Comments for Definitive Technology Mythos STS Supertower Speakers at http://www.hometheaterhifi.com , comment 1 to 21 out of 20 comments http://www.hometheaterhifi.com Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:48:11 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/two-channel-speakers/549-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-2097 Piero, I am rather puzzled by DT's 16 Hz bass response claim ( of course, DT does not state cut-off point in dB's)....but measurements in other reviews show 30hz already at -6dB dropping so fast that 20 Hz response must likely is at - 20dB or even lower. That means that there is hardly any usable response at 16Hz. Accordingly, I am rather puzzled why DT--such a prestigious company--has to resort to perfunctory and misleading claims. Of course, you can crank up the bass volume control all the way up but you can easily imagine what such thing will do to the overall bass response in relation to the rest of the frequency spectrum. The contention that no external "true" subwoofer is needed with the STS's is maybe fine for a surround sound/movies set up with four (4)STS's, but I am not so sure for a stereo set up to listen to music with true low bass contents. Piero, your thoghts will be most appreciated. - mario Sun, 16 Aug 2009 04:28:31 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/two-channel-speakers/549-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-1971 psvan, as other reviews came along I wasn't able to go back but with the new CAVE, i'll post it there soon. - Piero Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:16:27 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/two-channel-speakers/549-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-1970 Actually, I used a 55w tube amplifier mostly. - Piero Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:14:43 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/two-channel-speakers/549-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-1960 What amplifier was used? Other reviews mention some brightness. Was your amplifier a bit on the warm side (eg sunfire)? Thanks, DRH rww sunfire - David Hall Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:41:32 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/two-channel-speakers/549-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-1874 A while back, you mentioned there would be measurements on the STS. Is that going to be published any time soon? - psvan Thu, 21 May 2009 06:39:41 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/two-channel-speakers/549-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-1873 Thanks for the help. I am actually planning to use either 2 ST in the front 1 Mythos 10 in the center 4 STS in the rear 2 Paradigm Sub 25 for the subs. Or 6 ST in the front and rear and the Mythos 10 for the center and maybe no subs. Any comments? - Paul Thu, 21 May 2009 06:32:43 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/two-channel-speakers/549-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-1870 It depends what kind of bass you’re looking for – if you want intense impact, then 2 subs. However I find with the unique “dialing” powered subs in the ST/STS design, it may be adequate especially if you decide to surround yourself with 4. I’d recommend trying that before adding subs, you may be pleasantly surprised. Now you mention a 7.1 setup which means Mythos nines or tens for surrounds. - Piero Tue, 19 May 2009 23:24:11 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/two-channel-speakers/549-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-1866 I am planning to put together a 7.1 sound system and am debating the following: ST Front,STS surround sides and rears, Mythos 10 for the center. or ST all around. In any case I was wondering whether I would need one or more subs. The room is 25' x 15' x 8' - psvan Tue, 19 May 2009 01:43:39 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/two-channel-speakers/549-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-1766 I've heard them both but not side by side in my home. In fact when I heard the STS for the first time, I was convinced it was the larger ST. Obviously they sound remarkably the same and normally my answer would be go with the larger unit if you have a bigger room, but I’ve heard the STS's in a large room and they sure can perform nicely. If you’re looking for a bit deeper bass or impact then get the larger, but the STS will not disappoint you. - Piero Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:52:47 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/two-channel-speakers/549-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-1760 Have you compared the ST to the STS. I can purchase either (cost is not the opject). If you were to pick one over the other (again without regard to cost/value) which would you choose? - jsr Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:14:37 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/two-channel-speakers/549-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-1738 Have you compared the mythos series to the bp series? i have the def tech 7002 towers and am interested in the sound comparison between the two lines of speakers. - mark Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:36:26 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/two-channel-speakers/549-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-1682 Hey Big Lo. Actually I tried it a few different ways. I didn’t want any influence from the Denon so I set the speakers for large and told it there was no subwoofer thereby using the gain on the speaker. Good question btw. As far as the guy asking about the AC cord - there are no stupid questions right! ;) - Piero Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:44:38 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/two-channel-speakers/549-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-1681 Nice review, did you use the LFI input from the Denon, can you defeat the crossover on the sub, Oh! you just ran them full range using the sub's own crossover, and adjusted the gain on the sub from that nob in the back, nice. Hey what's up with that guy asking about the AC cord on the sub, is it me, or is he on the wrong website, just kidding, thanks. - Big Lo Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:55:25 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/two-channel-speakers/549-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-1668 That's an older speaker so it's not likely we will. However moving forward, do expect more from Def Tech. - Piero Fri, 13 Mar 2009 23:40:11 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/two-channel-speakers/549-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-1666 Thanks Piero for reply.. . . . . Has anyone here reviewed the BP7000SC supertower yet? It's the from the same company.. .. It costs $2,749 per tower and it has two 1" pure aluminum dome tweeters; Four 6-1/2" high definition upper bass/midrange drivers; One 14" long-throw subwoofer pressure coupled to two 14" Low Bass radiators. And has a frequency response of 11 Hz - 30 kHz. - Qorx Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:11:58 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/two-channel-speakers/549-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-1665 Ted, Piero wrote the cost as $1,500/each, or $3,000 a pair, so they followed the common $1 = 1 GBP pricing scheme that manufacturers seem to use. - Chris Heinonen Fri, 13 Mar 2009 03:19:25 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/two-channel-speakers/549-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-1664 Marcos, I'm working on some measurements now and I'll publish those soon. Ted the cost is $1,500 each, not for the pair. - Piero Fri, 13 Mar 2009 03:06:37 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/two-channel-speakers/549-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-1661 The built-in subwoofer has an amplifier like it were a separate unit, yes it gets plugged into the wall. It's odd to see the speaker plugged in, if that's what you're getting at. - Piero Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:55:02 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/two-channel-speakers/549-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-1660 USD1500 is a good price for a pair. Do you know how much these things cost in the UK? GBP3,098! That is USD4,287. This is highway robbery and a great way not to sell one's product in another country. I understand that there are FX issues - but working in banking I can assure you that an almost 3 times mark up is not normal. It is fleecing non-US potential customers. And DefTech is by no means the only co to do so. - Ted Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:15:19 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/two-channel-speakers/549-a-secrets-speaker-review.html#comment-1659 What, no test measurements ? How about the speaker's in-lab frequency response and its subwoofer harmonic distortion measurements ? To just hear how great a set of speakers sound and yet not test them meaningfully is a waste of time, material and opportunity, IMHO... - Marcos Augusto Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:09:24 +0100