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One of the toughest challenges for Mirage was inventing a subwoofer that created true depth without distortion. That's why the Omni-Series subwoofers, like this Omni S10, are a truly miraculous audio discovery. Finally you can enjoy a subwoofer with top quality performance and near ZERO distortion.
Subwoofer cable not included-see accessories tab for options.
For 30 years, Mirage has been obsessed with creating the most realistic and powerful sound possible from a speaker. One of the toughest challenges was inventing a subwoofer that created true depth without distortion. That's why the Omni-Series subwoofers, like this 10" Omni S10, are a truly miraculous audio discovery. Finally you can enjoy a subwoofer with top quality performance and near-zero distortion. This is achieved through Mirage's patented Low Distortion Loudspeaker Suspension. With conventional woofers, outward and inward voicecoil/cone movement (known as excursion) is never the same because the surround (where the voicecoil/cone are mounted) flexes differently as it moves. But because of the semi-elliptical shape of the Mirage surround, the voicecoil/cone movement in either direction is identical, resulting in no distortion. Another problem with conventional subwoofers is dimpling (distortion) of the surround. Since the dimples that can occur on ordinary subwoofers radiate both in and out of phase, distortion is introduced at all listening levels. Omni-Series subwoofers are virtually immune to surround dimples.
The Omni-Series subwoofers' semi-elliptical surround allows for larger cone surface, resulting in greater efficiency when compared to conventional subwoofers. The semi-elliptical surround design also provides for greater peak-to-peak movement. Compared to other subwoofers on the market, these newly-designed drivers travel more than double the distance of the competition. All of these attributes combined enable the Omni-Series subwoofers to move incredible amounts of air, even with smaller-sized woofers. More air movement means more output and efficiency, which means Omni-Series subwoofers play louder and deeper.
With Mirage's exclusive, patented rib design on the surround, the ribs either expand or contract based on their position and the position of the cone. The expansion and contraction of the ribs cancels any potential dimpling of the surround, eliminating the distortion that dimpling creates. Mirage's unique way of producing distortion-free speakers is a huge leap forward in audio innovation. Speaker distortion is generally taken for granted, but it has a large effect on how a system sounds. Not only does the Omni S10 sound fantastic; but because of its surprisingly compact design, this unit can easily integrate into virtually any listening environment. If you're looking for a subwoofer that will bring depth and clarity to a new level, look no further than the Omni-Series subwoofers from Mirage.
Because of Mirage's scrupulous testing standards and effort, the Omni S10 has been granted FTC approval at amplifier power output ratings of 200 watts continuous and 800 watts dynamic peak. This is a rare distinction few others have achieved and Mirage was honored to receive. With Mirage Omni-Series subwoofers, you get all the power you pay for.
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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Reviewed By: michael k. - bartlett, IL
Shortly after selling my jbl sub I decided to get the mirage prestige s10 that in every aspect blew away the jbl. I now had actual deep bass that didnt just thump to everything and call attention to its self, what a difference! But it was to much of a good thing, I started having problems with one particular neighbor. Realizing mirage makes exellent equipment I thought maybe I should try the omni s8, although I was worried about how much of a drop off it would be. Im not sure how mirage pulls it off but, this little fellow is quite impressive! When I put on war of the worlds, the scene where the tri-pods come up, the pizza pan on my stove shook! On playing music, it realy did a great job on any of my bass heavy pop music I played, very satisfied. In hindsight , I should of bought this sub in the first place, unless you have really large area, you wont need anything more.
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Reviewed By: Danny H. - Wilmington, CA
Purchased This Subwoofer To Go With Mirage Prestige 5 System, Good Low Bass Reponce, What I Most Liked Was Front Controls For Level. Excellent Craftmanship.
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Reviewed By: Xiaochen Z. - Ft Lewis, WA
I paire this nice subwoofer with the 5.0 mirage prestige system. The sound is crisp and clear. I definitely recommend it to everyone.
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Reviewed By: Music L. - Pittsburgh, PA
Very strong aesthetics tiny enclosure, piano-black finish, gorgeous forward-facing 8 Fiberglas cone. 200-watt RMS BASH amplifier. Very deep voice for a cone, and an enclosure, as small as this one. Can play surprisingly loud, with very little distortion. I wouldnt normally buy this sub--too much of its regular price pays for exceptionally good looks and tiny size, and Id rather use that money for other things--but at the current sale price, it may be the best deal going in the budget subwoofer class. If you are just getting into better-than-HTIB-junk home audio, I think that you should absolutely take advantage of this deal as soon as possible. One minor quibble one of the screw holes for the spike feet was incorrectly threaded, and wouldnt allow a complete insertion of the last spike foot. I had to unscrew the other three spike feet to approximately the same height this was a slight annoyance that I solved myself, so I wont even take off any points.
