I think it depends what you want them for. IMO, they are great for home theater, especially with a projector and a big screen, as they offer a large soundstage (though dependent on your wall configuration). However, I would say they are only average for stereo; not bad by any mean, but one gets to wonder what the TAS folks were smoking (although this exaggeration is no different than their usual hyperbolic crap).
We have a pair of OMD-28 in our home theater and a pair of KEF Reference 205 in our stereo system. Sound-wise, the KEFs are in a different league (they also cost more, especially considering the current prices for Mirage OMDs). More detail, better midrange, better soundstage definition, and more balance overall. Nonetheless, in terms of looks, the situation changes 180 degrees. I used to think that the maple KEFs look great, but the Mirages in burled maple outclass them no contest really. So if their role as furniture is important and you have to account for the WAF then they may be impossible to beat for what they sell for nowadays.
PS: we also have had Mirage OM-9s, as well as the Mirages first omniguide series (which were the last made in Canada, I believe); the OMDs are clearly better speakers than those but then, they cost substantially more, and even the Monitor Audio Silver Series that we had in the stereo system at that point in time (and were in the same price range) were also better for music.
We have a pair of OMD-28 in our home theater and a pair of KEF Reference 205 in our stereo system. Sound-wise, the KEFs are in a different league (they also cost more, especially considering the current prices for Mirage OMDs). More detail, better midrange, better soundstage definition, and more balance overall. Nonetheless, in terms of looks, the situation changes 180 degrees. I used to think that the maple KEFs look great, but the Mirages in burled maple outclass them no contest really. So if their role as furniture is important and you have to account for the WAF then they may be impossible to beat for what they sell for nowadays.
PS: we also have had Mirage OM-9s, as well as the Mirages first omniguide series (which were the last made in Canada, I believe); the OMDs are clearly better speakers than those but then, they cost substantially more, and even the Monitor Audio Silver Series that we had in the stereo system at that point in time (and were in the same price range) were also better for music.