Mirage OS3Sat (Black)

Single 2-way black Omnipolar bookshelf satellite speaker

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The Mirage OS3-Sat enhances its 1" tweeter and 4.5" midrange driver with Omnipolar® and Ribbed Elliptical Surround technologies, making this bookshelf speaker one of the most versatile of its kind. While Ribbed Elliptical Surround technology reduces distortion and improves efficiency, the Omnipolar Omniguide module creates an enveloping, lifelike 360° soundstage in your listening area. Use the OS3-Sat as part of a front- or rear-channel speaker pair or singly as a center channel speaker. A true home theater solution.

Single speaker, Vann's recommends higher performance Mirage OMD5 in choice of premium finish

Compact. Versatile. Room-filling.

The Mirage OS3-Sat is sold as a single speaker simply because its combination of a 1" tweeter, 4.5" midrange driver, and Mirage's patented Omnipolar® technology make it one of the most versatile speakers available. Choose to use the OS3-Sat as part of a front- or rear-channel speaker pair (using the included brackets to mount to the wall or ceiling), or as a single center channel speaker, and experience room-filling, 360° audio from a compact loudspeaker enclosure. Thanks to the OS3-Sat's magnetic shielding, it's safe to place this speaker near other A/V components without the risk of damage or interference.

Better sound, from every component

Sure, in the end, a speaker's driver cone produces the audio you listen to, but in order to produce stunning, full, clear audio, a cone has to have a fine-tuned support system. Take for example the surround, or the component that helps keep the cone centered, allowing for freedom of motion. Thanks to Mirage's patented Ribbed Elliptical Surround technology, the OS3-Sat is capable of reproducing midrange and low-frequency audio characterized by increased excursion, reduced distortion, and improved efficiency. The Elliptical Surround encompasses the cone, allowing it to move identically in both directions, resulting in near zero distortion. And while conventional designs are often plagued with surround dimpling, which causes them to radiate in and out of phase and distort at all listening levels, Mirage's design isn't influenced by dimpling at all. Further, Ribbed Elliptical Surrounds allow for a larger cone surface, resulting in greater efficiency. This design also lets the cone achieve greater peak-to-peak movement, thus allowing it to travel more than double the distance of other cones. These attributes enable Mirage drivers to move incredible amounts of air, ultimately allowing them to play lower frequencies with greater bass extension and fidelity. Mirage's OS3-Sat offers better sound, from every component.

Omnipolar® technology offers lifelike sound

The advanced sound-reproduction technology featured on Mirage's OS3-FS floorstander 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 OS3-Sat'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.

A quick note: A Stock status

While B Stock products are those that Vann's has received from a third party, often at low liquidation prices, and may have minor damage to their packaging, A Stock products like this Mirage speaker product are brand new, in-the-box speakers that have been received directly from the manufacturer and carry a full manufacturer warranty.

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OMD5 Great Purchase (April 12, 2012)

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

Reviewed By: Jay K. - Wheeler, Indiana

I bought a pair of OMD15s first. Added these as a rear surround speackers. Both work of an older Onkyo AV. But the sound from any source is AWESOME! Life like watching BDsblu-ray discs or cable HD programs. Sports,movies, and have been told great for gameing. Younger friends and family cant believe sound effects

Subtle, diffused sound. Best surround speakers I've heard yet! (April 04, 2012)

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

Reviewed By: Zach S. - Austin, TX

After being pointed in the right direction by the guys over at AVS forum, I decided to pull the trigger on a couple of Mirage OMD5s for surround duty. I returned a pair of bipoledipole Polk FXi A6 after hearing these in action. Like the speaker advertises, the sound is pretty much 180 degrees around the driver. It sounds as good directly to the left or right as the front with discrete, non-directions sound. I would not advise using these as main LR speakers, but they do an outstanding job as surround speakers. Pretty good value compared to dipole and bipole speakers on the market. Especially if you buy Vanns B-stock or catch these on sale.

Highly recommended for unusually shaped and problematic rooms for hanging surrounds.

Mirage OMD5 Speakers (March 12, 2012)

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

Reviewed By: Duane A. Landry - Baton Rouge, LA

I bought the OMD5 speakers to replace my Infinity bookshelf speakers because my wife the boss did not want big speakers hung on the wall. These speakers have a clean,crisp and clear sound. I cant believe this sound comes from such a small speaker! Anyone that wants big sound from a small speaker will love these little monsters!

Should be great speakers as surround (March 11, 2012)

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

Reviewed By: Kenneth J. - New Castle, DE

Bought these to replace my JBL E-30s which I already gave away as front speakers and oh how the tears did flow. I miss my JBLs so bad but the mistake was mine as these are surround speakers and as such I think they will exceed. They do sound really good but they blend in with the other speakers and dont stand out like the JBLS which are what surrounds are suppose to do. Ordered new front and center speakers and I am sure I will be more than happy when I put these as surrounds. Bottom line they are beautiful, very good quality speaker, and for this price are a steal.

Mirage Speakers OMD5 (February 24, 2012)

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

Reviewed By: Gary - Syracuse, NY

Bought 4 for front side and surround speakers for home theater. Very full rich sound. Purchased in glossy black finish which looked great. Definitely recommend

Great sound but had to return (February 02, 2012)

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

Reviewed By: James F Delp - Hopatcong, NJ

I purchased these speakers to add to my Polk audios as a surround compliment and the speakers have great sound but dont push the decibals I needed and I also had a problem with one of the speakers crackling and ended up returning them. nice looking and feel heavy and solid state great for an office or bed room but if you like to push it a little once in a while go bigger.

Research Program Manager (January 04, 2012)

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

Reviewed By: Jim H. - Charlotte, NC

Just bought two Mirage OMD 5s and connected them to my iMac through a Harmon Kardon 3490 through its optical connection. The sounds from these speakers are absolutely amazing! I can hear every sound that is there, including the musicians fingers sliding down the strings and the piano keys being struck. These speakers also allow the full sound of modern dance Trance music to come through when coupled with a 8 inch Mirage Subwoofer. I looked at higher end audio equipment, but cant imagine at set up costing more than three times this sounding any better. My computer now has the best sounding music in my home satellite speakers in the garage are next!.

Mirage OMD-5 (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 5 Mirage OMD-5s along with an Energy VSW 10 to replace them in their Super Audio CD music role. I could not be happier with my choice. The OMD-5s sound absolutely amazing. I was already sold on Mirages omnipolar technology based on my experience with their Omnisats. What I didnt expect was the magnitude of improvement the OMD-5s bring to the table. Although I am only about 36 hours into the break-in period, I have difficulty breaking away from listening sessions. I am discovering nuances in my recordings Ive never before noticed. No doubt some of this is due to the 10 Hz they add to the low end, but that mere difference in specifications hardly seems a plausable explanation for the increase in musicality. I hear an entire segment of mid-bass I was previously missing. As with my Omnisats, the OMD-5s soundstage is huge. What it might lack in pinpoint imaging is more than compensated for by the real world practicality of being able to sit virtually anywhere in the room. As regards build quality, the OMD-5s are 8 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 Energy sub, I couldnt resist. I just hope that down the road the OMD-15s will be available in matching maple as I dream of upgrading my music array to include 3 of them up front. Bottom line Especially given their current price, I highly recommend the OMD-5s. Needless to say, if you can afford the step up to the OMD-15s or the OMD-28s for that matter, I would certainly go that route. The good news, as I can attest, is that from a timbre standpoint, all the Mirage speakers featuring the Omnipolar technology blend well, allowing an easy upgrade path. One more thing. This has been my first experience with Vanns and I couldnt be happier with their service.

Mirage OMD5s in Maple (December 03, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Neil B. - Montreal, Canada

I hesitate to write anything because the price is such a steal for the sound youll get. Burning them in now Mirage recommends 100 hrs before optimum results are realized. They already sound just lovely clear, transparent, and well-defined. They also look just stunning in maple. Will be adding a powered subwoofer soon to complete the setup.

great speaker (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

you will not belive the sound out of this little speaker. i have 4 of the omd5 & omdc1. i dont think thear is a better ht speaker made. with this speaker you are part of the movie. thay take some getting used to as thay are hard to pinpoint . but sound much bigger than thay are .

Grand Finish Speaker Looks Great and Performs? (November 17, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Kwok Kei Lee - San Francisco, CA

What got me interested in this speaker is the OMNIPOLAR technology. It Claim that it can create 360 surround sound like no other. From other perfessional review OMNIPOLAR technology will create a sound stage that is bigger then the room is in. With Vanns great pricing on the Omd 5. I have to try it. Speaker arrived in a week. First impression of the speaker is the Grand Gloss Finish that usually find in very expensive funiture. after waiting for a week i cant wait to test it. I am using a outlaw rr2150 receiver. The moment it turn on i can feel the different in soundstage. It is much wider and bigger and the vocal stay focus in the center as it should. Performance is great after hours of listening. Is great cause is a Bookshelf speaker. Why i said that because of the lack of base in the music but is can be fulfill with a subwoofer.If your main interest is the Vocal Mid range. The speaker have a excellent Med range compare to the same price range speaker. For movie i try with a couple action movie. It work fine but missing some punch and hit that my Klipsch tower speaker can provide. Maybe is the subwoofer reason again. For couple Hundreds dollar bookshelf speaker you cant go wrong with the OMD5. I am very impress with the soundstage that i am thinking of getting the OMD28. With the OMD28 I bet it can fulfill the base that i miss in the Music and Movie. Anyway i will recommand this speaker to who is into music. And Movie lover should get a subwoofer for it and it will do fine.

OMD5, Good but not overwhelmed (November 02, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Nick P. - Menlo Park, CA

I have only had the chance to try these for one day I bought 2 OMD5 in rosewood. They are very very good looking. I was expecting them to look awesome and they do not dissapoint. The speakers do not go as low as I hoped. Obviously something is sacrificed for the closed small design of the speaker but I was hoping for a little bit more lower end output. However they sound nice otherwise, slightly brighter than I was guessing but this is not a problem. Would be very nice surrounds. Still debating if I would be happy with these as mains plus sub, which is what I was originally planning. Looks 9 out of 10 Sound 7 out of 10

Mirage OMD-5 (October 31, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Brian C. - Silver Spring, MD

This speaker is almost the equivalent, and in some ways exceeds my vintage Ohm Walsh 2s which are more multi-layered in the bass and midbass in classical or movie orchestral passages and have a more lasting decay of lower midrange notes but that is not fair due to the size difference. Very good at reproducing multiple instruments but a bit congested sometimes with too many instruments due to the size but doing better than many highly regarded speakers twice its size or even more with great focus and little, if any, smear with any music. Dynamic reproduction is particularly surprising, this is never a flat sounding speaker. It does everything very well but I feel it excels even more with Jazz and drums. Drums have great slam and impact on this modest sized speaker but trumpets, guitars and voices on the same music track do not get drowned out in the process. For the midbass or lower midrange in movie and orchestral passages it would be best to find a subwoofer that does not roll off too quickly, maybe a Polk subwoofer which are highly regarded for their price. I am not saying its bass is lacking for its size or even bigger, its just not great at instruments in the lower registers that decay in volume, I only notice it because of my Ohm Walsh 2s. Overall, a great modest sized speaker with a very high WAF factor, particularly if ordered in rosewood, not the black or mashed banana color or whatever that is.

