Definitive Technology Mythos Gem Satellite Hi Fi Speakers Review
I like the fact Definitive Technology have called these satelites Mythos Gems, because that to my mind is exactly what they are. A pair of mythical little gems that AV fans have been looking for in their satellite speakers. TheMythos Gem Satellites are from start to finish a great product that I would be happy to have in my personal setup.
The first thing that strikes you when you set them up is the modernity and simplicity of the brushed aluminum casing, they are compact and quite striking especially when the grilles are removed and you can see the left/right tilted dual midrange/bass drivers and the tweeter in between. This left right tilting seems to add a certain flexibility to the available positioning options allowing the gem to do the job of front, or surround speakers. Though the Mythos Gem Satellites are relatively compact they do have quite a heft to them which makes them feel quite substantial this is likely a result of their internal damping pads and substantial speaker walls. As regards mounting, the Gems allow several options including keyhole-type mounting brackets a threaded insert for a pivoting wall mount or alternately there are rather fetching looking optional aluminum pedestals these are a little expensive at over $250 a pair but are quite obviously designed as an integral part of the whole Definitive Technology Mythos lines styling.
Definitive Technology Mythos Gem Satellite Hi Fi Speakers
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The sound of the Gems is produced by a single aluminum-domed silk-surround tweeter with mids & bass covered above and below by a pair of 3-inch drivers, we tested the gems in conjunction with the suggested SuperCube III Subwoofer but without the Mythos Seven center channel. The overall sound was very pleasing and we found even with the sub turned off gave a reasonable amount of bottom. The Gems themselves have a nice roll off as you approach the bottom of the audio spectrum and don’t abruptly fall away in what they can handle. They are certainly pack a decent amount of punch overall but dont have an unnatural boost in the mids an have a transparency that is hard to find in a satelite set in this price range. The top end is handled adequately and with are quite easy on the ears even over long periods, we experienced very little ear fatigue while using this set.
Definitive Technology Supercube 3 Subwoofer
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Though the Mythos Gems were in general a very decent set of satellites we would recommend that for most AV uses you will definitely need to shell out for a subwoofer in your initial setup, we found the recommended Definitive Technology SuperCube III
Manufacturers Specifications
- Pair of compact satellite speakers excellent for fronts or rears
- Equipped with Two 3-1/2″ Long Throw Upper Bass/Midrange & One 1″ Ferrofluid-Dampened Pure Aluminum Dome Tweeter
- Frequency response: 60Hz – 30kHz
- Nominal Impedance: Compatible 8 Ohm outputs
- Efficiency: 89 db
- Recommended Amplification: 10 – 200 Watts/channel.
- Magnetically shielded for safe placement near other equipment with no risk of distortion
- Secure Wall Mounting Bracket Included.
- Finish: polished aluminum or gloss black
- Dimensions: 4-1/8″ W x 4-1/4″ D x 10-1/4″ H
- RRP:В $550 (Check current pricing on Amazon
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Tags: Definitive Technology, Hi Fi Speakers, Mythos Gem, Satellite Speakers Posted in: AV Speakers, HiFi Speakers
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