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Reviewed By: Adam F. - Indianapolis, IN
I recently purchased this sub to replace one that had sputtered out in only 2.5 years. This item is smaller, slicker looking, and has deeper and fuller sounding base than the one it replaced - and was over $100 cheaper! I absolutely love it and you cant beat the quality for the price!
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Reviewed By: Sue B. - Camp Point, IL
Great quality sub. VERY good looking with or without grill on. Piano black finish perfect. Nice heft to it. For an 8 incher and the price you CANT beat it. Accurate and taunt bass. Still breaking this baby in and sounds better every day. This wont push the air of a 12 incher but in my 15x15 room does all I ask of it. Mates very well with my ACI Sapphire IIIs and Marantz reciever. This was my 1st time buying from Vanns and it wont be my last. Shipping was fast and item was double boxed and arrived in perfect condtion. Thanks again Vanns!
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Reviewed By: david h. - Las Cruces, NM
easy to set up and has a great bass response and works well with my home surround sound
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Reviewed By: Michael B. - Saint Paul, MN
Was looking to upgrade my 10 year old Velodyne 10 which I wanted to use with my secondary system with something smaller but not lacking power. This guy did the trick. It is very loud with great response and great aesthestics. Even though it is only 8, it produces very deep bass, deeper than the Velodyne. I definitely would not hesitate to purchase again.
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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
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Reviewed By: Steve C. - Atlanta, GA
I purchased this subwoofer to go with a set of nanosat prestige 5.0 speakers, and I couldnt be happier. The sound quality is excellent and it has plenty of power even for a large room. Great value!
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Reviewed By: Susan S. - Sarasota, FL
I recently bought audiophhile tower speakers which were wonderful but lacked deep base.
Lucky me, this beautful Mirage 8 subwoofer was on supersale. Ive got eclectic tastes and also love to feel the rumble of the deep bass in rock, jazz and classical music. I wanted a smallish subwoofer which wouldnt sacrifice musical tonality or diminish the sound of my new front speakers.
Anyway, I cant praise Mirage enough. This subwoofer is superb. Great size, Great sound, great style and a great price.
Oh and while Im at it let me praise the Vann staff. They really guided me through the selection process, and worked with me to resolve a tricky technical issue.
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Reviewed By: John DeLong - Chicago, IL
Needed a little more bass for a stereo system. The Mirage Prestige 8 is a very classy looking piece of gear with its glossy black finish. Partnered with a Yamaha RX-797 stereo receiver and four Bose 301 Direct Reflecting Speakers in a 13x12 bedroom. Vanns shipping is prompt and love northwestern Montana. Best friend from Chicagos Kelvyn Park H.S. lives just up Hioghway 93 in Polson.
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Reviewed By: Danny T. - San Francisco, CA
I wanted to upgrade my old 10 year old subwoofer with something new. It was decent, but it was kinda boomy. The Prestige S8 sounded a lot better than my old sub as it sounded more punchy and not as hollow as my old sub. Plus I love the piano finish compared to the painted black wood on my old one and it looks cool with or without the speaker grill! I like the compact size and its just enough bass for me.
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Reviewed By: Grant W. - Birmingham, AL
I am still tweaking my system set up because I have only had it running for a few hours now using this to complement the Mirage Nanosat Prestige 5.1 speaker setup and Pioneer 1020-K receiver, but wow this is a beautiful sub. Love the piano black finish and the bass is powerful if you need it but what my first thought when I hear the sub is CLEAN. Nothing muffled or muddy. Wonderful wonderful for any home theater system.
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Reviewed By: David M. - Jonesborough, TN
The Mirage S10 is an outstanding sub for the money and quite accurate when compared to subs that cost more. Musical content and transients in the base range are crisp, fast and detailed. Movie soundtracks are much more dynamic than with my previous 10 sub and loud special effects sound realistic. I am more than pleased with this purchase. Vanns delivery was also great - it arrived a day ahead of schedule.
