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Zu Druid or Tone + sub

Hi. I'm writing from Australia where I dont have a chance of hearing th Zu's.

Basically, I'm wondering if the Druid is any better or worse than the Tone, bass extention aside.

I can either get the Druid or the Tone + Rel or Mini Method, but have to buy unheard unfortunately.

Any opinions in this regard would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Bevan
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audiokinesis
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Bevan, it looks to me like you have the answer three posts up! Make the pilgrimmage to WNF Audio - it will be well worth the effort. What your own ears tell you is worth far, far more than other people's opinions.

Best of luck to you,

Duke
audiokinesis
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Hi Bevan,

Even though it's not practical given your location, I agree with Tvad's sentiments that the Zus are speakers you need to make your own mind up about. As you have no doubt noticed, they evoke a great diversity of opinion. My guess is that different listeners simply have differing personal preferences and priorities, whether they know about them in advance or not.

Assuming you know yourself well enough to be confident that Zu speakers are what you want, my suggestion would be the Tones + a subwoofer instead of the Druids. Personally I would be in favor of using a high-pass filter so that the fullrange driver in the Tone doesn't try to make deep bass excursions, even though that is getting away from the "crossoverless" spirit of the Zus.

Best of luck to you,

Duke
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