Compact size, room-filling audio
After all your hard work designing your living room's look, it's nice to sit back and relax in its clean, spacious ambiance. Relaxing would be even better, however, if you had a detailed, encompassing home audio system to reveal your favorite movie's and music's true character. The problem is that you want to introduce full, five-channel audio without impinging upon your living room's style and comfort. Combining five two-way satellite speakers featuring patented Omnipolar technology, the 5.0-channel Nanosat 5.0 home audio system delivers just that: an enveloping, 360° soundstage from five compact speakers. Fill your listening area with sound, not speakers.
Omnipolar technology offers lifelike sound
The advanced sound-reproduction technology featured on all five satellite speakers in Mirage's Nanosat 5.0 home audio system can be summed up in one word — Omnipolar. Research shows that in live musical environments, about 30% of what a person hears is direct sound, while the remaining 70% consists of reflected sound. The brain uses direct sound for identification and localization, and uses reflected sound to determine musicality and spaciousness. Unfortunately, the front-firing driver design used in most loudspeakers produces the opposite ratio: 70% direct sound to 30% reflected sound. Omnipolar technology, on the other hand, restores the balance. The Nanosat 5.0's patented Omniguide module employs two deflectors to create a 360° soundscape. While the first deflector is placed above the tweeter, the second deflector houses the tweeter and is placed above the midrange driver. This specific arrangement of drivers and reflectors makes it possible for any Mirage speaker featuring Omnipolar technology to permeate your listening area with enveloping, high-fidelity sound.
Heavenly — the Nanosat 5.0's satellites
The Nanosat 5.0's five bookshelf speakers team up to reproduce an enveloping home theater surround sound experience. Take each speaker's synthesis of a 0.75" tweeter, 2.75" woofer driver, and Omnipolar technology, and you have a full, dynamic 360° soundstage, times five. Then, these bookshelf speakers feature a compact design that doesn't dominate your living room. The included wall/ceiling-mount brackets and magnetic shielding bring you versatile placement options.
Included with purchase
The following items are included with the purchase of the Mirage Nanosat 5.0: wall-mounting brackets for satellite speakers.
Amazing For The Size (November 16, 2012)
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Reviewed By: John M. - Yellowstone National Park, MT
I had to replace my beloved Klipch Reference Series 51 II and 42 II Bookshelf set...for reasons...that I won't elaborate on here. So out went the Klipch Bookshelfs and in went the Nanosats, the shelfs looked empty. RUSH Clockwork Angels Live Blu Ray is the great equilizer. Yamaha RX-V473 and the simply EARTH SHAKING Klipsch 308 Subwoofer stayed in place. I listened to both sets within minutes of each other. The Nanosats are amazing and the imaging is remarkable, especially for the size and price. Vanns made me an offer I couldn't refuse. Got the second to the last set. IF...you have a space problem and/or budgetary contraints, do not hesitate on this last set of Mirage. However...if you have room and enough money...get the Klipsch Reference Series. I can tell the difference, simple physics and engineering. I can live with the Mirage...but...I miss my Klipsch. The Nanosats sound a bit tinny and slighty distorted at higher volume...but...not terribly so. They will definetly do the job. Given the size and price, they do quite well and sound admirably. Good quality materials and worksmanship for a product made in china. sorry...but had to tell you. So there you have it. A very nice set of small satellites that sound as good as they look and feel for a steal.
Mirage Nanostat home theater speaker system and stands (September 13, 2011)
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Reviewed By: Marie F. - Indialantic, FL
Great speaker quality. Exactly as seen and demonstrated in a retail store . Between stands and speaker system I saved nearly $150.00. Great prices. Stands were easy to assemble. Prompt shipping and excellent communication during transaction.
Excellent sound quality, clear and crisp (March 30, 2011)
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Reviewed By: Jim C. - Corinth, TX
I am very impressed with these small speakers, very clear and crisp sound. I heard these speakers compared to comparably priced Polk, Klipsch, and Definitive Technology speakers and had no trouble picking the Mirage Nanosat speakers. I have them hooked up to my old Yamaha receiver and was amazed at the sound difference just changing from my old ARs to the new Mirage Nanosats.
Great little speakers (August 16, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Cliff V. - Vernon, CT
These small speakers produce nice clean crisp sound. I have them installed in a medium sized room and very impressed with the quality. Weather Im listing to my favorite band, watching a movie, or action packed blue ray disc - these speakers fill the room with life-like sound. As an added bonus they come with easy to use wall mounting brackets. This made it very easy to mount the speakers on my wall.
Amazing sound, Amazing price!! (July 21, 2010)
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Reviewed By: William L. - Glen Allen, VA
These little speakers sure do pack a punch! As a former home theater installer , i was a bit skeptical when i purchased my FIRST set of mirage nanos, as i had never heard of mirage. But after doing some extensive research , i found one common theme out of this world sound for a fraction of the price. Well i took the plunge a few years back and never looked back. The sound quality is top notch, crisp, clear, and natural. They look as good as they sound too. I paired my nanos with a mirage prestige S8 sub, an onkyo 806 receiver, and wall mounted the speakers in the living room. With all wires concealed of course. When my wife got home she fell in love as well. Really i think she would have been happy with any speaker that didnt take up half of the living room as our old yamahas did. Her first coment was Wow those really look good, and now i can have my living room back, yay!! I wound up buying a second set for the master bedroom!! Well i cant really say enough about these little speaker other than give the guys at VANNs a call, they are the best in the business ! I wouldnt shop anywhere else!!!
Great buy (March 29, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Eugene G. - Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
I was really pleased with my purchase of the Mirage Nanosat speakers.
Your customer service was great and the speakers were exactly what I wanted at a great price.
Mirage Speakers (February 12, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Dan T. - Burr Ridge, IL
Vanns has done a great job sending my order, and I couldnt be happier with my experience.
So much more (February 12, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Keith F. - Dallas, TX
I recently bought a Yamaha ZX-11 that creates an 11.2 surround sound field for my home theatre and needed speakers for the front and rear effects - I listened to these at a local shop and thought theyd work well - after installing, I have to say they far exceeded my expectations - full, rich sound, even the mid bass, I am ordering another full set to be used for my game roomden TV setup.
Comparison Specifications
- Recommended amplifier power (each): 10W - 100W
- Impedance (each): 8 ohms, nominal, 4 ohms minimum
- Tweeter (each): 0.75" pure titanium hybrid / Omnipolar technology with Omniguide module
- Woofer (each): 2.75" titanium deposit polypropylene cone with butyl surround
- Crossover: 2.7 kHz
- Cabinet design: Black brushed aluminum / black cloth grille
- Magnetic shielding: Yes
- Mounting options: Universal mounting bracket included
Additional Specifications
- Frequency response: 110Hz - 20kHz
- Sensitivity: 87dB
- Inputs: High-quality 5-way binding posts
Dimensional Specifications
- Dimensions (each): 4.3" W x 5.8" H x 4.2" D
- Weight (each): 2.9 lbs
Mirage Nanosat 5.0 Warranty Details
5-year limited warranty
