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Just a quick follow up. I've had these speakers outside on the deck for almost 3 years now. I've never taken them down, they went through some pretty harsh New England winters, and to me they sound just as good as when I first installed them. I will take them down this year to give them a thorough cleaning, darn bird nests, but I couldn't be happier. Very good sound at the low to moderate levels that I play them at. Highly recommended

build quality easy mounting great sound

I guess if anything I would like the mounting bracket to be able to tip up and down also, but that's nit-picking.

I think these speakers sound fantastic. They sound very open with precise bass and clear highs. The bass is just fine for a 5.25" woofer. I have these set up under the eaves overlooking the deck. They have been outside through 2 summers and 1 winter with no drop in sound quality. I even had robins build a couple of nests on them, that won't happen again! I use them mostly for backround music and couldn't be happier.

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These are my only outdoor speakers. Hopefully I can buy more of the same when I expand my deck!

For outdoor speakers, good image and very good clarity... heck I think they would be good indoors... the outdoor design doesn't seem to take away from the performance. Great price/performance.

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Just pulled them out of the box and hooked them up. I was very impressed. I did not have high exceptions for outdoor performance. I popped in a familiar CD and was surprised of the image. I will enjoy these speakers.

I picked them up for $199US at United Audio.

In previewing others... Bose always too much midrange and highs (poor balance). Boston Acoustic were disappointing to me... very muddy.

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First outdoor speakers, but pretty picky when it comes to speakers

Bass--although not tremendous--is better than expected.

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I would never settle on these for being my 'primary' indoor speaker system. However, for an outdoor application, these are real nice speakers for the price.

I am very happy.

The bass is actually a little better than expected. The highs are fantastic. Some might even say that these are too "bright," but I don't think so.

These speakers are really worth every penny, and will serve to "spice up" any backyard barbacue. My friends and family think they sound absolutely awesome. I would recommend these to anyone who wants a high quality set of outdoor speakers for the back patio or deck.

Receiver: Yamaha RX-V596.

Indoor speakers: Pro Cinema 80's from Definitive Technologies.

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Listened to similar products from Bose and Boston Acoustics before selecting these.

Excellent clarity and detail

Weak bass

I agree with Trey these are excellent outdoor speakers. Very crisp and clear. I really enjoy cooking out on the deck with a coldie and the Mirages. When I get a new house I will probably up grade to a pair with more bass and more effecientcy buts it will be hard to beat the Mirages highs.

Natural sound, great build quality, flexible mounting, good dispersion, reasonable midbass, fantastic price, color options.

bass definition (I'm being picky here)

I've been in search of a pair of outdoor speakers to go on our screen porch. I listened to everything HiFi Buys and Circuit CIty had to offer. I've been a big fan of Boston Acoustics, but the outdoor line didn't do it for me (plus only available in white). I have not been a Bose fan, but the 251 ($400) sounded OK in a Bose store. After listening to the Mirage, I decided it was much more musical than the Bose for half the money. It may give up a bit of bass extension, but it sounds like music. The Mirage is easy to drive (Yamaha AV receiver) and will play plenty loud for my use. For the money, I don't think it can be touched by anything I am aware of.

The build quality is great, with thoughtful touches to make it very "weatherproof" such as brass binding posts and a rubber cover that shields the binding posts.

I would recommend these speakers to anyone needing outdoor music in a reasonably sized and priced package, highly recommended!

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Bose 251, 151, Boston outdoor line.