Smooth through entire range. Toimbre matched to existing M-series speakers.

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Using 4 OM-R2's for the surround and rear -center speakers in a 7.1 system. Replacing 2 Mirage 260's. Chose these over the Mirage Omnisat speakers for better dynamic range and for a more "omni" effect even though these are not omni-directional speakers like the Omnisats. Positoned at ceiling level at the side and rear of the room, these seem to really fill the room. Timbre a better match for my M-3 main speakers and center channel speaker as well.

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Compared to Mirage Omnisats. Replacing Mirage 260's.

Great sound and spaciousness!

Poor mounting system - back of speaker will not easily lie flush with the wall.

These speakers have been outstanding for both music and movies, especially DD and DTS. I have them mounted on the rear wall because I did not have space on the sides, and they work perfectly. They are very detailed. Front to rear effects are performed with unmatched precision. They are a nice step up from the very good MBS series. Highly recommended.

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Mirage MBS

Spacious sound, omnipolar, and match my other Mirage speakers.

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Replaced my 4 year old Mirage m-90's after listening at a local retailer. Those who dont think omnipolar will make a difference with the surround channel need to sit down and listen for a few minutes. The difference is unbelievable. I run a OMC3 center and M595 fronts and couldn't be happier with the sound of these speakers. Five stars!!!

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Klipsch KSS1, Mirage M-90i's

I replaced a pair of old Sony surround with the OM-R2s and the difference was immediately noticeable. Suddenly the movie experience was more enjoyable and sounds were heard on favourite movies that had never been heard before.
My only caution is to make sure you have proper mounts for these speakers. You can't simply plug in a couple screws into drywall because the weight of these things will rip a hole in the wall. Be prepared to do a little renovation or buy the appropriate wall brackets.

I have these babies in the rear with a Mirage MC-2 center and legacy Classics upfront. When a sub is needed, Energy's ES-8 does the job for my small room. The rears truly paint a diffuse and enjoyable soundfield in Home Theater as well as 5 channel stereo from my Denon AVR3200. Buid quality is high--they are suprisingly hefty for their size. Highly recommended.

The OM-R2 produces very diffuse sound-much better than its older model the MBS-2. The first word that comes out of my mouth is:Awesome!

The OM-R2 produces very diffuse sound - its just superb!

Wow...as simple as that. Home Theater Magazine may have hit the mark in calling this speaker, "possibly the perfect surround speaker." I replace the Mirage AVS 100 Micro's I was using for surrounds with these babys, and the difference is tremendous. Not only in comparing the R2's to the 100's, but to any other surround out there. I did my research and believe I found the winner. The 'omnipolar' design really developes a large and enveloping rear sound stage in Pro Logic, and in dts and Dolby Digital, everything is crystal clear.
I agree with the other reviewers that this is a hefty speaker that needs some consideration about placing. Molly bolts or Drywall screws all the way. Try these surrounds out, you will not be disappointed.

Excellent speaker for home theater. It's paired with Rogers main speakers and Mirage center speaker OM-C2, and amplified by a Yamaha 2095. Delicious! Highly recommended.

I have always been a beleiver in matched rear speakers. i.e. Whatever I used up front... I used the same at the back. The Mirage OMR-2 is the first speaker I have heard that challenged my ideas. I use Mirage OM-10's up front with an OMC-2 and 4 BPS-150i Bipolar subwoofers and 2 BPS-210 subwoofers for the ".1" LFE. I had planned on purchasing a second pair of OM-10's until I auditioned the OMR-2. At a third the price the OMR-2 were almost dismissed from thought as being to cheap. What a mistake I almost made! The OMR-2 produce a wonderfully difuse accurate sound that matched seamlessley with the OM-10's. Admitadley I have them mated with 2 BPS-150i sub's that handle the deep bass (hi-passed) response but the OMR-2's have a beautiful mid range and that characteristic sweet, rich, warm sound that Mirage seem to produce so effortlessley. These speakers produce a solid coherant soundfield that contributes to the overall experience of the movie. I highly reccomend them to anyone considering surround speakers.