Best Speakers under 1k for me

The Emotiva T2’s are pretty great for the price, they just aren’t everybody’s cup of tea asthetic wise, as they look like studio monitors.

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.

What are your impressions of the Zu's you bought?

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.

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.