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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
zanon
114 posts
 
James: That sucks. You are a patient man.

Naggots: How do they sound when you increase the feedback? I get this big tonal suckout at low frequencies, and I think it's because there's a big impedance spike (or something) that more feedback in the amp could help with.
naggots
115 posts
 
The 2 settings I like are triode with min feedback (3db) and UL with STD feedback (6db) both sound simliar but triode puts the soundstage in the middle of the room and UL puts it back against the wall behind the speakers. However UL has more bass control and more power which is preferred during parties. Triode is better for personal sessions. Max feedback 10db puts the sound way behind the back wall and narrows the soundstage too much for me. The music is thin and lifeless. My choice of music being blues based is a factor for these settings, electronic music may be better with more feedback.
zanon
114 posts
 
Naggots:

It makes sense that more feedback would help with the bass. Sure, it can cause other issues elsewhere too.

I'm a little surprised that it works well with as few watts as you have. 30W was too little for me, not so much from level (although that did become an issue when I cranked it) but just from straight bass control.
naggots
115 posts
 
I guess that's where the mini methods take over as they are internally powered. I doubt the Druids alone would suffice at loud volumes. Subs add more than bass, they seem to add soundstage and headroom along with giving the music guts. My subs however take the signal from the Mahis not a pre sub out.
james_edward OP
127 posts
 
I went to the Zu website, and it looks like they raised the price of the Definitions to $11,000 from $9,999. I'm glad I ordered when I did...
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