Mirage OMD-5 (October 31, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Robert G Webb - Pagosa Springs, CO

I employ a set of OMD-5s as rear, surround speakers. They are more than up to the task and produce clear, quality sound. The price difference between the new OS-3 and the dicontinued OMD-5 made it a clear winner. The maple burl finish is indeed a great look... but suprisingly my wife says she preferred the black.

Mirage Speakers OMD5 (September 29, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Jacob B. - North Tustin, CA

Snagged a pair of OMD5s with the beautiful maple finish from the clearance outlet for use in a small room two channel setup. I am very pleased with the quality of the build and am amazed at the detail and presence delivered. Put these on your short list of considerations when looking for a high quality bookshelf or surround speaker at an unbeatable price.

Incredible rear surround speakers! (September 28, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Marinaldo M. - Atlanta, ga

I bought 4 of the OMD15 rear surround speakers to replace my old JBLs ones that I had for long time but never really like them. I am so impressed with the OMD5. they are very elegant and stylish., beautiful finish and the most important thing THEY SOUND INCREDIBLE, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM, I could not ask for better speakers for my rear surround sound system..I also bought 2 OMD15 FLOOR STANDING SPEAKERS but the little ones are my favorites, dont get me wrong, I love the OMD15 ones too, but I am more impressed with the OMD5 ones, maybe when are break them in I will love them more but anyway, the original prices were too high for me but, Vanns dropped their prices that I could not resist . I am very happy with all my speakers.
I travel a lot and when I get home the first thing I do is to turn my stereo system on, so I can enjoy my MIRAGE SURROUND SOUND.

Mirage OMD5 speakers (September 28, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Richard E. - Beaverton, OR

Ian Paisley and Andrew Welker are the chief designers at Mirage and together they discovered the true nature of sound propagation that 70 of the sound we hear is reflected and that 30 is direct. The Omnipolar design of the OMD5 comes as close as is possible today to achieving the goal of reproducing that same sound. All of the Mirage line utilizes that concept but the OMD5 is the best individual design with the very best components. The 5.5 woofer reaches down to 60hz - 3db so that a subwoofer will only need to add really low frequency sounds. At $300-340 a pair these speakers are a great deal and Vanns offers excellent customer service.

Mirage OMD-5 (September 08, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
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 from a small bookshelf speaker!
I have these paired with OMD C1 center, OMD-15 fronts and an Energy ESW V8 same as OMD Prestige S8. Before I got the OMD-15s I used the OMD-5s as fronts and they were great sounding by themselves. Clear tones spreading throughout the room.
These are a steal at the current price! Dont wait! Get them while you can!

Excellent Surround (September 07, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Mark U. - san diego, CA

I incorporated these OMD5s into my existing Mirage system with a NAD receiver, as surrounds and they dovetailed nicely, they have very good tonality and voice match the other Mirages well. The system now sounds very balanced and accurate.

Exceptional surround speakers (September 07, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Jonathan M. - Rochester, NY

While they lack the depth of most of my other speakers, they are hands down the best value speaker I have ever purchased. Id shy away from utilizing them for anything other then surrounds. Their Omni-directional sound does an exceptional job of dispersing the audio in a 360degree direction. However, i feel they sound a bit bright. Direct radiating speakers seem better suited for 2 channel setups mains for a 5.1 setup. Vanns had excellent customer support and would happily buy these speakers from them again!!!!

Great bookshelf surround speakers! (September 05, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Matthew S. - Charleston, SC

These speakers are complimenting a set of OMD-15s as my fronts and and OMD-C1 as my center channel. I have an on shapedsized room and have tried several sets of speakers and they all sounded poor in the room 20 X 40 with 28ft ceilings!. This setup sounds amazing in the room. The speakers are attractive and do not take away from the decor at all, and they produce great sound for both movies and music. I highly recommend them, in fact I recommend the entire Mirage OMD surround setup. I dont think you can get better sound quality for the money!

Awesome little speakers (September 02, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Mitch - fargo, ND

You can not beat the sound you get for this price! Buying these is the best decision i have made for my theatre

Mirage OMD 5 (August 26, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: David M. Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ

Great value as always at Vanns. These little gems offer a nicely and well rounded sound system when you compliment them with a sub woofer. I had to downsize from large towers and after much research settled for the OMD 5. Had never heard them before but after much review took a chance and was completely satisfied. I started with a pair at first and let them break in for the 100 hour period as suggested in the material. Will be adding more to complete the home theater experience. Enjoy..

Great so far (August 25, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Mike - Edwardsville, IL

Mirage, the manufacturer, recommends at least 100 hours of break in playing time before turning the volume up really loud. At this point in time I am just about to reach the 100 hour mark and can honestly say over the last few days I have heard the speakers come to life with each passing day. Excellent sound, clear, crisp, and fun to listen to.

OMD5 rocks (August 23, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Fawad - San Ramon, CA

These are great speakers. I bought 5 of these for a full surround system. they are great as front LR and surround speakers. I would not recommend this as a Center channel, but if you get a good deal from Vanns, its worth the price savings. I paired them with a Mirage MM8 music - all types electronic, hip hop, 70s, 80s, 90s rock all sound great and very clear. This is with a sub-par Sony STR-DG910 receiver. I had Polk monitor 40s prior to these and the comparison is night and day. I mounted these from my ceiling which is a nice space savings. My living room is approx 20x 15 with an adjacent open kitchen.

OMD-5 Satellite Speakers (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

Absolute gems at the price. They dont sound great out of the box, but break them in for 60 hours and they really begin to shine. They are as perfect as you are going to get in terms of value and sound for that odd shaped room - such as my open plan great room-cum dining area-cum kitchen. The maple finish is stunning - very high WAF factor! Very happy with purchase and service from Vanns...

Mirage omd5's (August 14, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: alan p. - ware, MA

I have an addiction to bookshelf speakers . over the last few years i have searched for ,and purchased, many different brands of these in the hopes of achieving the optimum sound. This task was not easy,or cheap, and seemed kinda hopeless at times. my first pair were boston vr50s and while the gave an overall outstanding presence with decent bass the accuracy of them made many of my less than perfect cds unlistenable. then came polk ati4s, and while more forgiving they lacked an openness the bostons had. Klipsch b30s came next and i loved their efficiency but they lacked warmth. i already have a nanosat set in my surround system so when the omd5s went on sale i took the chance. WOW!!!! the openness and overall presence is outstanding! Even the radio sounds like a live performance.These small,beautiful, pieces of art blew me away! Im 30 hours into the break in and love them. I am using them in my stereo only system with a Yamaha rx-797 and they give this receiver a whole new sound. They are warm, detailed,with an open sound stage that is just plain musical!! highly recommended !!!!

nice bookshelves omd-5 Mirage (August 12, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: ron h. - jasper, GA

I have only used for music and only 40 hours but impressed with all. Beautiful birdseye maple wood finish, great mids and highs, may want a decent subwoofer for lows.The Omni stage presence is impressive. You wont be disappointed.
Received product in reasonable amount of time and in good shape, well packaged.
My first order with Vanns and I am impressed with preorder assistance and price.I will be a repeat customer.

More then I expected (July 27, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Arnold R. - BRIGHTON, COLORADO

Being a Mirage fan and using them for my 7.2 system comprised of a Mirage Uni-theater LR and Center with 4 Nanosat satellites for surrounds and Mirage and Yamaha sub-woofers, I decided to expand my system a bit. ,and chose 2 OMD5 speakers to add.
Since Im retired and wait for the best deals, I really couldnt let a special sale by Vanns go by.
Maybe youre like me I think the Maple looked like cork or driftwood by the pictures, but I ordered then anyway.
I WAS WRONG.... These speakers are not only amazing in appearance They are like a highly polished piece of ceramic that the images cannot capture but in sound Quality and Clarity and Performance. I was so impressed that when I noticed a few days later that Vanns was having another sale on the OMDC 1 in Maple, I ordered it along with Black stands for the OMD5 speakers. All the OMD speakers are still breaking-in and each day they sound better and I will run my final Audyssey set-up soon and they will be part of my 10.2 system.
OMD5 LR Fronts, OMDC1 Center, Nanosats Surrounds, Uni-Theater LR Front High and Secondary Center, Mirage and Yamaha Sub-woofers. Powered BY a Onkyo HT-RC270.
Waiting for a extra special sale on Mirage sub-woofers to replace the Yamaha.

Thanks Vanns and Mirage.

Mirage Rosewood OMD5 (July 14, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Thomas E. Smith - Houston, TX

First of all if I never turned these speakers on I would not be unhappy they are in a word beautiful works of art. But since I have turned them on I can only say I immediately ordered a third for use as a center speaker. I am using them with my PC aided with a Sony audiovideo receiver 5X100 watts. The sound is fantastic and bluray recordings are especially fine.I just need to mount them on the wall in front of me, fine art needs to be hung.

Great Speaker at a great price (July 07, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Tom E. - Greenwood, IN

I bought 3 of the Maple OMD5s when they were on sale a few weeks ago. I am using them to replace 3 OS2 speakers that I was using in my 5.1 home theater set up. I still have 2 OS2 speakers that I am using for the surrounds. The OMD5 speakers sound a little fuller and smoother than the OS2s to me so it was a worthwhile upgrade to what was already pretty good sound. If Vanns will just oblige me and put them back on sale for the price that I got before, I would like to buy 2 more and go for the matching set all the way around.

Mirage Speakers (July 06, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: David L. - Fortson, GA

I was in need of book shelf speakers to be placed in a small den. I called and spoke with a customer service rep. He was very helpful. I managed to stay within budget and place the purchase on deferred payment using my Vanns Card.

Is the Mirage OMD-5 Speaker the Best $150 Desktop Speaker Ever Made? (June 26, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Steven S. - Boulder, CO

I reviewed this speaker on my website. Heres a link httpaudiophilereview.comaffordable-speakersis-the-mirage-omd-5-speaker-the-best-150-desktop-speaker-ever-made.html

Rosewood mirage omd5 (June 22, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Eddie c. - Clarksville, Tn

Sound range was wilde and clear as a stereo listening. Especially for classical music. Little leak of bass if you use it for pop or rock music. But this price range and their built quarity I will give them five star for this price tag.

Satisfied (June 21, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Stan W. - Denver, CO

Replaced a pair of Polk RTI4s with these, and have been very satisfied with the upgrade. They sounds extremely clear and full, and they retain this sound off-axis much better than the RTI4s. The maple finish is beautiful. Going to keep these forever.

Mirage OMD5 (June 15, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: vitor s. - fairfield, CA

I bought a total of six of these. I am using them as surround speakers. They are so worth it. They are very well made and can create a wonderful backfield for your HT.

Mirage Omnipolar OMD5 (June 09, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Paul H. - Lindenhurst, NY

Great looking, Great sounding speakers. I use them, along with my Nanosats for my rears,and surrounds in my 7.2 home theater living room set up, and they really look, and sound beautiful, very open, and airy soundstage.The price is unbeatable also. Vanns has my business from here on. Thanks Sean!

OMD5 surround speaker (June 05, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Richard R. - Albuquerque, NM

Very nice speaker. I used it as my front high speakers LR on my 7.1 set-up. I just put them on top of my floor standing speakers and it works very well with their omni directional design. It saves me the hassle of attaching them on the high sides of the wall.

