Mirage NANOSAT - Satellite speaker - 2-way
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Manufacturer: Mirage LoudspeakersEdition: Electronics
Publisher: Mirage Loudspeakers
Studio: Mirage Loudspeakers
Music Label: Mirage Loudspeakers
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Digital camera Review: Awesome sound from a small, attractive package!
Summary: 5 Stars
Just received a couple Nanosat satellites to replace the speakers on an aging small bookshelf system, with an eye towards eventually expanding into a full home theater setup with a Mirage sub and additional Nanosat satellites in my bedroom.
Right now I have just two Nanosats hooked up and can say that, even before being broken in, they have impressed me. Construction is impressively sturdy; aesthetics are sharp; and the sound is better than I could have anticipated from something with such a small footprint. (For some types of music, they seem quite full-sounding, even without the sub; for rock or anything with a lot of bass, though, you'll definitely want to pair them with a sub.)
Apparently Mirage is updating the Nanosat line soon, so these are being sold at a discount in many places. I got mine from Vann's, which is selling them for $300 for a set of 5. While I can't comment personally on the sub that Mirage pairs with the Nanosat 5.1 package, it looks like a great deal, too, at $599 on Amazon.
The soundstage created by Mirage's omnipolar technology is not just marketing hype: now I understand what other reviewers have talked about. The Nanosat's sound is very open, neutral, expansive, and non-fatiguing... in short, they seem ideal for a small to mid-size room, for music or home theater applications. They disappear into the environment, aesthetically, as well as sonically.
The Nanosat will eventually form my second home theater setup. My first is by Orb, which makes lovely round metal speakers about the size of a grapefruit that can be configured in any number of ways. Aesthetically, the Orbs are a little more attention-grabbing than the Nanosats, but their radical design might not be for everyone. The Orbs sound really good, too, in a far more directional way than the Mirage; they are also somewhat pricier.
I am so impressed by the Nanosat thus far that I might regret having spent the extra money on the Orbs. Time will tell. For now, I highly recommend the Nanosat, especially at current closeout prices!
UPDATE: I now have all 5 satellites hooked up, connected to a Harman Kardon AVR and using a Mirage S10 subwoofer. My regard for this system has only gown during the break-in process. The speakers sound phenomenal, better than I ever expected. Due to the omnipolar technology, sound seems to permeate the entire room, rather than emanating from a particular point. I give these a wholehearted 5-star rating!
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