Mythos 10 rears.

mantis
mantis Posts: 17,208
edited August 2009 in Speakers
Whats up all?
Well today was a 1/3 good day. I got my rears in. I also got the center but I figured I'd wait until the Mythos St fronts come in. I was told another 10 days due to back order. That really sucks but o well I will have to wait( I just hate waiting for anything)

So I hung the rears and took a few pic's, they are incredible looking. To me anyway. I love em. They are what a rear should be. I was going to go in wall or Gem xl's but I figured I also do SACD and DVD audio not to mention concert Blu rays are amazing , just listen to Dave Mathews. So here they are.

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The tweeter hangs in a alomst perfect 71 1/2 inches to dead center. I was going for 72 to dead center but where my Dynaudio Audience 42w's where (and the Lsi/fx's where) I wanted to cover the holes ( who wants to paint every time you change speakers?) .
Dan
Dan
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited August 2009
    I thought you were going w/ the 9's?
    Or did you get just a little more speaker for the same $:p

    Btw, what are your thoughts on the 8's with the STS's? they have them on sale in silver for <$400 ea.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited August 2009
    Very Nice Speakers and Room!
    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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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,208
    edited August 2009
    obieone wrote: »
    I thought you were going w/ the 9's?
    Or did you get just a little more speaker for the same $:p

    Btw, what are your thoughts on the 8's with the STS's? they have them on sale in silver for <$400 ea.

    I didn't go with the Mythos Sts series , I went with the big dogs ST so the 10's are a perfect match. The 9's go perfect with the STS.

    With that being said the 8's are very nice and are a older design and don't have the BDSS drivers. They do however match and for a good price like that, I would use them as rears allday. But really the 9's are the way to go with the STS man. It's your call. Your good but could be a tad better.

    Dan
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited August 2009
    How much would that ST setup run me?
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited August 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    How much would that ST setup run me?

    MSRP: about $8k, give or take:eek::p

    Now you can get the set up, just below what Dan's doing, in SILVER from Amazon for about $4,500. And neither system requires a sub, because the towers have built in subs.
    I've been rockin' w/ dual subs for a week now:D
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited August 2009
    obieone wrote: »
    MSRP: about $8k, give or take:eek::p

    I know how much MSRP is just wanted to know if there's any sales.
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited August 2009
    edited^^^^
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • Monster Jam
    Monster Jam Posts: 919
    edited August 2009
    ...somewhere in that room there is a glass bong. Has to be.
    Do you hear that buzzing noise? :confused:
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited August 2009
    Nope not anymore took it.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,094
    edited August 2009
    Looking good Dan!!! My car is gassed up & ready for a road trip...as soon as your all set up, I'm there!! :D
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • kaisersose
    kaisersose Posts: 92
    edited August 2009
    Who did you order your definitives through?

    I was thinking of using these guys.

    http://www.surroundcity.com/DEFINITIVE-TECHNOLOGY--C225.aspx?UserID=2854232&SessionID=jvGPePObflBkmvVdlKX3
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,208
    edited August 2009
    pearsall001 wrote: »
    Looking good Dan!!! My car is gassed up & ready for a road trip...as soon as your all set up, I'm there!! :D

    I'll drop you a line when they are all installed.

    Dan
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,094
    edited August 2009
    Sounds good!!! :)
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited August 2009
    kaisersose wrote: »
    Who did you order your definitives through?

    I was thinking of using these guys.

    http://www.surroundcity.com/DEFINITIVE-TECHNOLOGY--C225.aspx?UserID=2854232&SessionID=jvGPePObflBkmvVdlKX3

    A quote from their website: "Although we are NOT an authorized distributor...."

    Amazon is authorized and has some of this stuff in silver for quite a bit less;)
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,208
    edited August 2009
    obieone wrote: »
    A quote from their website: "Although we are NOT an authorized distributor...."

    Amazon is authorized and has some of this stuff in silver for quite a bit less;)

    Be careful with who you buy things from. If they are not authorized , then I suggest you don't shop there. We are a Authorized dealer.
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited August 2009
    Correction to post #6: a Mythos STS system with 3x Mythos 9's can be had for $3,500, again in SILVER only, on Amazon
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited August 2009
    Nice looking install. Hope to see more when the ST's get in.

    Never had an opportunity to hear any Mythos but I have a feeling they sound every bit as good/better than the install looks.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited August 2009
    nice install Dan!
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,208
    edited August 2009
    obieone wrote: »
    Correction to post #6: a Mythos STS system with 3x Mythos 9's can be had for $3,500, again in SILVER only, on Amazon

    Thats a crazy deal. Thats a very impressive system for such a stupid price. If Silver is a match for your room, I see no reason not to buy this.
    Dan
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,208
    edited August 2009
    apphd wrote: »
    Nice looking install. Hope to see more when the ST's get in.