Mirage OMD 5 (June 01, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: David M. - Phoenix, AZ

Ordered these and couldn't wait to try them out but when they first arrived one of the speakers were cracked and the other one the tweeter did not play. Called Vann's customer service and they quickly arranged an RMA. A few days later my new speakers arrived and so far very pleased. Speakers are going through the break in period. Vann's support services are outstanding and when you can couple that with the sale prices you just can't go wrong. Thanks again for the no hassle return and the superior services.

OMD5- excellent sound (June 01, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Alan B. - Lewisville, NC

I originally got a set of nanosats from a brick store and was disappointed with the lack of low mid-range tones. Even with a subwoofer, there seemed to be a frequency gap. While I loved the omnipolar design for sound dispersion, the speakers just didn't suit my ears. I also listened to the OS3s at the same store and they had better bass response. When I started looking around for reviews and other speakers, I found the OMD5s at Vanns. Larger woofer, same design, lower frequencies, and a GREAT price. The speakers came in quickly and boxed nicely. I did learn that the sound quality of these speakers changes dramatically in the first 100 or so hours. Definitely break them in before really making an opinion about them. They sound great!! I was at first very hesitant to replace my old Klipsh KG2s, but the OMD5s have great bottom sound and have even better highs then the KG2s. The only knock that I've come up with on the speakers is that the mounting hardware isn't the best or most adaptable however, at the price these things can NOT be beat!

Awesome speaker (May 27, 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

Bought a couple of these speakers to upgrade my home theater system. I'm still going through the break-in period, but based on the sound of these speakers Im really enjoying these speakers. I mounted these speakers and they sound really clear. I use these as fronts and surrounds and so far I'm getting a real full sound from these. Very happy with my purchase and especially confident buying from Vanns as they are reliable and ship fast.

OMD Home Theater Line...Excellent! Thanks Vann's (May 26, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: MIKE J. - AVONDALE, AZ

I am updating my old Infinity home theater speaker set with this one. Currently I am running two OMD-5 satellites as front speakers but as soon as I can massage my wife into the idea of me spending more money on speakers the OMD-15s will be on the way. omd-28 if I'm really lucky...better start being extra nice now!! I picked up 2 OMD-5s and the OMD-C1 and had to send one back DOA. Vanns customer service is doing an excellent job of rectifying that issue so I'm confident that I will be running at 100 here really soon. I am still in the burn in period so I haven't had a chance to fully enjoy them but I can say that the sound of these speakers even at low volume has been exceptional. Extremely crisp and clear. The overall quality of the sound of my system has been improved by this purchase. I am throughly happy with the decision. The OMD-5s are a little light on the low end but that will be resolved with the omd-15 purchase. In the interim my 10 velodyne sub is doing a good job of filing in the gap. And its really not a huge gap to fill. On the fence about these speakers...look at the average being received on all these reviews and do the math..these speakers won't let you down. Also the staff at Vanns know their products and were really helpful in answering any question that I had. Happy Shopping.

Very nice so far. (May 17, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Brandan R. - Pigeon Forge, TN

I recently bought this OMD5 Mirage Speaker. I like them so far. They are still in the break in period...but seem to be getting stronger even after 30 or so hours. I decided that mounting this upside down from above will produce the best sound...I have not done this yet...but think it will be the way to go. I would say adding some more mids with other speakers will be nice...but the sound out of this speaker is nice and crisp. I look forward to getting them optimized and hearing the sound once my system is balanced and broke in. Vanns packaging and speed was top notch..Good deal on a quality speaker.

Mirage OMD5 Rosewood Speaker's (May 14, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: James Van Auken - Magalia, NC

I purchased a pair of these OMD5 Mirage Speakers a few weeks ago while I was actually looking to purchase a set of 2 Bose Home Speakers for my Home Theater System. I was listening to a pair of Bose Speakers that I was going to buy, when a customer at the store I was shopping in told me about these new Mirage OMD5 home speakers. Ive always liked all of Bose equipment, and speakers, but what I heard coming out of the OMD5 Mirage Rosewood Speakers just about blew my mind. I could not believe the quality and clrear sound that the Mirage speakers produced. I was immediately hooked to these speakers, and havent looked back! These 2 new Mirage speakers have completely changed the way I hear music! Also, if I had to rate these speakers from 1 to 5, I would have to say that the Mirage Speakers deserve more than a rating of just 1 to 5. So...on a scale of 1 to 5, I would rate them a 10 in all areas! Thank You to the Mirage Rosewood Speaker Company!

GREAT SURROUND SPEAKERS (May 12, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: KEVIN B KEIL - SOUTH RIVER, NJ

Ive recently purchased 4 of these babies, and they are fantastic. The rosewood finish is absolutely beautiful, a great touch to my entertainment room. Not only do they function as a nice piece of wall art but also as full enveloping lose yourself surround... They truly do throw sound around, and carry enough power to hit some of the lower notes. This gives them better ability to blend into the soundstage. This is just my personal opinion, but you couldnt do better for the price.

Couldn't be happier (May 09, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Kenny S. - Arlington, VA

I bought 4 OMD5 speakers and a OMDC1 to go with the Mirage S10 sub I already had for my 5.1 system. They are replacing a Bose Acoustimass system. What an absolutely amazing improvement. Im powering them with a Denon 3310CI and music and movies both sound great. Im only about a quarter of the way through the recommended break in period so I havent fooled with the Audessey setup yet, but, frankly, Im really very satisified with their performance as is. If they get even better after the break in and setup, Ill just consider it a bonus. These speakers are a steal at Vanns price. Highly recommended.

Mirage OMD5 Speakers Astound (May 06, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Daniel S. - Moses Lake, WA

I bought these on a whim because the reviews were all 4s and 5s. What a serendipitous move. I used these to replace M & K high end studio monitors which cost $2400.00 new. I then sold them for $1500.00 and used these instead in a system using Martin Logan theatre center and Speakercraft Starlet 9s for L & R and Speakercraft AIM8s for rear surrounds. The OMD5s used as side surrounds. What a difference. Fuller sound in an acoustically difficult 24ft by 37ft Great room. Now whereever You are you here it all. I have since bought a second pair to replace the rear surrounds and will move the AIM8s to High wide fronts with my Top of the line Onkyo receiver and B&K amps. Amazingly, the timbre match is incredible after running Audessey. You will not be disappointed with these speakers even in a large room as they like power and the more the better. I cant say enough about Vanns either. They have been easy and pleasant and helpful to deal with. Rare online in todays electronics market.

Great sound at a great price (May 06, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Scott B. - Clifton, VA

These speakers from Mirage are a classy sounding and classy looking.. Perfect for a small room when used with a subwoofer. I have these sitting on black stands and with their great looks and sound, the room has transformed into a wonderful place to sit and listen to music while the world passes you by. As usual, Vanns is the best at price and customer service. If you are looking for loud speakers, these are not for you, but if want great sound at a reasonable sound level these are perfect.

My Mirage OMD 7.1 system (May 02, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Brian M. Dean - Port Edwards, WI

I purchased 4 OMD 5s for surrounds, 2 OMD 15s for front mains, and a C1 center to replace my 10 year old M&K 750 THX system. I loved my M&K system but due to our limitations with wall mounting siderear surround speakers I stumbled upon this line in a search for new surrounds that would offer me better installation options, needless to say I took the plunge and purchased an entirely new and matching system. I researched and agonized for months before pulling the trigger and all I can say is that I couldnt be happier!

Botttom line... once these speakers went through the 100 hour recommended break-in they blew away my old system. The sound isnt anything special right out of the boxes, they really do need to break in for 100 hours before they fully come to life, and once they do they will bring a huge smile to your face. Yes, omnipolar sound is a little different than the direct and diploar sounds that I had been used to but the sound stage they produce is amazing to say the least. I used the MCACC auto set-up on my Pioneer and everything just sounds perfect, but I cant wait until they are hooked up to the new Yamaha flagship receiver that will be my next purchase. Movies are significantly more dynamic sounding than my M&Ks and music sounds so much more musical. All sound is much more dispersed and deep with no localization. You cant find a better deal for the quality I dare you to try!

The build and finish on these babies is top notch, not to mention the high WIFE APPROVAL FACTOR, they look and feel high furniture grade I bought the gloss piano black. Make sure to set your receiver to 6 ohms in order to power them properly my Pioneer is pushing them at 150 watts x 7 at 6 ohms with no problems. Corner mounting is not advised per the manufacturer but I had no choice for my rearback speakers and they still sound great there.

If youve been holding off on these because you cant demo them live, or for whatever reason all I can say is PULL THE TRIGGER AND DO IT!. My leap of faith in purchasing these un-heard has turned out to be the best home theater purchase Ive ever made. VANNs customer service was great with answering my pre-purchase questions thanks Ryan! and they were delivered to me in 3-4 days well packaged and undamaged.

Mirage OMD5 Maple (April 29, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Rusty S. - Yukon, OK

To preface this review, I own the OMD28s, 15s, 5s, OMDC1 and OMDC2. You can tell I am a bit of a fan of these speakers and the design. They are able to produce a very wide and deep sound stage. When combined with a good subwoofer you truly have a full range speaker system that will please the most discriminating audiophiles. The term musical is often overstated but it truly applies to the whole OMD series from Mirage. I recommend them highly!

Realistic Sounds. WOW!!!! (April 27, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Duy L. - Boston, MA

First of all, I wanted to give Vanns two thumbs up. The service was amazing, and the shipping is fast.

The Mirage OMD 5 is great. I have JM Lab Focal, and B&W speakers, so how does these speakers compare? The Mirage is honest and clear. The Omni technology is great, it distribute sounds in a 360 degree. I love the sound in general, I was thinking of buying the B&W 685 and I have to said that I am glad Ive went with these. They are semi-smaller and more elegant, and the maple finishes is beautiful. I think I will get a Subwoofer, but for now I think the sound is just perfect and the bass is just right. I am driving this with the Harman Kardon HK3490, and they are a good match. If you are thinking of creating a 2.0 or 2.1 musicmovie system these are the speakers to go for.

OMD5 Nice Speaker (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 Speaker I bought two for my Home theater and they sound so sweet I highly recommend

Look no further (April 25, 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

The OMD-5 speakers not only look great in gloss black next to my gloss Samsung TV, but they sound wonderful. And I havent even broken them in yet! I am looking forward to purchasing a Mirage Center Channel and possibly putting the OMD5s as surround and purchasing a pair of OMD15s for my left & right channels. Great price. Great sound. I would highly recommend them to anybody looking a budget friendly addition or beginning to a home theater.

Beautiful sounding, Beautiful listening (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 2 of these to replace my old Cambridge satelites. Price was unbelievable, only $170 a pair!
I originally was going to settle for 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, OMD5s sound amazing. Feels extremely well made. Mirage seems like a company that prides themselves in their products. Very happy with the omidirectional sound these put out so far and for movies especially, they really envelop the listener in sound. As always, the customer service at Vanns is extremely helpful and knowledgeable without being pushy at all.
Best place to buy electronics, period.

9.2 excellence. (April 20, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Darin J Bain - Spokane Valley, WA

I have a somewhat high end 9.2 surround system and after 50 hours of quiet play to break them in properly and minor adjustments to my system these sound very natural with all styles of music. Im a bit of an adjustment freak as I will tweek it until it sounds optimal. They have a superior dynamic range and remain very clear when pushed to thier limits. On a low end system they may not sound real good because they cannot be properly adjusted and, lets face it, low end systems create low end sound. They out preform British and German speakers of a much higher price. The MSR price is very good but the Vanns price is exquisite.

