Mirage OMDC1 ROSEWOOD 3-Way Rosewood OM Design Series Center-Channel Speaker

Perfection Now

Were you to wish for the perfect center channel speaker, what would it include? The OM Design Series OMD-C1 is a dedicated three-way center channel that brings the wonders of OMNIPOLAR to your home theater. Its crystal clear dialogue, unsurpassed dynamics, and tonal accuracy are unlike any other center channel. Mirage's proprietary OMNIPOLAR technology reproduces sound in a perfect 360-degree dispersion pattern - creating a soundstage so impressive walls virtually disappear. The net result of this timeless design is the speaker's ability to reproduce a wider listening area that affords excellent sound quality to all listeners, regardless of where they are seated within the room. So, whether you're into Black Sabbath or Beethoven, you should imagine your favorite music through these speakers, each instrument distinguishable amid the orchestration of the piece. If you close your eyes, you think you're actually attending a live concert. The same goes with NASCAR. It sounds like the race has been rerouted across the middle of your couch. Whether it's the mellow hum of a cello or the full-throated growl of a super-charged engine; it's sound so true, it can only be OMNIPOLAR.

Sound Worthy Of Being Heard... And Seen

A combination of elegant design, sophisticated driver technology, and Mirage's exclusive OMNIPOLAR technology make this center channel speaker the ideal solution for virtually any sound application. With a system frequency response of 65Hz to 20KHz, this system defines home theater. The OMD-C1 center channel speaker features a pair of powerful 5.5" Poly Titanium Deposit Hybrid woofers and a 4" Poly Titanium Deposit Hybrid midrange -- each featuring Mirage's patented Ribbed Elliptical Surround. Floating above the midrange is a precisely angled cast aluminum version of Mirage's proprietary OMNIGUIDE module. This OMNIGUIDE module houses the latest generation of Mirage's world-renowned 1" Pure Titanium Hybrid Tweeter. Its beautiful, curved sealed cabinet with high gloss exterior allows it to be integrated into any decor. The combination of these state of the art drive units, the rigid curved cabinet design and the latest OMNIPOLAR technology make the OMD-C1 the best center Mirage has ever built. Never before has a center sounded so realistic, uncolored, detailed and balanced as the OMD-C1. The OMD-C1 comes equipped with two mounting options -- allowing installation either on a wall or on a flat surface using the table top stand.

OMNIPOLAR

The effect OMNIPOLAR speakers have in a Home Theater system is markedly unlike traditional forward-radiating speakers. OMNIPOLAR speakers use walls, ceilings and other surface areas in the room to reflect sound towards the listener. With more reflected sound than direct sound reaching the listener, a tremendously large soundstage is created that makes the listener believe the sound is virtually coming from beyond the walls. Mirage's innovative technology creates the most realistic sound you could ever imagine. With OMNIPOLAR technology, you no longer have a small "sweet spot" in which to enjoy your speakers. With the OMD-C1, the entire room is a sweet spot.

A Little History

For 30 years, Mirage has researched the ways humans perceive, capture, and comprehend sound. This research and development has allowed Mirage to produce a true evolution of sound products. In 1987, the first bi-polar speaker, the M-1, won countless awards for revolutionizing speaker technology. The creation of OMNIPOLAR sound, which radiates sound in a 360 degree spherical spectrum has also won numerous awards and obtained rave reviews. Mirage continues to strive towards the goal of producing sound as realistic and powerful as possible from small, attractive and affordably priced speakers.

Included With Purchase

Table Top Mount, Wall Mounting Bracket, Polishing Cloth

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Mirage center speaker (September 17, 2012)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(4/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Brian D. - Half Moon Bay, CA

Compliments my Mirage rear speakers. Solid performers. Vanns price and service excellent.

A great speaker (September 13, 2012)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: J. S. - Atlanta, GA

All I can say is, Wow! I followed the instructions and played at a low level for 100 hours to allow time for it to break in. After that, it proved to be an excellent speaker! Much, much better than my older Omni CC V2 that it replaced. It also blends well with my older Omni 260s. Vanns had it for such a great price!

Phenomonal speaker, great sound stage (May 18, 2012)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(4/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Tim H. - Alexandria, VA

My home theater SACD listening system has been a set of 5 of the original Mirage Omnisat speakers, paired with a Boston Acoustics VPS-210 sub, all driven by a Harmon Kardon DPR-1001 receiver. Overall, Ive been happy with the sound, particularly for SACD music and PS3 games, but dialogue in some movies and TV shows could get muddy and lacked depth.

In another part of the house, our two-channel music listening setup is a pair of OMD-5 speakers. Ive been impressed by their sound, as well as the look and feel and build quality, so it is natural at this point to consider Mirage for any upgrades.

Based on the extensive reviews on this site, I picked up the OMD-C1 to use as a center channel, replacing one of the Omnisats. Ive had it in place for only a week, but even without much break in, there is already a significant improvement in sound stage. It is a lot easier to hear differences in spoken voices in different parts of a shot -- the guy in the foreground sounds closer, the woman in the background sounds farther. The clarity is increasing as the speaker breaks in, but its the increased sound stage that has been the most impressive part of the upgrade.

I dont think most people realize how vital an exceptional center channel is to the whole home-theater experience. If people are on a budget, and home theater is their primary application, Id advise them to skimp on the fronts and surrounds and devote most of their budget to the center and the sub. Those two pieces make-or-break the movie experience.

Ive been impressed by Mirage and the omnipolar sound. Its very different and takes some acclimation, but, as promised, it does offer a wider sweet spot and easier integration into less-than ideal environments.

Anyone serious about their home theater has read a dozen articles on the perfect setup for arranging speakers, but the reality is that for most of us, well never have the chance to build a dedicated HT space, and so were always looking for the best compromise between sound, aesthetics and price within whatever sub-optimal space we happen to have available. In my experience, Mirage is one of the best choices for getting the most sound for the best value across a wide range of environments.

Center Stage (April 23, 2012)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Scott M Bosco - Staten Island, NY

OMDC1 exceeded my expectations in terms of sound quality. The design, being more open and less direct, concerned me. My personal taste in a 5.17.1 or 9.1 system is that each speaker if given the chance should standout and create an environment that immerses the viewer in a sonic, head turning, experience. I wanted a very realistic audio arena created. My concern was that the dialog wouldn’t be pinned to the screen buy rather “everywhere”. Well, the OMDC1, like all the Mirage speakers somehow do open the sound radius, but still very much remain pin-point and directional.
The speaker takes on a very different quality depending on the frequency cut-off setting on your receiveramp. yet is able to handle deeper than expected hz. The tonal quality is clean and full, and very much anchors the dialog as it should. Being a center channel driver it also handles very well all the other responsibilities, though, not in a room shaking way.
The design is very pleasing and easy on the eye offering different and eye catching unique view allowing it to properly take a center stage position.
My only misgiving is the provided way Mirage has designed the hanging of the speaker on the wall – like their other bookshelf speakers it put too much concentrated weight in a single area that necessitates a beam, thus limiting positioning, unless a shelf is used to disperse the weight.
The magnet grill is great. Construction top notch, as is the finish. Be very careful of touching the tweeter dome it’s very delicate.
I have been very pleased with the Mirage line and have my friends who have heard them.

