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Zu Essence + Sub vs Zu Definition MK2?



I am looking to replace my Klipsch RF-7s with Zu Essence and keep my RSW-15 sub. Anyone know how the new Essence compares to the Definition or Presence? I have a capable sub so my thought would be to keep the sub and go with the Essence.
macallan7
keithr
1,306 posts
 
i've heard the druid iv compared to the Definition---its not remotely close. i konw the essence addst he ribbon supertweet, which adds some higher resolution---but not like the definition from what i've heard.

i think the main thing with zu is i prefer having the MTM design for their FRDs. its amazing how much great resolution they have with that design.
magnumpi205
504 posts
 
Heard the Essence at RMAF. Had the the RF7s many moons ago. A quantum leap over the RF7s and better than past Zu speakers I have heard in the past.
thesoundhouse
250 posts
 
You do not need a sub with the ZU Essence. Sell your sub and put the money into a great low wattage Class A Amp like a Pass Labs XA 30.5. The ZU go way down and deep, tight and super fast with the right Amp. You could even get the new Pass labs INT 30A which is the same amp as the XA 30.5 but with a killer Preamp built in. The
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