Who OWNS Zu Audio Speakers- Especially Definition


I have recently tried a number of speakers, and I seem to have a problem with them all sounding too clinical, especially as the volume goes past 95-100db. This is key; I enjoy my stereo most when the volume is up. I currently own MA GS60's. They do loud very well, but are too lean for my tastes.
Various stores, various equipment, etc., so I can't say it was a controlled listening experience. Some were in my home.
I'm figuring the Zu Definitions would be different- I'd like to hear from some owners and those that have taken up on the 60 day trial period. What's good, what's bad?

BTW, some of the speakers I have listened to and found wanting:
Magnepan 3.6
Focal 1037Be
Reference 3a Grand Veena
Monitor Audio GS60
PSB Synchrony One (actually enjoyed these most- great dynamics, but felt something was lacking in the highs)
james_edward
If you liked the PSB Synchrony, try the PSB Platinum T-6. I felt the same about the Synchrony and felt the highs were more pristine with the T-6. Bulid quality was a bit better too.
Know I don't own them but I am chiming in anyway.I want to hear them to.High ohm load makes,sensitivity and design them able to run of very little power but there power handling is very high giving one whole range of options.Surprised that you didn't like the 3A's (Grands I think need a large room) but I agree with what was on your list having weaknesses somewhere.Maybe the Zu's will do it for you (or me).They also seem like a value when you compare with some speakers like Verity and of course Magico.6moons are ga ga about them as a line.If you buy post a review.
Chazz
Hate to be a thread hijacker, but I am very intersted in the Zu's as well. I've heard you need to be a decent distance away to really enjoy them. I'm in an open loft, so boundaries around me aren't a big deal, but my listening position is kind of nearfield, 6.5-7 feet. Sidewalls are several feet away and wall behind me is about 20 feet away, my chair is at the edge of the loft.Any owners out there think this is too close for the Zu's?
Sprink,
This is of interest to me too- when I started this post, I should have included the fact that most often I am closer than 8 feet from the speakers, and most of my listening is done off axis anyway. If I sit 'audiophile style', I can be the required 10 feet away.
Critical listening is great, but I tend to be doing things while the music is playing, and also wonder if they are more sensitive to listening distance.
And I have the most fun with my stereo when I have parties-and at that point, no one is listening for image, soundstage, etc. As a long term audiophiliac, I'd like these attributes, but at this point, I prefer good, loud fun in my listening experience. I'm hoping the Definition MK2's can provide that.
I am ordering on Monday, so I'll post my thoughts when they arrive.
Definition Mk2s really need 10 ft away at least, as was the distance i was hearing them over the weekend to get the drivers to integrate properly.

i think the Mk2s are a pretty neat speaker---nice tone in the midrange and that is their charm. guitars and vocals are nice, although my girlfriend found them somewhat prominent. i think the top end rolls off a bit early to what i am used to, so not quite the air of a typical dynamic speaker. cymbals arent as accurate as i've heard on other speakers. bottom line is zu is definitely great in the FRD range---vocals and electric guitars in particular.

dynamics are superb, and with the built in subs---you get some big extension down low, simplifying setup in your room. the efficiency makes them great if amplifier flexibility is your thing.

as far as comparing them to the Magicos at 2x the price? i'm not sure they are quite in that league---but they are a great value in their price range.

hope this helps...