Mirage OMD C1 (April 07, 2012)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(3/5.0)
Performance		(3/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: Jason W Schmidt - Fenton, Missouri

This speaker is beautiful along with the rest of the 5.1 set. The wood veneer is second to none that I have seen. I went with the rosewood and am very pleased with the appearance of the speaker. However, the center channel is lacking in the extended lows that are necessary when listening to Dolby Digital and THX modes. Voices are pitchy and lack depth and bass in male voices. I have a powered 12 sub that picks up the lows for sound tracks but in movie 5.1 sound modes my sub and fronts dont produce the vocals. Not sure if the OMD C2 is any better for voices but would be worth a try. I am disappointed with this center channel at the price of $350. I can think of many other centers for this amount that would out perform this center.

Mirage center (March 16, 2012)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Brad S. - Salt Lake City, UT

This speaker rocks! Its amazing how much different a high quality center speaker makes. The price was incredible. Buy this speaker you will be glad you did

OMDC1 and the listening environment (March 07, 2012)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Edward A. - State College, PA

This is an excellent speaker, well designed and very well constructed. The rosewood OMD speakers are simply beautiful. However, I wanted to write this review to point out the importance of considering the room environment when purchasing speakers. I have owned many Mirage speakers over the years, starting with the original Omnisat, which I used as LCRsurround speakers in a 5.1 setup. I also own a complete Omnisat2 5.1 setup consisting of the OS2-FS, OS2-CC, and the OS2-Sat. These are all great speakers, which I used in a 14x22 rectangular listing room with 8-foot ceilings and plush carpeting. Properly set up in such an environment, they create a very spacious atmosphere which I prefer for both music and movies. My first quality speakers were a pair of Bose 901 Series IV in the 70s. When setting up a home theater in a new home, I purchased OMD15 speakers for LR, an OMDC1 for the center, and OMD5 speakers for the surrounds. I have to admit that this system did not perform as well as expected, simply due to the vastly different listening environment in the new home. The speakers are located in a spacious great room open to a kitchen, formal dining room, and breakfast nook. The area has an 18-foot cathedral ceiling and all wood floors, so the room is very reverberant. Under these conditions, the room reflections created by the omnipolar design of the OMD speakers are detrimental to clarity and imaging. By contrast, the sound of a Definitive Technology system Mythos 4, LR Mythos 3 center is much better under these listening conditions because more of the sound is directed towards the listeners. This is not a knock on the OMD line, which is a great line of speakers and a great value at current prices. Just be sure you consider the characteristics of your particular listening environment when selecting a speaker design.

Mirage OMD-5’s — So far, so good.... (February 15, 2012)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Eric K. Zeigler - Chicago, IL

I have been a Mirage fan for close to 20 years now, after working for a high-end audio shop while in college. Their line has changed dramatically, but I have always been impressed with their sound. Currently I have a full range of the FR-x series speakers, and decided to upgrade one last time to the OM series considering the value Vanns is offering. Thus far I have purchased the OM-C1 and these OM-5s. I am halfway through the 100-hour break-in period, and Im already hearing an unbelievable amount of openness in their delivery. Also, their construction is flawless. Between the piano lacquer finish and the magnetic grills, I don’t even want to handle them for fear of fingerprinting such beautiful pieces of art. Simply magnificent!

dramatic improvement (February 09, 2012)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Clive s Goodwin - Boynton Beach, FL

I bought 2 OMD5s and the OMD C1 to replace OC3s and V-2 center. The OMD C-1 is way better than the old V-2, more accurate, better and fuller midrange, and dialog is perfect.. I should say I use this set-up for classical music concerts in bluray, where sound is normally DTS MASTER AUDIO. I also watch HD-TV with dolby surround tracks. The OMD5s are much different than the OC3s..The 5s are much flatter and sweeter on the top and do not have the exaggerated lower midrange punch that the 3s have. This effect is good for rock music and movie soundtracks, but not for classical music, especially strings and female voice. The 3s sound a bit coarse by comparison with the 5s. I am deciding whether to demote my OC3s to the rear or just keep my nanosats back there as is. Im not through playing yet! I also have one of the early Mirage LF150 subwoofers that goes down to 23hz In short, these are the best speakers Ive yet heard for this kind of set-up.I and and get

Mirage OMD-C1 (December 24, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Timothy M. - Atlanta, GA

After years of satisfaction with a 5.1 set of Mirages Omnisats coupled with a Polk PSW404, Ive begun building a home theatre based around the Epson 3010 3D projector . Lacking the budget to discard my beloved Omnisats, I decided to retire them from their old duty as SACD music array driven by a venerable Sony DA5ES and use them as the HT array. I purchased Mirage OMD-C1, along with an Energy VSW 10 to augment them in their new home theatre role, given the importance of the center channel in a HT setup. I could not be happier with my choice. The OMD-C1 blends seamlessly with my Omnisats with regards to timbre and dispersion. Dialog is crystal clear, lifelike and appears to be coming directly from the screeen. As regards build quality, the OMD-C1 is 15 pounds of awsome! As great as the Omnisats were, the OMD series easily trumps them with their gorgeous lacquered burled maple finish. Although the piano black finish would have made for a better match with the black composite enclosure of the Omnisats, I couldnt resist the burled maple. No doubt in the back of my mind I know it would match my new OMD-5s should the eventually migrate to HT duty, possibly displaced by OMD-15s in my dreams. Bottom line Especially given their current price, I cant imagine doing any better in choosing the OMD-C1. One more thing. This has been my first experience with Vanns and I couldnt be happier with their service.

Center channel speaker review (December 22, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Gary G. - Roanoke, TX

I have the omd 15 front channel speakers and I have been anxious to add this matching center channel speaker and it did not dissapoint. Very nice crisp sound that fills the entire room that definetly enhances the overall movie watching experience. The quality and looks of this speaker is top notch!!! I am very pleased with the choice I made and once again Vanns has done a solid job regarding their overall ordering process and meeting my high expectations. I look forward to odering the Sub woofer and rear channel speakers very soon from Vanns!!!!

Awesome Surround Center Speaker (December 14, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: Tia L. - Hesperia, CA

This speaker sounded amazing even before the break-in period is over. It looks beautiful too. Our only complaint is that the stand and wall mount system seems very cheap as compared to the quality of the speaker. Still looks and sounds great. The price was good too.

outstanding (November 22, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: John J. Seminary - Palatine, IL

this is a great speaker for ht use

Sonic Work of Art (November 09, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: John T. - CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI

I thought my Omnisat V2 CC sounded good until I got the OMD C1. Several months ago I bought the OMD 15s and was very pleased with the sound. The Omnistat sounded good but when it was replaced by the OMD C1 I immediately noticed a dramatic improvement in the quality of sound. Much fuller sound with greater presence as well as blending seamlessly with the OMD 15s. The OMD C1 is a great upgrade well worth the price Vanns is charging. In addition, the Rosewood finish is flawless as are the OMD 15s.

A worth while improvement! (November 05, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: michael k. - bartlett, IL

Ill just say this, I have champaign taste on a beer budget, Im sure a lot of us probably do. Inspite of the fact most people seem to rate the klipsch rc-62 that I did have, very highly, I wasnt real happy with it. On some things it just wasnt as clear as Id hope it to be. I decided to take advantage of vanns sale on these mirage center channels and see if there would be any improvement. It didnt take long to hear a difference. The mirage is definately a more accurate sounding speaker, so much so that I never realized the different sound quality in things the way you do with the mirage. Even using it as a direct firing speaker instead of its omni reflecting that its supposed to be, it sounds just fine. I think that horn design of the klipsch gave it a bit of loss of clarity that I didnt like in it. With the mirage, it just sounds a lot more natural, period. For the price of these, you can have a much more better speaker than anything at or around its price. Did I also mention, its very good looking too!