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Reviewed By: Norman M Kehoe - Albuquerque, NM
Thids is a great subwoofer. With a little tweeking it has come out with a lot of reponse that has certainly exceeded my expectations. Being an upgrade to my surround system it kicks the crap out of my 8 sub. I would recomend this subwoofer to anyone questioning the value that vanns is selling it for. This mirage S10 subwoofer is certainly worth every penny.
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Reviewed By: N. C. - NYC, NY
Tight deep punch bass, great in the movie theater usage, and good in the general listening of music. A Beautiful cabinet design. I use a M series Monster Cable, anything less would be a disservice to yourself and the equipment. A great investment, this is an addition to my 7.1 home theater system, that is now upgraded to a 7.2 system
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Reviewed By: Joseph - Seattle, WA
I wanted a sub with clean, distortion-free, sound, without the slightest bit of boominess, mainly for listening to music. I didnt need it to be massively loud, just clean. Reviews led me to the S8. No one in my area carried it so I ordered it without having heard it. I was not dissappointed. It is exactly what I wanted.
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Reviewed By: Jon B. - Kihei, HI
Have only had this sub for a week and a half but have put around 40 hours of playtime in and let me say that it only sounds better each day. The sub it has replaced was a 55 watt rms 8 Energy unit that could just not fill the 20x30 room. The mirage on the other hand is what I feel a perfect fit. It probably would struggle in a bigger space or with vaulted ceilings, but at this point with the unit not yet fully broken in at just over half volume it sounds superb. Very clean and musical as well as pretty thunderous for movies. Now, dont forget this is only an 8 sub. If you really want to feel the low lows in movies I would recommend going with something that can move more air. The fit and finish is excellent and physical dimensions are compact. Overall Im very happy with this unit.
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Reviewed By: sgregson - Louisville, KY
Ive heard lots of subs but for the cash you cant do better then the Mirage S-10.Those of you with those $100 to $250 sonys and polks dont know what your missing.This sub sounds far above its price range,,,and looks it too.This is the one you want!!!!!
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Reviewed By: Randy K. - Kansas City, MO
When I looked to upgrade my home entertainment system, Mirage speakers were a must. Ive paired the Omni S8 with the Mirage Uni-Theater sound bar and some 28 year old Mirage SM-1s. I have not been disappointed.
The Omni S8 offers exactly what other I expected. The bass is accurate and clear, not muddy like so many other subwoofers out there. Set up was easy and you cant beat the price point. I would highly recommend Mirage for any of your audio needs.
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Reviewed By: Howard K. - Langdon, ND
I purchased this for mainly for a home theater. I am using it in a 30x30 room and it completely fills the room. It sounds so crisp and clear,not boomy at all, even at very high levels. It blew me away! It shakes my entire house! I highly recommend this subwoofer to anyone!
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Reviewed By: Yevgeniy L. - Denver, CO
This sub looks good and sounds good. Perhaps it does not have enough power for really huge rooms, but it admirably fills my mid-sized living-room with nice, precise, punchy base... and I only have it turned up half way. I am pretty impressed with it and the price was right.
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Reviewed By: Saurabh A. - La Jolla, CA
This is a review of just Mirage Prestige S10 and not mirage speakers in general. I hate Mirage speakers but still love their subwoofers. They are the best.
This might be the best subwoofer for music not to mention even for everything. Audiophiles may say it cannot produce a 18Hz tone, but then 98 out of 100 of subwoofers cannot. Consider this, only subwoofers more expensive than $3000 can produce Bass as clean as this one and still go to 18Hz. Yes, there might be some like SVS cylindrical subs which can produce frequencies to 18Hz and cost less than $2000, but DEFINITELY NOT AS TIGHT.
I have Klipsch RB-81 speakers, just speakers as rears which have one of cleanest bass for a speaker, and this subwoofer can match it beat by beat and is as clean as my RB-81s and please do not forget RB-81 is a great speaker in itself. This subwoofer does not rumble by itself at all however it does rumble when a movie director like that of Avatar wants it to rumble, otherwise you can feel every beat and not just thumping.
The first time I got it, I was a little disappointed as it was not boomy, but then realized that it is not supposed to be boomy compared to my previous Klipsch Sub-12 subwoofer because it is far more detailed. The experience is unimaginable if you have not heard clean bass. I can feel a suction in my heart when the beats are out of phase.
