Don't be fooled by the understated elegance of the Mirage M-3 – the sound is nothing short of extraordinary. Just a step down from the flagship in the range, the M-3 punches well above its weight class. In fact, in reviews we've seen against the M-1, listeners found themselves going back to the M-3 time and time again. This pair is in excellent condition. Naturally, the piano black finish has some typical swirling at close inspection, but at a listening distance you 'll be enraptured by the soundstage. At just over 4 feet tall, each tower weighs over 100 lbs.
- Production
- 1990-06
- Condition
- 9/10
- Serial No.
- 000152
- Orig. MSRP
- $2499
- Restoration
- Full 30-point service check
- Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
- Factory Specs
Type 3-way, 5-speaker bipolar bass-reflex scheme, floorstanding
Sensitivity 85.5dB @ 2.83V/m
Woofer 10" mineral-filled polypropylene
Midrange 2 x 4.5" mineral-filled polypropylene
Tweeter 2 x 0.75" ferrofluid-damped fabric dome
Frequency Response 30Hz-20kHz ±2dB (on-axis), 30Hz-18kHz +2dB (off-axis)
Nominal Impedance 7Ω (4Ω minimum)
Maximum input 200W RMS
Peak Power Handling 300W
Crossover frequencies 400Hz, 2.2kHz
Dimensions 18"W x 52.75"H x 8.25"D
Weight 105.8 lbs. ea.
- Designer
- Ian Paisley
- Liner Notes
The M-1 was and is, however, large, heavy, and expensive—as flagship designs are prone to be. In creating the new, more affordable M-3, designer Ian Paisley began by replacing the twin 8" woofers of the M-1 with a single 10" design. The cone material was the same (mineral-filled polypropylene), the surround changed to Butyl rubber in place of the Nitrile/PVC surrounds of the M-1's woofers. The cabinet remained a reflex, but its size was considerably reduced—and made less complex (the M-1's finished side panels are removable, the M-3's are not). Its weight was also lessened, though it was and still is a hefty 130 lbs, with 0.75"-thick walls. Heavy internal bracing was also specified for the M-3, as in the M-1. The midrange drivers remained identical to those in the M-1, and are still mounted back-to-back in their own sealed subenclosure.
- Stock No.
- 7617676804317
Don't be fooled by the understated elegance of the Mirage M-3 – the sound is nothing short of extraordinary. Just a step down from the flagship in the range, the M-3 punches well above its weight class. In fact, in reviews we've seen against the M-1, listeners found themselves going back to the M-3 time and time again. This pair is in excellent condition. Naturally, the piano black finish has some typical swirling at close inspection, but at a listening distance you 'll be enraptured by the soundstage. At just over 4 feet tall, each tower weighs over 100 lbs.
