Zu tone or Druid or which Omega ?

My 2nd system listening room dimensions are about the same as yours, as are my listening tastes - - although I do listen to a fair bit of classical (chamber) music as well. I've owned a pair of Omega Hemptones for well over a year now and *love* them (in fact, they're the first production pair sold by Louis O. - ordered in 4/05 and delivered in 8/05). They're powered by an Eastern Electric M520 Integrated and sound abso-friggin'-lutely wonderful. They do require a long break-in period, however - - about 100 hours to sound "pretty good" - - but after 200 hours they become sublime.

. . . If you want Rave speakers,then go with Zu. . .

Zu has used their speakers in a club environment, but don't be fooled that these are rave speakers. They are harmonically dense, very dynamic, and unfatiguing.

They are absolutely designed for small amplifiers in mind. I have used Druids to great effect with 6-watt battery-powered Tripath amps and currently use Definition Pros with 2 watts of 45 SET power.

They can play loudly if need be, but they most certainly are NOT one-trick ponies. Anyone with first hand experience would agree.

Rave speaker? Just because Zu does one thing better than anyone else, you should not assume that it can do nothing else well. The Druid is one of the finest all around speakers anywhere near its price. Every time a member comes on here with a sincere question about Zu, they are treated to a series of misinformed proclamations. This may happen with other products about which I am not so well informed but I am amazed at the nonsense (usually rumor) that is offered up as fact about Zu. Trust the people who have owned them above everyone else.

Rave speaker?

"Little things that you say and do, make me want to be with you............I know it's got me reelin' I'm so glad that you're revealin'................."

"Rave On"
Buddy Holly

Apparently Buddy could see this day coming when he sang, That'll be the Day"...........