Great Speaker (October 24, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Jason T. - Columbia, SC

Have had a wonderful time with my new OMDC-1. Having just broken in my OMD5s, I am really excited to hear the center channel gain in sound quality as I break it in. The whole Mirage family of speakers is very classy looking and screams high end.

fantastic performance (October 14, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: mitch m. - fargo, ND

I have the omd c1 paired with my omd-5s and It sounds fantastic. This is a steal at this price. Awesome build quality and sound

MIrage OMD C1 (September 08, 2011)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Sun K. - Boston, MA

High quality build, gorgeous gloss finish, beautiful sound with clear notes!
I have these paired with OMD-15 fronts, OMD-5 rears and an Energy ESW V8 same as OMD Prestige S8. This is great for both movies and music. Crystal clear sounds.
One downside - its huge and hides a bit of the bottom of my screen placed on a standard flat panel TV stand, but definitely worth the sound.
These are a steal at the current price!

Awesome center channel (September 07, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Peter B. - Carrollton, TX

I purchased the OMD-C1 with the OMD 15 tower speakers and I am loving every minute listening to these great speakers. I was using some JBL speakers and these Mirage speakers put them to shame. The highs are clear and bright without any harshness. The bass coming from these speakers is much better than I had expected. I heard these are discontinued, so get them while you still can!

OMC-C1 Center Speaker (August 22, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: brian d. - Katy, TX

Stunning Maple finish - my wife love the look, and thats half the battle won! Ive paired this with the OMD-5s in an akward shaped room and they work really, really well together. Sound comes into its own once the speaker have been broken in with over 60 hours of playtime. This gem of a speaker is an absolute bargain!

amazing center speaker (June 07, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: ovidiu g. - fort lauderdale, FL

I purchased this speaker from Vanns during the one day sale and I'm very happy I did. This center speaker sounds crystal clear and crisp. Plus its a beautiful speaker that could blend in any decor. Thanks Vanns....five stars on this one!!!

Wonderful! (June 04, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: David E Lavelle - Kennett Square, PA

I paired this speaker along with the Mirage OMD15 floor standiong speaker and the Mirage OS3 satellite speakers. I can honestly say that I've never been immersed in sound until now. Whether Im listening to music or watching a movie, my Mirage system just blows me away! Vanns prompt delivery service is also to be noted. Its never taken more than three days to have a product delivered once the order is submitted.

mirage OMD-C1 (May 27, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: mike e. - essexville, MI

This speakers gloss black finish looks incredible. I just got it today and it sounds great too. I havent been able to put much volume behind it since it still needs to go through its break in period. I ordered a pair of OMD15 and a pair of OMD5 spaekers that havent arrived yet. I am anxious to hear them all together.

omdc1 (May 19, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: Mary B. - Buffalo, NY

This is a very nice center speaker. It looks awesome and the sound is very full and rich. The omnipolar technology is great for a surround system. Watching movies is very immersive with Mirage speakers. The omdc1 is a bargain ! However as with most good center channel speakers, it is quite large and heavy. And although it comes with a wall mounting bracket, this is very small and totally inadequate unless you just happen to be lucky and have a wall stud located exactly where you want the center of the speaker to be located. Also, do not listen critically until you have played about 40 hours of sound through the speaker, because the initial sound is not impressive, but once the speaker has broken in the sound is very good.

OMD C1 should be called OMG C1!!! (May 03, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Markus M. - Phoenix, AZ

I Recently purchased my new Mirage OMD - C1 Center Channel Speaker. It sounds AMAZING!!! I have had the speaker for a week now. Really clean,clear and crisp vocals, nice mid bass when listening to music. Im still in the break-in period but if this is a taste of whats to come I cant wait. Incredible speaker!!!

OMDC1 Center Channel (May 03, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Joseph N. - ESCONDIDO, CA

Ive had this speaker for about a month now and am amazed on the clarity and sound. Dialogue is clear and I can hear every little detail. Im very happy with this speaker and with Vanns for their great deals they offer with no tax and free shipping!

OMDC1 (April 26, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Chris M. - Ridgewood, NY

Great Center Speaker got this to go with two OMD-5 for front rigth and front left and got the nanosat for sat to make it a 7.1 system I had just the mirage nanosat 5.1 system i did not like that you use the same speaker for center so I upgrade to the omdc1 and I so happy I did.

Rich, Full, OmniSound (April 21, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Mark S. - Salem, MA

Bought this to upgrade my old Cambridge setup. Price of course was great from Vanns. I set out to get the Mirage Nanosat surround package but then changed my mind to the OMD lineup, who cares if its an older line. Well, glad i did, this center channel is amazing. Great size, bigger than my old center but not obtrusive. Feels extremely well made. Mirage seems like a company that prides themselves in their products. Very happy with the sound this center puts out so far and for movies especially, its amazing. As always, the customer service at Vanns is extremely helpful and knowledgeable without being pushy at all.
Best place to buy electronics, period.

These are what I have been looking for! (April 16, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: David G. - Latrobe, PA

First let me say I have a terrible room. Weirdly reflective and the way I am forced to set up my system doesnt help either. I have had a few different speaker setups in here and have not been happy at all. Some of them quite expensive. Monitor Audio Nothing sounded right. Poor imaging and soundstage despite spending thousands of dollars. Very distressing. I sold the Monitor Audio speakers and while researching something else to try, bought a pair of OMD5s for rear surround. Mostly because of reviews and Vanns incredible price. Hooked them up as rightleft and Wow! Great! Clear dynamic sound and the harshness is gone! Omnipolar uses my horrible acoustics to an advantage! I immediately bought a pair of OMD15s and a C1 center and I am very happy. Whats also impressive is the look and finish of these speakers. pictures dont begin to do these justice. The finish is absolutely gorgeous. The only downside is the low bass response is a tad light but I have a pair of great DIY Dayton subs so this is a moot point.

Nice Finish, OK sound (April 12, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(4/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: James P. - Placerville, CA

I really like some things about the OMD series. The Rosewood finish is very nice. The towers are also quite nice and seem to sound pretty good for the money. However, that center is really loud. It is not a pleasant loud, but almost a bothersome buzzing loud. I find I have to attenate the channel by 4 db to even enjoy that speaker. Unless durring a movie, then 0 db is fine. my other centers always were pleasant and not too noticable, I think that is proper. Otherwise, maybe I should mention, this is a smaller room, 10 x 20 and a larger room with more distance may sound better. If you want to comare speakers, dont compare on the retail price. The sale price is about what they are worth in this economy. But again, beautiful finish on these babies. MY SYSTEM Denon 5308, OMD C1, OMD 15, OMD 5.

Mirage OMDC1 (April 08, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Juan G. - Houston, TX

This center speaker sounds great and blends in perfectly with Mirage OMD15 and Mirage OMD5 speakers. The sound that Mirage speakers make reminds me of a theater because of how the sound is harder to localize.

SICK SOUND (April 04, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: MICHAEL A GUTIERREZ - LAS VEGAS, NV

THIS CENTER CHANNEL HAS GOT TO BE ONE OF THE BEST OUT THERE. THIS CENTER MADE SUCH A DIFFERENCE TO MY SURROUND SOUND, AND THE PRICE IS WORTH EVERY PENNY. THE LOOK IS JUST QUALITY. EVERYONE THAT COMES OVER HEARS IT AND WHEN THEY SEE IT... THEIR JAWS DROP AND FIRST THING OUT OF THEIR MOUTH IS HOW MUCH DID YOU PAY THEY DONT BELIEVE THAT IM NOT IN THE MULTI-THOUSANDS FOR THIS SYSTEM.