    Never had an opportunity to hear any Mythos but I have a feeling they sound every bit as good/better than the install looks.

    As soon as I get them here and set up , I will take pic's.

    Thanks,

    Dan
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,208
    edited August 2009
    polkatese wrote: »
    nice install Dan!

    Thanks Bro.

    Dan
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited August 2009
    I have never heard a "thin" speaker set like that design that I liked the sound of. These certainly appear to be in a different class though and would love to get my ears on a set sometime.

    Congrats on the new system. When are the fronts supposed to arrive?

    Michael

    Edit - thin in this case is defined as made to look nice with a flat screen TV.
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,208
    edited August 2009
    McLoki wrote: »
    I have never heard a "thin" speaker set like that design that I liked the sound of. These certainly appear to be in a different class though and would love to get my ears on a set sometime.

    Congrats on the new system. When are the fronts supposed to arrive?

    Michael

    Edit - thin in this case is defined as made to look nice with a flat screen TV.
    I gotta wait 10 more days for the mains to come in:(:eek:confused::(:mad::(
    Dan
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  • BB3
    BB3 Posts: 297
    edited August 2009
    mantis wrote: »
    Whats up all?
    Well today was a 1/3 good day. I got my rears in. I also got the center but I figured I'd wait until the Mythos St fronts come in. I was told another 10 days due to back order. That really sucks but o well I will have to wait( I just hate waiting for anything)

    So I hung the rears and took a few pic's, they are incredible looking. To me anyway. I love em. They are what a rear should be. I was going to go in wall or Gem xl's but I figured I also do SACD and DVD audio not to mention concert Blu rays are amazing , just listen to Dave Mathews. So here they are.

    DSC01673.jpg
    DSC01674.jpg
    DSC01675.jpg
    DSC01677.jpg

    The tweeter hangs in a alomst perfect 71 1/2 inches to dead center. I was going for 72 to dead center but where my Dynaudio Audience 42w's where (and the Lsi/fx's where) I wanted to cover the holes ( who wants to paint every time you change speakers?) .
    Dan

    mantis, first off....what a beautiful setup you have going on there. Very impressive. I'm sure you are happy as heck about it.

    Oh, and I'm with you on the "hate waiting for anything" thing. I'm going through the same thing on waiting for my Anthem avm50v to arrive.

    Anyways take care of yourself mantis and did I mention how nice your setup is ?
    BILL ( BB3 )
    Sony 52in.XBR6
    Sony 32in.XBR6
    Anthem AVM50V
    Anthem PRE-2L
    Sonic Frontiers SFCD-1
    Carver C-9
    Carver C-19 PreAmp
    Carver C-16 PreAmp
    2-Carver Silver 7-T's
    4-Carver TFM55's
    2-Carver TFM35's
    1-Carver TFM25
    Carver 490T
    Denon DCD1560
    Sony BDP-S350
    Sony PS3
    Nintendo Wii
    Panasonic DMK23DVR

    Speakers :

    PolkAudio SDA-SRS
    PolkAudio SDA-SRS 1.2TL
    PolkAudio SDA-CRS+(Compliments Of Mr. Jim Thomas"jtgranby")
    PolkAudio RTA-15TL
    PolkAudio M3
    3-Velodyne F-1500's
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,208
    edited August 2009
    Bill,
    Thanks man. I didn't even Install the center channel yet due to I want to break in all 3 at the same time. Weird am I??? Yes. So there is a 10 sitting in my bedroom unboxed and ready for action.

    Here is the worse setup I have ever had set up but I can't go without having some kind of working system.

    Mains used to be Dynaudio Audience 82's. Sold them and out of the basement came my old **** Klipsch KG 3.5's. These are oak wood but still kick it. My wife awhile back made a comment about how she liked them better then my Dynaudio's. I wanted to kill her. But they are bright and in your face and loud as hell. So someone likes that.

    The center stays the Audience 122c which isn't sold yet so this is another reason I didn't install the new center. I have one Installed and instead of pulling it out of the rack , i figured I will install all at once.

    The sub is still my Sub 500. In some ways I hope I don't sell it as it now kicks since I upgraded the amp. 80 to 100 caps in the digital amp. It made a pretty big difference in head room.