Reason Ribbed elliptical surround makes the subwoofer not to distort and makes it tight by acting like a reinforced spring, fiberglass used for the cone is a material far superior than polymer or polypropylene which is light but still really hard which keeps the driver cone in shape and prevent distortion. Consider that overpriced Bose is all made up of paper
Power 300W RMS is a lot of power, I am scared that even at 200W, it can bring my walls down. I can hear the rattling but that rattle originates from my walls but not the sub, it is still as clean as my RB-81s.
Last night I was watching a movie, I had to turn it down because it felt like an earthquake every few minutes and I felt overpowered by something magical. I was scared that I may be swallowed by the earthquake.
OK, I am not into aesthetics. I choose something only because how it sounds but this subwoofer stands out in looks too, small with gloss black finish, what else do you want. I would have been happy to pay full MSRP if I had the money but....
Value Mirage subwoofers are a steal, they are worth more than their MSRPs if you can afford them . At more than 50 percent discount, it is a crime. The only reason they are going so cheap is because somehow MIRAGE OMD Series never got going and so these were discontinued along with the OMD-28.
One suggestion, Subwoofers are never required to be VOICE MATCHED, you can add any subwoofer to any other kind of speaker, the only consideration is the optimal low pass crossover, which in this case is 70-100Hz. All speaker companies recommend their own speakers but hey is not that a marketing gimmick. This sub will go along with any other speaker in the marker and you will find like I did that it is the best component of your whole home theater.
At last, I am kinda tired of saying the same good things again and again about Vanns. Its a great company....Great prices, excellent customer service, free and prompt shipping for such heavy items. I am such a happy customer.
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Reviewed By: William S. - Sacramento, CA
I replaced my 250 watt Polk Audio Subwoofer with the Prestige OMD S8. My room is 10 ft by 11 ft, my wife ask me to down size my Polk Audio system to something smaller. I picked MIrage speakers, however continued to use my Polk subwoofer. Thie Polk is a 4-5 inches longer in depth than the Mirage, therefore fitting the room location with less noticeable presence. Performance is every bit as equal or surpasses the Polk, great deep bass. Easy instructions outlining installation and settings to match the surround sound speakers performance. I recommnd this subwoofer to anyone who is looking for small size and big performance, this goes for the entire Mirage speaker line up. I had the privledge to listen to all their systems before I made a choice to fill my need.
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Reviewed By: KERRY LEIGH PUGH - DACONO, CO
THIS SUB IS DANGEROUS. IT CAN GET YOU EVICTED! IT CAN GET YOU THOROUGHLY HATED BY YOUR NEIGHBORS! IT CAN TURN YOUR SYSTEM ON ITS EAR, BREATH NEW LIFE INTO A DEAD CORPSE.. MUSICAL, DEEP POWERFUL. I LIVED WITH A VELODYNE FOR FOURTEEN YEARS. THE VELODYNE WAS TWICE THE PRICE OF THE MIRAGE AND ONLY HALF THE SUB. THIS IS THE ONE YOU HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR SO STOP THE SEARCHING ALREADY. IT PLAYS TO 21HZ, NO BULL! YOU SIMPLY HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED BASS UNTIL YOU EXPERIENCE THIS SUBWOOFER! GO AHEAD AND DO IT, BUY A FERRARI AT A MUSTANG PRICE. GET THAT 800 POUND GORILLA AND JUST LISTEN TO HIM PLAY THE VIOLIN! OLY ONE FLY IN THE OINTMENT AND THIS IS DIRECT FROM MIRAGE AS I SPENT ABOUT TWENTY MINUTES ON THE PHONE WITH THE MIRAGE REP AND THEY CONFIRMED. YES THGIS SUB DOES REACT TO THE STRENGTH OF THE BASS SIGNAL AS OPPOSED TO THE SIGNZL ITSELF WHICH MEANS THAT IT WILL SHUT ITSELF OFF ON BASS SHY MATERIAL. JUST HOOK IT INTO A POWER STRIP TO TURN IT OFF AND ON SINCE YOU HAVE TO LEAVE IT IN ON POSITION IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO IT ON ALLLLL MATERIAL. BUT IT IS SO FABULOUS IN WHAT IT DOES IN A SYSTEM THAT THIS IS EASILY OVERCOME. A DESIGN HICCUP AND MAYBE A LITTLE BIT OF A BRAIN FART ON THE PART OF THE DESIGN ENGINEERS OVER AT MIRAGE. BUY IT ANYHOW AND BON APPETIT!
