Tower Speaker Reviews

Speaker: Mythos St Superpower
Type: Three-way, tower
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, aluminum dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): 5.25, midrange (2) 5.25, upper mid (2)
Woofer (size in inches, type): 6 x 10, active 6 x 10, passive (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 4–8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 20–350
Available Finishes: Silver, Gloss Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 51.5 x 6.75 x 9.5
Weight (pounds): 75
Price: $1,799/each

Speaker: Mythos Eight
Type: Three-way, center
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, aluminum dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): 5.25, midbass (2)
Woofer (size in inches, type): 5.25, passive (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 4–8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 10–250
Available Finishes: Silver, Gloss Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 6.1 x 28.5 x 4.375
Weight (pounds): 14.5
Price: $699

Speaker: Mythos Gem XL
Type: Two-way, monitor
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, aluminum dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): 4.5, midbass (2)
Woofer (size in inches, type): N/A
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 4–8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 10–200
Available Finishes: Silver, Gloss Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 12.625 x 4.5 x 5.5
Weight (pounds): 6
Price: $349/each

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

Ratings: Definitive Technology Mythos ST Supertower Speaker System

Build Quality: 97
• Aluminum monocoque cabinet is extremely dense and nonresonant
• Granite base is attractive, but attach carefully to avoid noisy air leaks

Value: 93
• Sound, looks, and construction this good are almost impossible to find at anywhere near this price

Features: 93
• LFE inputs on Mythos STs for optional use
• On-wall brackets included with center and surrounds

Performance: 98
• Has dynamic bass response with serious punch
• Smooth transition between surrounds and fronts

Ergonomics: 94
• Center and surrounds are designed for on-wall or off-wall use
• You don't even have to consider using a separate subwoofer

Overall Rating: 95
It's extremely rare to find a system that offers performance for both music and movies in a package that looks this stunning. And it's even more rare to find it at this price.

General Information
Mythos ST SuperTower Powered Tower Speaker, $1,799/each
Mythos Eight On-Wall Center-Channel Speaker, $699/each
Mythos Gem XL Surround Speaker, $349/each
Definitive Technology
(410) 363-7148
www.definitivetechnology.com