Bookshelf Speaker Reviews

Subwoofer: Omni S10
Connections: Stereo speaker and mono line-level inputs
Enclosure Type: Vented
Woofer (size in inches, type): 10, titanium deposit- polypropylene cone
Power Rating (watts): 200 (RMS)
Crossover Bypass: Yes
Available Finishes: Platinum, Cherry, Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 16.9 x 14.7 x 18.5
Weight (pounds): 41
Price: $500

These listings are based on the manufacturer's stated specs; the HT Labs box below indicates the gear's performance on our test bench.

Speaker Uni-Theater
Type: Two-way, integrated L/C/R
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 0.75, Titanium Hybrid Dome (3)
Woofer (size in inches, type): 3, Titanium Deposit Hybrid woofer (3), 3, Titanium Deposit Hybrid 3, Titanium Deposit Hybrid passive radiators (6)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 10-100
Available Finishes: Platinum, Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 5.25 x 36.5 x 4.2
Weight (pounds): 19
Price: $999

Speaker Omnisat Micro
Type: Two-way, omni-directional satellite
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, Titanium Hybrid Dome
Woofer (size in inches, type): 3, Titanium Deposit Hybrid 3,
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 10-100
Available Finishes: Platinum, Black, White and Platinum/Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 6.5 x 5.1 x 6.5
Weight (pounds): 3.4
Price: $180

Ratings

Build Quality: 90
The Uni's extruded aluminum cabinet looks and feels high-end
A gorgeous glass table stand is included
Hunky subwoofer

Value: 90
This under-$2K system's looks and sounds wowed Steve
Innovative engineering usually costs a lot more
One of the best $500 subs I've heard

Features: 92
Pioneering omni-directional design
Room-tuning boundary-compensation circuit
FTCrated 200-watt subwoofer

Performance: 93
Omnidirectional designs belt out a huge sound!
Uninhibited dynamics
The Omnisat Micro doesn't sound micro

Ergonomics: 85
Wall- or table-mount the Uni-Theater
Ceiling mounting is an option
Ergonomically challenging speaker wire hook-up

Overall Rating: 91
Mirage's evolving omnipolar series continues to astound, and its unheralded placement versatility may be the deal clincher for some buyers.

General Information
Uni-Theater Speaker, $999
Omnisat Micro, $180
Omni S10 Subwoofer, $500
Mirage
(416) 321-1800
www.miragespeakers.com
Dealer Locator Code MRG