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DePnitiveTechnnlogy®
The Leader in High-Performance
Loudspeakers~
Mythos™
One
Main or Surround
AudioMdeo Magnetically Shielded Loudspeakers
Owner's Manual
Congratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of a Definitive Technology
Mythos AudioNideo LoudSPeaker System. These sUPerb
loudsPeakers utilize state-of-the-art components (cast-basket
homopolymer-coned bass-midrange drivers, moving coil
ferrofluid-cooled pure aluminum dome high frequency radiators,
long excursion pressure coupled woofers, unipltase crossover
networks, etc.), a non-resonant aircraft-grade aluminum mono-
coque cabinet, low diffraction construction and complete magnetic
shielding in order to achieve the most lifelike sound possible in
your listening room for many years to come.
The Definitive Technology Mythos loudsPeakers are high-
definition loudsPeaker systems designed for use in audio/video
systems of the highest quality. Because of their wide range, high
power handling and natural articulate clarity, they are ideal for
use in conjunction with all surround sound decoding systems,
including Dolby Pro Logic*, Dolby Digital AC-3*, DTS*, Dolby
Digital EX*, as well as all 6.1 and 7.1 systems. In addition, the
Mythos loudsPeakers are ideal for use as rear or side surround
sPeakers in all surround sound decoding systems or as audiophile
quality main sPeakers in a high quality stereo system.
In order to ensure that you eXPerience the finest Performance
possible, we encourage you to take a moment to fully read
this owner's manual and familiarize yourself with the proPer
installation and set-up procedures.
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  • Page 1 Main or Surround AudioMdeo Magnetically Shielded Loudspeakers Owner's Manual Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of a Definitive Technology Mythos AudioNideo LoudSPeaker System. These sUPerb loudsPeakers utilize state-of-the-art components (cast-basket homopolymer-coned bass-midrange drivers, moving coil ferrofluid-cooled pure aluminum dome high frequency radiators, long excursion pressure coupled woofers, unipltase crossover networks, etc.), a non-resonant aircraft-grade aluminum mono-...

  • Page 3: Base Installation Instructions

    Unpacking Your Mythos Loudspeakers Please Inspect For Shipping Damage Each loudspeaker leaves our plant in perfect condition. Any visible or concealed damage most likely occurred in handling after it left our plant and should be reported at once to your Definitive dealer or the delivery company that delivered your loudspeaker.
  • Page 4 Care should be taken when using spikes as they may cause damage to wooden or other floors which are susceptible to being scratched. Definitive Technology is specifically not responsible for dam- age which may result from the use of spikes.

  • Page 5: Speaker Break-In

    Positioning Mythos One as LeftiRigtit Main Speakers When used as left and right front speakers, the Mythos One can be placed right next to your TV with excellent results or may be separated by a distance greater than the width of the TV. As with any speaker, a greater separation (5 to 7 feet or more) will normally result in a bigger soundstage and this is recommended from a sonic point of view.
  • Page 6 Connecting Your Mythos Loudspeakers Hooking Up Your Mythos Loudspeakers Your Mythos loudspeakers each have one pair of gold 5-way binding posts. Nonnally, you will hook up the left main/front channel red( tenninal of your receiver or amplifier to the red( tenninal of your left Mythos loudspeaker and the left main/front channel black(-) tenninal of your receiver or amplifier to the black(-) tenninal of your...
  • Page 7 Setting Bass and Treble Controls on Your Receiver or Amplifier Normally we recommend that you set the Bass and Treble controls on flat or 0 dB. This will give you the most linear and natural sound. Also, if your amplifier or receiver has a graphic equalizer, we recom- mend that you leave it flat.
  • Page 8 The Mythos One Home Theater Systems A complete Mythos One Home Theater System will normally combine your Mythos One front left right loudspeakers with a Mythos Three center channel loudspeaker and rear surround speakers (which can also be Mythos One speakers or any other Definitive Surround Loudspeaker including Mythos Two speakers, our Bipolar In-Walls, ProMonitors, StudioMonitors, etc.) and...
  • Page 9 In this case, also start with the subwoofer low-pass crossover at about 80 Hz and experiment. Use of Mythos One as Rear or Side Surround Speakers Mythos loudsPeakers make excellent rear or side surround sPeakers.

  • Page 10: Technical Assistance

    Technical Assistance It is our pleasure to offer assistance if you have any questions regarding your Mythos loudSPeakers or their set-up. Please contact your nearest Definitive Technology dealer or contact us directly at 410-363-7148 or www.definitivetech.com. Service Service and warranty work on your Definitive loudspeakers will normally be performed by the Definitive Technology dealer from whom you have purchased your loudspeakers.
  • Page 11 Mythos loudspeakers without a separate subwoofer, set bass man- agement to "Large" left and right main speakers, "Large" center, "Large" surrounds, and "No" subwoofer. (Also, do not be afraid to experiment.) Remember, whatever sounds best to you is correct. Mythos One Specifications Dimensions 6" W 6" D 48.5"...
  • Page 12 In no event will Definitive Technology be liable to you for any incidental or consequential damages arising out ofthe use or inability to use the Product, even...
  • Page 13 No Internet access? Call Definitive Technology Customer Service M-F 9:30 AM - 6:;30 PM US Eastern Standard Time at (410) 363-7148, and we'll help you with the simple registration process. Or you can send us a letter to Definitive Warranty Registration at the addres:s below with your name, address, phone number, serial number(s) of the product(s) and a photocopy of your sales receipt or upload a scan as part of the on-line regiistration process.