Features and designĪs we mentioned, Orb’s distinctive style definitely evokes a polarized opinion – these aren’t the kind of speakers that sit unnoticed on the shelf. You can order the incredibly cost-effective Mini-T and Mod1X bundle for a mere $300, but cables and wire will cost you a bit extra. We received a fully-loaded setup from Orb, which included several runs of medium-gauge speaker wire, Orb’s Mini-T 2.1 amplifier, and input cables including a 3.5mm stereo cable, and an RCA to 3.5mm cable. At the back of the speakers we discovered spring-loaded speaker wire terminals plated in gold. Steel rods secure the speakers to a circular base stand that looks something like a launch pad, ready to send the little Sputniks into orbit. Gorgeous metallic enclosures give way to hard plastic screens at the speaker’s front that protect a single-driver. While the most basic Mod1Xs come in black and white metal casings for a price of $250 a pair, we received the premium polished steel version, which will siphon another $60 per pair from your bank account. Upon opening a rather pedestrian cardboard package, we found the little globes in small foam cubbies, gleaming in their industrial metal shells, buffed to a high-gloss finish. We recently took a close look at a pair of the company’s root design, the Mod1X satellite speakers, to find out if they could match their intriguing style with high-grade performance. Orb’s “orbs” come in a variety of configurations, including singular sets designed desktops and small home theater systems, as well as double-stacked versions intended for slightly larger home theater applications. But whether you love or hate their wild design, the bigger story behind Orb’s little pods isn’t their physical aesthetic, but their promised provision of audiophile-grade sound that won’t break your budget. The company’s distinctive spherical speakers strike a unique aesthetic that draws the eye of both admirers and detractors alike. In the home theater landscape, few companies are more aptly named than Orb Audio. Little to no bass and low midrange response
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