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Definitive Technology Mythos STS crapped out... worth repairing?

Greetings... I dipped my toes into the world of higher end (?) audio eight years ago through a pair of Definitive Technology Mythos STS speakers. These speakers have integrated subwoofers and I loved the bass output and overall sound. But after dropping around $3000 CAD on them (at a time the CAD was at par with USD) the amp boards on both speakers failed after around eight years of relatively light use. Not that I'm bitter or anything...

Def Tech confirmed that replacement amp boards are unavailable. Their local authorized repair centre advised that a component level repair couldn't be carried out. Def Tech customer service has suggested that I send the amp boards to them for diagnosis and potential component level repair for a cool US$600 plus shipping (or a US$80 sucker charge in the event they cannot be repaired).

I am not impressed.

Are these speakers worth repairing under the circumstances? Has speaker technology has improved and/or gone down in price since I bought them (as have televisions, for instance)?

I liked the integrated subwoofers because I have no space for a surround sound system, although listening to music was my primary focus. But I am disappointed that they failed so quickly and equally disappointed with Definitive Technology's laissez faire attitude about the problem.

Any advice (including recommendations for potential replacements if not repair) would be greatly appreciated. I am not sure it's worth investing a further US$600+ to repair the speakers. But I'm also unsure what I might replace them with, budget permitting.

Thanks,

CRex

chuckasaurusrex
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jeffbij
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Put the $600 plus into something else (and better).  Definitive's customer service has deteriorated since they were aquired by Sound United and then Masimo, especially for replacement parts.  I've got a pair of BP-10's that need replacement top caps  and were on back order for almost 9 months before I cancelled the order.  

There are a lot of better sounding speakers for music out there in the $800 to $1500 USD range (used) than the "lifestyle" Mythos line.  (The Mythos line was designed more as a home theater speaker than for music.)

 

elliottbnewcombjr
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I like Jason’s idea

Is it possible that you can get a pair of these (or something like them) to work? Think two new matched amps, not fix one.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/186479945099?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=186479945099&targetid=2299003535955&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9003519&poi=&campaignid=21214315381&mkgroupid=161363866036&rlsatarget=pla-2299003535955&abcId=9407526&merchantid=6296724&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA8q--BhDiARIsAP9tKI3OmrDKdqfVTv5KJTxj5lhmkxJXNABTcTLluwYEHp72btWXEn7v64kaAhTJEALw_wcB

AliExpress has Definitive Technology brand, there are probably other sources/options

 

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805935163485.html?src=google&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21219.00%21205.86%21%21%21%21%21%40%2112000035848274077%21ppc%21%21%21&src=google&albch=shopping&acnt=708-803-3821&isdl=y&slnk=&plac=&mtctp=&albbt=Google_7_shopping&aff_platform=google&aff_short_key=UneMJZVf&gclsrc=aw.ds&albagn=888888&ds_e_adid=&ds_e_matchtype=&ds_e_device=c&ds_e_network=x&ds_e_product_group_id=&ds_e_product_id=en3256805935163485&ds_e_product_merchant_id=109059468&ds_e_product_country=US&ds_e_product_language=en&ds_e_product_channel=online&ds_e_product_store_id=&ds_url_v=2&albcp=20123152476&albag=&isSmbAutoCall=false&needSmbHouyi=false&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA8q--BhDiARIsAP9tKI3hnEyswmU5HOPxUvtl7mGWoreA_D7HJNFU3Yr7OnWHdHLTX4aROWEaAhcfEALw_wcB&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

 

macg19
969 posts
 

Having owned the 'flagship' Mythos ST-L's, I'd move on. You can do way better, especially on the used market, and I think you'll realize the bass they produce isn't that musical / natural. (IMHO)

  

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jeffbij
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@elliottbnewcombjr - Jason’s idea has one minor problem. A "standard" plate amp isn’t going to fit. You would have to build a separate box for the plate amp.  Unless OP can find a 3rd party to repair it, he is stuck having to deal with Definitive, especially if the board is fried.

Here is a link to pictures of the speaker.  (I tried to get pictures to post, but didn't work... sad)

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-VDTjd5WZ5rU/p_735MYTHSTS/Definitive-Technology-Mythos-STS-SuperTower.html

 

 

mark200mph
292 posts
 

Call parts express see if they have anything to help and decide ir price is worth it.good luck in your journey.check hifishark see if there are any used or parts.

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