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I purchased this center channel speaker along with (4)mythos 2,s and a supercube 111.it is just ok., Please see my review of the mythos 2,s for more infomation

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.

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.

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.