    Rears are what you see. They replaced the Audience 42w's. They where incredible musical rears. For SACD and DVD AUDIO they blew my mind. I hope the 10's live up to that experience, so far I notice they kick my head in. They explode when things go on. I'm no way going to review them until the entire system is in and broken in but so far so good. They are more dynamic and that was the goal.

    **** I should snap a few pic's of my Frankinsystem.

    Dan
    Dan
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • vijayl
    vijayl Posts: 258
    edited August 2009
    Congratulatio.. Looks great!!

    Living Room: 7.3: Samsung - LN52A750, Pioneer Elite SC07    , logitech 880
    Def Tech Mythos ST :D Fronts, Def Tech Mythos 10 Center, Def Tech BP-30 Surr, Def Tech Mythos GemXL SurrBack, MartinLogan Dynamo
    2Ch: Carver TL-3200 CD player, Carver CT-17 pre, Carver TFM-45 amp driving SDA-1C
    Bed Room: Pioneer Elite VSX-52 , Monitor 50

    Storage-RTi8,CSi5,PSW505,Monitor50
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  • BB3
    BB3 Posts: 297
    edited August 2009
    mantis wrote: »
    Bill,
    Thanks man. I didn't even Install the center channel yet due to I want to break in all 3 at the same time. Weird am I??? Yes. So there is a 10 sitting in my bedroom unboxed and ready for action.

    Here is the worse setup I have ever had set up but I can't go without having some kind of working system.

    Mains used to be Dynaudio Audience 82's. Sold them and out of the basement came my old **** Klipsch KG 3.5's. These are oak wood but still kick it. My wife awhile back made a comment about how she liked them better then my Dynaudio's. I wanted to kill her. But they are bright and in your face and loud as hell. So someone likes that.

    The center stays the Audience 122c which isn't sold yet so this is another reason I didn't install the new center. I have one Installed and instead of pulling it out of the rack , i figured I will install all at once.

    The sub is still my Sub 500. In some ways I hope I don't sell it as it now kicks since I upgraded the amp. 80 to 100 caps in the digital amp. It made a pretty big difference in head room.

    Rears are what you see. They replaced the Audience 42w's. They where incredible musical rears. For SACD and DVD AUDIO they blew my mind. I hope the 10's live up to that experience, so far I notice they kick my head in. They explode when things go on. I'm no way going to review them until the entire system is in and broken in but so far so good. They are more dynamic and that was the goal.

    **** I should snap a few pic's of my Frankinsystem.

    Dan
    Dan

    Dan(mantis),

    You are most certainly welcome sir.

    I just kind of have a funny suspicion that when completed, your setup is going to be totally awesome....not that it isn't,or wasn't already........hehehe

    Take Care Dan.
    Bill (B.B.3)
    Sony 52in.XBR6
    Sony 32in.XBR6
    Anthem AVM50V
    Anthem PRE-2L
    Sonic Frontiers SFCD-1
    Carver C-9
    Carver C-19 PreAmp
    Carver C-16 PreAmp
    2-Carver Silver 7-T's
    4-Carver TFM55's
    2-Carver TFM35's
    1-Carver TFM25
    Carver 490T
    Denon DCD1560
    Sony BDP-S350
    Sony PS3
    Nintendo Wii
    Panasonic DMK23DVR

    Speakers :

    PolkAudio SDA-SRS
    PolkAudio SDA-SRS 1.2TL
    PolkAudio SDA-CRS+(Compliments Of Mr. Jim Thomas"jtgranby")
    PolkAudio RTA-15TL
    PolkAudio M3
    3-Velodyne F-1500's
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  • greymatter
    greymatter Posts: 35
    edited August 2009
    obieone wrote: »
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    Correction to post #6: a Mythos STS system with 3x Mythos 9's can be had for $3,500, again in SILVER only, on Amazon

    now thats a big difference
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  • vijayl
    vijayl Posts: 258
    edited August 2009
    FYI - Def Tech is very good to work-with for most of the dealers. They do give big discounts. u cud get STS w/3x 9s in Blacks for close to $3700

    Living Room: 7.3: Samsung - LN52A750, Pioneer Elite SC07    , logitech 880
    Def Tech Mythos ST :D Fronts, Def Tech Mythos 10 Center, Def Tech BP-30 Surr, Def Tech Mythos GemXL SurrBack, MartinLogan Dynamo
    2Ch: Carver TL-3200 CD player, Carver CT-17 pre, Carver TFM-45 amp driving SDA-1C
    Bed Room: Pioneer Elite VSX-52 , Monitor 50

    Storage-RTi8,CSi5,PSW505,Monitor50
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited August 2009
    I was torn between helping an independent shop, and saving $1k. The $1k won:o
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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