Request to hear Zu speakers


Hello.

For the past year or so, I have stayed out of the discussions regarding Zu speakers.

In 2004, I attended their demo in Easton, PA. The Zu guys were some of the nicest, most fun and real people I have ever encountered in audio. I had my issues with the sonics, which I greatly attributed to room acoustics. And, they were most amenable to my suggestions, such as firing the speakers out of a corner of the large room. Still, it was a new speaker, so I allowed a lot of leeway. I put my faith into Zu being a young, energetic, and dynamic company who would find their way.

In 2005, I heard the speakers again. This time at Audiogon dealer Quest For Sound. Again, I feel the need to compliment the folks at Zu for being such good people. But, again, I had some major issues with the sound of the speakers. It could have been the room, it could have been break - in, it could have been the weather...

I would like to request someone who is an owner, and, obviously a believer, of these speakers, be they Druid or Definition, to allow me a thorough listen. Not that my opinion means any more than any other, but I normally take a definite stand on equipment. I don't want to say much more until I have given the speaker a totally fair shake, given the regard I hold the ownership of the company in.

Is there anyone who lives in within a two hour radius of Philadelphia who is willing to take me up on my request?

Thank you,
Joe
trelja

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I have Druids on Audion Golden Dream 300B monoblock amps and Definitions on Audiopax 88 monoblocks. I can organize a listen for an interested group in the Los Angeles area.

Phil
Tvad,

The sweet spot is 3 bodies wide, with of course center position being first among equals. It's not head-in-a-vice precise like original Quads required. Quite usable. The Definitions also have a great spread for everyone watching a movie to get enveloping sound.

Phil
Dark and Tvad,

Send emails to me via Audiogon with email addresses where I can contact you directly, and we'll set up a time for you to hear Zu speakers in the next few weeks. Darkm, the Almarro amp and the AA PX25 would be interesting. I have heard the PX25 on my system but it's been awhile. I use non-exotic sources so you're also welcome to bring an audiophile-approved disc player if that's important to you. I'm in L.A., in the west Valley.

Phil