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Reviewed By: Jerry Y. - El Paso, TX
Great Sub for $450. Blends nicely with my Mirage OM5 fronts, and mirage center and rear speakers. The OM5s have two 8 each, so the sub is dedicated for the lows. Youll notice more lows in the movies you watch, particularly the suspenseful parts. It completes my system, nothing more needed, except perhaps and larger LED TV after prices drop next year.
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Reviewed By: Aaron N. - Bozeman, MT
This is my third one. I just can not get over the clarity and even response from this unit. I did have one give out on me after two years so with this purchase I also attached Vanns 5 year extended warranty to make sure Ill be enjoying the superb bass long into the future.
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Reviewed By: Nick D. - Houston, TX
I was lucky enough to buy this sub when it was on sale due to a discontinuation of a color Platinum for the S10 almost 5 years ago. Yes to this day, this subwoofer still packs an amazing punch! The bass remains tight and distortion free. It is not a surprise that this subwoofer still sells at full retail price. I only have the subwoofer volume turned a little under halfway, and it still delivers enough solid bass for a living room size 15x20. A great buy for someone looking to buy a subwoofer for under $1000.
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Reviewed By: Robert E. - Columbus, Ohio
The build, look of this sub is what you would expect from Mirage products. Looks fantastic! The clean, rich, defined sound this unit produces is very satisfying. The addition of this sub is seamless and It compliments the OMD - 15s in such a way that, the sum of quality sound, is greater than its parts. I was very surprised how this sub intergrates when playing music. The word astounding comes to mind. It enhances movie viewing without being intrusive. Buy this unit before they are gone.
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Reviewed By: Berny O. - Rialto, CA
I bought this HT sub for my dad for fathers day. I decided to test it out in my own room which is 14x13 with 8ft ceiling. This sub rocks my room with precise and accurate bass. I never heard anything so clean. Im happy with my purchase and I know my dad will be happy as well. Now I need to get another one for myself.
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Reviewed By: Will S. - Alpharetta, GA
Subwoofer blends well with the nanostat prestige 5 speaker system after some adjustments. I am relativley please with the product. I am, however, very please with Vanns for having delivered the product on time and for a great price.
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Reviewed By: Adrian W. - Liberal, KS
What in the world does the 10 inch version of this sound like?!?!?! these are very impressive subs. they are not the loudest in the world, but they have a very wide frequency response. there is no distortion in them that i can tell and i will definitely buy this brand from now on.
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Reviewed By: Manish D. - Bothell, WA
for the regular home use purposes, it is great product. It would be way easier to setup, if the user Guide has already been included in the box.
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Reviewed By: David D. - Edmond, OK
I got the Prestige S10 mainly because of my satisfaction with the Mirage system I previously purchased from Vanns. I considered Hsu, Paradigm, and a couple others, but went with this sub just to give it a try - and the price was great. It seemlessly blends in with my OMD-15 based system. Even though it is in a very large open room, the LFE channel volume on movies is very good. I am still working on optimizing my AVRs crossover and level settings to get the best performance. I wasnt looking for something to shake the walls since this is in our family room. The finish looks great alongside my Black lacquer OMD15s. All in all an outstanding value for a very well designed and built sub.
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Reviewed By: George G. - Seattle, WA
This subwoofer provides incredibly clean bass. The only thing to keep in mind is that when its in auto mode, there seems to be a lower threshold for turning it on. Dont know if this is standard, but it caused me a little bit of trouble in that I had to get a strong enough bass signal during setup to actually test it out. Minor detail, and regardless I can honestly say Ive never owned a better subwoofer, or appreciated the difference a good one can make.
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Reviewed By: Shane G. - Bismarck, ND
I recently purchased the Prestige S8 to update from the Nanosat S8 that I previously had and what a difference it has made. This sub really has some punch! I followed the manufactures break-in period of 50 hrs and then had my Onkyo receiver calibrate my speakers with the new sub and WOW! I dont even have the sub at half way and everything from music to movies has come to life. With my old sub I had to have the volume control on up to 8 to get the bass I was looking for and still music just didnt have the punch I was looking for. The phase control and 200W BASH amp. really make the difference.
Thanks for the great sub and great deal Vanns.
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Reviewed By: Josh K. - Tucson, AZ
This is a very good mid-line subwoofer. I am replacing two large floor-mount front channels with a sub and 2 bookshelf speakers. The bass response is comparable to that of the previous big front channels. This is an excellent subwoofer for anyone looking for a sub to use with small speakers. The sub-woofer is beautiful to look at even though mine is hidden behind the TV.
