Zu Omen or Tekton Lore

Hello UL - Don't want to make your own, eh? (Referencing the other forum). I was going to post over there but the DIY guys really took the thread over.
I have the Lores about 6 - 7 feet from my head and I think they sound great at that distance. I'd try 4' but I'd have to rearrange, move them closer together, etc. so I'd rather not. 4' might be a little close but I personally think they would do fine, especially because of the full range design.
As I've said before in this thread and elsewhere, I think these are a real bargain. I know your original budget was a bit higher than their price, but don't be mislead by that. And there is a return policy so worth a try.
Hope this helps.

Irish - the thread is called Zu Omen v Tekton Lore.

We had been waiting for someone to compare the 2, and finally soneone did!

Now I am sure ZU speakers are excellent compared to most conventional speakers in their price range (though not really apples to apples), but the truth here, was that 3 men - one of which has a pair of Wilson's, hence high expectations - unanimously decided that Omen was no competition for Lore. 3 MEN!!! with NO bias toward either brand. In fact, one of them owns Omens and was seriously disturbed when he realized he would now have to place an A'gon ad as a result of this conclusion!

One of claimed he become agitated by the one notey bass

The other is selling his Omens now

The other just didn't think it was close

So my suggestion to you - stop posting here and go build a better $1K speaker! Is that not what it's all about??? Someone else has raised the bar.

And I wish you many blessings from above in doing so - you are up against talented competition.

Hint: you may have to cut your OH and/or marketing expenses

FYI - I posted a Lore review (in the reviews section).

Paul- can you tell me what you listed it under? I don't see Tekton as a choice... perhaps you just made it and it hasn't shown up yet??

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