Looking forImpressions of Zu Mini-Method Subwoofer

Last night I connected the Mini Method to my A500 Harman Kardon tube amp. The Mini Method was connected via 1 RCA cable, the other end of the RCA was connected to the AMBIENCE control. The AMBIENCE is a derived 3rd channel via two 33K resistors and a 1.25K potentiometer that sums both channels into one composite channel.

I found that the subwoofer is so much easier to adjust this way. I set the sub level control to maximum and control the volume from the AMBIENCE control on the HKA500 front panel. Super sound and lots of synergy.

The Mini is a music maker, no doubt. Listened to Winton Marsalis; Live in Gabriel's Garden, superb resolution and great impact from the Tympani Drums. Then I spun some Nasio Fontaine; Universal Cry to enjoy the Reggae bass lines. Lastly prior to midnight I spun a Traffic 're-master' CD; Low spark of high heeled boys and was very happy that I have a sub now.

It's great to start to pay attention again to my music collection. The Mini Method has temporarily severed that tweako-equipment centric Hi Fi nut within me to one looking for more SACD and HDCD titles.

Sherman,

Your posts were great timing! I just received a pair of mini-methods (to use along with the Zu Tone's) a week or so ago, and am in the evaluation phase. After some initial tweaking, I do planning on keeping them. I'll post my impressions in a few days. In the meantime, let me know what else you find about them. Interestingly I am also using an outboard (stereo) volume control with the mini-methods controls set to max. I found it hard to adjust each subs level independantly. I also have the crossover set at 40Hz.

- Stew

Keep the impressions coming. I'm on vacation and can only 'listen' vicariously over the net. I will have a pair of Mini's waiting for me when I get home.