Customer Reviews

Definitive Technology Mythos 3 Center Speaker (Single, Black)

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The Mythos 3 is competent mid-level center speaker with no discernible shortcomings. After weeks of researching, I settled on Definitive Technology's Mythos line of speakers. Despite most of them being released several years ago, they still have a modern look. However, the main attraction is value. Many of the silver-finish Mythos speakers are easy to find on sale for over 50% off. Even at full MSRP, they perform very well for their price. My configuration is: 2x Definitive Technology Mythos 1 Tower Speaker (Single, Silver) fronts, 1x Definitive Technology Mythos 3 Center Speaker (Single, Silver) center, 2x Definitive Technology Mythos Gem Satellite Speakers (Pair, Black) surrounds, 1x Epik Sentinel subwoofer (Def Tech supercubes are slick and good for their size, but overpriced). My receiver is a Denon AVR2310CI 7.1-Channel Multi-Zone Home Theater Receiver with 1080p HDMI Connectivity (aka Denon 890). It has more than engouh power for me, I usually listen at -20 to -30 db.

The Mythos 3 lends a clear and vibrant voice to TV shows and fills the soundstage with impressive realism. The size is pretty significant; if you're considering the Mythos 3, you might want to consider upgrading to the Definitive Technology Mythos 9 Aluminum Speaker (Single, Silver) for a truly crystal clear sound with only a slightly bigger footprint. Of course, you'll be spending almost twice as much for a Mythos 9. I believe the Mythos 8 (slimmer) is also recommended for pairing with Mythos 1 fronts, however the 9 in silver is almost the same price. On the slighlty cheaper side, there is the Mythos 7; but I preferred the fuller sound of the Mythos 3.

Overall, the Mythos 3 is an amazing performer for the price and will be the best center for many looking to get great 5.1 performance on a $2000-$2500 budget.


UPDATE: It looks like mythos silver speakers are practically sold out everywhere. While the Mythos line are still great speakers even at the higher price for the black cabinets, they will require a 5.1 budget of $4000.

My wife bought this for my birthday after I specified which one I wanted. I had heard one in a local store and was very impressed with it. This speaker was an upgrade from the inexpensive one I had. It was an extraordinary improvement. It has all the clarity you could want for a center speaker. Conversations are easy to hear and understand at all volume levels. It's not cheap, but it is well worth the money if you're having problems understanding dialog. Music sound quality is also extremely good and at some point we will probably buy matching right and left speakers to go with it.

My system consists of Mythos 4's for the Front speakers, Mythos 5's for the rear surrounds, a Mythos 3 for the center channel and a Super Cube II for the sub. I drive these with a Denon 2310ci and my video is a Pioneer Elite KURO signature series 60" monitor 141FD. My AV room is around 14' x 20.

The sound from this system is really nice. Clean and uncolored, very natural best describes it. The system also has a great Wife Acceptance Factor. The look is classy and does not look out of place in the room. The center channel is amazingly clear. I've always had a complaint about the muffled center channel sound on many home systems. This center delivers. The Denon Audyssey setup leaves a sound stage that is close to perfect. No holes or hotspots. The sub is powerful and moves a tremendous amount of air for it's diminutive size.

I find that the system is as good for listening to music as it is for surround sound and while not inexpensive, it is one of the best bang for the buck systems I've ever listened to. I've owned this system for a little over a year and would buy it again today in a heartbeat.

Considering that the price is half for the silver compared to the black or either finish from the major electronics chain, it appeared to be a great deal. Mfg and specs looked good and after using it for a month or so I feel like I got a steal... they must have had a lot of the polished aluminum left in stock after flat screen mfgs started making only black frames. I immediately noticed a significant improvement in sound quality over the center speaker I replaced.

This speaker was a replacement for a smaller Definitive Technology Mythos Seven. It is being used in a home theater setting. As such, the center channel speaker is producing most of the sound. The Mythos Three sound quality is excellent. Dialogue from my favorite DVDs sounds crisp and the Mythos Three makes even poorly recorded speech easier to understand. This speaker can be wall mounted or shelf mounted, mine is positioned just under the HDTV.

I am a huge fan of the DefTech Mythos product line. The sound quality, workmanship, packaging, etc is exceptional and this center channel speaker is no exception. A perfect product deserves a perfect score!

This Definitive Center Channel speaker is awesome. I combined it with the Mythos 2 speakers for an completely on-wall speaker set-up. Couldn't be more pleased.

I have owned several center speakers before, so far this is the best center speaker I have ever seen. You won't believe it until you hear it. It worth the money, highly recommend it. Thanks.

Purchased this center channel to replace a BOSE center channel (BOSE - No highs no lows, it must be BOSE!). I have to say for the money the sound quality is the best I have personally ever heard. I mounted it with the kit that came with the speaker. Installation was easy; I just used the template that comes with it. Marked the wall making sure the template was parallel to the bottom of my flat screen and level. Purchased some metal drywall anchors that you buy from Home Depot (These drywall anchors "don't care" if a stud is even in the wall, you can drive them into just drywall or a stud or both. A must for hanging anything on the wall. Again they are metal, not the plastic screw in variety or the normal drywall anchors.) These really did the trick. I simply used my drill and screwed in the drywall anchors at the points I marked with the template and hung the metal mounting plate. After mounting the supplied mounting bracket, the speaker hangs on the metal mounting piece. I must say, once mounted it was all very solid and looked great. As I mentioned before, the sound quality is very good. I am not sure how much better it could get even if I was to purchase the more expensive models of center channels that Definitive or any other manufacturer carries. I seriously don't think you could detect a difference between this model and another. I suspect the only way you could was to use sound test equipment such as a test CD along with and Oscope, distortion analyzer etc. In other words, this is a great speaker and although it is priced somewhere in the middle as far as center channels go, it is dollar for dollar an amazing purchase. I play a lot of online games via XBOX live and this speaker on many occasions has scared me due to the amazing quality and quantity of sound (Speaker is connected to an ONKYO NR807). Music is also reproduced with amazing clarity as well. "Perfect" is the word I would you use to describe the sound. As for the construction of the speaker, this is amazing as well. It is encased in aircraft aluminum as advertised. I think that you will be surprised at the weight of it. That's not to say it is too heavy. It's just built very solid.
Definitive is an up and coming company and are being carried by large retail stores like Best Buy. I was so impressed Definitive I also purchased a Super Cube I, which is "scary" in its own right!

I believe these are great speakers for the right price (at least at the time, I got them for less that $200). I just wish it came with more mounting accessories and the mounting hole slots were sliders, so you could mount them on whatever frame you want.