Zu Druid MK IVs vs. Essences


I'm trying to decide between these two speakers and, after reading lots of reviews and impressions on-line, I'm more confused than ever. I'd like to hear what differences Audiogoners have experienced between the two. Of course, I'm not looking for the final word, or consensus - just folks' subjective impressions.

I won't get to audition either speakers, because I'm in northwest Wisconsin and a bit isolated. But I've bought a fair number of speakers without hearing them, so that doesn't worry me. I like revealing speakers that are a bit upfront and I'd rather have scintillating highs and great mids than thundering bass. I even like a little thin-ness in the bass.

Thanks in advance for any impressions you can offer.
klein_rogge

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Sebrof - You can't seriously expect these speakers to be accurate. This is a textbook example of a speaker not to buy IMO. Sounds like someones got buyers remorse.
Zu Druids have poor response, always have.
The bass "thinness" is its terrible low freq rolloff you are hearing.

You can do much better for the money, don't fall into the "audiophool" pit.
Below is a measurement of the speaker.
The word Terrible is giving this speaker credit.
http://www.soundstagemagazine.com/measurements/zucable_druid/
These aren't "Stereophile Measurements"
1. Its soundstage magazine.
2. All loudspeaker measurements are performed independently at the National Research Council of Canada.
3. That's why PSB, Paradigm and a few other Canadian makes are very accurate for a good price.

I suggest everyone seriously look at these graphs.
http://www.soundstagenetwork.com/measurements/zucable_druid/
213cobra -
Because its one of the most terrible responses ever. =/
Not only is it's bass response poor, its mids and highs are poor. The floor excuse just doesn't cut it.
This is just plain old colored sound IMO shouldn't rest in any persons home that is serious about music reproduction.