Set-up Mirage S8 subwoofer 5 Nanosat satellites Pioneer VSX-1019 Receiver
Placement My TV covers a built-in cubby that was intended for a smaller 46 TV. I have the sub placed behind the TV in this cubby.
Sound The sound is excellent. The frequency select knob allows fine tuning of cross-over to match the available selection on my receiver. Sound is clear, crisp... does not overwhelm or rattle. Sub comes with isolation feet to prevent rattle from transmitted frequencies through the floor.
Quality So far no issues. Set-up was simple.
Other information The isolation feet are upside down cones that fit into discs placed on the floor. The discs have a rubber isolation pad on the bottom. it is nearly impossible to get the sub positioned without these rubber pads sliding off the bottom of the discs. I ended up tossing the rubber pads, and gluing a felt pad for furniture feet to the bottom of the discs. If you are going to place your sub in a visible area, this is something to keep in mind.
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Reviewed By: Patrick R. Haffey - Myrtle Beach, SC
I just got my subwoofer ,and what a difference it makes.Mirage makes a top quality product from what I can tell. I love hearing the bass when a really upbeat song comes on the stereo.The gloss black really goes well with my plasma tv, gives it a rich look.Im still in the breakin period for my new Mirage center speaker so i cant really crank it yet ,but i don think ill ever have to crank it!
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Reviewed By: Todd A. Pomeroy - Gold Canyon, AZ
This is my 2nd Mirage subwoofer that Ive bought and it continually amazes me with the level of bass that it can produce. A very compact subwoofer that easily tucks into entertainment centers and delivers big sound.
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Reviewed By: Todd S. - Tempe, AZ
I bought this subwoofer to complete my 2.1 winter system. I use the Mirage OMD-5 for the satellites, and a Roth MC4 Tube PreampSolid state amplifier. Even though the Roth only has 12 watts per channel, it does an amazing job of pushing the Mirage speakers, and the tube sound is sublime. I need this system to pack into my car for the trek across the country each 6 months, and so I required a sub that is compact, yet powerful, with a broad musical range. This is the sub to fill all my needs.
Setup I use the speaker level connections from both left and right channels with bare wire to the sub, and banana plugs to the speakers. I set the crossover at 100hz, as that turned out to be the best blending with the OMD-5s. I am running at about 23 volume, as I have it located in front of the speakers, and between them, so I get no reinforcement from a wall or corner. This is actually the best location for blending the bass.
Music This is what I use this sub for on a daily basis, for at least 4 hours. Here are some songs I used to test itÂ…after a proper break-in period.
Primus ‘Tippi Toes’ This song has a seriously powerful bass line running through it, and the sub kept up without any drop out. Tough to do.
Tool ‘Parabol’ and ‘Parabola’ The song Parabol has a really slow, liquid bass running through it, and it sounds amazing. Then Parabola kicks it up and the sub provides the impact that is required from this song.
Gwyneth Herbert ‘My Narrow Man’ This song starts with a wonderful standup bass, that sounds like it is sitting in my living room. So musical and smooth…with zero distortion or boom.
Emanon ‘Pseudo’ Wanted to test the computer generated bass in a rap song…powerful, and clean. It has more of a laidback bass, and really sounds open and authoritative.
The Streets ‘Blinded by the Lights’ More computer generated rap beats…lovely.
Sia ‘Moon’ This is a melodic tune with a seriously sub-bass running through it. When that uber deep tone hits, the house shakes…making me happy. -D
Movies I use this system to drive my television, and my dvd player in my winter system. I donÂ’t watch a lot of TV or movies, but I watched a few to gauge the performance. What better movie than the new Star Trek. - The sound track is really well done, and the sub really made the movie come to life. Deep, clean, tight bass, with no distortion at allÂ…really tremendous. There are several segments where there is a constant low-level tone ship engine, etc., and there is music playing as well. The sub was able to produce everything I asked it to do, in a wonderfully musical fashion. Shook the windows as well. -D
Conclusion This sub does an amazing job of reproducing the low-end, down below 30hzÂ…which is amazing for sub of this size. Mirage quality is always top notch...I now use Mirage speakers and subs exclusively for three systems. It is a very musical sub, yet can produce the effects in a movie with authority. I absolutely recommend buying this sub. You will never regret it.
