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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!

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.

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.

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.

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.