XA-55cr vs Definitive Technology Mythos Seven
The Mythos Seven's sensitivity is 89 dB against the XA-55cr's 88 dB, its low-frequency extension 60 Hz against 55 Hz, and its woofer 3.5" against 2.5". Both share ways (2).
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The Snell Acoustics XA-55cr is a high-performance center channel speaker from the XA series, designed for home theater systems. It employs Snell's proprietary expanding array (XA) format with a three-element array that maintains consistent response up to ±15° vertically, dropping significantly beyond 30°-45° for focused imaging. The driver configuration includes a 1-inch black anodized aluminum dome tweeter flanked top and bottom by two 2.5-inch midrange drivers. It pairs with XA60 towers and other XA series components like SR30mp surrounds. Available in black oak veneer with perforated metal grille. Original MSRP was $1200; currently available used or refurbished around $389-$399.
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The Mythos Seven's sensitivity is 89 dB against the XA-55cr's 88 dB, its low-frequency extension 60 Hz against 55 Hz, and its woofer 3.5" against 2.5". Both share ways (2).
The PC600's sensitivity is 91 dB against the XA-55cr's 88 dB, its low-frequency extension 80 Hz against 55 Hz, and its woofer 6" against 2.5". Both share high-frequency extension (22 kHz).
The P4-LCR50's sensitivity is 89 dB against the XA-55cr's 88 dB, its high-frequency extension 20 kHz against 22 kHz, and its low-frequency extension 46 Hz against 55 Hz. Both share ways (2).
The Surround 3's sensitivity is 90 dB against the XA-55cr's 88 dB, its high-frequency extension 20 kHz against 22 kHz, and its low-frequency extension 45 Hz against 55 Hz. Both share ways (2).
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