Definitive Technology Mythos Four Speaker System At A Glance & Ratings

At A Glance: Definitive Technology Mythos Four Speaker System

Subwoofer: SuperCube II
Connections: Speaker- and line-level ins and outs, LFE in
Enclosure Type: Passive radiator (two, 8 inches)
Woofer (size in inches, type): 8, long-throw polymer
Power Rating (watts): 1,250
Crossover Bypass: Yes
Available Finishes: Piano Black Gloss
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 12.5 by 12 by 12
Weight (pounds): 38
Price: $899

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: Mythos Four
Type: 2.5-way
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, aluminum dome
Woofer (size in inches, type): 4.5, cast basket (4)
Radiator (size in inches, type): 4.5, planar bass (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 4–8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 20–225
Available Finishes: Silver or Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 42.86 by 5.19 by 5.13
Weight (pounds): 20.5
Price: $699

Speaker: Mythos Three
Type: Two-way, center
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, aluminum dome
Woofer (size in inches, type): 4.5, cast basket (2)
Radiator (size in inches, type): 4.5, planar bass (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 4–8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 10–200
Available Finishes: Silver or Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 5.4 by 25.1 by 4.2
Weight (pounds): 12
Price: $499

Speaker: Mythos Gem
Type: Two-way, monitor
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, aluminum dome
Woofer (size in inches, type): 3.5, wide dispersion (2)
Radiator (size in inches, type): N/A
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 4–8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 10–200
Available Finishes: Silver or Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 10.25 by 4.25 by 4.125
Weight (pounds): 4.5
Price: $249

Ratings

Definitive Technology Mythos Four Speaker System

Build Quality: 96
Polystone, non-resonant front baffles
Aircraft-grade aluminum cabinets with internal ribbing and damping pads

Value: 94
In this price range, you normally get either style or substance; the Mythos gives you both
The SuperCube II trounces most under-$1,000 subwoofers

Features: 93
Wall-mount brackets are included with the Mythos Three and the Mythos Gem
The Mythos Gem has a prethreaded insert for the optional pivoting wall mount

Performance: 97
Pinpoint accuracy, incredibly intimate detail
Bass is extremely convincing
The subwoofer blends phenomenally with the other speakers

Ergonomics: 98
Slender silos and wall-mounting options make these some of the easiest speakers to integrate into a real living room
It's easy to reach the SuperCube II's controls

Overall Rating: 96
The Mythos system is not only one of the best sub-$3,500 systems on the market, it's one of the most stylish and attractive systems, too.

General information
Mythos Four Tower Speaker, $699
Mythos Three Center-Channel Speaker, $499
Mythos Gem Surround Speaker, $249
SuperCube II Subwoofer, $899
Definitive Technology, (410) 363-7148
www.definitivetech.com
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Definitive Technology
Dealer Locator Code DEF
(410) 363-7148
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h3h3umm's picture

How would you compare the ML Motionsto the DT Mythos in your opinion? Both seem to be in the same price bracket as well as tier.

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