Amazing Clarity Depth (April 01, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Mark S. - Shady Spring, WV

I decided to add a true center channel to my Mirage Nanosat 5.1 system to give it that extra detailed sound in a home theater. I loved the Mirage omnipolar sound and decided to go with the OMDC1. The Nanosat CC was just too small for me and the OS3CC was nice, but Vanns had the OMDC1 on sale I saved even more by buying an open box in the clearance center. The OMDC1 is one of their top of line speakers and the price from Vanns could not be beat. The OMDC1 delivered on the extra clarity and detail that I was hoping for. I believe the center channel is the most important speaker in a home theater setup for dialogue. The OMDC1 will not disappoint. The nanosats were an improvement, but the OMDC1 took it to a whole new level. I love that there are no sweet spots in the room - the whole room is a sweet spot with the omnipolar. Ive had Klipsch and Bose. They dont hold a candle to the Mirage series. The open box was in mint condition and I could not tell that it had been opened or used at all. Saved me a bundle.

Vow!!! (March 31, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Sudesh U. - Phx, AZ

After having bought 6 OMD-5 speakers, I decided to complete my 7.1 channel set up with this center channel. As for its build quality, it is heavy & quite big. Presently, its going through the manufacturer prescribed break in process of 100 hours. So far the sound is amazing. The saying - you get what you pay for - holds true for this unit. For those of you who are looking for a solid center channel speaker, get it at Vanns.coms sale price. You wont be disappointed.

Mirage OMDC1 Gloss Black Center Channel (March 28, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Brad B. - Sunnyvale, CA

This center channel is bigger than many and offers exceptional sound. Since most movie sound comes from the center channel it is important to have a crystal clear powerful center channel. One think to note is the 4 OHM impedence which should be matched to a receiver that has a minimum of 4OHMs. Same hold true with the matching OMD15 floor speakers.

OMDC! ROSEWOOD (March 22, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Tim I. - Cresco, PA

Ive had the chance to properly break in this center channel for the recommended 100 hours, and Ive listened to it. First of all, within the first 24 hours, I was amazed at how the speaker opened up and transformed. It sounded good out of the box, a little break in made it sound amazing. All around, this is an excellent center channel. I love that Im able to wall mount it upsidedown and above my tv. What other center can do that? Also, I swear that the sound is coming out of the center of my tv and not above it. The sound reproduction is crystal clear, with appropriate proportions of treble and bass. Voices on both movies and music have power and clarity no matter how much action is going on around them. When I bought this one, I also purchased 2 OMD5s with it as front L-Rs. I have 2 nanosats in the back for rears, with my nanosub filling in the bottom. Altogether in my 15x25ft room, everything matches and sounds very full. If I had to buy a center channel over again, I would not hesitate for a moment to choose this one.

quite nice (March 21, 2011)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Pat M. - New England, VT

I ordered the maple version. I wasnt sure how it would look based on the picture ...but its great. Amazing finish and would compliment other light or dark hardwood furniture and accents. The wall mount which I am not using is simple but I assume functional. Not articulating in any way. The table stand basically a thin cradle seems sufficient, but its more of a balancing act then I would ideally like, and doesnt allow for too much tilt adjustment.
You care what it sounds like too? After first hooking it up I was disappointed. After all, a center that truly retailed for $750 initially should knock me off my feet upgrading from an entry level Polk speaker. This wasnt the case. It really seemed to stand out and not sound natural. Overstated highs, annoying harsh mids, and very little low end. I didnt give up ...and ran maybe 20hrs of music an movies through it. Yes, it came to life. Ive never seen such a pronounced break-in transition, but I love it. I cant wait to get a hundred more hours on it so I can sit back and take in all its glory!

Now, do I bite the bullet and order some OMD5s to go with it?

OMD-C1 Center Channel (March 16, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Peter L. - New York, NY

This center channel speaker form Mirage is simply unbelievable!!! The clarity, pronounced vocals and broad range of frequencies it plays is such a treat for the real audiophile and even can be appreciated by the beginner enthusiast! Do yourself a favor and just stop researching which center channel to buy and just get this one. Youll NEVER regret it, especially at these prices and immaculate service that Vanns has to offfer.

Center Speaker (March 16, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Peter - New York, NY

Excellent product and service from Vanns. Has greatly improved the sound!

OMDC1 (March 10, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Brian T. - Wynantskill, New York

I Had Bought A Kef 3- Way Center Channel Speaker and it didn't sound right with my OMD-15 speaker System. I purchased This OMDC1 center channel speaker which is the match stick speaker for the OMD-15 speakers and it sounds perfect and alive whether you are watching a movie or listening to music it doesnt matter. This by far is the best 3-way center channel I have ever owned. The gloss black finish is beautiful.

Mirage OMDC1 - Best Center for the price (March 01, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Jorge Luis Wu - Daly City, CA

The first thing that takes you away is the luxurious, black piano finish. The speaker was bigger than I expected, but the size is just right, not intrusive. I'm delighted by the bass output and its ability to produce clear vocals without straining your ears. For the price, itll be difficult to find anything better in terms of quality, sound, fit and finish. Thanks Vann's for the quick shipping and amazing product at an incredible price.

Excellent center channel speaker, at an incredible price (February 03, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Joel H. - Phoenix, AZ

I bought this as a replacement for my Omnisat V2 CC, as the price was incredible and I had previously bought a pair of OMD 5 satellites for my bedroom 2-channel system. I have had the speaker for about 2 weeks now, and I can say that it produced an immediately appreciable improvement in sound quality, voice timbre, and clarity. The larger woofer complements vs. the V2 CC result in a much better sound. I have to re-calibrate my system yet, and I anticipate changing my receivers crossover point for the center speaker due to the deeper bass end.

For the satellites in my 7.1 system I am using six of the original Mirage Omnisat speakers, and the OMD C1 definitely matches well with those acoustically. At the prices Vanns sells the OMD 5 speakers for, I might just replace the other six, but I would have to justify this expense to my wife, and I simply cant do so.

This speaker is GORGEOUS and is a monster compared with the V2 CC I was previously using. It looks much better than my silver V2 CC, at least in terms of matching my entertainment stand and LCD TV. The irony is, I spent 25 less on this speaker than I did on my V2 CC 4 years ago, which is sad. However, I would never go back, and IMHO, any Mirage purchase is a wise purchase. And I must say that I LOVE the old Mirage logo that this center channel sports, compared with the newer logo found on the OS3 series speakers, for example.

If you are on the fence, pull the trigger. The value is outstanding at the current price. No regrets on my end!

OMD C1 (February 02, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Ron K. - Medina, OH

Mirage OMD Product Quality -- One of the best audio packages for their finish and assembly. The piano black was fantastic, binding all tight, etc.....

Mirage Sound Quality -- After letting the system break in for 145 hours at 25 volume, it was amazing how they came alive hour after hour. The clarity and presence are what sold me when I heard them in a local AV boutique. The OMD series of speakers are true reference quality. And the two S-10 subs hit clean and hard, the THX Blue Ray movies sound great.

