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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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They are nice spkrs but I believe have "There" sound(driver configuration) . Good or great your choice . I remember getting a pair of smg maggies with my tax return in 85 i still think about them after owning and being a salesman for maggies among others years ago  . Small maggies need a sub or a pair to rock in my opionion . I also have the same taste in music and my old 1.7 with 2 subs was slick . Again "There" sound . Just my two cents . I currently run adagios and love them for this type of music ( sometimes i turn the sub on ) 
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lak
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Personally, I own and like my Maggies 3.7.
With that said, based upon your description I think the Zu Omens might be better suited for your needs.
Which medle were you thinking of?

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The Omens because of space constrictions and budget....Perhaps the dirty weekend model for $1000.00
gdnrbob
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I own a pair of Unions, earlier renditions of the Omens, and think you would enjoy them. They are more 'forward' than Maggies (or my Vandy 3a sigs), but seem to reveal a lot more of the transient details.
I think both the Maggies and the Zu would benefit from a sub (or pair).
For me, I would get some subs to run with the Maggies for now. 
I currently use a pair of Vandy 2w's and I really like them, though I have heard that the Hsu subs give them a run for the money, especially used.
Should you still have the desire to upgrade ( and who doesn't), you can still pair them with the Zu.
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Thank you sir. The Maggies do have a "magic" about them if set up properly. Sadly, I have to have my TV and Audio center between them which doesn't allow them to fully blossom (in theory). I do have  a sub now which is not audiophile quality but is adequate for now...I was thinking maybe 2 Speed Subs which are getting rave reviews...
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