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Zu Soul Superfly

I just ordered a pair of the new Zu speakers on a whim. I was going to wait for information, but the fact that they threw in the free superfly upgrades to the first 30 people got me.

From a similar thread it sounds like some of you guys have heard the speaker despite information only being released today. I'm wondering what you can share about it?

Also, I am really hoping it works with a Firstwatt F1 amplifier. Can anyone comment as to that? I know the Druid's and Essences worked OK.
gopher
hifin
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It's great for rock and everything else! I had some people over the other day and played them some White Stripes "Icky Thump" and then put on Micheal Jackson "Off The Wall"on vinyl. Wow! They were shellshocked, couldn't believe records could sound like that. These things do power, tone and pace like no other speaker I have heard. Also great with blues(my fave), jazz and classical. The Gladiator soundtrack on vinyl is scary good!
rockn
26 posts
 
Where is everybody? How are all those burned in Superflys sounding? Still waiting on mine from BF!
secretchimp99
8 posts
 
Rockn - I'm loving mine with my Eastern Electric M520 through the 16ohm taps. I have somewhere around 175 hrs on them and they sound better each day with depth of sound and overall detail improving along the way. They are extremely dynamic and lively and that 'aggressiveness' in the beginning is no longer apparent. I was concerned the FRD would have some colorations that I wouldn't be able to live with, but that has not been the case at all.

The Zu speakers have been eye opening for me. The dynamics and 'live' sound are addictive and I feel much less like I'm playing a recording and more like I'm re-creating a musical event in my living room.

Though now I am wondering how they sound with SET amplification . . .
rockn
26 posts
 
Secretchimp99 - Awesome! thats what I like to hear. Mine were delayed because I opted for the walnut finish with black trim which should look spectacular. Speaking of SET amps, I'm curious too. Never owned a tube anything except my idecco which isn't the same. I've been reading good things about Decware amps & think it could be a good match but we'll see after I've had them awhile. Thanks for posting & keep em coming.
morganc
255 posts
 
Secretchimp-99 That liveliness you describe is exactly how I feel about the Omen Defs that I have and that "the band is playing in the living room" is my favorite audiophile term:). I would love to have an A/B comparison of the two. How would you describe your soundstage? Mine is definitely very large and very deep. It is as if it is deep behind the speakers.....as if I were sitting like 20-30 rows back at a show.

I will have a 300B Set amp coming soon.....anyone in the Bay Area?
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