The Zu DW and B&W are two different sound. The Zu are dynamic and lively vs B&W warm sound. Zu is best match with tube amps like @rar1 stated with the Prima Luna. The Zu D&W is a 12ohm speaker that needs little to drive them. One syatem I heard that I thought sound amazing was a Klipsch Forte with a Decware Zen Triode. These high sensitive speaker doesnt take much for.them to sing.
Considering Zu Dirty Weekend over my current B&w 702s2
I’ve felt for a long time (since I got them) that my 702s2 floorstanders have excellent “analytical” sound but are just missing the “life” that I want from my system. I swapped my Parasound P6 preamp for a Schiit Freya+ with some nice tubes that improved things significantly, but still feel a long way from the sound I want. I’m strongly considering the Zu Dirty Weekend 6 to replace the B&Ws, but I realize that’s a pretty big step down in “level”. So I’m wondering…am I going to regret it? Anyone have experience with both speakers they can share?
ps running Bluesound Node 2 as the main source and Parasound A21 amp.
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I think alot of people would like to try Zu Speakers, myself included but are skeptical in many factors. Being high sensitive that are easy to drive, using low power tube or integrated class A would be a match. If you have equipment with 200watts, I think these are a pass. I for one love the retro look, but cannot see spending $4-6k for the higher Soul 6 or Supreme model when there other speakers that will have better sound. B&W speakers will have better tone and mid-range for sure. Alotl of people.have said Zu speakers are bright, sound fatigue, and even a guiitar amp speaker. They only way to know for sure is to own a pair. |
@eburb, order and give it a shot. You can belive I'm not the only one saying it. Again, I'm not saying they aren't good speakers. The entry level DW, are entry level speakers. Its when you move up in princing to the Soul6 that will probably have a better sound image. I've heard Zu DW, I didn't like what I was hearing, but maybe the higher up models are better. I can for sure say B&W is superb speaker that brings warm sound, with great mid-range tones and vocals. These speakers will match with tube or SS gear. This forum can be biased and doesn't accept honest opinions well. |
@soix , if you say I dont know what I'm talking about thats fine. My opinion I will clearly say is B&W sound reproduction is much better than Zu. Not 10x the price, but better. |