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Mofi Sourcepoint 8 vs. Zu Audio Dirty Weekend X

Hoping for some insight for those that may have experience with the Sourcepoint 10 or Dirty Weekend 6. Also open to other suggestions as well!

I have a non negotiable off axis listening area and need to find speakers I can place on actual bookshelf close to back wall (can’t place on floor) so looking at the DWX or MoFi Sourcepoint 8 for sideways placement. Shelf height is 15" and Depth is 14" so limited in options and need something I can place close to back wall as well wether it is foam plugs in ports if needed. I understand I wont get imaging/soundstage with this set up so goal is to get best sound possible with secondary goal of improvement of low volume listening.

Wondering if anyone has any thoughts on which of these two might be more ideal for my placement and room. (DWX or Mofi SP8) Room is 15 x 20 and looking for speaker that are good for off axis (no triangle seating position)

I know the SP8 and DWX is not out "officially yet" outside of yesterday’s Guttenburg review but anyone who has heard the SP 10 vs. DW6 perhaps would have insight that can guide me.

Another option is Dynaudio Sp40 with a sub but thinking dual concentric speaker or speaker that can placed on side and larger driver 8" or 10" vs 6.5" will carry my room/setup better even though I like the Dynaudio sound. Im selling my X34 floor standers.

I will select amplification once I finalize speaker choice. Curious to insights and open to other ideas well.

uncrocco

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If you are destined to place the speakers against a back wall and laid sideways I am curious how you selected the Zu/Mofi as primary contenders?

There are some speakers that perform well stuck in a shelf as you describe.

My friend Eric at Gig Harbor Audio makes one for about $1,000/pair.

AudioNote Speakers usually perform well against walls. Too Big though.

Some Klipsch Heritage can do the same although likely too big for you.

Dali Menuete 2 is another that may fit. $1,600

 

Andrew's latest MoFi 8 sounded amazing at Axpona. He knows how's to maximize the rooms. I find that to be a great speaker for $3k. 

Have not heard the new ZU but am anxious to hear it.

The Fritz Carerra 7 BE at $3,500?  Beat them all but in your setting I could not say.

 

 

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