Agree that you should listen if possible, especially since these speakers are both more idiosyncratic than many other speakers.
From my experience, Zus excel at dynamic contrasts, & quick transient changes. I agree w/comment that they present a soundstage projected mostly between and somewhat in front of the speakers. The mate well with low powered SETs, etc.
Devore Nines also are easy to drive. They are probably nice in smaller rooms, present a deeper stage, and more distant perspective with sounds between & behind the speaker plane. They have a full-bodied midrange and a natural delicacy with acoustic guitar, voice and piano. For me, they struggled to move much air when presented with dynamic orchestral music, and ultimately left me feeling that something was missing when playing "big music". If I listened mostly to jazz trios & singer/songwriters & had a small space, they might be ideal.
Overall, they are so different, you need to hear them! Cheers,
Spencer
From my experience, Zus excel at dynamic contrasts, & quick transient changes. I agree w/comment that they present a soundstage projected mostly between and somewhat in front of the speakers. The mate well with low powered SETs, etc.
Devore Nines also are easy to drive. They are probably nice in smaller rooms, present a deeper stage, and more distant perspective with sounds between & behind the speaker plane. They have a full-bodied midrange and a natural delicacy with acoustic guitar, voice and piano. For me, they struggled to move much air when presented with dynamic orchestral music, and ultimately left me feeling that something was missing when playing "big music". If I listened mostly to jazz trios & singer/songwriters & had a small space, they might be ideal.
Overall, they are so different, you need to hear them! Cheers,
Spencer