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Full-range/horn loaded on a budget?


I'm desperate to find a full-range driver, horn loaded designed, wood cabinet speaker in the next week or two. I'm depressed since having to sell my beloved Horning Agathon Ultimates and not being able to enjoy my music. I need speakers. Something to get me by for now but still satisfy my spoiled ears. I was set to purchase the Zu Omen (Standard or Def) but disappointingly they don't have stock and build time is 4-6 weeks. That's frustrating because it's rare that I find something I like so quick - aesthetic wise. I can see that kind of wait for $10K speakers, but $1500?

Let me know your suggestions for $2800 and under. I have a few brands in mind but would like to hear from others who have possibly owned/auditioned various ones.

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sakahara
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glory
1,616 posts
 
Mstark,

I had a pleasure comparing those side by side to Druids and Presents and they were more open, balanced, fuller then Zu. They also image like crazy and had wider, deeper soundstage

What speaker is called Presents?
coffee2
88 posts
 
listen i'd wait for the zu omen def's. at $1800 Sean say better than the druids an a mini method so that tells me alot
. free shipping money back 60 day , do the math , McFly
mstark
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Glory - it should read Presence (same as your pair).
sakahara OP
181 posts
 
Addendum:

Here are some speaker prerequisites I meant to include (text edit box wouldn't allow any more);

Sensitivity: 90+dB (higher the better), for use with 10 watt SET monos.
Design: Prefer hybrid, 3-way (like Horning), no horn "honk" full range driver, single pair of terminals (no bi-amp).
Size/Weight: Manageable (12x12x40)/100lbs <
Finish: Natural wood; Maple,...etc. Light toned woods.
sakahara OP
181 posts
 

Thanks for the suggestions. I realize I'm not going to find something in the same class as the Horning, just hopefully something similar in design/sound at a much lower price.

I looked at Hornshoppe and have a hard time believing that speaker would be satisfying enough. Single full-range driver.... I'm just not sure. Prefer hybrid; 2-way, 3-way. Klipsch has never appealed to me - aesthetically.The Zu Omen does still sound like a fantastic bargain and possibly a very good sounding speaker that I could be happy with but the wait. The Tekton Design is interesting; KatzMeow and Uruz. KCS has been mentioned also (new model for $2500 listed here). Jaton website isn't working.
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