After setting up the home theater I ordered another system for the upstairs system. I was going to go with a Paradigm HT package, but honestly believe the Mirage system sounds as good if not better at more reasonable cost. The bottom line is that Mirage and Vanns rock!

Packing of Speakers -- Mirage did it right, they were packaged so well that these could have been tossed off the truck with no damage to the product.

Vanns -- All I can say is that you have a customer for life. Your service department, shipping, and pricing are the best in the industry!

Front Two OMD-15s
Center One OMD-C1
Side Surround Two OMDRs
Rear Surround Two OMD-5s
Sub Woofer Two OMD Prestige S10s

Receiver Onkyo 7.2 135wchannel

Power Filter Belkin PF-30

Front Speaker Wire Power Pro Audio Cable ran in b-wire
Center Channel Wire Canare 4S11 Cable
Side Rear Wire Canare 4S8 Cables
Sub Cable Canare Custom Cables

clearer dialougue (January 31, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Jeff K. - Wappingers Falls, NY

upgraded from polk cs10, dialogue is definitely clearer...no need to constantly turn the volume up during movies...clear sound which sounds like it is coming from the tv...good sale price...would not have payed retail though

High quality artistic product (January 31, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Stanley S. - wimberley, TX

This OMDC1 is the best center speaker I have had. The sound is great and the case is a work of art. I have had many compliments on this speaker for both design and appearance.

I would recommend this center speaker and other center speakers this manufacturer offers in this series. If your decor or you tastes favor another case finish.

Great Center Channel speaker (January 27, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Charles G. - New York, NY

I purchased this along with a pair of OMD5 for my rears.

The glossy burled birch is really beautiful.
The pictures do not do it justice--the finish is really amazing to behold and even nicer to see and touch out of the box.

Center channel performs. Give it about 2 weeks and its sound even better.

Great purchase and good deal from Vanns.

One thing to note, it is larger than expected--dont expect to mount on top of a plasma screen. Install on a sturdy shelf or place on stable platform.

Mirage OMDC1 (January 04, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Lee Warren Forsythe - Hermitage, TN

Ordered this center channel and OMD5s for surround to match the OMD15s I purchased last month.These replaced a 9 year old Mirage OM series surround system.The sound quality is amazing as I would expect from Mirage.This is my third all Mirage system I have owned and my favorite so far.These are by far the most attractive speakers I have ever owned.The rosewood finish is beautiful! I never had a doubt about the sound quality.Once broken in these are amazing. And I give a huge shout out to Vanns for their excellent customer service and unbeatable value. I am a customer for life! Plus my 17 year old son now has an awesome speaker system from my hand me downs. Our family could not be more pleased! Thank you Mirage and Vanns!

OMDC-1 (December 26, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Joshua E. - Yukon, Ok

This center channel is awesome, it is very smooth sounding and everything comes out crystal clear and with plenty of depth and height. I would definitely recommend this speaker. I also have 2 of the OMD-15s and this center is a perfect compliment.

review for speakers (December 20, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: karim s. - lawrenceville, GA

amzing sound no concerns

Mirage OMDC1 Center Channel Speaker (December 17, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: William S. - Scottsdale, AZ

The high gloss black finish of this unit has a very professional grabbing style and the sound that complements our high 20 ceilings. My wife can actually understand what is being said. The Crisp dialogue is unsurpassed in clarity. Have read that you need 60-100 hours to break in but this sounded wonderful out of the box from the start.
The Dual 5.5-inch woofers, 4-inch midrange and 1-inch Tweeters give this speaker some oomph versus the tinny sound you get from some units on the market. We have this paired using our Dennon 71 amptuner and OS3-Sat speakers which fill the room from all directions. This is the one thing that I did notice different than the 601 Bose that I use to have is that these give you clarity throughout the room not just the direction that the speaker is pointing. I would highly recommend these speakers to anyone that is looking to upgrade to a Theater quality experience.

Amazing center for the price (December 14, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Vassilis P. - Brooklyn, NY

The finish of this product in gloss black is simply amazing. The omnipolar arrangement of the drivers allow for a more immersive center experience, with easy positioning of the speaker without requiring center audio delay adjustments for bringing the sweet spot to the center of the monitor, as it is often necessary with conventional directional speakers. I adjusted the center volume 3 dB up to match the volume of my directional left and right main speakers at my listening position, and I am as happy as can be. If you are planning to install your center speaker in an enclosed shelf, this is not the speaker for you. Use a directional acoustic suspension or front bass-reflex-ported center channel speaker instead. This one is perfect for sitting on top of furniture under the monitor, or wall-mounting bellow or above the monitor.

Great center speaker (November 30, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Andres R. - San Antonio, TX

Got this on Vanns clearance for a lower price as someone returned it unused. Not a scratch and everything packed like new. I'm using it with mirage nanosats and mirage 8 inch subwoofer, with a panasonic receiver, in a large living room. Omnipolar creates a huge sweet spot for listening. Beatiful finish and excellent build. Haven't completed the break-in period but already have lifelike sound for TV with no lost dialogue at low volumes and, music also sounds great in multichanel mode, I didn't think the nanosats could get any better but the added center power just completes the package.

Perfect Sound (November 18, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(4/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Michael T. Raines - Sheppard AFB, TX

This center channel is incredible. It performs flawlessly and quite loudly. I have a wide variety of components that I listen to and across the board, I am hearing more precise sound than any center channel Ive tried before all prepackaged systems. PS3 games, Blu-rays, Cable, Digital music and especially my collection of Vinyl Records sound rich, fuller, and more refined than ever before. I have the OMDC1 paired with the Mirage Nanosat Prestige satellites and a pioneer sub...truly epic sound that gives you the ability to distinguish every instrument on a record. Its loud enough for you to catch every breath your favorite actor takes during the loudest action scene. Cons A little large, but well worth it and easy to mount.

Best Center for the money (October 29, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Robert H. - Wayne, MI

I have owned alot of speakers throughout the years ranging from a few hundred to $4,000. For the cost this is a great sounding center. It can easily be mounted to your wall to conserve space and look great at the same time. While watching movies sometimes I cannot clearly hear the dialogue, this could be the speaker or the amp. Since its not fully broken in I cannot play at reference levels. Compared to other manufacturers this center is the best value for your dollar.

Mirage OMDC1 - (October 08, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Tim M. - Winston-Salem, NC

Im not sure what I was expecting but when I opened the box and took the speaker out I was immediately impressed. This thing is built! It is a good size with good weight to it. Hook-up was easy and right out of the box it sounded very good. Maybe just slightly muffled. The instructions said to give it about 100 hrs of break-in and this was echoed in most of the reviews I read. To speed the process along I put my cable box on a music station and ran it all night for a week. I now have about 125 hrs on the speaker and it has really opened up. Highs are nice and clear and the lows are really good. I male voice has weight to it that I wasnt getting from my previous center. I also have notices that the volume doesnt have to be as loud to hear and understand dialogue. Im very happy with my purchase and cant wait to get the matching OMD5s. Recommended!!

