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Mirage OmniSat Omnipolar Speaker (Black) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Mirage
Category: CE
List Price: $250.00
Buy Used: $124.99
You Save: $125.01 (50%)
Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 36036
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7
Dimensions (in): 8 x 6 x 8
Warranty: 5 years warranty
MPN: 13589
Model: 13589
UPC: 629303135891
EAN: 0629303135891
ASIN: B000BGN0N2
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Single satellite speaker with Mirage's Omnipolar technology for 360-degree sound dispersion | | • | Pure titanium hybrid tweeter offers high-frequency reproduction, low distortion, and wide dispersion | | • | Offers 150 watts of total power with a frequency response of 70 Hz to 20 kHz (+/- 3 dB) | | • | Includes dual key-way bracket for simple wall installation and separate clip for ceiling installation | | • | Elegant black finish; measures 6.25 x 8 x 8 inches (W x H x D); 5-year warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Over twenty years ago, Mirage revolutionized the audio industry by introducing M-1, the world's first bipolar speaker. Dramatically increasing sound dispersion and turning flat recordings into full-bodied, near realistic performances, the M-I quickly set the standard in speaker performance. Mirage has done it again. With the Mirage OmniSat 13489 Omnipolar Speaker, Mirage's unique patent-pending Omnipolar technology radiates sound in a full, 360 degree, spherical spectrum that will envelop you in a world of sound that you've never experienced before. 
Mirage's Omnistat Omnipolar speaker. View larger. | 
Finest components, top to bottom. View larger. | Patent-Pending Omnipolar Technology
Mirage OmniSat Speakers use Omnipolar technology that rely on natural room reflections to produce a greater sense of realism as well as create a deep, wide, and tall sound stage. This phenomenon is accomplished by recreating the same ratio of direct to reflected sound found in nature--70 percent reflected and 30 percent direct. It is the additional reflected sound provided by the speaker that creates the Omnipolar three-dimensional sound experience. Another way to think about it is to picture yourself at a live music performance or at the theater. The sounds you hear come not just directly from the performers, but are also reflected off the walls, ceiling, floor, and other objects. While our brains use direct sound to recognize where it is coming from, it is the reflected sound that provides the sense of space and adds depth to musical performances. What this means to you is that once you've set up your speaker system, it almost doesn't matter where you sit. Unlike traditional speakers, there is no "sweet spot" for you to best appreciate the music. With the OmniSat 13489, the best seat in the house is just about anywhere you choose to sit. To achieve this stunning experience, Mirage has built into the OmniSat 13489 some of the finest components, materials, manufacturing techniques, and cutting-edge technologies that you'll find in any speaker. The OmniSat 13489 features the latest generation of Mirage's Pure Titanium Hybrid (PTH) tweeter. PTH tweeters have earned worldwide recognition for their crystal clear and lifelike high-frequency reproduction, low distortion, and wide dispersion. The PTH tweeter dome is mated to a compliant cloth suspension, eliminating the harsh ringing effect often found with metal domes. The small new Mirage mid-bass driver is constructed with injection-molded polypropylene, impregnated with graphite, carbon, and mica, and is titanium-coated to provide increased strength and rigidity in a super-light cone. 
Omnipolar technology radiates sound in a full, 360 degree, spherical spectrum. View larger. | To help create the lifelike Omnipolar effect using only two drivers, the speaker's dispersion modules are strategically positioned conical shaped cylinders that disperse the sound from the drivers in a spherical direction. To achieve its tight and accurate bass response, Mirage utilizes polypropylene titanium deposit hybrid cones with Santaprene surrounds. Briefly, the cones are subjected to a titanium deposit process that gives them an ideal stiffness-to-weight ratio, while the Santaprene surrounds provide better strength and flexibility than rubber or foam. The OmniSat 13489 provides 150 watts of total power with a frequency response of 70 Hz-20 kHz (+/- 3 dB). Add to all of this magnetic shielding that allows the speaker to be placed next to or on top of a television with out causing interference to the picture, and high-quality, five-way binding posts that allow the use of high-gauge speaker wire and connectors, and you've got a speaker that offers tremendous sound reproduction and performance. The Mirage Design
Mirage's revolutionary Omnipolar speakers break free from conventional speakers with a compact, circular design with an elegant black finish that will fit and perform flawlessly in virtually any room. At a mere seven pounds and measuring 8 x 6.25 x 8 inches (HxWxD), the OmniSat 13489 is compact enough to sit on practically any horizontal surface in your room. It is also designed to allow for several installation options. The speaker is equipped with a dual key-way bracket for simple wall installation with just one screw, and it also comes with a clip that makes installing it on the ceiling a breeze. You can also purchase an optional OmniSat stand in either white or platinum/black for easy placement anywhere in your room. In addition to black, the speakers come in three additional color options: platinum/black, white, and platinum. Perfect for music, or the ideal way to create a remarkable home-theater experience when used in combination with the Mirage Omni S8 13698 8-inch Subwoofer, the OmniSat 13489 will enhance your listening experiences with sound that you'll not soon forget.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Speakers for pure sound February 10, 2007
Better than anything Bose makes in this price range. Pure sounds and quite a value.
 Very Good Satellite Speakers November 10, 2006
I am using them in a space constrained home theater system as the left & right rear speakers in a 5.1 configuration. The front, center and sub-woofer are all JBL speakers and the Omnisats sound fine with them. I have the Omnisats sitting on end tables and they provide a reasonably realistic environment while taking up minimum space.
It won't change your life October 19, 2006
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I needed some lighter surround speakers to hang on the wall. These came highly reviewed from CNET and other sites, so I picked up a pair for $180 (now even cheaper). Given the choice, I would buy them again. That said, I can't tell the difference between the old ones I had (20 year old bookshelf speakers from LAR - a small shop in Buffalo). If you install them at the right height and distance, you'll be very happy with a set of these.
I agree with the other reviewer, "these little things fill the room in a way Bose only wishes it could". Bose engineers do a great job reproducing sound with those little cubes. But at the end of the day, it's all about moving air.
Also be aware these are football shaped. Almost every photo I have seen of these have been from the end and not from the side. Also if you're planning on mounting these high on the wall, note that there is no mounting bracket included - and good luck finding one. If I remember correctly there was only one place that sold them and they were VERY expensive. I just used a single screw, which they recommend when mounting close to the ceiling. But it would have been nice to have that bracket so I could point them in different ways to experiment with the sound.
If I could give 5 +, I would! March 19, 2006
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I can't say enough good about these little speakers. The shape may be a little odd but these are not toys or gimmicks. These are the best all around surround speakers I have ever heard. Combined with a good receiver and sub woofer, these little things fill the room in a way Bose only wishes it could. I just replaced my 10 year old bose Lifestyle 5 Series 3 system and have no regrets. The sound reproduction on movies is excellent but on music, look out! They light the room up. The sound is clear, crisp and not the least bit harsh. I spent over a month going to stores, reading reviews and ended up with the Mirage OmniSats for my 4 main speakers. I have the Omni 8 Sub and Energy XL-100 center. I listened to BIC's, Aperion's, Monitor Audio, NHT and others. The combo of size and quality can't be beat. They are the highest rated bookshelf speakers on CNET. I liked them so much I got a pair for my father in law.
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