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Who OWNS Zu Audio Speakers- Especially Definition

I have recently tried a number of speakers, and I seem to have a problem with them all sounding too clinical, especially as the volume goes past 95-100db. This is key; I enjoy my stereo most when the volume is up. I currently own MA GS60's. They do loud very well, but are too lean for my tastes.
Various stores, various equipment, etc., so I can't say it was a controlled listening experience. Some were in my home.
I'm figuring the Zu Definitions would be different- I'd like to hear from some owners and those that have taken up on the 60 day trial period. What's good, what's bad?

BTW, some of the speakers I have listened to and found wanting:
Magnepan 3.6
Focal 1037Be
Reference 3a Grand Veena
Monitor Audio GS60
PSB Synchrony One (actually enjoyed these most- great dynamics, but felt something was lacking in the highs)
james_edward
james_edward OP
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So... I got my Definition 2's on Dec.23. I wanted to wait until they had some hours on them before commenting. I'll start off by saying that break-in is a major factor with these. The Zu website says as much, but I always figure that's just a ploy, and what you're really doing is getting used to the new sound... I stand corrected.
When I first listened, I was not at all impressed. The highs were too prominent, the mids too recessed and thin; only the bass seemed good to start.
I have been trying to put hours on these, and today, at over 30 hours of fairly loud (90-95db) playing, they are performing exactly as Zu states in the manual. The bass has gone deeper, the mids are coming out of hiding and fleshing out, and the treble is smoothing out.
I am now looking forward to what another full day of break-in will bring.
Cutting this short now- I have to make some dinner...
I'll be back.
undertow
1,033 posts
 
James remember something especially buying these now from full experience with these speakers in the past, the season is super cold on the shipping trucks! Any gear with Capacitors or especially very super tight pro drivers are very cold out of the box and will perform poorly until they settle in a room of 70 degrees or better and run for several days. The drivers especially get very brittle with paper materials as those are made of.

Which by the way and this goes true for any audio environment 70 F and above is pretty much the minimum for optimal performance, not only is the air less dense making mids carry much more and sound more "Airy" The highs have better decay and the bass is much improved being in a much lower density air in turn causes far better frequency integration.
ejk2003
7 posts
 
James, I have the Zu Definition 1.5's and thoroughly enjoy them in my room....13.5 x 17.5 x 9, Carpeted concrete floors, Treated walls, etc. I have the speakers on the 13.5" wall and they are about 3.5' out. They sit 10.5' apart and I sit about 11' from them. Soundstage is great with these dimensions both wide and deep. At any rate, I couldn't be happier, I love the dynamics they give and the ability to dial the bass in regardless of room placement.

Hope you are enjoying your Def 2's. Perhaps you could share with us all a bit more now that you have had them for some time. Cheers!

Ed
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