I got my upgraded drivers two weeks ago. Yes, the upgrade is well worth it. The difference between the old drivers and the new ones, including the clarity caps, is not subtle. The speaker is more dynamic, the soundstage is more precise and profound, there is greater clarity and separation between discrete sounds. The Essence is a much better speaker with the new drivers. I had always been slightly dissatisfied with the Essence's performance, and slightly frustrated by them because I thought their faults were characteristic of all single driver speakers, but now I realize that their weaknesses had to do with the implementation of the old caps and drivers. The new ones are an unquestionable value. Do not hesitate to buy the upgrade if you intend to keep your Essence speakers, it turned out to be the single most significant improvement I've made to my system in the last three years.
Zu Essence upgrade kit - worthwhile?
I'm looking for a little feedback on the upgrade kit offered by Zu for their Essence speakers. Has anyone performed the $750 upgrade?
What differences did you notice in the sound? At the end of the day was it worth doing?
I'm trying to get an idea whether the upgrade is worth the money.
Thanks.
What differences did you notice in the sound? At the end of the day was it worth doing?
I'm trying to get an idea whether the upgrade is worth the money.
Thanks.