Zu Dirty Weekend 6 went on sale today


The good folks at Zu certainly know a thing or two about creating hype around new products. The Dirty Weekend 6 went on sale this morning. It was positioned as a first come first served release with a November delivery. I bought a pair with the "supreme" upgrade. A little risky buying without hearing them first, but I figure I can probably unload them if they're not to my liking, since they'll probably sell out. Any thoughts on these or Zu in general for that matter ..

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I ordered a pair as well (the base model DW6). 

 

I’ve owned the Zu Omen MK II for about 5 years give or take. And it’s a truly awesome speaker. I did the same thing you did a bought them blind. I had begun getting frustrated demoing speakers from a local vendor (vendor was great but the expensive list of speakers I marched through meh). Zu speakers are not always praised for top end clarity, or super detailed hifi sound (at least their most affordable models) but what some may argue they lack there (I think they sound great top to bottom) they more than make up with their energetic dynamic and “live” presentation. Be prepared for some hate.  People who dislike them can be a judgmental bunch. I’ve happily used mine without a subwoofer and I enjoy bass especially with hip hop and the like. These are supposed to improve in every one of these new areas with the updated cabinet and port loading design.  And I have trouble finding fault with the MkII.  I’ve used them with cheap equipment and very expensive equipment. And while they will reward you when running with well matched gear, they’ll sing being driven by just about anything. 
 

Zu has a very awesome but polarizing approach and sound. Usually the people who enjoy them fall in love.  I’ve trialed a good deal of other audiophile gear from source to amp. Zu speakers help you forget about all that mess and concentrate one what’s really important…enjoying the music. 
 

I hope you’re as happy with your purchase as I know I will be. 

That’s awesome.  That finish looks so dope. Very interested to hear what you think of them.
 

 I’m tempted to upgrade to the Superfly as they have that ready to ship. I will certainly post my very novice opinions on here.  I’m planning on running them in a modest system with an Arcam SA20 fed by the co-ax on a Sonos Port pumping  Tidal. I’m sure my Benchmark Dac/preamp and Rogue Audio Stereo 100 will find there way into running them as well. 
 

Temptation is certainly trying to get the better of me on the Superfly upgrade.  They’re waiting on some parts for the base model and estimated it would be 3-4 weeks before shipment (Ordered 9/6). 

Thanks for the encouraging response. Got notified today that mine are shipping on 9/23. Fyi, Steve Guttenberg reviewed the DW6 yesterday on YouTube.

Yup. I saw that. And he’s keeping them!  Hard to give them higher praise than that. He seemed to agree that Zu has improved the sound in all the ways they claim.

 

I’m eventually going to try to get my hands on a First Watt amp. They’ve always been reviewed as some of the best amplifiers for Zu speakers. It looks like from your profile pic you have a Decware Zen Triode—read nothing but good things about how it pairs with Zu for modest listening levels.