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Reviewed By: Pradeep K. - Greensboro, NC
This is working great!! Good product at great price!!
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Reviewed By: Neil - austin, TX
This sub rocks! At first i was hesitant to only have a 1 sub setup but this sub matched perfectly with my OMD 15s and provided enough sound to cover my dedicated home theater room. I highly recommend it.
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Reviewed By: Daniel L. - St. Charles, IL
I have another 10 subwoofer from a different brand and wow what a difference. The Mirage sub is so much more subwoofer than my old sub. For a ported sub it reproduces extremely low bass very accurately and is not a boomy. I highly recommend this sub.
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Reviewed By: Aaron c. - Oklahoma City, Ok
I have this sub connected to my Denon AVR-2310CI receiver with the Mirage Nanosat Prestige speakers and it sounds GREAT. It produces nice clean deep bass that makes the walls in my living room rattle. ThatÂ’s with the sub turned up about half way. It sounds great with games and music also.
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Reviewed By: Eugene J. - Hazel Green, Alabama
I have had the pleasure of owning this sub for approximately 3 years. Of all of the subs I have ever owned Velodyne, Cerwin Vega, this just may be the most distorition free sub I have ever heard. Unlike other subs I have owned, I could walk into another room, and I do not hear any rattling of the walls or any other thing in the room. I have placed things on top of this sub, and I feel no rattling, all I hear is precise, clean bass that sounds very natural. I have changed speakers atleast three times since I have owned this sub. I originally had this sub hooked up to some omni60 speakers, then to a 7.1 setup of omni 550, c150, and omni 150 speakers that I got from Vanns at a great price. Now I have it hooked up to a Mirage OMD setup. If you like clean precise bass, this is the sub to get. You wont be sorry.
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Reviewed By: Buu Quoc Tran - Mira Loma, California
If you are in the market for sub, this should be the one for you. I was hesitate to buy Mirage sub because I coudnt find many reviews, not popular at all. I was shopping for the high end one such as Monitor audio, Focal JM Lab, Rel...etc. between $1000-1500 but couldnt find the dealer that let me listen to it first.
I thought why should I spend that much money without listen to it first. I was looking around and found Vanns has Mirage prestige S10 good size for my room, looks nice and good price. I decided to take risk and Im glad I did. Im now 200 happy with it. It is hard to find a sub that is good for music and movie. This is the one. On top of everything Vanns is such great with customer service. Especially, Kevin is awsome guy. He made feel that He is happy to help which is really hard to find, with my own experience.
My review is a bit long, but I want to give you guys as much detail as I can so that you guys are not hesitate to buy this sub. Im a big fan of Mirage sub now.
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Reviewed By: Jeff G. - San Antonio, TX
I got this sub to replace a lower powered sub and I think I hit the jackpot. This sub blends seamlessly with my polk tsi bookshelfs and cs10 center. You can actually feel the clean crisp sound. This is by far a better sounding sub than any other model I have heard. It is not boomy at all. Running off of a yamaha receiver, i can now use my older less powerful sub for mid-bass from the dual sub-outs -
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Reviewed By: Giang V. - Arlington, Texas
I have never own Mirage product before but Ive heard so many good things about them. Anyhow, I am trying to build a home theater system and the only part I am missing is a subwoofer. I hesitated a little when I first saw this subwoofer at Vanns but I decided to give it a try anyway since the price is so affordable. I received the subwoofer within a few days and thanks for Vanns for the quick shipping and processing of the order. When I first open the box, the subwoofer appearance just amazes me! It came with a beautiful high gloss black finish and the connection terminals on the back are all gold plated. There is NOTHING cheap about this subwoofer. I hooked up and let it play a couple of CDs for it to break in. The following day, I gave the sub a close listen. This sub just excel in every aspect. The bass is really deep and room-filling without giving you a boomy sound. The lower frequency coming from this sub is very tight and defined. This thing is quiet needed but will roar when it turn came. I listen to music alot and the bass is very smooth for music. I couldnt be any happier with my purchase. I highly recommend this sub to anyone wanting good bass for music and movie.
