boston acoustics or def tech?

[ryan4blu]

hey all, been doing some serious researching and i have come up with a few choices for my L-C-R front speakers

boston acoustics RS (Reflection series) RS334 floor speakers
and the center RS 224C, link below. you can also see the center as well at this link.

http://www.martinlogan.com/products/preface
http://www.martinlogan.com/products/encoretf


and then the Def tech Mythos One floor speakers and either the Mythos 3 or 8 center channel. link below.

http://www.definitivetech.com/Produc...Mythos%20Eight

http://www.definitivetech.com/Produc...d=Mythos%20One


any thoughts or opinions on these? there is no one close to me that has these speakers for demo. the only stores i have close by are BB and sears and neither carry these speakers. so if anyone has these let me know.

also any opinions on boston acoustics speakers??

[Big Daddy]

If you don't mind silver speakers, you can buy Mythos 1 for half price. This is an exceptional opportunitly. Personally, I prefer silver to black.

Silver Mythos One, $449 + Free Shipping:
http://www.amazon.com/Definitive-Tec...8418522&sr=8-1

[cojake]

I own the Mythos ones and three and I love mine. I used to work for Magnolia Audio Video and got a killer deal on mine directly from Def Tech. We also carried the Boston line as well and I loved the sound of them too. Very subjective. You really should try and find a brick and mortar store to listen to them for yourself. I would have been happy with either brand, but chose the mythos based upon the size and more importantly the deal I got on them.

[ryan4blu]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

If you don't mind silver speakers, you can buy Mythos 1 for half price. This is an exceptional opportunitly. Personally, I prefer silver to black.

Silver Mythos One, $449 + Free Shipping:
http://www.amazon.com/Definitive-Tec...8418522&sr=8-1

thanks, ya i saw that last night. i guess on amazon and sold through onecall i think. thanks for the heads up though

[cojake]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

If you don't mind silver speakers, you can buy Mythos 1 for half price. This is an exceptional opportunitly. Personally, I prefer silver to black.

Silver Mythos One, $449 + Free Shipping:
http://www.amazon.com/Definitive-Tec...8418522&sr=8-1

That is a very good retail price! I would look into it.

[Sixx]

Def Tech

[ryan4blu]

Originally Posted by cojake

I own the Mythos ones and three and I love mine. I used to work for Magnolia Audio Video and got a killer deal on mine directly from Def Tech. We also carried the Boston line as well and I loved the sound of them too. Very subjective. You really should try and find a brick and mortar store to listen to them for yourself. I would have been happy with either brand, but chose the mythos based upon the size and more importantly the deal I got on them.

thanks, ya my BB around here on has the def tec towers, not sure of the model. i think they did have one mythos 3 on display for a center channel.

i found a few sites that has these for some nice pricing. not sure if i should pull the trigger on a blind buy or not. thats why i am asking first

anyone ever deal with this site before?? see link

http://www.audiophileliquidator.net/...FQRM5QodEjWEqg

[ZIPPO]

I'd go with the Mythos. Those Boston Acoustics are Mythos clones, Def Tech was the originator. After Def Tech came out with the Mythos, every other speaker company came out with a Mythos clone aka lifestyle speakers.

[Big Daddy]

Stay away from AudiophileLiquidators. You will be sorry if you deal with them.

[ryan4blu]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

Stay away from AudiophileLiquidators. You will be sorry if you deal with them.

can you elaborate?? any reasons? are they junk speakers or bad to deal with?

[BluDroid]

Another vote for Def Tech

[ryan4blu]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

If you don't mind silver speakers, you can buy Mythos 1 for half price. This is an exceptional opportunitly. Personally, I prefer silver to black.

Silver Mythos One, $449 + Free Shipping:
http://www.amazon.com/Definitive-Tec...8418522&sr=8-1

how stable are these speakers?? tall and thin and look like they could be a bit unstable. i have kids....

