Mirage Introduces New High-end Loudspeakers – The OM Design Series

April 12, 2006

Mirage Loudspeakers, a division of Audio Products International, today announced the release of their new state of the art flagship loudspeakers – the OM Design series. Mirage Loudspeakers is world renowned as designer and manufacturer of the finest high-end loudspeakers in the industry. Mirage is famous for introducing revolutionary products like the M1, the world’s first bipolar speaker. The introduction of the new OM Design series sets yet another milestone for Mirage, proving our commitment to develop loudspeakers that reproduce audio in the most natural manner possible. The OM Design series represents the world’s first truly high-end OMNIGUIDE based loudspeaker series. Andrew Welker, Mirage’s Head Engineer, along with his design team were given the challenging task of stretching the limits of OMNIGUIDE technology. OMNIGUIDE technology was introduced in 2001 and was subsequently granted worldwide patents in 2006. This breakthrough technology, designed by Andrew Welker, allows loudspeakers to radiate sound in a completely uniform 360-degree radiation pattern. The dispersion pattern perfectly mimics the way sound is produced in nature, and therefore results in vividly realistic playback – a characteristic that sets OMNIGUIDE based speakers apart from conventional forward radiating designs. Four additional years of continuous research and development have resulted in a loudspeaker series that does not just stretch the limits of OMNIGUIDE technology, but completely redefines it. The result is the astonishing OM Design series, truly capable of creating the ultimate illusion of a live performance. The OM Design series flagship model is the OMD-28, a floorstanding speaker featuring a complex curved cabinet design finished in exquisite hand-made wood veneers. The OMD-28 combines uncompromised 2-channel audiophile performance with the benefits of OMNIPOLAR technology. The OM Design series also features a unique 3-way center channel speaker (OMD-C2) and an OMNIPOLAR rear channel (OMD-R). Combining the OMD-28 with the OMD-C2 and the OMD-Rs results in an amazing home theater experience guaranteed to please any home theater enthusiast. All models in the OM Design series share identical state of the art drivers which feature the latest in engineering and high-tech materials. All drivers and components used for the OM Design series have been specifically designed for each model and are custom made to guarantee superior performance. The woofer and midrange cones utilize woven carbon fiber and are mated to Mirage’s patented Ribbed Elliptical Surround technology. The Ribbed Elliptical Surround technology was developed to guarantee linear inward and outward travel of the woofer, increased cone area and increased excursion. This technology, when applied to the new OM Design woofers and midrange drivers, allows the OM Design series to reproduce a level of sonic detail and accuracy unlike anything ever experienced. These revolutionary drivers are housed in exquisite heavily braced curved MDF cabinets. The OMD-28 features dual 8-inch multi layer woven carbon fiber woofers, one 5.25" multi-layer carbon fiber/fiberglass hybrid midrange with underhung motor system and a new chambered 28mm titanium dome tweeter. It uses two downward firing ports to utilize the space between the bottom of the cabinet and the stylish high gloss base as a loading surface to further enhance low-end performance. This ingenious design allows the OMD-28 to reproduce incredibly low frequencies at stunningly high volume levels without sacrificing dynamics. With a frequency response of 25Hz – 20kHz +/- 3db and a usable low frequency response of 18Hz (-10dB anechoic), the OMD-28s are sure to fill out even the largest rooms with incredible bass. High power handling and the ability to triwire/tri-amp complete this impressive speaker system. Painstaking craftsmanship is required to manufacture and finish the beautiful curved wood veneer cabinets. It takes an average of 35 days to build and hand lacquer each of the 46.5” tall, 11” wide and 13” deep cabinets in order to ensure the flawless finish of each cabinet. Available finishes include high gloss piano black, real wood hand lacquered high gloss rosewood and the extravagant real wood hand lacquered burled maple. The OMD-R is available in high gloss piano black only. Additional technical specifications for all models of the OM Design series can be found in an attachment to this press release. The manufacturers suggested retail price for the OMD-28s is $3,750 US each. The matching center channel, the OMD-C2 has a suggested retail price of $ 2,000US each and the OMD-R rear channel retails for $1,000 US each. Limited quantities will be available at selected dealers commencing in May 2006. Corporate Information: Mirage Loudspeakers is a division of Audio Products International with headquarters in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. For more than 20 years Mirage has been recognized in the audio industry for continually setting new standards in loudspeaker design. Mirage revolutionized the audio industry by introducing the first bipolar speaker in 1987. Most recently Mirage achieved another technological leap by developing the patented OMNIPOLAR technology. These technological advancements and the dedication of the entire organization toward developing the most realistic sounding loudspeakers serve to differentiate Mirage products from any other on the market. For more information on Mirage’s new line of products, visit our website at www.miragespeakers.com. Please note that a new up-to-date Mirage website will go live on April 30th 2006.

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