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 little surround (April 13, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: James P. - Placerville, CA

I like the way these look, and they sound darn good too. Not high end stuff, but well worth the money. Not the easiest speaker to place though. They almost have to sit on something. They are wall mountable, but look strange when hanging on the wall.
Rosewood is beautiful!!

The OMD5 are a great value (April 13, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Lee H. - Natick, MA

At the current closeout price, the OMD5s are a great value. The sound is perhaps not quite as chunky as that from some other conventional loudspeakers, the sound stage is extraordinary. Along with the price, a look and size that your wife will appreciate, and the easy wall mounting, this is a deal thats hard to pass up.

Wonderful omd! (April 08, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Peter - NYC baby, ME

These things changed the way I listen to music. I rediscovered it, in effect. Only realized how crap my old speakers were when I bought these on a whim. How embarrassing.

mirage omd5 (April 07, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: rf c. - arlington, TX

I originally purchased two omd5s and a sub to go in my 144 foot den. I was looking for speakers no bigger than a loaf of bread that could still deliver some serious pop. Living in the Dallas area, I had the opportunity to listen to a number of speakers in the various upscale showrooms around town. he Mirage Nanosets are remarkable for their size but didnt really meet my needs. The closest competitors I found were the smallest Energy Bookshelf, sorry Im not much for model numbers and the smallest Tannoy Revolution. Both lived up to their billing as Mighty Mites and could rattle a small room. The Energies were not particularly good looking. They called the finish ash black but it struck me more as Industrial Black. The Tannoys on the other hand came in a very handsome and unusual Expresso. But they were at a serious price disadvantage. I went with the Mirages I hadnt heard based on comparing the specs to their little brothers the Nanosets. About midway through the breakin period there was a change of plan. What a great way to get 5.1 at a super bargain. I decided it was time to expand my OMD inventory. There are now four of them in the 306 foot family room and none in the den. Im feeling like this may have been a little bit of a reach. While the sound is rich and beautifully defined, it seems like a labor to get to volume levels that discourage conversation. My Denon says that Im often within 10 Db of redline. However, in conversation with the Mirage Rep, it came out that I was still auditioning center speakers and that once I had one, this would change my outlook. You cant touch these speakers for the money. Just dont ask too much of them.

Great Speakers - Somewhat Odd-looking (April 06, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Jefferson - Westport, MA

Knowledgeable salesperson reviewed a drawing of my listening room for speaker suggestions. Except for the color variation, the OMD5 speakers are great, especially in a difficult kitchen placement situation on counter under cabinets. The bass seems to be amplified by the cabinets and fills out the sound nicely throughout the kitchen. One speaker is pretty clear blond maple with maybe 4 visible burls aka small knots, a nice look. The other speaker is the same blond maple, but looks like it has leprosy, theres so many knots. Luckily, its tucked back on the countertop.

Mirage OMD5 (March 23, 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

I purchased a pair of these speakers to replace my Mirage Nanosats as front mains. I love my nanosat 5.1 package, but was becoming frustrated with them in terms of music playback. When I got the OMD5s all of my problems were solved. It took about 18 hours of constant play for them to open up and really come alive. I also did the recommended 100 hr break-in, and really fell in love with them. They are highly detailed and play back music and movies in a way that the Nanosats never could. They look beautiful mounted on my wall, and present a surreal 3D soundstage as a stereo pair. Mated with my little 75watt Nanosub which is very well placed in the corner, they cover the full frequency spectrum and really fill the room. I purchased the Mirage OMDC1 at the same time as these speakers and also run 2 nanosats as rear surrounds which is a job they do very adequately. All of my speakers are powered by a Pioneer 1019ah-k av reciever that powers 125watts per channel at 8ohms. Ive been very happy with all components performance. 125Watts at 8ohms seems to do a nice job, all things considered. I do recommend purchasing these speakers. Make sure to have a subwoofer, but other than that enjoy them.

amazing-for me better than def tech bipolars (March 22, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: bob blah law - salt lake, UT

I have the klipsch rf-62 which are great. But these are better in my opinion. I tested the omnipolar design by walking all the around the speaker and you can really tell the difference compared to other speakers. I also own def-tech bipolars and I am a firm mirage convertee. The mirage just sound better and look so much better than the def techs. The mirages look like art. In comparison, i bought the klipsch wb-14s and the mirages look significantly better than the wb-14s. The mirages sound great. I have done sound tests for several people that are speaker people and for people that are not. All listeners were shocked that at the time, I was only playing two speakers for them-not five or six speakers. The sound is truly enveloping and provide more depth than my def tech bipolars. The speakers provide a peripheral sound that others do not and really do mimic a live performance. Ultimately I am a Mirage fan for life and will likely only buy mirage from now on. I would pay full retail for these, but the price vanns is offering is ridiculousamazing. I cant wait until I am no longer a grad student and can afford some even better omd-15s or omd-28s.

Stunned!!! (March 20, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Sudesh U. - Phoenix, AZ

I decided to take a minimalist approach to upgrading my sound system. In that, the new speakers had to be small for easy transportability but with a large sound image. My extensive research led me to Mirage OMD5s. At Vanns sale price I bought 6 in maple color which saved me a ton of money - approx. $1700. Currently theyre going through the 100 hours of manufacture recommended break-in procedure. I did 4 sound tests 1. Avatar, 2. Matrix, 3. Jurassic Park, & 4. Hilary StaggHarp music. I have to say the sound is amazing...the omnipolar technology must be heard to be believed. I liked it enough that I bought the OMD-C1center channel, also in maple, to complete the 7.1 channel system. In closing, for those of you thatre deciding to buy these, go ahead - you wont regret it. Besides, you dont want to miss out on the price.

OMD-5 (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, NY

I didn't orginally buy the OMD -5 to match my OMD-15 purchase. I bought Kef speakers but they just sounded lousy and were expensive. I read about match stick speaker types so I ordered the pair of OMD-5s to use as my surround rear speakers. I am so happy I did and the research I did about buying match stick speakers is absolutely true. These speakers are precise , clear, and flawless in performance. As far as looks the finish is beautiful in gloss black.

Mirage OMD-5 (March 09, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Scott W. - Gainesville, GA

I just got a pair of rosewood OMD-5s a few weeks ago and they are beautiful, the craftmanship is amazing. Im a woodworker and I cant believe how they did the veneer so well. They really look like they are made from a solid block of wood. The black grills are nice but I think the speakers look much better without them.

I am very pleased with the overall experience and the sound quality is very good really true for low-mids to highs. You definately need a subwoofer, which Im sure is the case with any speaker of this size.

For a complete music listening experience they do not fill the spetrum and lack the lows between mid-bass and sub, but in a surround sound set up or for dedicated rear speakers they are excellent.

As expected (March 07, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Kha P. - Brentwood, CA

Although, the speaker can produce the 60Hz sound as rated but dont expect a warm filling 60Hz sound from it. The vocal and treble are excellence. I set my cut off at 80Hz

OMD-5 OMD-C1 Review... (March 06, 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

I have researched for two months for which speakers to install into my 7.1 home theater system in my master bedroom. I originally decided to go with the Nanosat 5.1 system by itself due to financial limitations at the time. I have a Pioneer VSX-1020-K running the system in my 12 X 16 bedroom with cathedral ceilings. The Nanosat excelled beyond what I thought those little guys could do! I was so happy! The regualr Naonsat satellite acting as my center channel was not as bad as people have been saying in their reviews. I had this set-up up and running for a month. Then, I came across some extra cash and decided to go a little crazy and installed two OMD-5s as my new left and rights, and the OMD-C1 as my new center channel. Then, took two of the Nanosats and installed them as my 6th and 7th speakers to create a 7.1 system... Turned it on, played some smooth jazz and WOW!!! ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!! I still can not get over how full, rich and clear this system has become! I played with the channel gains, set my receivers cross-over to 80hz, and again... WOW!!! EVEN BETTER!!! I am almost feeling guilty at the price I paid for these gems! I am so overwhelmed as to how my bedroom sounds right now. This is pure musical heaven... a real treat to listen to. I am listening to a more expansive genre of music now as everything sounds so incredible! For the love of God, you HAVE TO get these puppies before they are sold out! You will be in shock and awe with the results.

As far as Vanns customer service goes... these guys are even better than the speakers themselves! Randy was so polite, informative and caring of my needs while remaining so professional the entire phone call. They were SO precise with every detail of my order, even calling Mirage for me to confirm the exact 38 16 size of the rear threaded inserts to match-up an appropriate wall-mount capable of various angles as I have needed. Then, to top it off, they OVERNIGHTED my speakers to ensure I got them by the weekend for my install!!! From the time I ordered the set over the phone, the speakers went from their Kentucky based warehouse to my doorstep in just 19 hours!!! Simply remarkable. And the pricing they gave me for such wonderful products is a review on its own. That being said, I am a Vanns customer for life! I will be ordering another 5-7 OMD-5s shortly for my living room application. THANK YOU VANNS!!!

Great speakers - I have 6 of them (March 04, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Alexander C. - Flower Mound, TX

I love those speakers. Ive got initially 4 of them for my 7.1 setup. I used them as surrounds and surround backs. They sound really clean. Also look great. Last month I added 2 more for my front hights. So now with 9.1 setup I really enjoying beautiful sound stage.I use OMD15s as my leftright and OMDC1 as a center. Now looking to get more of them for my bedroom...

Mirage OM5 Speakers (March 04, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Nam N. - Katy, TX

Very good price for a good sounding and very good looking speakers.

Mirage omd 5 review (March 02, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Ross - Cave Creek, AZ

After trying out tons of mid range and high end range speakers for all most 32 years I came across these speakers and after reading many reviews I decided to give them a shot so I ordered a set 2. I must say they are a beautiful speaker to look at and very well built but let me tell you once you plug them in you are in sound heaven and I mean it. The sound stage is just amazing, just truly amazing. So much so that I ordered 4 more, I now have 6 of them. Combined with a subwoofer Canton AS 50 SC. I have played music for every weekend for the last 32 years and let me tell you I know sound, these speakers are truly amazing. I dont think I will ever change them. Very very nice design and simple yet the sound will blow you away. Good mids and highs, I would call it a very natural sound with no coloring. If youre a sound freak get these oh and I also think that they sound amazing as surround speakers also. Couldnt be more happy and VANNS has great service, I even talk to a sales rep who actually knew what he was talking about. Just a great experience for customer service and the speakers well, JUST FRIKIN AMAZING. The wife loves them, sometimes I think she looks at them as if they were jewelry but she even says they sound great. Thats good enough for me. Finaly a sound that I can live with and enjoy.

Exceeds my expectations (February 28, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Michelle - Seminole, FL

Purchased these to replace aging Bose 901s. All I can say is that these exceed my expectations... I wanted high quality at a modest price in a SMALL package. The sound from these is outstanding.

Mirage OMD5 (February 28, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(3/5.0)
Performance		(2/5.0)
Overall Rating		(3/5.0)

Reviewed By: Don't use my real name - Chicago suburbs, IL

I purchased a pair of Mirage OMD5 with the Maple finish.

