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Modding the Zu Omen MKII
I got the bracket of a local supplier, but you can probably buy it together with your 475’s from the same supplier. Just make sure it fits the threads on the original Zu lens. The original eminence asd1001 driver has 1 3/8in (18ext.) threads.did n... 
Modding the Zu Omen MKII
Also, there are plenty of L-PAD calculators available online.They will however give you other values than what I proposed above... 
Modding the Zu Omen MKII
These values are a result of scaling compared to what I know Zu use to match the 850’s with the 103nd drivers, accounting for the differences 260drivers.note; these values will work for the 8Ohm 475-be radians.if you go for the 16ohm Radian 475 ve... 
Modding the Zu Omen MKII
This is the values I used for the L-pad;2 x (RES-M1115) - 3R 12W MRA12 Mills Resistor - £9.18 (£4.59 each)SKU: RES-M1115, Location: AA04, Tariff Code: 85332100002 x (RES-M1135) - 4R7 12W MRA12 Mills Resistor (4.7R) - £9.18 (£4.59 each)SKU: RES-M11... 
Modding the Zu Omen MKII
Not really very difficult though.. ;-) 
Modding the Zu Omen MKII
L-pad is an arrangement of resistors to match your tweeter to your main driver. If you go this path there are a couple of things to take note of.... 
Modding the Zu Omen MKII
:-) I got the 475’s primarily due to avoid the woodwork, keep the cost down and make sure the speakers can be returned original if I for some reason would want to..  the larger Zu lenses are $$$also, the 850’s are not really well behaved in the hi... 
Modding the Zu Omen MKII
Did I do more.....yes, I probably went over the top..I changed the stock tweeters for a pair of these;http://www.usspeaker.com/radian%20475bEpb-1.htmRadian 475-berylliumadded a suitable Lpad using Mills wirewound resitstors..those speakers now pla... 
Modding the Zu Omen MKII
And, did it make a difference, YES!!! 
Modding the Zu Omen MKII
Hi eyrepmbolts/nuts similar to what you find on Zu web DIY section;https://www.zuaudio.com/diy/stainless-10-24-t-nuthttps://www.zuaudio.com/diy/stainless-m6x25-cap-screwPaint, something like this, don’t pain the front baffel:https://www.amazon.com... 
Modding the Zu Omen MKII
I added a solid 1x1 inch oak dowel right underneath the main element towards the back wall. Made it a snug fit, had to force it in place, and glued it in place with epoxy glue. Prior to this, I used about 1L of noise-x sound paint (for each speake... 
Modding the Zu Omen MKII
After intense and red-eye forum nerding, I landed on coated solid copper wire, 2x1,5mm for each binding post. Warning, that is stiff and a bit hard to work with, but sounds great!I unfortunately broke the posts removing them, installed a plate and... 
Modding the Zu Omen MKII
Hi guys,Yes I may actually at some time contact Sean, I have been considering changing the elements entirely! 😁I started with the clarity cap, a decent upgrade it is. But after reading on misc forums, I ended up with Mundorf Supremes 1uf and with ...