Best Speakers under 1k for me


Hey guys, so my birthday is coming up and I want to put some money towards a new speaker purchase. My current setup is Chromecast-Topping D30-LM3886 Chip amp (in progress)-Q Acoustics Concept 20.

I've been hearing great things about the lxmini's and Zu audio Omen. My room is about 11x13ft and one half of my front wall is a double pane window. I can build another amp pretty cheaply for biamping.

What do you think? I'd prefer to not use a separate subwoofer.
jakelek10

Showing 5 responses by coachpoconnor

There is a guy on here that is selling a set of Zu Omen Mk ll for $800. The thread is "Zu Audio upgrade". I have recently bought a pair. I am enjoying them. 
I have a NAD C326BEE that I'm powering them with. The combination might be a tad warm for me, but I think I can fix that with a change in amplifier and I plan to upgrade the drivers. I saw these speakers initially on craigslist for $500.00 and the guy kept marking them down. I had never heard them before until I went to his house to demo. Now I'm a fan. When I've been home, they've been on constantly. I am now looking for a new integrated to pair with them. I might try tubes. Maybe build a SET amp.
I would suggest going to the Zu audio website. They compare the Zu Omen Mk 1, Omen Dirty Weekend Mk ll and the Omen Mk ll.
I bought Omen Mk 1 used for $300 and am planning a driver upgrade that Zu Audio offers for 699.00. They refund $200, upon the successful return your old drivers. Also there is always someone there to answer your questions.
My favorite system of all time was Dahlquist DQ-10's with a Dynaco Tube amp. I am hoping that these speakers and an amp change might get me back... but much more efficient.