On the plus side, they were extremely well made and looked beautiful. I recommended a pair to my mother, who purchased them in black and was thrilled with their appearance. Vanns prices were exceptionally good.

Its risky to purchase speakers over the internet without first hearing them. I felt comfortable doing so because Id heard the Mirage Sat-3s at a local big box store and liked them very much. A customer representative at Vanns told me that the OMD5s sounded similar to the Sat-3s, but with deeper bass and overall smoother response. Unfortunately, when I received them and listened, I was disappointed. There seemed to be a veil over the music - little sense of presence. I heard the same effect on two systems in my house Sony CD playerDenon & Yamaha receivers and also on my mothers system Sony CD playerYamaha receiver. My 85 year old mother was pleased enough with the sound, but Ive sent mine back for refund.

My listening is mostly jazz and classical music, with some classic rock. Im not an audiophile, but I do have some fine middle-cost AV equipment in my home. Older speakers from Boston Acoustics, Cambridge Soundworks, and even Scott sound better to my ears. I bought these speakers for my bedroom or kitchen, so I was not looking for high-end sound, but these Mirages just didnt do it for me. Ive replaced them with the less expensive and lower end Energy CB-5s - maybe not as smooth, but definitely with more presence.

Mirage OMD5OMDC1 (February 27, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Kenneth Van Buskirk - Norristown, PA

After 15 years,I decided to replace my Pinnacle Gold monitors x4 and a gold center with something new.I auditioned Deftech,Klipsch,Paradigm and several others and after reading many reviews,I decided on this setup . Well you cant go wrong with these speakers,great highs and a wonderful midrange. You will need a good sub to go with them,but again you cant go wrong. As far as Vanns goes,the packaging was excellent and very timely shipping,they are highly recommended.

Mirage speakers OMD5 (February 26, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: george o. - altamonte springs, FL

Great speakers, looks much better than the picture shows, sounds excellent, Vanns is a great company, shipping was fast and the packaging was great !!! Thank you !!!

look for bad reviews (February 21, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Frank M. - Greenville, NC

and you wont find any. That decided me on taking a chance with these little gems. I use them in a two channel system without a sub since most of my music is classicalvocal while i did try a sub i prefer to dispense with it. If you want to rattle your windows get looser windows.

Just what I needed! (February 18, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: David S. - Saint Charles, IL

I needed to make an improvement for my 6.1 system, which had a nanostat for the sur.b speaker due to lack of room, and no good wall mounting options. Our new end table which sat cornered between to couches was made for this speaker, which replaced the nanostat. This allowed me to up the levels of the surrounding speakers and readjusting my sub really made for a nice sounding mirage system with alot more punch. It really fit the bill for a rear center speaker in my situation. The looks are top notch as is the highs and midrange. Sounds great straight out of the box. I would highly recommend Mirage speakers accompanied by a quality sub to anyone.

Id like to add I placed my order yesterday, and received it today! Thanks again Vanns for your top notch service and quality products!

Fantastic Speakers (February 17, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Velmurugan K. - Singapore, Singapore

Recently got a pair of OMD-5 Maple speakers, it has elegant look and gloss finish.in a picture it doesnt
Connected with Pioneer VSX-920-K as a front speakers along with Nanosat5.1 and it producing good Bass and totally satisfied.

Excellent (February 09, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Paul L. - Brooklyn, NY

Bought two OMDs to replace the front stereo pair in a Nanosat system. I liked the Nanos and had them for four years but wanted to address the one weakness they had a tendency to sound just a little thin on some music.

The OMDs have done just that and more. At about twice the size of the tiny Nanos the mid bass of the OMDs sound noticiably fuller and richer. I have set the cross-over on my Mirage L-100 subwoofer to 80 HZ from 110 HZ with the older Nanos and the transition from mid to lower bass sounds much more seamless.

The spatial qualities of the Nanos have not only been retained by the OMDs but have been enhanced as well. In stereo only listening the soundstage is broad and room filling with the music often sounding like it is independent of the speakers.

In all respects the OMDs are a significant upgrade over the already excellent Nanos.

Just a few words on Vanns. I bought the OMDs on clearance at a nice discount. Vanns listed them as having comestic blemishes yet the speakers seemed brand new. I had to look very carefully to see some small scratches on the BACKs of the speakers.

And the photos do not do the maple finish justice. The speakers sound great and they look great.

Now Im thinking of upgrading my rear and center speakers as well as the subwoofer.. I listen mostly to music in two channel stereo but an all OMD surround system fro movies would be just sensational.

If I do that, it will be from Vanns where you can get excellent bargains.

Mirage OMD5 (February 08, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: John - Hopkinton, MA

Amoung the best of the compact sat speakers. The omnipolar design works well for for rooms with less than ideal wall orientation.

OMD-5 Stole the Show (February 03, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Frank J. - Las Vegas, NV

I guess you might consider me a budget audiophile. That does not mean cheap, but economically conscious of the gear that I purchase. The omd-5 has after 10 hours of burn in done everything that I expected and more. The sound is near 3D, very wide soundstage, and imaging will only be found to be better in speakers costing three to four times more, and that would be a close better. I was planning on getting the omd-15 as mains. Well for those wondering if the omd-5 is capable as a main, heck yeah they are. Add a good sub along with the omd c1, and a couple of omd-5s in the rear and I promise you your system will compete with others three to four times in price and really beyond, this is just a reference. Get them while you can. In fact I am about to order my omd-5 rears as soon as I am done typing here. Oh, I have a very large familykitchen area that are easily filled by these spectacular speakers. And finally the wife said, these are the most beautiful speakers I have ever seen. The rosewood is astounding in looks and build quality.

OMD-5 Rear surround speakers (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

Great Surround Speakers (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

I am completely pleased with the six OMD5 surround speakers that I recently purchased from Vanns. I have four of then sitting on 18 high black floor stands and 2 are ceiling mounted. The visual contrast of the maple case finish and the black stand and black speaker cover is fantastic. The grain variation from speaker to speaker is very special. As is the finish coat on the maple.

The sound is better than any surround speakers that I have used before. I took one of these speakers to a local Best Buy store and to an upscale electronics store to acquire some supplies. Employees at each store were pleased with what they saw.

Beautiful Sound and Looks (January 28, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Robert V. - Olney, MD

I am using the OMD-5s as front speakers, each sitting at ear level on top of an Outlaw LFM-1 subwoofer. The frequency response is very well balanced and the upper-bass, midrange and treble from the OMD-5s is as crisp and clean as I could ask for.
The quality of materials and finish of these speakers is superb. They really are distinctively beautiful speakers
Vanns fast delivery and bargain price on these high quality bookshelf speakers make them hard to beat!

What a speaker - What a company (January 20, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Tom F. - Lewis Center, OH

Ive been a Vanns customer for several years now and a Mirage Speaker fan for just as many. This is my 8th set of Mirage speakers and I purchased them to go along with the OMD 15s I purchased a few months back. They make a great addition with a sound field that truly immerses the listen in the music or movie. In addition to my OMD 15 and OMD 5 speakers I run 2 Mirage subs and a Mirage center channel. The OMD 5s rate pretty high on the wife approval scale too. If you are looking for a great system without getting a nosebleed from the price you have to check these out. Anmd of course you have to by them form Vanns, trust me you wont be disappointed.

Best speaker system I have owned (January 20, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Lee W Forsythe - Hermitage, TN

I purchased these to complete an all Mirage OMD system.. I couldnt be more pleased. The speakers sound fantastic and the rosewood finish is beautiful. Add Vanns excellent customer service and unbeatable value and I feel like I got one of the best upgrades to my home theater ever. Very satisfied!

Surprising sound. (January 19, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: John C. - Omaha, NE

I chose these to use in my livingsitting room for a few reasons
-they look nice enough to leave out. I didnt want two boxes.
-the wide sound stage
-the price!
I ordered the maple finish, which is not nearly as birds-eyed as the photos indicate but is real wood and the finish is perfect.
I am powering these with a small TA2050 based Class T amp. These amps sound amazing but require an efficient speaker to do so. The Mirage speakers are, apparently, a perfect match.
Build quality seems to be top-notch and the real wood veneer is expertly fitted. Youll have to look very, very hard to see any seams. They are solidly built with a noticeable heft.
The speakers have a nice, solid bottom end, clear mid and a well matched high-end. They do not sound muddy or overly bright.
While they may be perfect as the rear channels in a surround system they also make the perfect speakers for a tidy and very musical two channel system.

sounds awesome (January 18, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Glen - Redwood city, CA

got these on sale! needed new rear surrounds and the price was excellent. liked them so much I talked a friend in to buying 4 with the matching center, and sub for his new home theater.

OMD5's (January 18, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Deepak V. - Sunnyvale, CA

Originally purchased these as surrounds, but they sound so good, they have displaced my Infinity Primus P362s fronts.

Not an audiophile by any means, but these speakers are amazing for the price. The Rosewood finish is really beautiful, meets with the WAF. Now to save up and buy the bigger brother OMD15s for the fronts.

Wonderful Speakers (January 14, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: James O. - Grand Rapids, MI

I am really enjoying these speakers, as I am using 4 omd5s, and the omd-c1 in a living room 5.1 set-up, all in the beautiful glossy maple finish. I love how these speakers blend into my home furnishings and surroundings, and of course, the sound is the most important aspect. I am also using an older Mirage Frx-s10 subwoofer in this system, but hope to upgrade soon. After giving some burn in time approx. 7O hrs. I used Audyssey to eq my set-up, and although surprised at some of the settings, I was amazed at how real everything sounded. Using some of my source recordings, there appeared to be no frequencies missing, none over bright, and all seemed to be transparent. Although db levels are lower now, and having to increase volume level, these speakers will play louder than I will ever need, and still remain very clear. Yes, I have tested this, and the omd5s can really rock. Listening to Spirit, Twelve Dreams, I was amazed at how seamless my system sounds. Putting on some Grateful Dead, live Hollywood 10 06 71, it was the best sound I had ever heard for this recording. The soundstage was awesome and truly impressive, and I could not help but feel like I was there!!! If the omds can produce the music sound reproduction I love, which they do, I know they will shine in my home theatre venue as well.I am using a Onkyo HT-RC180,110 watt receiver to power the omd5s. Downstairs, I have a Yamaha flagship receiver, and using Mirage OM series speakers in a 5.2 set-up, which I have loved for years. Although each system sounds vastly different, I am thoroughly enjoying the omd5s. What had concerned me the most, by reading a number of reviews, was if I would experience ear fatigue. I was so pleasantly surprised, that at any volume level, and I do prefer to really pump it out, this has not been the case at all. To me, and my ears, all is very warm, and inviting. Although I am in my mid fifties, I am still able to discern very high frequency sounds extremely well, which can often produce ear fatigue for me in many speakers I have auditioned over the years. For me, and my set-up, I am very pleased with the omd5s, and loving it. Also, Vanns service was beautiful.

Fantastic Product (January 12, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Ryan F. - Wichita, KS

Unbelievable sound quality from such a small speaker! Whats even better is the support and customer care from vanns, I am looking forward to becoming a long time customer!!

Mirage OMD5 (January 03, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Michael V. Campagna - Bristol, RI

5 Star Rating across the board
Couldnt believe how rich and
full they sound, and there in a
steel building, about 12 feet
up, and about 50 feet apart.
Will be getting two more
very soon.
Great upgrade, and they look
cool, too.

