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Quad Z-2 Opinions

Does anyone here have experience with the Quad Z-2 (2-way stand mount)? I accept that the ribbon tweeter will produce excellent treble response. I will be using a sub, so bass extension is not an issue. I mostly want opinions about the midrange. Is it fast and detailed? The mid/bass driver is fairly large at 175 mm=6.89 inches, so I'm wondering if the midrange ends up losing out to treble and bass.

I'm trying to decided between this model and the Wharfedale Evo 4.2. My current speakers are Wharfedale Opus 1 floor standers (3 way with a dome midrange). I like the basic sound, but the speakers are starting to show their age. 

Thanks in advance for any help. 
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audiotroy
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We had the opus years ago the current quads are way better

The mediante is excelent articulate yet Stille warm tweeter is fantastic

We are quad dealers so we can anawet any questions


Dave and troy
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kenjit
1,771 posts
 
just another box with drivers
socprof OP
37 posts
 
AudioTroy,

Thanks for the comparison with Opus--that helps. 

I think your autocorrect might need adjusting. :) 

Kenjit,
Unfortunately, flat panels won't work in this room. 

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b_limo
2,277 posts
 
Man, thats a tough choice.  I’ve personally looked at both.  
The wharfedale evo 4.3 is just a tad more than the quads...


socprof OP
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The Evo 4.3 is currently on sale (manufacture price reduction) by $100 in the US. My guess is that it’s not selling as well as the 4.4 or the 4.2. If I were in the market for a floorstander, I would definitely get the 4.4 over the 4.3 given the latter speaker's lack of bass extension.
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