Single Zen Satori Vs. Bi Zu Wax Opinion Please


Hey All;

Thanks in advance for your opinions!

I've recently put in single Zen Satori's, I went from bi-wired Zu Wax's. What is your opinion on this switch?
I have mono block Rawson Pass Aleph 2's.
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Showing 1 response by soix

I have the Satoris and have had the Zu Julians in my system -- obviously not Wax but in case there's a house sound in play I thought it might be helpful in some specific things to listen for.

In general I'd say the Satori veers toward the more musical side while the Zus were a bit more analytical sounding. Zus were a little brighter up top with more apparent air and a bit thinner through the mids and bass. The Zus bass countered with about the best control and tightness I've heard from a speaker cable in my system. The Zens were more tonally colorful and fleshed out with more natural and refined sounding highs, and in general they brought more weight and heft although somewhat at the price of perceived speed and snappiness vs. the Zus.

Although I find you get the majority of benefits with the single-wire Satoris, I found the shotgun biwire version to sound a bit fuller and more relaxed sounding (in a good way, although this may vary by speaker I suppose). This obviously comes at a higher price where other pricier contenders may also be worth considering. Anyway, hope this helps a little.