Very Good speaker, especially for the price (January 03, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Mark S. - Fletcher, NC

I just got these speakers today, so this is without any break-in time, but the OMD5s are really good sounding speakers. I have worked my way through MANY speakers, and I can say that the OMD5s midrange and highs are great. Its a little lacking in bass if you plan on using it as main speakers in a stereo setup, but paired with a subwoofer would be excellent. So far, the OMD seems to really excell in acoustic music, with really lifelike vocals. Guitars and piano really sound realistic too. They present an excellent soundstage that makes you feel like youre there. Im driving them with a Cambridge Audio Azur 340A integrated amp, I it seems like the Mirage speakers would really open up with a littel more power.
For the price, and with Vanns excellent service, these are a steal!! I think I might just pick up 2 more while they are still available.

Mirage OMD-5 speakers (January 03, 2011)

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

Reviewed By: Steven S. - Los Angeles, CA

I find these an excellent, smallsatellite speaker for use with, at least, a small subwoofer. They have great ambient dispersion, and sound smooth in the highs & midrange. Great for surround sound or a small office as I am using them. They were remarkably good values at Vanns close out price.

mirage omd5 (December 31, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: josh e. - Yukon, OK

I just received 2 of these speakers. The finish is great i love the rosewood. Im using these as surrounds. Im using 2 omd15s for the front left and right and a omdc1 for my center. This totally blows away my previous speakers which were klipsch reference series. I couldnt recommend these more great sound and great price.

Incredible sound, incredible deal! (December 31, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Glenn in Raleigh - Raleigh, NC

I have a Home Theater Stereo set with two OMD5s as the fronts OMSATv2 rears, OMDC1 center, AV123 MFW-15 sub. I love the system. The OMD5s have a beautiful, full, warm, rich, airy sound and a huge, broad, soundstage... everything good Id heard about them. The system is great for movies the MFW-15 rocks the house!, but I mostly listen to streaming music over the internet Pandora and RadioParadise via my cherished Squeezebox.

When I saw the OMD5s on sale at $169, after doing a double-take on the price I decided to buy two more along wth a Mirage Prestige S8 subwoofer for $249 again after doing a double-take on the price for my bedroom . I had done a lot of research and auditioning of speakers before buying my OMD5s... I cannot tell you how incredible these little speakers are and what a steal they are at these prices. The OMD-5s and Prestige S8 are awesome together, and at a combined price of around $550... its beyond a bargain... just incredible.

Not a bad seat in the house (December 31, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Lee W. - Clayville, NY

At last I have found a bookshelf speaker that works on a bookshelf.
These babies are great. The sweet spot follows you around the room.
Not a bad seat in the house.
Detail and midrange performance are wonderful. Bass hounds will probably not be happy, although they go plenty low for my taste.
The photo of these speakers does not do it justice.
The birdseye maple is drop dead gorgeous.
You would be hard pressed to find any speaker that sounds and looks as
good as these, at 4 times the price.
As always, Vanns offers up the best deals and service on great products.
I dont know how they do it!
Grab a pair while you can, you will not be sorry.

Best Yet (December 21, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: B H. - Oxford, AL

Wanted a speaker that was a little more accurate and crisp and to replace my Infinitys! The Mirage OMD-5 are perfect, Really crisp highs without the shrilly fuzzy sound of cheaper speakers! I used to own a set of ESS AMT 1Bs and was looking for something that would come close, these are pretty close, of course they are smaller but with a sub-woofer, they amazing! I may get another set soon! Thanks, Benny

beautiful (December 15, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Constantine Z. - Stamford, CT

Gorgeous Maple finish. I have not plugged them in yet but if they are anything like my Omnisats or Nanosats I am sure they will be great.

Beautiful Speakers (November 24, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: John n. - La Habra, CA

This speaker is beautifu and sound great. Vans free shipping is supper fast compared to Amazon. I would buy it again.

Quality Speaker - Superior Finish (November 13, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: A. R. - Atlantic City, NJ

Pick up a set you wont be disappointed, one of the two speakers came with a slight hair line stress crack under the spoon tweeter bolt likely from manufacturing, decided to keep it as it was slight, Vanns discounted the speaker a bit. Using these for 7.1 system, as the rears, good presencewide sounding and the finish matches my reference high dollar set at a tenth of the cost. I plan on doing a 5.1 before they all sell out for my bedroom. Try them out worth the listen.

Fantastic Finish, Build and Sound Quality (November 02, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Sandeep - whitesburg, KY

These really look and sound like premium speakers. Since these are discontinued models they are available at a really nice price pint which make them fantastic value. As far as the omnipolar feature of the speakers go, I cannot really tell a difference in technology from where I have placed the speakers, again this is an issue of placement. I have the KEF 3005 SE speakers and compared to the OMD5, I say they are about the same,with a more pronounced bass output from the omd5 as compared to the KEF. They are surprisingly light and really not as huge as the dimensions lead you to believe. They are easily wall mountable.

Wonderful little speakes with a sub! (November 01, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Paul P. - Nappanee, IN

These little speakers were absolutely horrendous out of the box..Dull,very unimpressive sound. Well, the maker says give them 100 hours to break in. They are so right. Around the 10 hour mark I started to notice more presence and dynamics. At the 25 hour mark, I started to actually enjoy these little jewels. Now after over 50 hours, I can't contain my enthusiasm for the lifelike sound I am hearing. I can't wait till they are fully broken in! I am an audiophile and regularly use such high-end speakers as Induction Dynamics and Revel. While these are not cut from the same cloth, they give superlative performance at an awesome price. Thank you Vann's, especially Noel in customer svc. for turning me on to these little wonderful front channel speakers with a sub or surround without a sub.. Plus you get so much more than your pricing indicates. Quality sound, fit and finish. what else be said. They are a solid 5!

Mirage OMD5 speakers (October 30, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Daniel O. - Bristol, CT

Beautifully made, high quality bookshelf-satellite speakers. Sound is very open and alive with fine midrange and highs. The Omnipolar technology really presents a full soundstage. These are replacing a pair of larger KEF bookshelf speakers which were also good, but I enjoy the Mirages more They also look pretty cool! Pair these with a quality subwoofer and enjoy true high fidelity from your stereo. Very happy with the purchase.

OMD 5 excellent lil speaker (October 29, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Robert H. - Wayne, MI

This is one of the best small bookshelf speakers I have ever heard for the money. These make excellent rears and can be mounted simply. They are also great fronts with an excellent soundstage. I used mine as fronts while waiting for my OMD-15 to arrive. These are my 1st choice when space is a problem.

Great little speaker (October 19, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Alex W. - Champaign, IL

Great sounding little speakers! The fit and finish is fantastic, some of the best quality I have seen. The omni polar design images really well, too. They dont have loads of bass, but coupled with a subwoofer they are perfect. I dont mind the lack of bottom end given the very small size. Overall a shockingly good speaker that fits on a desk.

Best Speaker Deal in Years (October 09, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: John O. - Richmond, VA

I received my pair of OMD-5 speakers yesterday. I am extremely impressed with the build quality and performance. I have not completed the breakin period 100 hours recommended by Mirage, but they have already began to open up more after 12 hours of non stop use. These speakers can take alot of power and with their low sensitivity and low impedance, you need a good amp to drive them properly. I have a new Emotiva XPA-5 which puts out 300 watts per channel x 5 into 4 ohms which is nearly twice the required power, but the benefits at lower volumes is worth it. I did not know a bookshelf size speakers could perform this well. I have to the turn the volume up higher than with my old Infinity towers, but that is because of the bigger power requirements. I plan on buying a pair of Mirage towers to handle the lower frequencies along with the OMD-C1.

Secondly, these speakers are made for home theater use. The sound stage is huge and the speakers seem bigger than they actually are. These are definitely audiophile level speakers. The sound seems to be in the air in front or above the speakers. Its hard to describe, but the sound is harder to localize which is a good thing for movies.

Lastly, this is the type of deal I have been looking for. Do some research and you will discover that these speakers were several times more expensive than they are now and all of the reviews from AV mags are positive. Get these speakers while you can. You can just use these as an entire 5.1 sound setup also because they perform that good. You will need a sub for the lowest frequencies.

OMD5 Gloss Black (October 02, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Michael T. King - Little Rock, AR

Have been auditioning these for about a week with all types of music. Am very impressed with midhigh range clarity and soundstage. As expected, they are lacking in palpable bass, but I now have them paired with a small powered sub which gives me the whole package. The beauty of the OMD5 is the compact, beautiful form, and flexible placement. Plan to use a number of these in a lakehouse I am building as main speakers for distributed audio.

Surprised Additions (September 29, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Hung L. - West Covina, CA

I currently have a nice system HT system with Usher bookshelfves for fronts and a nice and hefty center from the same company. Also, I have an upgraded internet direct bookshelf pair for surrounds. I came across the Mirage OMD line from looking around on the web wanting to add additional surround speakers as well as front height or wides to take advantage of my new Onkyo receivers 9.2 capable processing. The price was a little more than I wanted to spend even at the nice Vanns price. However, I soon discovered that these speakers retailed at what they were for a reason. These are not conventional speakers that I or most people are used to.

Upon unpacking, the gorgeous look of glossy rosewood in such beautiful shapely contour took my breath away. For their small size, they are solidly built. Of course the tweeter assembly is the most innovative and novel aspect about these speakers on first glance. After about 24hrs of burn-in I put these through via the Isotek Burn-in CD, I sat down late at night for a brief getting -o-know-the -speaker session. The volume was not at the level I normally like to listen but the whole family were cozy and sound asleep. I dropped in a CD containing some nice vocal pieces. At first, I was a bit disoriented as the presentation was just odd and not what I expected due to prior conditioning. Soon, when instruments and voices started to gel together but still separate and distinct entities, they had my attention. Nothing really shout out at me but everythign was there with a pleasant, unfatiguing and smooth presentation--like a breath of fresh evening breeze. The beautiful vocals started to float like 3-D in a pool of instruments, cleanly and transparently rendered. For the first time, I feel the person singing was a lot taller than I noticed before and firmly anchored on center stage compared to my prior experience with this piece. The other interesting aspect is that the sweet spot became a large sweet area--unbelievably huge! You could be sitting, standing, walking around and pretty much the sound remained pleasant and musical through out unlike the feeling of having themusic collapse on you as you leave your conventional, siny sweet spot. This is the magic of the Omniguide in action. This is one speaker that made me want to turn the music up and up. Because it was late, I went back to bed, thinking what it would be like once theyre fully burned-in and ready to play some real music at volume that would do them justice. I am being patient and resisting further sneak peaks until they are ready to perform. More to come.

omd-5 sat (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

beautiful finisi and great sound and clarity. luv it.

Superb (September 02, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: iceman66 - Olympic Peninsula, Wa

Stunning finish, wide sound stage, great sounding, these speakers cannot be beat for the price.

Best SurroundSatellite speaker for the $$$$$ (August 26, 2010)

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

You cant beat this speaker for the money. I just received these yesterday and all I can say is Wow! The build quality is excellent. Love the piano finish. Size is just right for the rear surrounds. The sound quality is well balanced , but Im sure itll sound even better after the break-in period.

Vann, thanks for selling these at a great price. It makes it easier to explain to the Mrs.

