Customer Reviews

Athena Micra-6 6-Piece Home Theater Speaker System, Silver/Black

5 star:		(13)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I just replaced my old Polk speakers with this setup, and I couldn't be happier. They are very good looking, easy to mount and the tiny speakers have full, warm sound. The subwoofer is perfectly matched to the speakers and I'm enjoying music (and movies) in a whole new way. For the price of most small subwoofers, you get the subwoofer and 5 speakers. If you're looking for a setup for a room of less than 400 sq ft, you can't beat this deal. Go to the manufacturer's website and check out the reviews, and then buy this setup.

I paired these speakers with a 7.1 pioneer receiver and it sounds great! I added 2 rear surround satellites to get the 7.1. Total cost with speaker stands is about $800, which isn't bad considering how good they sound. I'm a surveillance / audio video technician and I install Bose Lifestyle systems at work. This setup sounds far better than the much more expensive Bose systems. I've previously had the all in one box systems. This is a huge upgrade. I set the system up in half of our living room which is very large. Our house is timber built / post and beam. the walls, ceilings, and floors are wood. Luckily it works well for sound. I had to purchase speaker cable, because the included cables just aren't long enough for larger rooms. I'm immediately drawn in to the movies now. Voices are clear..sounds great!! I listen to music every day now that I have satellite radio......again-->no complaints. I do not crank up the base like some people prefer.......I keep it at around 3 on the subwoofer. I did crank it up just to find a comfortable listening level and I noticed it can be boomy, but what do you expect at this price range? At the comfortable base levels I use it sounds great to me. I read many reviews from many audio sites as well as user reviews and forums. I researched both speakers and receivers. The receiver makes a difference in sound too. At first I was leaning towards a custom system in the 3K range. I'm glad I didn't spend that much. These were rated the best for the $550 price range and are said to sound as good as systems costing 2k plus. Its true. The black ones can be bought for much less than the silver. FYI: do some research on how to setup and balance your speakers to get the most out of them.

All the reviews I read were right on, these speakers do just fine as an entry level surround system for dvds/movies but aren't as good for music cds. Don't get me wrong for the price I don't think you can beat it. I have these speakers set in a 20x15 room, powered by sony surround receiver. System works and sounds great. Speakers are easy to mount to the wall or where ever you want. Athena makes some stands for the speakers but the wife didn't like them so they're gone but speakers are small enough to go anywhere. So far my only negative comment would be that at times dialog sounds faint like it's coming from inside a box. This might be my fault since the TV we have does not have a large enough and flat top to place the center speaker so I mounted it slightly behind and above the TV.

I auditioned the Micra 6 system against the Infinity TSS-750 set and had trouble deciding which way to go. Researching and reading numerous reviews of both systems turned things into a dead heat. The Micra 6 system went on sale and it was an offer that I couldn't refuse. I can't say enough good things about this speaker system, the highs and mids come through warm and the center speaker had less of a hollow sound when compared to the Infinity center speaker. The sub's range is tuned well to the satellites and gives an almost seemless feel to the overall range. Team this system with a quality receiver and you will not regret owning these guys.

I needed a 5.1 system for my 10' by 20' living room. Since the room isn't large, I wanted small satellite speakers to blend with the rest of the room. I wasn't willing to compromise on quality sound, so I did a lot of research before purchasing the Athena Micra 6 speakers.

The Micra 6 speakers have good build quality and are unobtrusively attractive. The subwoofer is especially handsome. The four satellite speakers and the center channel are heavier than they appear, due to the larger-than-usual magnet structure inside. The only obvious negative is the use of speaker wire clips instead of binding posts.

The sound quality is very good. The treble and mid-range are nicely detailed and natural sounding. The speakers image well, presenting a spacious soundstage with just the left/right sats and the subwoofer. The satellite/subwoofer integration is well done, with no obvious audible cues to draw attention to the subwoofer and away from the music. The sound has a warm quality, so a bright-sounding receiver should be a good match.

While there may be better 5.1 sat/sub speaker systems available, I don't think you'll be able to find one at this price point. In fact, you'd probably have to spend four times as much to get better sound - highly recommended for a small/medium home theater on a budget.

As S. Hayes says, this is a great speaker set. I bought an extra satellite (MS) and set it up as a 6.1 system using an Onkyo 502 receiver. Sound cannot be beaten at anywhere near the price.

I bought these for a second tv/room. This is a great looking and sounding system. I would recommend this system for the price i bought 300.00 Great home theater in a box, comes with 5.1 all you need for a full sounding system

After spending about one month researching various audiophile review sites I took the plunge on a very low priced system which includes a Panasonic XR55 Receiver and the Athena Micra speaker package. [...]

Originally I was a little disappointed with the sound (they sounded a little on the bright side) but now after breaking in the speakers and gaining an appreciation for the digital sound produced by the receiver I could not be happier with my minor investment. I think the bang for the buck factor on both of these components is outstanding.

I actually took some time and spoke to a couple of competing Canadian speaker makers. The person at one of the companies had nothing but praise for Athena Micra's and when I mentioned the low price of $329 shipped he was even more complimentary. He compared these to the heavily marketed Bose product, which sells for 2-3 times this price and indicated that I could not go wrong going with the Athena's.

He was right and I am so glad I took his advice and the advice offered in many online reviews. With my savings I was able to purchase a new set of Nike golf clubs and a new golf bag. Life is good - I can golf and come home and chill to great audio and surround sound videos.

Although I am not much of a movie buff, I may become one due to the realism brought on by this small package. The size of the Athena Micras were a major selling point and they received immediate acceptance from my wife.

If you don't want to break the bank yet appreciate good music and strong bass I would highly recommend this setup.

After extensive research I have found that the Athena Micra 6 speaker system to be everything I wanted and more. From the excellent mounting brackets to the unbeatable sound, this system makes a BIG impression. The highs and mid tones are perfectly engineered and the bass fills the room with proper lows. I have found myself re-listening to all my favorite cd's and DVD's. You will not be disapointed.

I recently purchased these speakers from Amazon and have been generally satisfied with my purchase. The speakers are small and stylish but still manage to shake my home theater room with impressive bravado. I did quite a bit of research before updating my system because I'm a struggling student and money is tight. I decided to go with a total speaker package rather than add to my current set up of a Denon reciever pushing a set of Bose 301 bookshelves.

Most Home-theater-in-a-box systems tend to miss the mid-range frequencies that are so critical to good sound. Systems like the Bose acoustimass system and almost every other little satellite system I've heard just don't live up to the hype. While the Athenas provide a good bang for the buck, they still tend to miss the mid range frequencies.

This is most noticeable while listening to music. When compared with the Bose 301s the Athenas lack the rich, full sound that the Bose provide. This was a bit disapointing to me since music is my top priority. Having said that the four star rating that these speakers recieved was based on their performance in the movie realm. They are definitely intended to be used as a home theater speaker.

Overall these Athenas are impressive when watching a good flick, and they are certainly worth the price for that.