Zu Soul Superfly

To be frank the only thing holding me back from a punt on the 60 day return right now is that there just aren't enough images of the Soul/Superfly to get an idea of finishes. I'm sure that will change soon. Least I hope it will.

Mike

That is a concern of mine as well. I really wished they had put more, natural pictures up on their website. I'm concerned that everything they posted looks like it was taken through a camera filter.

For the free Superfly upgrade, however, it was worth the leap of faith. They don't have to look as good as my Abbys, they just have to deliver the goods without being eye sores/throwing off my living room too much.

I've seen the predecessor finishes to the Soul matte standard finish, on other Zu speakers. Sean Casey assures me this is better still. Every time he's told me that in the past, regarding improvements to their paint, he's proven correct. For anyone who can afford it, I think one thing hasn't changed -- gloss automotive finishes change the look of Zu for the better in absolutely every respect. So that's what I recommend for anyone whose finances allow it. The matte finish, however, does not look cheap in any way. It's stable, smooth-for-matte, durable and consistent.

Phil

Phil,

No concerns on the quality of the finish. Zu finishes are amongst the very best I hsve ever seen. It's more that it's hard to visualise on a smaller floorstander than we're used to from them.

For instance, I found the piano black very old fashioned looking on the Druid and it would have been too much in my lounge on the Essence. I suspect it may have a greater appeal on the Superfly because of size and shape, and it will match the Pioneer tv beautifully. Howver, short of spending a while with Photoshop, I need to see it. Zu need to get some varied pics up asap imo.

Mike

"To be frank the only thing holding me back from a punt on the 60 day return right now is that there just aren't enough images of the Soul/Superfly to get an idea of finishes. I'm sure that will change soon. Least I hope it will."

(Apologies in advance if I am a bit too blunt and forward for some people)
Interestingly if you put lower wattage bulbs in your lighting at home then the finish of the speakers will not make one bit of difference.
The Zu speakers could be in cardboard boxes for me if they produced music the same as what I am experiencing.

Use the statement, "yeah I know the colour is not very nice, but that's the only colour they do them in, and they are the best speaker that I have come across for music, so I have ordered them." This statement is best said via a phone call or via email, to give the other party chance to cool.
Alternatively if you are feeling brave you can say it face to face, but ensure that you have your full ice-hockey kit on at the time!