OMD-5 (August 25, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Anthony O. - chicago, IL

I bought these speakers one at time so I couldnt listen to them until I got them both,
So when I finally got them got to listen to them
I was so happy to hear how great they sound.
Im so glad I waited until I could purchase them through Vanns, I got a great price on them, they arrived fast too. I was using my nanos as main until I got these and its is big
difference in sound more full, deep and solid, dont get me wrong the nanos are good speaks but the OMDs sound so much better. I dont know why they discontiune this speaker but I would not have never been able to afford them at regular price so, Thank You!!!

Mirage OMD 5's - little speakers with a big soundstage (August 24, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Gary L Leventhal - Baltimore, MD

Ive owned a number of Mirages omnipolar floorstanding speakers including a pair of OMD 15s. These OMD 5 bookshelf speakers hoid their own against the big boys. Even wo a subwoofer the sound is full, warm, and rich. The soundstage is fantastic. Its like near-feild listening but from across the room.

Excellent Buy (August 22, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Drew H. - Andover, MN

Definitely buy these to
- Complete your Mirage setup
- Standalone bookshelf setup
- Provide extra imaging to a none-Mirage setup

Avoid if
- You have a weak receiver. You really need to push at least 50watts and pref. 80-175watts to do these speakers any justice.

These speakers are both an excellent set as stand-alone bookshelf speakers or to complete your OMD setup to 5.1 or 5.0. I am positive that these are the absolute best speakers on the market, dollar for dollar. The imaging is spectacular and the 5.1 or 5.0 setup adds more dynamics than an already rich 2.1 or 2.0 setup with the floor standing OMD15s.

Awesome speakers (August 18, 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 is definitely a speaker to have. Very smooth and balanced sounding even out of the box... no sound shift at an angle... pretty efficient... decent base for the size... drop-dead gorgeous look.... it makes for a perfect home theater speaker and a killer deal at its current clearance price. Add a Mirage subwoofer and you will not be disappointed.
I also have to mention Vanns customer service... it was extremely helpful and accommodating.
5 stars all the way.

Mirage OMD5 (August 16, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Markus E. Watts - Economy, IN

First, Vanns had the best price! Anywhere I looked, they had them beat . The Mirage OMD5 should be called the OMG! This speaker is made with such beauty and detail, pictures just dont do it justice. Im not a audiophile guys so, I dont know the right words to say except that if you buy these speakers you will love them.

OMD5's---Amazing speakers (August 13, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Steve Z. - Moorpark, CA

Bought 2 for my surrounds first, hoping my wife would like them Shes been VERY speaker-resistant!. Surprisingly, when she saw them the first words out of her mouth were, Why didnt you buy 4! I was gratified by both how good they sounded and how good they looked.

I replaced some JBL studio monitors with the 2nd pair I ordered the 512 speakers put out just as much sound as the 6 two ways that they replaced. Couldnt be happier, especially since my better half is pleased.

I ordered the maple-burl whatever finish and they look more like rose-colored marble sculptures than speakers.

I never thought Id be able to get a 5.1 system past the arbiter of taste, but these little babies have saved the day!

Highly recommended, both for sound and looks.

Revelatory! (August 11, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Antony G. - Albany, NY

I purchased a pair sound unheard from Vanns and couldnt be happier. Although I am still breaking them in at relatively low volume levels Mirage suggests 50 hours in the manual, I am already enjoying these speakers immensely, as they seem to open up detail in the music in a way I have not experienced before.

Build quality and the black piano gloss finish are exceptional, and I would highly recommend a Mirage subwoofer to go with these I am using the Prestige S8 and Im very happy with that, too.

I knew that these speakers were amazing when I started popping open CDs and listening to music through the OMDs just to hear new aspects of the music I had not heard before!

Service from Vanns is excellent great packing materials in addition to the manufacturers box also, thanks, Vanns, for making these so affordable.

exellent satellite better satsub (August 05, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: julius j. - long beach, CA

i just got this awesome speakers few days ago. i was not suprised of its performance. mirage has been a good speaker maker for a long time. im using this for rearsat, together with elite sc27, jbl Lc2, L890 and 12 sub. its been a while and finally found the right speaker to complete the line up. the price was very low speacially your in a budget. a 149.00 each, shipped! is unbeatable. it replaces my polk tsi-200, sold 300.00 pair. polk or a direct reflecting speaker may overpower the front speakers, its obvious that the sound comes from the speaker and not on the wall or environmental effect. the omnipolar made the difference. you can hear the surround effect from no where. like watching in the movie theater. this speaker is very useful speacially i leave in an apartment with odd shape room. this speaker will fill the room with sweet spot is everywhere. just make sure you have a decent av reciever like pioneer elite or its class. this is the best time to bid on mirage om design. prices are dropped, and dont blame yourself not getting this since this is a discontinued product.

Solid Value (August 02, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Eric - Your City, MI

I bought the OMD-5 on July 16th, and received them on July 22nd. The build quality is excellent with the piano finish looking a lot more expensive than the price I paid for the pair. I kind of like the alien look of the speakers. One negative of the piano finish is the speakers are finger print magnets.

I am currently running them by themselves on an old Sony receiver both with and without a sub to isolate how they sound by themselves before I add them as rear surrounds in my 5.1 setup.

I am almost done with the recommended burn in time. I am not sure if it is the fact my ears are getting used to the sound of them or if there is truth to burning in speakers though I suspect a little of both.

My impressions of these speakers are they give a very full sound for two small speakers. At first the speakers sounded very bright but after several hours of playing, they started to just sound bright. I feel these speakers would make a solid 2.1 setup for music listening especially if you are looking for a non floor standing setup.

I highly recommend this product for both the price and the sound.

Side note the price dropped on July 31st and saved on Vanns 15 day price match. Im very happy with Vanns service. This is my first purchase with them and hope to make more.

Great Speakers (July 31, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: rob d. - denver, CO

I purchased the OMD5s on 6-27-10 along with an OMDC1. I have a fairly large family room, but the OMD5s do a nice job filling the space. The OMD5s are great speakers for the price. These speakers are much more efficient than my old v2s. I recommend.

Speaker Review (July 29, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Rob M. - Saint Louis, MO

Awesome product at a good price. I cant say enough good things about Mirage speakers - simply the best in the world.

Small but mighty (July 27, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Russ - Somewhere, CA

I am not going to use trendy terms such as wax poetic and price point . Ill just say that these little speakers sound terrific. If you need to conserve space and you want speakers that sound fantastic, dont pass these up. Plus they happen to look very nice. A decent subwoofer would be the perfect compliment. Att Vanns price, these OMD5s cant be beat. Or should I have said Vanns price point?

' Gorgeous... Awesome...' (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

This is my 2nd pair of the Mirage OMD-5 speakers. These are simply remarkable small speakers. The design, the fit and finish, the lacquered finishes , I have both the Maple and the Rosewood, are stunning. Next, ahhhhh !!!
the sound... I would put these against ANYTHING twice the regular price!!! The sound stage from these little speakers is divine !!!! And last but not least, Vanns prices, friendly , knowledgeable staff and customer service is SECOND to none !!! I am planning on at least 2 more pairs!!!
Thanks Vanns!
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mirage OMD5 (July 16, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Markus W. - Economy, IN.

Ive had these speakers for about a week now and Im still working on the break in period but I can tell you they sound very nice out of the box, I cant wait to crank them up and see what they can really do. These Mirage speakers are of very high quality and Vanns gave me the best price anywhere, I know because I looked everywhere, Thanks Vanns!

Amazing Buy (July 08, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Matthew M. - Sheboygan, WI

Rarely does this much quality come at this price. For beauty and build quality, which must be seen in person rather than judged by photos, this speaker has no competition at this price point. As for sound, the speaker provides a wide, open sound stage and yet adequate detail. I would take issue with reviewers who wax poetic about the speakers disappearing into the room, for that description is just not accurate. Any listener with their eyes closed will be able to identify the positions of the speakers fairly easily. Having said that, the speaker design does allow for a unique listening experience. Perhaps the best description for the effect of the design is that each speaker serves as a virtual surround system, with the majority of the sound firing forward, but with noticeable ambient sound diffusing omnidirectionally. In short, the sound, while not entirely realistic, succeeds in belying the small size of the speakers and evading the problems inherent in traditional designs, which tend to sound box-enclosed by comparison and even less realistic.

Thanks must go to Vanns for their prices and service.

Surprising sound great little speaker (June 21, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Brian P. - Toutle, Wa

Recieved these speakers a couple of weeks ago and I can say I am very happy. Omnipolar design fills room with crisp highs, strong mids and surprisingly punchy lows. When paired with a good sub the omd5s produce a rich and very wide sound stage that envelopes the listener. If you need a compact speaker that produces great sound at a reasonable price you need to keep these in mind.

Mirage OMD5 Rosewood (June 07, 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 the OMD 5 as rear surrounds to go with my OMD15s and OMDc1 center speakers. These little guys are unbeleivable speakers! I dont think you could find a better speaker for the price Vanns has these at! The omnipolar design is perfect for home theatre. They almost disappear in the room. They obviously are seemless with the other OMD series, but I believe these would work well with other speakers also. Used in a small main speaker application these would also be ideal. The low end on the 5s are amazing for their size, and with a sub they will fill most small to med. rooms with ease. Build quality is exceptional! The finish is beautiful. Ive had more people comment on how fantastic they look than ANY speaker Ive owned. No worries on the Wife Acceptance Factor here.... If I could rate the value a 10 I would! You will NOT be dissappointed with these, or any of the OMD line, in my opinion.

Excellent for the price!!! (May 27, 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

The Mirage OMD-5 speakers are simply amazing. They are beautiful to behold in their gloss rosewood finish. Yes, they are a small speaker but are phenomenal for their size. The sound stage of these speakers are totally 3-D. You are immersed in sound. The instrument and voice definitions are so natural. If you want colored or bright tonality- this is not the speakers for you. if you are into uncolored natural sounding speakers, these are incredible to hear. They need a good amp or receiver source too though. These would be great for a total small satellite system or for rear or sidewall speakers because of their dimensionality. Very recommended!!!! Vanns price on these jewels is awesome!!!

Mirage OMD-5 (May 11, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Rusty S. - Yukon, OK

I purchased these a few months ago at close-out pricing. Having owned the OMD series 28s, C2 and 15s, I felt comfortable that these would be nice bookshelf or standmounted speakers. I purchase these along with the OMD-C1 for a bedroom theater. These speakers give up little to their big brothers in terms of sounstage depth, width and height. Their limitation is obviously in the bass region and should be paired with a good subwoofer for that below 80 hertz experience. Clarity and extension are a strength. There is no sense of edge and they provide a very smooth sound that does not lack of detail. The OMD-5s are easily driven by a receivers amp but will benefit from a good power amp for that last bit of detail and imaging. I recommend these highly to anyone with space limitations or the desire for a smaller speaker that delivers the goods! Set-up for this omnipolar design is key so placement must be taken into consideration and experimentation is advised.

Fantastic speakers (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 used these as an upgrade from my original Mirage Omnisat speakers, and they sound amazing. They are used as the surround channel, but paired with the Prestige S10, they could have easily been used as fronts as well. Absolutely amazing sound, and the dispersion is great.

