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Zu Essence vs. any Emerald Physics CS series

I am looking to replace some speakers with either the Zu Essence or Emerald Physics CS-2, CS-2.3, or CS-3s. Has anyone compared any of these? I am looking for the most accurate and detailed soundstage. I would sacrifice some dynamics for better soundstage and clarity. Thanks for any input.
hooper_ke
gsm18439
895 posts
 
You should ask the 6moons review what he meant. I have found that 6moons reviews are very responsive. However, language is subjective; and many 6moons reviewers are not native English language speakers. And, converesely, the review in Tone Audio said: "The major strength of the Zu Essence, though, is its ability to project a larger-than-life stereo image with considerable width, depth and height."
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
moving the avalons a bit may help...in any event, the avatar should behave like the best allrounder in the bunch. it is a classic.
hooper_ke OP
37 posts
 
Thanks for all the input. I figured I would keep the Avatars. I am alright letting go of the Dalis. I haven't heard the Emerald Physics. I read that the CS-2.3 is a big improvement over the CS-2. It is interesting that the reviews for the CS-2 were so great, and now it is easy to discredit them in the name of the CS-2.3 being so much better. This kind of makes me leary. I have heard the Zu Essence and know they are capable of reproducing everything from the low end to the high end. Again, I didn't get to audition long enough, or use my music, so I could evaluate how the soundstage compares to the Avatars. I would probably go with the Avalon Isis if I could choose anything right now. Maybe the flagship for Avalon in 20 years when I can afford it.
keithr
1,306 posts
 
did they measure the Essence in sphile?
hooper_ke OP
37 posts
 
I had the essence for a while and they are good speakers. However, they are not in the same league as the Emerald Physics CS 2.3. The CS 2.3 have better bass and imaging as well as very comparable tonal quality.
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