Tower Speaker Reviews

Subwoofer: Omni S-10
Connections: Speaker-level stereo, line-level LFE mono
Enclosure Type: Vented
Woofer (size in inches, type): 10, polypropylene titanium deposit hybrid cone
Power Rating (watts): 200 RMS, 800 peak
Crossover Bypass: Yes
Available Finishes: Black Ash
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 43 x 37 x 47
Weight (pounds): 41
Price: $500

Speaker: OMD-15
Type: 2.5-way, tower
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, titanium hybrid dome
Midbass (size in inches, type): 5.5, poly titanium deposit hybrid
Passive Radiator (size in inches, type): 5.5, poly titanium deposit hybrid
Woofer (size in inches, type): 5.5, poly titanium deposit hybrid (1)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 6
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 25–250
Available Finishes: High-Gloss Black, High-Gloss Rosewood
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 40.08 x 8.66 x 12.25
Weight (pounds): 35
Price: $2,500/pair

Speaker: OMD-C1
Type: Three-way, center
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, titanium hybrid dome
Midbass (size in inches, type): 4, poly titanium deposit hybrid
Passive Radiator: None
Woofer (size in inches, type): 5.5, poly titanium deposit hybrid (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 6
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 10–175
Available Finishes: High-Gloss Black, High-Gloss Rosewood
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 7.88 x 19.125 x 6.8
Weight (pounds): 15
Price: $750

Speaker: OMD-5
Type: Two-way, satellite
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, titanium hybrid dome
Midbass (size in inches, type): None
Passive Radiator: None
Woofer (size in inches, type): 5.5, poly titanium deposit hybrid (1)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 6
Recommended Amp 10–175
Available Finishes: High-Gloss Black, High-Gloss Rosewood
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 23.3 x 16.4 x 18.3
Weight (pounds): 8
Price: $375/each

Ratings: Mirage OMD-15 Speaker System

Build Quality: 95 Excellent
• Beautiful high-gloss enclosures
• Grilles are magnetically attached
• Great binding posts

Value: 90 Good
• A pragmatic compromise between high-end and entry-level versions
• Not comparable to anything else—unique design

Features: 93 Good
• Reflectors bounce output of drivers around the room
• Titanium hybrid high-frequency drivers
• Graceful, rounded enclosures

Performance: 94 Good
• Each speaker generates nearly omnidirectional sound
• Even room coverage
• Refined treble and good mids

Ergonomics: 90 Good
• Curving enclosures and gloss finish beautify any room
• Unusual but good looking
• Sats small and sweet

Overall Rating: 93 Good
Mirage is famous for designing speakers that spread sound more evenly around the room. This implementation is one of the company's best, balancing its strong treble with a high degree of refinement. It will make every seat in your home theater a good one.

General Information
OMD-15 Tower Speaker, $2,500/pair; OMD-C1 Center-Channel Speaker, $750; OMD-5 Satellite Speaker, $375/each
Omni-S10 Subwoofer, $500
Mirage
(416) 321-1800
www.miragespeakers.com