Mirage omd-c1 (October 01, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Shawn J. - Jackson, MI

Great center Chanel great sound I replaced a klipsch c2. The omd-c1 sounds a lot beter than the klipsch by far and looks a lot beter to you cant go wrong with the omd-c1

OMD-C1 - A Great Center Channel Speaker (September 28, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Glenn T Meeks - Angels Camp, CA

Ordered this speaker with two OMD-R Rear Surround Speakers on Monday. Received them all on Thursday. The build is exceptional and the gloss black look is stunning with the titaniumpoly speakers and the grill removed Sound is excellent and is expected to get even better as I only have about 50 hours on the C1 speaker and Mirage recommends 100 hour breakin period. Precise, not too bright highs, and nice and tight lows. Using an Onkyo TX-NR808 receiver to power them and no issues with power requirements for the speaker. Have the center paired with some 20 plus year old Sony Towers and they match the timber well, but I will be ordering the OMD-15s and OMD-5s to complete the 7.1 setup.

Thanks Vanns for a great product at a great price.

Steller (September 17, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Daniel B. - Midvale, UT

Have been an Audio file for years when it was time to swap out speakers. One simply cant go wrong with the Mirage OMD line. Sound, fit and finish are superb! You could not get a better deal, they will remain an elegant piece of form and function for many many years.

Vast overrated (September 16, 2010)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(4/5.0)
Performance		(3/5.0)
Overall Rating		(3/5.0)

Reviewed By: Lesong W. - Hanover, NH

Either I am over critical, or most speaker reviews are too much on the positive sides. My experience with this center channel speaker from mirage ended in disappointment.

I bought one after reading the reviews and had good but not over-optimistic expectation, but I found it just average after taking my time breaking it in. The sound is boxy, lacking in both the lower end and high end. Tenor voice is very chesty. The sound although is smooth, but is dry and is over laid-back, severely lacking in overtones. In my honest opinion, it is just a so so performer, and its price at deep discount reflects its right value. Do not expect an audiophile grade speaker when you buy this, otherwise you will be disappointed.

omd-cc (September 11, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: larry c. - miami, FL

luv the look and sound. superb value.

OMD-C1 review (September 07, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Duy D. - Oakdale, MN

It goes really well with the OMD-15 floor-standers. The music sounds much fuller with its addition.

A monster that sounds like it should (August 29, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Mike S. - Phoenix, AZ

I have this paired with two OMD 5s for L&R along with two nanosats for rears. Compared to the OMD5s, this center is a monster. Centers provide roughly 60 of all movie sound and you want quality. This was originally a $750 center channel. In my opinion, this would be a reasonable buy at that price, but pretty steep. At the current price, its a STEAL.

Sound quality is something only found from the highest end of audio equipment. Its clean, crisp and despite some people opinion, I find it not overly bright at all and accurate as they get.

Good match for OMD-5's (August 22, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Yevgeniy L. - Denver, CO

This center speaker makes voices sound full and natural... it blends in well with my OMD-5s. It looks pretty good, though it is a bit taller than I expected. This is a must-have.

Excellent center channel (August 20, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Rickie M. - Temple CIty, CA

I purchased this along with a pair of the OMD-15 towers and a pair of the OMD-5s for surrounds.

Buildconstruction quality is first rate. I got the piano black version and it is gorgeous.

Sound quality extremely clear, crisp and clean. It tends to be a little on the bright side which you can tone down if you want by adjusting the tilt angle. However, I think that works very well since it makes dialog so clear. Also, unlike other center channels I have used, there is no trace of a boxy quality. The sound is precise and remains clear no matter where in the room you are.

One warning - be very careful with the tweeter assembly, especially when removing the grill. I accidentally put a dent in the tweeter, which I had to pull out using scotch tape. Mirage support told me as long as the tweeter wasnt torn it was okay, but even though the sound doesnt seem to be affected, it still bothers me that the tweeter still has a few little dimples in it that I couldnt pull out.

Overall, this is an excellent center channel at a really nice price from Vanns. If you are on the fence about purchasing this, just do it. It is well worth the price and more.

Great Center Channel and Great Value (August 03, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Ross M. - Tulsa, Ok

I purchased this center channel to replace the tiny CC Mirage center channel I had been using.

I am very impressed. The voices in my programs now jump out at us, and the overall enjoyment we get from watching movies or television has definitely increased.

I previously have had a B&W center channel, and in my other room I have a Paradigm CC-290. The Mirage definitely compares favorably with both and may be the best center channel I have had when it comes to watching television.

OMDC-1 The end all Center Channel (July 20, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Bradley K. - Bountiful, UT

Much like a lot of the other reviews listed for the OMD Series, when you open the box on these speakers the first words out of your mouth are WOW. They are like holding a crown jewel. The look of the OMD C-1 is something to behold. Now to the sound--The Mirage Omnipolar design, especially on the center channel, has definite benefits vs direct radiating speakers. With the woofer, midrange, and tweeter elements angled upwards the sound is directed up in front of the screen and then dispersed out to give the illusion of voices actually coming out of the TV picture. This is quite effective for the dialogue that center channels handle. The sound is crystal clear with excellent range throughout. The low end is solid with crisp mids and highs, Already have the OMD 5s and with the summer sale going on, will be looking to get the OMD 15s soon. You wont be disappointed with this speaker line!! The only regret is I ordered the OMDC-1 two days before the summer sale started.......could have gotten the C-1 for an even better price, oh well, you still cant beat Vanns pricing and quality service. All your elecronic purchases should be through Vanns they cannot be beat!

'Absolutely Great Center Channel Speaker' (July 18, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Tony D. - Lake Charles, LA

First class in every way from packing to the gloves, polishing cloth, brackets etc... This speaker is gorgeous. Hooked it right up and could not believe the right out of the box sound. We all know it takes at least 70 to 80 hours for burn-in, but I must say, this is one of the best sounding center channels in this price bracket I have ever heard. For the money, it is simply awesome. I have it with my OMS-15s and OMD-5s and Sub...
My other set of speakers - in another room in my home, including mains, center, surrounds and sub are all Paradigm Signature Reference series that I have had for 5 years -love them - So ... to share this kind of enthusiastic review about this speaker is quite simply, the TRUTH... This speaker is not only elegant and sophisticated , but a true work of art...
Sonically, it is very transparent and dimensional. very crisp, articulate, and dynamic. You will certainly not be disappointed in any way !!!
Thanks Mirage- Thanks Vanns for the great pricing and customer service!!!

Amazing Speaker - Amazing Price (July 14, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Tom F. - Lewis Center, OH

First let me say what a great company Vanns is to order from. When I ordered this they helped make sure my order was processed right away so it could make the FedEx truck that day. The product arrived in great time and I hooked it up right away.

I have Mirage speakers all over the house and this was part of my theater set up using the OMD-15s up front and this one as the center. My sides and rears re all Mirage Omnisats and my subwoofer is the 10 Mirage. The sound is amazing and way better than my previous center channel.

One other note, shortly after buying these Vanns adjusted the price down. All it took was a quick call to customer service and a price adjustment was headed my way. Way to go Vanns!!!

mirage omd-c1 (July 12, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: john b. - fountain, colorado

The OMD-C1 is the perfect match to my Energy RC-70 towers! I imagine this center channel speaker matching well with many high end speakers. The Rosewood finish is absolutely spectacular. The binding posts, build quality, fit and finish are just beautiful. This is a very well made speaker, and the price is incredible. Vanns service, delivery and packing were top notch as well.

Superb Center channel speaker!! (June 24, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Paul P. - La Jolla, CA

Combined with my all Omni speakers, driven by a big Denon 7.1 receiver, the OMDC1 works perfectly. Previously I had an older Mirage for center, and often I'd be straining to hear the dialog. This unit shines in that respect. If you think about it, the center speaker is probably the most important for clarity, as almost all the dialog is there. Great build quality, sweet sound. Ive had this for over 2 years now and it always delivers! And as always, Vanns is the place to order from, a great company!

