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Magnepan .7s' vs Zu Omens

Greetings Friends. I'm getting the fever again. I currently have a pair of Magnepan .7's which I really like with 2 caveats. One is that my studio apt. isn't 100% conducive to the ideal set up for them. The other is my primary listening is electric blues and classic rock (Tull, Zeppelin, etc.) and the Maggies (to me) lack that nth degree of impact that suits that type of music, too "polite" maybe? I've been intrigued by the Zu Omens and have been told they might be a better choice for my listening tastes. I know we are talking apples and oranges, hence I'm reaching out for thoughts and advice. Amp is Wyred A500 (needed the current for the .7's). Source is an Oppo BDP 105.
Thanks!
dan
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gdnrbob
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Beernut, regarding the sound of the Zu's:
Compared to my Vandy 3a sigs(which are a bit like your Maggies), the sound is a bit more 'forward', I notice more 'inner voices', too.
Sound isn't fatiguing. My Unions sound good without a sub, but I believe they sound better with one or two- More a matter of physics, those cabinets aren't very large or heavy.
Do you have an idea which model you want? 
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beernut OP
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Looking at the Omens but have decided to add a sub to the maggies and stay put, for now anyway. Couldn't get a local sale on the maggies so i will stand pat. Thanks!
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jazzman463
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I own the dirty weekend Zu 's and have owned Magnepan MG 2a,both are great. Speakers.Over the last several years I have moved to lower power tubes.I have the omen's powered by a Medloy SP3  in the living room and they sound great! Do not over look the speaker that has made it to my listening room, The Tekton Mini Lore powered by a Manley Stingray has become my sit down system. This combo in my small room (12 X 12 ) sounds the best to my ears. Happy listening .
gsm18439
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One consideration is that Zu offers a money-back, in-home audition.
gdnrbob
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Gsm, buying them used saves almost 50% than new. For that much money, you can resell them if you truly hated them, which I doubt you would-they really do live up to their reputation.
Beernut, good move with the sub upgrade. I would suggest Vandersteen, which is a classic Maggie combo, or Hsu, or JL Audio subs.
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