Efficient speaker: Zu, Tekton, Volti, Klipsch, Fleetwood?

I’ve gone back and forth between Devore and Verity since 2003. Verity seems to have what "I" am looking for in the Otello at 93db. They go down to a real solid 30hz. The presence range is where I feel like some like, Devore, others prefer Verity.

I find Devore’s to be over hyped in the presence region. There is something artificial there to my ears- a loading of the room at a frequency that is annoying. I’m not saying my ears are right- they are for me. Verity sounds a bit more refined and perhaps can be less exciting with some material, but for me better with equal detail for the wide range of music I listen to.

This is just my experience with the Verity PE, Leonore, Otello and some time with the Anniversary and Amadis- They are very dimensional. Devore- 12 years with Nines, 6 months with O/93, time with S9, O96 only at friends. The slim Devore speakers IMO are more dimensional than the wall of sound O’s, which are beautifully organized and more powerful sounding in their own way. It comes down to how we hear IMO, and it’s as different as how we see art.

Re: Zu Soul 6 -- Steve Guttenberg, as I explained elsewhere here, did a hasty, sloppy review on speakers not fully broken in. And he set up the speakers erroneously before he made the effort to understand them. For a more accurate, informed and thorough third party published assessment, find John Darko's Best of 2021 video review, which he leads with Soul 6. And find & read Srajan Ebean's 6Moons nine pages review published a few weeks ago. If you don't believe me, they will give you a quite decent understand of what to expect. Danny Kaey will also have a review on his Sonic Flare youtube channel, shortly.

Phil

The Razz speakers at the 2022 Tampa Audio-Expo sounded engaging, micro and macro dynamic and a thoroughly enjoyable listen.  Paired with the terrific BorderPatrol S20 SET amp, SEi DAC, and Innuos ZENith Music-Server was a blend of equipment that really works terrific together.  One of the most enjoyable rooms I visited.  

The Devilles seemed to come out of the gate strong but there have been lots for sale. Do they become less interesting over time. Big money for a tiny speakers too.