[ryan4blu]

Originally Posted by BluDroid

Another vote for Def Tech

cool, so you have the sts setup? how do you like it? i know those front towers have powered subs in them correct? do they rock?

[ryan4blu]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

If you don't mind silver speakers, you can buy Mythos 1 for half price. This is an exceptional opportunitly. Personally, I prefer silver to black.

Silver Mythos One, $449 + Free Shipping:
http://www.amazon.com/Definitive-Tec...8418522&sr=8-1

wow, price changed already??? they say they are $457 now

[BluDroid]

Originally Posted by ryan4blu

cool, so you have the sts setup? how do you like it? i know those front towers have powered subs in them correct? do they rock?

I think they sound awesome. Having two subs vice one is really nice. I know some prefer to have them separate from the other speaks, but I'm happy this way.

A question was asked above about the stability of the towers (Mythos 1s). Not sure how close they are to the STS towers, but the STS are really stable. The granite base is heavy enough to do the trick...

[ryan4blu]

Originally Posted by BluDroid

I think they sound awesome. Having two subs vice one is really nice. I know some prefer to have them separate from the other speaks, but I'm happy this way.

A question was asked above about the stability of the towers (Mythos 1s). Not sure how close they are to the STS towers, but the STS are really stable. The granite base is heavy enough to do the trick...

cool thanks for the info

[crazyBLUE]

BOSTONS !!

[BluDroid]

Originally Posted by ryan4blu

cool thanks for the info

You're welcome. Glad we could help.

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by ryan4blu

can you elaborate?? any reasons? are they junk speakers or bad to deal with?

If you do a search, you will realize that they are not an authorized dealer for any of the products they sell. People also question if they are a legitimate business.

This is one of the posts from Audioholics forum.
http://forums.audioholics.com/forums...p/t-17588.html

Just wanted you all to know that Audiophile liquidator is trouble.

The address they list as corporate HQ is a parking garage.

They are not an authorised dealer for any items they sell.

They have the entire Tannoy line listed, and won't be able to supply it.

So, I don't think it is a good idea to give them your credit card.

Buy from your local dealers, you will be much happier in the long run.

Cheers,

Ben

This is another post

Even after reading the Audioholics forum regarding Audiophile Liquidators, i took a chance anyway and ordered a Marantz PM 7001. All I was looking for was a high quality 2 channel stereo amp/preamp combo to power some Klipsch passive monitors in my studio. The price seemed to be to good to be true, and it was. I ordered the item a week ago, and the only confirmation I got was that they had charged my credit card. When I sent them an email inquiring about my order, I got info on someone else's item (Wrong customer, wrong item). I tried calling them for two hours, but got an answer machine or a busy signal. I finally sent them an email requesting that they cancel my order, and, oh look, a miracle! I got an email telling me the phones worked just fine now. When I finally did get someone on the phone, I gave them a chance to make it right by updating me on my order. They could not tell me if the item was in stock or if, or when, it would ship. When I asked to speak to the manager in charge of refunds, they hung up on me. FYI - "Valley Village, CA", their listed address, is not a town in California. It is either a condo or a trailer park in the valley in LA.

Do yourself a favor. Buy from a reputable company that actually has the products they advertise and actually knows when (and if!) they will ship. I wouldn't wish this company on my worse enemy!

See this warning by Bryston, a very reputable manufacturer.
http://bryston.com/

Warning from Atlantic Technology.
http://www.atlantictechnology.com/default.asp?NodeId=31

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=64138.0
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/archi.../t-687763.html

There are many more reports.

[ryan4blu]

Originally Posted by BluDroid

I think they sound awesome. Having two subs vice one is really nice. I know some prefer to have them separate from the other speaks, but I'm happy this way.

A question was asked above about the stability of the towers (Mythos 1s). Not sure how close they are to the STS towers, but the STS are really stable. The granite base is heavy enough to do the trick...

ya just checked the site and the sts have granite bottoms and the one's have tempered glass bottoms.