Mod1X Speakers in Pearl White Gloss

I own a motor home and was looking to improve the sound quality of my system. Most RV manufacturers not only use small, low-grade speakers but they also place them in strange places like the ceiling where you get no real stereo separation. You can upgrade the ceiling speakers, but that doesn't improve stereo imaging. The challenge in improving the sound is figuring out how to install speakers in the "right" location. The Orbs do a great job of addressing this problem. I was able to mount 2 speakers to the underside of upper cabinets by drilling a single hole in the center of the bases and using a single screw to secure the speakers. You can bend the support from the base to aim the speaker up or down and rotate the speakers left or right to get the proper sound dispersion. The Orbs lack low-end/bass so unless you have some 6x9's mounted someplace close, you are going to need a sub-woofer. I installed a 125 watt car sub-woofer in a cabinet and it made a huge improvement in the sound. The Orbs are 8-ohm speakers so they need a bit of power to drive them. Most 12-volt car/RV systems are limited in output without a separate amp. But I found 20 watts a channel worked fine as long as you are not trying to create arena-level volume. The Orbs also lack some of the "crispness" you get from a dedicated tweeter. You hear it most on things like cymbal crashes and snare drums. But after playing with the tone controls and faders to blend in the factory speakers I found I was able to compensate for the lack of a tweeter. The Orbs on their own are really pretty remarkable. They provide a very smooth sound spectrum. Voices are particularly easy to hear whether it's vocals or movie dialog. The small, contemporary size works great in an RV and, although they may seem a bit expensive for some buyers, I wasn't able to find many alternatives. For that reason I give them 5 stars.

Overall, I like these speakers. I used the WHITE ones as a center channel. I used the Orb Audio MOD2 Horizontal Speaker Stand that is sold on the Orb Audio Website. These speakers are great for high frequency reproduction, but in my opinion, they lack in the midrange frequencies. If I had to do it over, I would use Orb Audio MOD2 Speakers for the left and right channels and a box center channel from a different manufacturer. I like the designer white color, and overall, I like them for the left/right channels, but I cannot recommend these for the center channel.

I needed something small, powerful, and with a high SAF (spouse approval factor). The Orb Mod1X/2x are the best small speaker on the market that meet these criteria, in my humble opinion. They have excellent range for their size, incredible clarity and imaging. The trait that stands out the most for me is their dispersion capability. The shape and unique metal enclosure allow a very large sound stage with excellent room penetration. I use them as rear surrounds and they add a level of dimension and depth that larger, more expensive speakers cannot touch. My only caveat: if you are planning on implementing them as your L/C/R, I would recommend adding a subwoofer, as these little guys can only (and reasonably) dip into mid 100Hz range with any authority. If you are searching for a small, unique, high-quality speaker with excellent versatility, look no further. Just budget for some bass if you haven't already.

I wanted to update my old stereo system purchased in 1998, but didn't have a lot of money to spend. Also, I have a small living room and didn't want the speakers to overwhelm the space. After doing some research, I decided to purchase a couple of Orb Audio Mod1X's. I'm old school when it comes to HIFI: give me a simple setup with 2 speakers (Orb Audio Mod1X), a stereo receiver (Onkyo TX-8020), a cd player (Onkyo C-7030) and a powered subwoofer (BIC America F12) all for less than $900.00! I couldn't be more pleased. I listen to Jazz, Blues, Classical and Rock. These little speakers really shine! The clarity and depth of sound to my ears is amazing. Highly recommended!

Great sound for tiny speakers