Dimplex DLGM29 Opti-Myst Open Hearth Fireplace Insert with Faux Logs Bed, Alabaster

I really love it. In bright light up close, the logs are not 100% realistic. But at a normal viewing distance (especially in your normal lighting for a fire, which would be dim) this is stunning. There is flexibility in the log placement: so if you get bored, you could rearrange them. The velcro pads don't really hold them in place well, so if you need to move the entire unit, they will shift... no biggie, just put them back where ya want them. The sonic mister sounds are soothing in my opinion. Yes it is a slight "water drop" sound, but could easily be thought of as a light fire crackle sound. If you add a fireplace sound machine, it'll be heavenly! The coals on the bottom are not very impressive, bit still give just enough ambience. The mist fire effect is mesmerizing. No this does not mimic high flames, more of an end of the evening fire. The calming down phase, which is exactly what I want in my cozy living space. This will be integrated into a cozy movie room, so I didn't want anything too distracting. That way I can leave it on during movies if I choose. My space is small. If you have a large fireplace that commands attention, you may want something bolder and brighter. I'm ok that this doesn't put off heat since it will be neat my tv electronics. The amount of mist is low enough that I'm not worried about damage to my electronics. I live in Colorado, where is so dry, so I love that this doubles as a humidifier. The remote is a bit tricky and I'm still trying to figure that out. If I have any complaints down the line, I may post an update. For right now I love everything but the price hahaha. I did wait for black friday sale and saved about 15%... I could not find any other fireplace on the market like this without prices being way higher and the look too modern for my esthetic.

Ever since one of our acquaintances burned their house down in an unattended fireplace accident, we've opted for electric fireplaces. My feeling has always been they either need to look authentic - something an electric fireplace has never been able to accomplish - or they need to look completely fake. It's better to go for "ambiance" and miss reality by a mile so no one thinks you're trying fool them with your faux fire than it is to have something that falls into the category of "almost but not quite". So we've always gone with the "so bad it's good" look...y'know, those fake log sets with the light bulb in the rotating can that crackles "like a real fire" if you believe the advertising slicks. People see it, laugh, and say "hey, cool fire!" And then along came Optimyst. This fireplace insert is a game changer. As long as you understand what you're buying, I can say with confidence this is the first electric fireplace I've seen that actually looks real. But first things first...there is no "flame effect". Do not buy this if you're looking for a roaring fire. I understand there are other Optimyst fireplaces - rather than fireplace inserts - that do have a flame effect, but this is NOT one of those products. What it does do quite well is project an authentic "dying fire" effect. The glowing logs and realistic "smoke" give this fireplace insert a very pleasing, "end of fire" look. It puts my wife and I into what we affectionately refer to as a "fire coma"...the calming vista of smoking embers is truly relaxing...with dimmed lights and soft music you will be hard pressed to tell the difference between the Optimyst fireplace insert and a real fire. One minor criticism...the bed of coals could be brighter...they are fairly dim and hard to see unless the room is dark. At more than $800 it's a lot of money to pay for an illusion, but as illusions go, this is a very comforting one. We are quite pleased with this fireplace and I do recommend it.

looks nice when lit up but was cheaply made and broken when we received it.

So, this thing is alright. I got it to replace a propane fireplace in my greatroom because I was concerned about my young children getting burned on a hot fireplace. It does an okay job. The 'smoke' is fairly convincing although I think there could be more of it. My biggest gripe is how often I have to fill it up. Its basically empty every other day, and its a pain to refill it all the time. I'm trying to figure out if I can pipe water to it and maybe set up a float system in the little tank so that i don't have to continually pull this out and fill it up. I think the price point should honestly be closer to maybe $300 or $400 tops considering what you get. Also, I would highly recommend a pure black surround and backing. Initially I just had this set in place without a black backing and surround and i was really underwhelmed. I painted the surround a dark flat black and that really made the 'flames' pop out a lot more. Also, just as an FYI, it also looks much more convincing in a dark room at night. During the day with the sun shining on it you can barely even tell its on. A larger tank and more 'smoke' would seem like small improvements that could make a big difference to this thing. Overall I'm not super disappointed or anything, I'm just not super impressed either.

Better than I expected

Item arrived sooner than expected. Item came as indicated in purchase description. Assembly was a little tricky, getting logs to stay in place was not the easiest. Had to use extra Velcro pads, which were included with packaging, to get proper placement. Flame effect is very good, not great, but serves our purpose quite nicely. Not purchased as a heat source, because there is no heat produced, but as a fireplace effect does the job.

I liked the design and the glowing logs and mat. But, just wispy smoke was created, and an orange glow from the center. The instructions were vague. On the positive side, the company quickly responded to my request to return, and processed my refund immediately after they received it. Note: Canadian purchasers. There is no free return. I should have checked beforehand (it’s stated), but I’ve never had to pay for a return before. It cost me $350.00 to send it back to the States through FedEx; Canada post wanted $700.00.

Très beau mais arriver avec deux éclat manette ne fonctionne pas la lumière qui donne l effet du feu clignote par moments et la boucane ne fonctionnait pas au début Pour le prix j suis déçu