Mirage OMD C-1 (June 09, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Jeff R. - Westminster, CO

Great Sound and beatiful to look at which is lost on most manufactuers. Everyone has gone for the black plastic look and feel which I dont like. Iprefer the old B&O Rosewood look, since these items are out in the open.If they didnt sound great as well it would be a waste of nice wood. Finally I got a great deal on it as well from Vanns.

Great center channel speaker !!! (May 28, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Tony D. - Lake Charles, LA

Just got the OMD-C1 this afternoon.
First class in every way from packing to the gloves, polishing cloth, brackets etc... This speaker is gorgeous. Hooked it right up and could not believe the right out of the box sound. We all know it takes at least 70 to 80 hours for burn-in, but I must say, this is one of the best sounding center channels in this price bracket I have ever heard. For the money, it is simply awesome. My other set of speakers, including mains, center, surrounds and sub are all Paradigm Signature Reference series I have had for 5 years -love them - so to share this kind of enthusiastic review about this speaker is quite simply, the truth. This speaker is not only elegant and sophisticated , but a true work of art...
Sonically, it is very transparent and dimensional. very crisp, articulate, and dynamic. You will not be disappointed in any way.
Thanks Mirage- Thanks Vanns for the great pricing and customer service!!!

Amazing center channel (May 10, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: George G. - Seattle, WA

I bought this as part of the complete package 2 x OMD-15, OMD-C1, 3 x OMD-5, and OMD S10 and am simply in awe. The dialog coming through is crisp and clear, and the Rosewood speaker is beautiful to look at as well. Only minor issue is that I think the speaker was older so the rubber on the negative speaker terminal broke off. Nonetheless the sound is fantastic so no issues there.

Mirage OMD-C1 (April 26, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Rusty S. - Yukon, OK

This is the second C1 that I have purchased for a different room. The sound is excellent and provides very good sound staging as a center channel. The finish of the rosewood is excellent!. A perfect fit with the OM5s for a complete 5 or 7 channel surround system.

Mirage OMDC1 Center Speaker (April 08, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Rick H. - Dubuque, IA

Purchased this center speaker along with 2 OMD15 floorstanders. Ive owned quite a few centers over the years and the Mirage OMDC1 is by FAR the best center Ive heard! Most centers are a 2-way design, but the C1 is a true 3-way with a dedicated midrange. Clarity of voice and dialog is exceptional. Clear and crisp but warm also. Not harsh, and trebly like some centers can be. Being an omnipolar speaker, it feels like you are surrounded by sound. The effect is that the soundstage is widened and deepened due to the speakers reflecting off the walls, ceiling, and bounderies of the room. Dialog is still tied to the screen though. Build quality is exceptional and Vanns price is the best available. Amazing speaker! Highly recommended. You will not be dissapointed.

Wonderful Upgrade (March 28, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Albert H. - Brooklyn, NY

Upgraded to the OMD-C1 from the OmniSat V2 CC and really am very satisfied with the improved sound quality.

Excellent Center Channel (March 20, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Sachin D. - Cherry Hill, NJ

These speakers are excellent at this price. The sound quality is unbelievable.

This center is absolutely necessary with OMD-15. It will improve the sense of space tremendously. It is a large center and the sound details are nothing but amazing.

The package of OMD-15s, OMD-5s and OMD-C1 is the best deal from Vanns - I used these for 3 months now and the speakers continue to surprise. Highly recommend.

outstanding product and service (March 19, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: dee w. - gulf breeze, FL

Vanns was very helpful and provided great service and I really am enjoying this beautiful speaker bar which is incorporated with the other floor standing mirage speakers....mellow sound
thanks

Great speaker and super service from Vanns.com!! (March 12, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Larry S. - Louisville, KY

The OMD-C1 center speaker is great. The clarity of the sound greatly surpassed my previous center speaker. I am equally impressed by Vanns.com service. They provided clear and timely communications. The packaging of the speaker was superb. I received my speaker exactly when Vanns.com indicated.

I am extremely pleased with this speaker and the world-class service of Vanns.com!

Wow - Crisp Clear (March 11, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Kumar P. - NORTHBOROUGH, MA

Rosewood OMDC1 complement the speaker system, complement room, complements TV. Looks nice in front of the TV. The sound is clear and crisp. Great purchase. Its like neighbors envy, owners pride. Great product. Highly recommend.

OMDC1 works well (March 11, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: ray p. - Groton, MA

Speakers are always difficult to review, as you cant compare them once you get them home to anything else. I never considered a center channel all that important, but the clarity provided by the omdc1 has fundamentally changed my opinion. Its clean, clear and full, enhancing the surround sound much more than expected. As this was a packaged purchased with 5 other speakers, the total price is of great value.

Mirage omdc1 center speaker (March 10, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Patrick R. Haffey - Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Wow! I ordered a complete home theater package,but the surrond speakers were out of stock. I got the subwoofer ,the cneter speaker and the receiver. the Mirage omdc1 center speaker is great. The sound seems to be coming from all around the room, with just this one speaker.My wife thought our phone was ringing in the kitchen ,but it was a movie on tv.This speaker adds class to our living room ,with its high gloss black fininsh it matches my 58 inch plasma tv perfectly.Cant wait to get the rest of my speakers !

Mirage OMDC1 (March 09, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(4/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: John B. Hale Jr. - Maspeth, NY

I have owned this speaker for about a year now and I can honestly say that it is one of the finest center speakers that I have ever purchased. It is a beautiful to look at and to listen to and it is very well made. Vanns is the only place to shop for speakers. I originally purchase a smaller model Mirage speaker and found it was too weak for my room. Vanns let me return it for the OMDC1 without any problem what-so-ever -- highly recommended.

OMD-C1 center channel (March 08, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Fidencio T. - Lexington, KY

This speaker replaced a Mirage Omnistat V2 CC . I chose the Mirage brand because their quality and lifelike sound. The sound coming out is so much fuller and more natural, lows and highs are produced effortlessly, no strain at all. Voices can be heard so clearly at a lower volume now. I find myself watching more TV and movies. The sound is amazing. . I highly recommend and would purchase again. I have owned Cambridge Soundworks, Bose VCS 10, and this one is best to date. Rosewood finish is awsome, like a fine piece of furniture.

Impressive center (March 07, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Tim L. - Saint Charles, IL

This center will amaze on its any seat in the house clear dialoge and a hard hitter. Heavy speaker with a top notch build quality. Hits hard, low and deep.

Great Products, Great Service, Great Company (March 05, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Kevin E. - Austin, Tx

I have been putting together my Mirage system for a while now and have been adding pieces from the OMD line as I go. Vanns is one of the only retailers to carry this line of Mirage products and they sell them for less than anyone else out there. Heres to Vanns for bringing great products to consumers at fantastic prices. If that were not enough, Vanns ships quickly and communicates to buyers right away. Kudos to you guys and look forward to future orders from this satisfied customer.

Best of the Mirage Family (March 03, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Adam R. - St Paul, MN

I have to admit I was sceptical at first. Could this speaker really fill my odd shaped room with strange corners and hardwood floors with crisp, clear, room filling sound with no dead spots? Well, I have to admit, I am now a believer. The omni-directional speaker design will help anyone who wants to have a home theater experience, but does not have that perfect room. The quality of the speakers is fantastic. They are wife friendly and do not look like your traditional speakers by any means. Highly recommend to anyone looking for something out of the ordinary.