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Reviewed By: John H. - Bremen, GA
I bought this Sub as part of the Vanns Mirage OMD package two months ago. I was originally concerned that the 8 inch woofer would be too small for my large great room. All I can say is there was absolutely no reason for worry. We just finished up watching a movie and as my family said, that sounds just like when we go to the good theatre. This was the loudest I have had the sub and we could not have taken any more bass. There was ZERO distortion or breakup and just pounding bass coming from the unit. I have it accompanying OMD15 fronts and OMD5 surrounds all driven by a Sony 3400ES. I couldnt be happier, especially at the price.
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Reviewed By: Dan K. - Boulder, CO
Holy Cow! The prestige S10 sub is jaw dropping! Ive been using it for gaming and it shakes me! But, the other night I went home specifically to game, put in a cd, and just listened to music all night, it sounded sooo good! It blends in smoothly with my system, not much fiddling around with phase and crossover. My upstairs neighbors are gonna HATE me
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Reviewed By: Ken C. - Denver, CO
This sub is nicely built by Mirage, black glossy finish and its only about a foot in dimension which allows me to just slide it into the bottom of my wall shelf. I had to do the break-in per Mirage recommendation by hooking it up to the audio out of my DVD player and set the crossover to active. Let it play music for 30-40 hours.
I wasnt sure what to expect but first time I cranked it up was when I had guests over watching movie, there was a car explosion scene and that kinda scared them off. The effect was so real and I only had the volume set to the default. Overall it produces nice punch from what has always been missing in my speaker setup. I thought I dont need a sub since I have FS, but Im wrong. My room is about 10 x 14 and the sub is placed at the corner and its more than enough for our room. I dont enjoy it as much for listening to music as I prefer the softer base coming out of my FS. It is definitely great for movie. Highly recommend for this price and plus Vanns has the best price!
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Reviewed By: Corey S. - Oklahoma City, OK
Mirage subs are no joke. They deliver low, clean, and powerful bass. I replaced an older and much more expensive 15" subwoofer with this 10" subwoofer and am now hearing bass that I have never heard before. This thing shakes windows and doors throughout my entire house. In my opinion, this is one of the best ones out there for around five bills.
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Reviewed By: Roy N. - Indianapolis, Indiana
I bought this subwoofer about a month ago in Vanns Clearance Center. Ive been very impressed with the unit. I tested various sub units before settling with the S8. The S8 sounded better and reached lower notes than some of the more expensive $800,larger driver units. It did take about 50-hours of break-in before the unit could be adjusted for accuracy and you will notice a difference. The subwoofer did not have any problems filling my family room with virtually distortion free, wall ratteling bass. I had to adjust the volume to 50. The S8 is a bargin!
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Reviewed By: David L. - Chicago, Illinois
I now own a 10 inch and an 8 inch Mirage sub for two seperate systems. I replaced older subs from two other brands with Mirage based on the urging of a friend. He was absolutely right. The Mirage subs are truly remarkable. I listened to over 10 subs from multiple brands before I bought the Mirage wasnt quite ready to blindly trust my friend about this. The bottom line is, these subs play VERY low, very loud, and they are very musical. According to the Mirage website, they use a new type of woofer surround that is patented and it greatly lowers distortion, so you end up with very clean sound AND a lot of bass output. I could not be happier with these subs. They are GREAT!
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Reviewed By: David L. - Chicago, Illinois
Are you kidding me??? This subwoofer ROCKS! Ive had a few subs through the years and most of them were capable of rattling my fillings, frightening the pets, and probably damaging my hearing. Apparently thats easy. This sub can do all of that, but its also very tight, and sounds great with music. And it was easy to blend with my Mirage Omnisat V2 FS main speakers. They say these Mirage subs are very low in distortion. I guess thats the big difference with this versus other subs. I have not heard, and can not imagine a cleaner, lower, louder playing subwoofer anywhere near this $500 price. A friend turned me on to Mirage, and specifically the subwoofers. He said they were as good as subs that are over double the price. I thought he was exagerating, but now I agree. If youre in the market for a subwoofer, youd be crazy not to seriously consider this one!
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Reviewed By: Douglas F. - North Wales, PA
Have had this sub for a month now and am very pleased with It's performance and It's compact 8' design.It plugs directly into my Denon mini system via the LFE terminal.It also can be set on auto mode so you don't have to constantly turn it on and off as with it in the auto mode it will automatically shut down when no singnal is detected.It also needs 50 hours of breack in before it can be judged.I've reached that stage and I can tell you that It's filling the room with warm tones and no distortion.This sub is a perfect companion to my Denon mini system and a must in my case to bring out what my Denon system is all about.
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