OM-5

About the OM-5

The Mirage OM-5 loudspeakers measure 53 inches high, 11 9/16 inches wide, and 16 3/8 inches deep, weighing 92 pounds each. They feature a unique omnipolar design that radiates sound in 360 degrees, developed by designers Ian Paisley and Andrew Welker. The OM-5 uses a 1" Pure Titanium Hybrid tweeter and a 4.5" carbon-graphite-and-mica-impregnated polypropylene cone midrange, mounted both front and rear, along with two 8" injection-molded polypropylene cone woofers powered by a 250W amplifier in each speaker. This design delivers a frequency response of 22Hz to 22kHz ±3dB, an in-room efficiency of 90dB, and a nominal impedance of 6 ohms (minimum 4 ohms). Recommended amplifier power is 100 to 300 watts per channel. The speakers come with three snap-in grilles and are noted for their wide and deep soundstage, warm and dark tonal balance, and the need for ample power to perform optimally. Originally They are no longer in production but remain highly regarded in the audiophile community.