Great aesthetics (February 28, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: XXXX - Pensacola Beach, FL

I just received these the 5.1 Mirage OMD set and they look absolutely beautiful. Unfortunately, as I am in the military, I am about to move to the West Coast and will then be immediately deploying overseas. As a result, all I had time to do for now was open the boxes, visually inspect them and then put them back in the box for shipping out West, where they will have to wait until I return from overseas to put them through the motions. As a result I cannot comment on their sound quality right now, which is what matters most -- however, they have received very favorable profesional reviews, so there should not be any surprises. As far as aesthetics and build quality go, these are phenomenal speakers. They are very attractive speakers, solidly built, quality gold plated binding posts and beautiful high gloss rosewood veneer. Personally I think they look much better with the grills off. A friend of mine was over and he also praised their looks. Vanns customer service was great. The speakers arrived promptly after ordering, were well packaged, and without any visual signs of damage. When I am able I will put them through the motions and write an addendum to this review. Highly recommended.

Fantastic Speakers - Great buy (February 25, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Michael G. - Palo Alto, CA

I recently purchases a pair of Mirage OMD-15 towers and OMD-5 satelites from Vanns expecting to use my existing center chanel speaker which shall remain nameless. The wide crisp depth of field the OMD-15s deliver completely overshadowed my existing cc so I was forced to replace it with the OMD-C1. Great speaker, great set. If you have never heard Mirage speakers it is very hard to describe how open they sound. They produce a total immersive sound field that even makes the evening news interesting. My center and fronts are in the Rosewood and satelites in piano black. All are fine furniture quality finishes that are really bueatiful. >I should note have not yet added a subwoffer although Im looking around for one now. Everything is being driven with an Onkyo TX-NR807 although it is a bit overkill in the power department.

Crisp Highs (February 22, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(4/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: John G. - San Francisco, CA

I recently purchased the OMDC1. First impression out of the box was wow, it is beautiful, but how does it sound? I hooked it up to my Pioneer Elite Vsx21 and was blown away by how crips the highs are, and the sound just radiates the entire room. I would highly recommend this product, but do use it with a good subwoofer as the mids and low ends are a little weak. I looked everywhere for this speaker to find the best deal and when you consider tax and shipping, no one can beat Vanns. Also they immediately process your order and boom a few days later it is at your doorstep.

Mirage OMD-C1 (February 18, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(3/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: David A. - Atlanta, GA

First, a note about Vanns excellent packing. Instead of just putting a shipping label on the Mirage box, which may have been OK, they packed the Mirage box in another new box that's about 4 times the volume of the Mirage box. Other online retailers I've used recently do an OK to unacceptable job of packing.

The OMD-C1 produces a very clear and full sound. This is our first center channel speaker, but compared with others I've heard, the dialog is much easier to understand, and is crisp.

We have it in a fairly big room, it fills it well. It may seem contradictory, but when we listen at 8 feet, it sounds like the dialog is coming from the screen, like other home theaters. At 20 feet, the dialog sounds like there is a real person in the room talking, its kind of spooky.

I would normally never buy a speaker without listening to it. We already had OMD speakers, so we didnt have doubts. And once you've heard omnipolar, theres no going back.

Great package (February 17, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Daniel L. - St. Charles, IL

I had been looking at the Omnisat 5 speaker set for quite some time and then found the OMD-15 package on here. These speakers sound great and are considerably larger than the Omnisat set. This is also the issue, if you are considering this set make sure you have enough room for a full size center channel with room above the speaker as this is a large center channel, but you will not be disappointed in its performance.

Good product for a great price (February 16, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Pradeep K. - Greensboro, NC

Good product for a great price

Amazing Performance (February 11, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Jason B. - Framingham, MA

This is an excellent center channel speaker - its more than twice the size of my OMD5! The sound is spectacular and fills the room, the clarity is amazing - never muddy. I have this paired with two OMD5s in the front and Nanosats as surrounds. I couldnt be happier with the performance!

Excellent front and rear speakers (February 11, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Chandra C. - Leesburg VA, VA

After several weeks of research and listening to different home theater systems at BestBuy, Bose outlets, MyerEmco and other local stores, I bought 4 OMD5 rosewood speakers and 1 OMD-C1 center speaker as a bundle package from Vanns 3 weeks ago at a discounted price. I also have bought a Mirage-OMNI S10 10 sub-woofer on eBay for $335 and put them together as 5.1 home theater system in my huge, 22x18 family room. They sound amazing and I am so impressed with the sound quality and precision. The speakers in rosewood color look and feel very rich and elegant. I have set it up to a Sony-DN1000 AV receiver using 16 guage speaker cable wires and also connected my Sony Blu-ray player with a HDMI cable. In my opinion, this system sounds either same or better than those expensive Floor-standing speakers. These Mirage speakers at 60Hz-20kHz and the 41 lb OMNI S10 sub-woofer at 21Hz-120Hz have excellent frequency responses and so I setup my cross-over at 80Hz, which gets me great theater, life-like performance.

The customer service provided by Vanns.com before and after the purchase is excellent and I strongly recommend buying any items on the site.

Clear anf full, what else can you ask for? (February 11, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Jeremy O. - Lexington, KY

I have this as a cetner and OMD-5s all the way around and have had them for a few weeks now and love them. They replaced a Polk 5.1 set up that consisted of floorstanding fronts with matched center and rears and a sub with dual 10 woofer. The whole set had dual 6.5 drivers and 1 titanium tweeters with a 2 mid.

These OMDs present a much larger soundstage and are a bit more musical. I am thrilled with these speakers. Listen to Dave Matthews Live at Radio City Music Hall in DTS-HD and you will be converted, It sounds like you are in the 2nd row.

I never had a better center channel (June 09, 2009)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Eugene J. - Hazel Green, Alabama

I have owned atleast 10 different center channels in my lifetime, even 3 others from Mirage, and I have to say this is absolutely the best center channel I have ever owned. The precision and the natural flow of the voices that come from it are just astonishing. I initially bought another Mirage center from Vanns until I saw this one on sale, and I immediately exchanged the other one for this one, and I am glad I made the decision. Take it from me, on personal experience, you will not find a better center channel for the money. hope to have years of pleasure from this center.

Comparison Specifications

OMNIPOLAR Satellite Speaker With High Gloss Rosewood Finish (Recommended Amplifier Power: 10- To 175-Watts (Unclipped))
Impedance: 6-Ohm Nominal, 4-Ohm Minimum
Tweeter: 1" Pure Titanium Hybrid Dome
Midrange: 4" Titanium Deposit Polypropylene Cone With Butyl Surround
Woofer: Two 5.5" Titanium Deposit Polypropylene Cones With Butyl Surround
Crossover: 1 kHz And 2.7 kHz
Frequency Response: 65Hz-20kHz, +/-3dB
Hand-Crafted Elliptical Sealed MDF Cabinet Design
Magnetically-Shielded: Yes
Wall Bracket And Table Top Mount Included

Additional Specifications

Inputs: High Quality 5-Way Binding Posts
Polishing Cloth Included
Room Efficiency: 90 dB

Dimensional Specifications

Dimensions: 8" H x 19" W x 6.75" D
Weight: 15 Lbs.

Mirage OMDC1 ROSEWOOD Warranty Details

Five Year Limited Warranty

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Mirage OMDC1 ROSEWOOD (Rosewood)

3-Way Rosewood OM Design Series Center-Channel Speaker