Amazing little beasts (May 05, 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

These speakers are about 2.5x that of the nanosats. They also can play comfortably in the 80hz range. Amazing speakers. Very lifelike sound reproduction. paired with an OMD-C1 center and a sunfire sub, these make wonder home theater speakers.

Mirage OMD-5 (May 05, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Thomas R. - Clark, NJ

This is one great speaker ! Full range down to 60 Hz can be used as a standalone reference monitor . Highly recommended .

Excellent little speakers (May 05, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Fong V. - Stockton, CA

Im very surprised how good these small speakers are. These speakers are definitely worth the $199 price I paid for each speaker. They definitely sound big. I would recommend them for anyone that wants great sounding speakers from a small enclosure.

Mirage OMD-5 (May 05, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Stephen H. - Mentor, OH

I had been looking for a set of small bookshelf sized speakers to provide music in a large family room with a 2 channel system.

My requirements were the following
1. Must be attractive to look at.
2. Must adequately perform on their own without the help of a subwoofer.
3. Must provide a wide sound stage.
4. Must have versatile placement options.

I had never owned a Mirage product before but the OMD-5s appeared to fit the bill and was I ever correct.

Build
The build quality is excellent. The glossy rosewood finish is very distinguished and the cabinet is gracefully curved. The binding posts are of good quality and the grills snap firmly into place.

Sound
I have never been a fan of metal domed tweeters because my ears fatigue easily but I was pleased with their presentation. Not once did i feel like needed a break during listening sessions. All types of music at various volumes were pleasing to the ear.

Immediately I was happy with the upper frequencies but I couldnt help but feel something was missing. I realize the OMD-5 is a 5-12 speaker in a small sealed cabinet but to me I didnt feel like it was reaching down to its specd 60Hz rating. That all changed when I fed them some power. These little guys really craved volume which was not something I anticipated at all. The more power they were given the more they shined. Later I concluded that I was used to hearing mid-bass humps in small ported speaker designs which gave the illusion of bass. These speakers were not designed like that and are much more politely refined. Although in my application these will be mated with a compact subwoofer, I could live happily without one.

Sound Stage
I really like the omnipolar design. It fit my needs to the tee. You will not get a specific sweet spot as you do with more traditional speakers. They really do flood the room with sound without smearing the music or losing control. I could stand up from my listening position and not feel like the speaker had been veiled.

Ease of placement
With the omnipolar design and supplied mounting bracket there are several options for placement. I simply had them placed on end tables and was satisfied later when connected to my main rig in the basement I was much more calculated in their positioning but honestly they were pretty forgiving. They are also ideal for wall mounting which is something I may end up doing. Because of the omniguide design & woofer placement they can be mounted upside down, high up on the wall. Traditional thought would tell you to be careful not to mount them to close to side walls since they radiate sound in a wide pattern but I did not find them to be exceptionally particular in that respect.

Conclusion
i had specific goals when shopping for a speaker pair and the Mirage OMD-5s met every one of them. I only listen to 2-channel systems so I did not audition them as a surround set like many potential buyers probably would. Having said that i think my demands were much higher then would be in a typical home theater setup. If these were going to be the front speakers in my main system I can think of several other speakers I would buy instead but at a substantial price increase. For the price no matter what the application, these speakers can hold there own with ease. Highly recommended.

Impressive (May 04, 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

I love these OMD-5s. I am using them as my satellites. I have the OMD-15 and OMD-C1 up front. They are superb with much more depth than my nanosats.

Great service from Vanns.com...as expected!

Mirage OMD5 speakers (April 29, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Joshua S. - Fargo, ND

I currently have the omd-c2 for a center and the omd-15s for my fonts so i neededt the omd-5s for my surround. The speakers blend perfectly with the other omd speakers. They have really crisp highs and are very efficeient. And you gotta love the glossy black finish. The speakers feel really well constructed and the magnetic grills are really cool. Ive pushed these speakers pretty hard with my seperate 200 w amp and they can take it and still produce crisp clean mid to high freq. I would definately recommend these speakers to anyone looking for a great pair of surround sound speakers of some awsome bookshelf speakers.

omd5 mirage (April 28, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: charles w veros - plano, tx

this is one of the finest speakers ive ever had,,they replaced older mirage speakers front firing . I like them so much i purchased the omd-ci center speaker i can hardly wait.......

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-5s from the OmniSat V2s and really am very satisfied with the improved sound quality.

Excellent Speakers for surround (March 20, 2010)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
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.

Highly recommend it with OMD-15 and OMD-C1

OMD 5 Speakers (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

OMD 5 Rose wood speaker compliment your room. Great speakers, great sound. Look great and blend in to the furniture. OMD 15 speaker system is a great system and highly recommend it. The speakers are double boxed when shipped and arrived in excellent condition. Fell in love with the speaker system. Room filling sound. Now my wife wants to spend most of her free time in the theater room listening to music or watching movies.

OMD-5 (March 10, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Frank V. - Parkville, MD

The OMD-5 speakers are the first speaker by Mirage, as well as the the first omnipolar speakers I have heard.

The omnipolar design is very effective in creating a spacious sound field, which helps a great deal when sitting outside of the traditional sweet spot created by monopole speakers. This design also seems to lift the soundstage slighty above the speaker as compared to traditional speakers. This isnt necessarily a bad thing, just different.

The OMD-5 is a very capable speaker for its small size. While they dont produce powerful bass, and require the use of a subwoofer, that have a controlled low end with good extension for such a small speaker. The midrange has very good clarity, and the treble is clean and detailed, although it can come off a tiny bit bright of neutral at times.

Omnipolar speakers are sensitve to placement, and I find getting the OMD-5 away from boundaries helps, and also tames the slight brightness, which was most noticeable to me when using these speakers nearfield on my desktop.

Overall, these are very nice speakers, and a bargain at the current pricing. While I cant say I am leaving the world of traditional monopole speakers, I do think the omnipolar design has its strengths, and can work very well in the right setting.

Bottom line...For someone looking for a quality small speaker, I am confident to recommend the OMD-5.

Great Speaker (March 04, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: CALVIN - Thousand Oaks, CA

So far this is the best speaker that I have ever used. The sound field is deeper and wider than I thought. I can not stop listening to them everyday.

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.

OMD-15 speaker set (February 16, 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 was originally looking to purchase the smaller Omnisat 5 speaker set and then found the OMD-15 set on Vanns on sale and could not pass them up. They are considerably larger than the Omnisat speakers, but with this size comes unbelievable sound quality. You will not be disappointed.

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

OMD-5 - Very nice upgrade from the Omnisat V2 (February 13, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Kanwar F. - Burbank, CA

I purchased these OMD-5 satellites to replace a pair of Mirage Omnisat V2 speakers - or rather move them to the rears of my home theater setup. My favorable impression of the Omniguide sound profile of the V2 caused me to buy a pair of OMD-5 sight unseen and unheard when I saw it available for sale.

The OMD-5s lustrous, glossy Rosewood is a more premium finish than the flat metallic V2 housing. The OMD-5 also has a larger cabinet and what look like larger, more robust drivers.

The immediate and obvious upgrade in sound quality from the V2 was more than I expected, especially since they are both satellite models and I was already quite happy with the V2. The OMD-5 sound is definitely more rich and full-bodied than the V2.

Now I have the Mirage OMD-5 up front and Omnisat V2 in the rear of my home theater, and am very happy I took the plunge on these nice-looking, great-sounding speakers.

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

After several weeks of research and listening to different home theater systems at BestBuy, Bose outlets, MyerEmco and other local stores, I bought 4 of these OMD5 rosewood speakers and 1 OMD-C1 center speaker as a bundle package from Vanns 3 weeks ago at a great 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 using a 16 guage speaker wires to a Sony-DN1000 AV receiver and also connected my Sony Blu-ray player to it HDMI cable. In my opinion, this system sounds either same or better than those expensive Floor-standing speakers. These OMD speakers 60Hz-20kHz and the medium heavy 41 lb OMNI S10 sub-woofer 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 to buy any items on the site.

Mirage OMD-5 (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 - Framingham, MA

Its hard to get a sense of how substantial these are from the picture - Id compare it to a small bookshelf speaker! It is 3 or 4 times the size of my Mirage Nanosats! The sound is clear and imaging is great. I have them paired with the OMDC1 and a Omni S10 Subwoofer with my old nanosats as surrounds, I couldnt be happier with my purchase especially for the sale price!

Mirage OMD-5 (February 11, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: John D. - Orland Park, IL

Bought all my speakers from Vanns, and just added 2 more OMD -5 Great speaker, sound is unbelievable. The constuction, performance, sound and value cant be touched in this price range.

Thank You
Mirage and Vanns

Soundstage galore (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 these 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.

Omnisat Speakers (January 13, 2010)

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

Reviewed By: Ike S. - Los Angeles, California

I purchased this speakers and believe this, this speakers are wonderful and out-performed the Bose cubes thai I had. Its performance was so great that I had to sell my Bose pair at Ebay.
Presently. I am using these Omnisats with my RC70 speakers by Energy and the blend is just superb., smooth and crystal clear. Im highly satisfied with the performance and will recommend these Omnisat speakers to any Audiophiles that wants to spend little to get quality sound reproduction , especially during this hard times.

Absolutely wonderful bookshelf speaker. (December 24, 2009)

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

Reviewed By: Todd S. - Omaha, Nebraska

I bought these to use as surround speakers with my OMD-15 floor standing speakers, but now use them as the foundation of my traveling system. I spend quite a bit of time traveling for work and have a transportable system that has a small subwoofer, satellites and a 3 channel 50 watt per channel amplifier. I replaced the satellites with the OMD5 speakers and they sound incredible.

After breaking them in, and taking some time to find the best position in the room, I began to play some high quality recordings through my Marantz DVD player. I started with the new Beatles Love DVD-audio as I have recently auditioned several high-end speakers $10k and up, listening to the song Because. The soundstage created by these speakers is truly amazing, with wonderful imaging. Close your eyes and you can see where each musician was located during recording. They have a laidback openness that is created by the 360 degree sound dispersion that is addictive. When I listen to speakers without this feature, they sound to forward, or aggressive.

My friend, who spent $2,500 on his bookshelves said, Every time I listen to these I get upset at how good they sound, for what you paid. I cant recommend these highly enough. Make sure you have good speaker cables, and they will really shine. Couple them with a subwoofer and you have an amazing full range system.

Good listening!
Mot

Comparison Specifications

Power rating: 10W - 150W recommended amplifier power
Nominal impedance: 8 ohms (4-ohm minimum)
Tweeter: 1" pure titanium hybrid tweeter
Midrange: 4.5" polypropylene titanium deposit hybrid driver with phase plug
Crossover: 2.7kHz
Cabinet design: Extruded aluminum cabinet reinforced with Medium Density Fiberboard
Magnetic shielding: Yes
Mounting options: Wall-ceiling mounting (bracket included) / floor placement with optional floorstand

Additional Specifications

Patented Ribbed Elliptical Surround technology on midrange driver
Omnipolar® technology with Omniguide module
Frequency response: 70Hz - 20kHz ±3dB
Room efficiency: 89dB
Inputs: High-quality 5-way binding posts

Dimensional Specifications

Dimensions: 5.25" W x 8.25" H x 6.2" D
Weight: 4.8 lbs

Mirage OS3Sat Warranty Details

Limited 5-year parts and labor warranty

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