage name after that for a short time.

    Anyways the whole point is I found these to be very nice sounding. And I genuinely mean that. The design of them are very neat and when properly placed with some great gear and a small powered sub, you get a wonderful 2 channel setup! I really did enjoy their sound.

    GLWS
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited April 2012
    bump.
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited April 2012
    Mods, please mark as:

    SOLD!!!

    Thanks.:biggrin:
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • NEDJA
    NEDJA Posts: 1
    Wow
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,761
    NEDJA wrote: »
    Wow

    Wow on a 6 year old sale?
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    ken brydson wrote: »
    NEDJA wrote: »
    Wow

    Wow on a 6 year old sale?

    Been there done that. I recall not that long ago I was excited to post here on CP a set of SRTs on Agon for sale only to be reminded that the listing was over a year old and had expired!
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