@karl_desch I had the Union 6 Supremes with a VTV Purifi amp for just a few weeks prior to liquidating the system due to personal circumstances.
While it was really too early to pass serious judgement, I couldn't shake the fact that they only sounded good to me when they played loud, louder than I cared to listen. Might have been the amp, it was running Volumio through a Schiit Bifrost.
I had pondered the Lii drivers in an open baffle set-up, price isn't too dear to be entirely regrettable. I was leaning toward a First Watt SIT amp. The SIT-4 has appeal but is pretty steep for price, although I feel like that would be a keeper for the long term, buy once cry once kind of deal.
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I currently have a pair of Union 6 Supreme and Lii Audio Fast-15 drivers in a ported cabinet. I use a Decware Torii Mk IV and occasionally a Gromes Phi-26 (SET or SEP with EL-84 output tubes). Can't speak to the Ohm or the Pearlacoustics but I'm sure both would also work great.
For what it's worth, the Lii and the Zu share some similarities but are overall very different sounding loudspeakers. Both are predominantly front row, midrange forward presentations, image 3D and benefit from subwoofers to my ears. The Zu are clarity and tone queens and have greater extension to the frequency extremes but don't feel unbalanced. The Lii (depending on how you implement them) are just an all around pleaser with a little more euphonic tendencies than the Zu. Amazing what 15" single drivers can do. Easier to pair the Lii with a wide variety of amps. The Zu U6S are more picky. I could live happily ever after with either but I'm glad I have both.
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I currently have Ohms and have no urge to change.
Likewise
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Thanks again for participating in this thread, I'm going to wrap it here here for the final tally
While Ohms are the more popular choice, those who have experienced the lesser known Pearl's speak very highly of them. Not much love for Zu here.
One unknown with Ohm is that their founder passed away last year and the team is regrouping into a new building. The owner's apprentice of 10+ years looks to be at the helm now.
I wouldn't consider myself an audiophile yet, more like a "researchphile", enjoying absorbing knowledge. I'm at the point of analysis paralysis and am devolving to a state where throwing darts and pulling tarot cards makes good sense. On a more shallow level, the fact Sibelius is made from 1.25" solid walnut has real sex appeal. I've imbued enough George Nakashima into my DNA to finger veneer as fake furniture.
Maybe Santa will come into my dreams tonight with the right answer.
Cheers
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@yogiboy purchased direct, not sure there are any dealers. Another plus is the best interaction with Harley Lovegrove, owner of Pearlacoustics. Prices seem to have gone up significantly. I think I got them for around us$4k, now they are 8k ish. Prices are on pa website. I think there is a bit longer discussion of my experience on the pa website. Since then I got the sub integration working with a relt9.
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@oberoniaomnia Did you purchase them from a dealer or direct? Those speakers peek my interest. Can you please tell me what is the price range of them?
Thanks much!!
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I saw the Popori WR1 electrostatic speakers at the Capital Audio Fest. These were no joke, would love to find those under my tree (or next to it...). Would be a blast to see how they do in my room. Currently very happy with my setup as is. Was exploring a new DAC, but going to hold off and add phono first. Listened to Santana Live at the Fillmore 1968 on the rig last night and WOW! Bliss!
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@yogiboy As noted above, I have a pair of Sibelius since early 2021. See post above re description and pros/cons.
BTW: RYT200/yin
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Celebrate your regifting opportunity
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Well in general, consider this:
1) My Avatar and I own 3 pair of Ohm speakers
2) Zu has never won me over though whatever model was being demoed at CAF last year was the best Zu I have heard.
3) don’t think I ever heard Pearl
Regardless, three very different designs with very different dispersion patterns I would assume, so that would matter depending on specific application and preferences.
When in doubt, hard to go wrong with Ohm. Just be prepared for something completely different and no flea powered SET amps need apply. For a tube amp, I like the Rogue Cronus Magnum recommendation for a tube amp. Otherwise go Class D all the way. Recommend newer GaN amps in particular. Class D audio makes a very affordable one I use with my big Ohms these days that checks all the boxes. I’ve also used Hypex and IcePower. Each will sound much different. YMMV. Ohms are very transparent to what is upstream.
Also Ohm and Zu US made if that matters.
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Specific to my room setup, I switched from Thiels to Ohm Walsh 3000. My reasoning is due to the limited adjustment I can make away from the front wall, incursion into the living space. Most satisfying is that the Ohms's sweet spot is quite wide.
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From personal experience, can only comment about the Ohm 2000s... they're in my secondary system(living room tv center - using both stereo and 5.1). They sound amazing driven by Primaluna HP Integrated with AntiCables. Also, location-wise, they're not in an ideal spot for serious 2 channel listening but the imaging is incredible for where they are placed. Smooth-as-butter sound(regardless of which amplifier I've used).
Good luck on your search!
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Pearl -
in the right space they are magical. Vocals were as good as I’ve ever heard.
spatial presentation was spot on. Bass response was detailed and far deeper than you’d imagine from drivers that size.
From my experience the downsides relate to very large listening rooms, very loud listening or listening from afar (ie connected rooms). But if this is not your environment, Pearl all the way.
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Ohms.....but I'd want a pair of all of the current lines, so screwed prior to start.
Either that or a 3d 5axis CNC.....also a non-starter....
"...a kite won't cut it, KLAUS! Get the memo...?!"
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I would respectfully ask Santa if he could take them back and bring me a pair of La Scala, Cornwall, Klipschorn, or if I've been a VERY GOOD LITTLE BOY, a set of Jubilee speakers instead.
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Thanks y'all for the input.
So far the tally is:
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I had a pair of Ohm F’s years ago and loved them. Depending on your room size, I would recommend getting the Ohm 2000’s.
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The Ohm Walsh 2000s with a Prima Luna Evo 400 integrated. Under $5000 when I got it's predecessor a few years ago but now slightly over. Very happy with this amp/speaker pairing.
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I'd go with the one you like best that works well in your room with your gear...
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I have not heard them. But I have been watching the Pearl Acoustics channel. So I feel that I know a lot about them. And I have read a lot about ohm and Zu as well.
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How many on this site have even heard the Pearl to give an opinion? I doubt many have. Are there any dealers here or are they manufacturer purchase direct from France?
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I currently have Ohms and have no urge to change.
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The Ohms
i already have planers and monitors. Omnis would add a new flavor to my speaker rotation.
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Already have chosen the Sibelius and am very happy with them. Don't know the others. If you like clean, detailed, neutral sound, value cohesiveness from the single driver approach, and are ok with adding a sub, then the Sibelius may be good for you. If you want oomph and window-rattling bass, then the Sibelius is not your ticket.
Viel Glück!
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depending on the room size the Pear's.
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Ohm Walsh 2000 and get a Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum tube amp.
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Zu Union Supreme 6 with Coincident Frankenstein 300B stereo amp or Coincident Frankenstein 300B monoblocks.
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