Macallan Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Any thoughts on these new speakers from Zu? I read a few reviews online and they get great reviews, would like to know how they compare to the RF-7 for 2 channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Hmm... Have your tried the Zu forum? [] Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsman Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 This is a good place to ask if you want votes to sway to the RF7's. I have heard the Zu lineup and am impressed with them, especially in 2 channel listening. But if you want to compare the Essence to RF7's, that is not a fair comparrison. The Essence list for $5000.00 and RF7's list for $2200.00, if you pay full msrp. But for me and my personal listening tastes, the RF7's are what I like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 This is a good place to ask if you want votes to sway to the RF7's. I have heard the Zu lineup and am impressed with them, especially in 2 channel listening. But if you want to compare the Essence to RF7's, that is not a fair comparrison. The Essence list for $5000.00 and RF7's list for $2200.00, if you pay full msrp. But for me and my personal listening tastes, the RF7's are what I like. You're assuming cost has relevance to performance. I've not found this to be true in any sense. Cost has relevance to cost, that's all. Some engineers can achieve outstanding performance inexpensively, others are not good enough to do that and their products cost more. The comparison is fair. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Dave it sounds like to me that woodsman is saying the rf-7's beat the zu's and also cost much less. He's saying it's not a fair comparison because the rf-7's kick their butt. Sort of like sonus faber grand piano homes aren't fair to forte II's, because they are about as good in some areas and not as good in others, yet cost a hell of a lot more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macallan Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 I already own the RF-7s, have for 5 years. I am happy with the sound but always curious what else is out there. I want more midrange presence while still maintaing the dynamics of the RF-7s. The P-37Fs look interesting (not happy they are made in China) and the Zu Essence look like a potential. I have also read great things about the upcoming Gallo Acoustics Ref 3.5. I ask on the Klipsch forum because I know that Klipsch owners value the same type of sound that I do but I am open to trying other brands if the price/performance is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I am happy with the sound but always curious what else is out there. I want more midrange presence while still maintaing the dynamics of the RF-7s. If you are willing to go $5K, there are some bargains out there right now. Check out B&W N802's and Revel Studio's (I's not the II's). http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1251681044 http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1251927323&/B-W-Nautilus-802S-1-owner--Dar http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1250281700&/Revel-Ultima-Studio- http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1250274986&/Revel-Ultima-Studio-(High-Glos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just_Strummin Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I just bought a used pair of Zu Def Pro speakers for under $5k. They're amazing. MSRP was $12k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macallan Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 How would you describe the sound? How is the imaging? Do you have a center channel or strictly 2 channel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macallan Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share Posted August 5, 2009 Anyone? Anyone hear the Zu Essence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuyOtherSoundEquipment Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 The P-37Fs look interesting (not happy they are made in China) I'm fairly certain that all of the Palladium series products are made in Hope, Arkansas. Can anyone confirm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macallan Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share Posted August 5, 2009 i've read jus the flagship, p-39F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Why is it if I go into a chinese resturant, the food is not prepared in China? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blvdre Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 The P-37Fs look interesting (not happy they are made in China) I'm fairly certain that all of the Palladium series products are made in Hope, Arkansas. Can anyone confirm? I believe Amy confirmed that only the 39's are made inthe US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 i just found a pair of zu def pro's as well and they are pretty nice (not sure how they compare to the essence) but for the money they are a fine speaker. the bass can be setup to an almost "oh my god" type of setup, the front (mids and highs) are right up there with some of the best single drivers i have heard soundstage is on par with most high quality speakers offered today..................they are a little tricky to get set-up properly (i am not there yet in my opinion) but they do give glimpses of what is possiable if you are close enough you are welcome to stop in for an audition........i can also state the guys at zu are wonderful to deal with i bought my speakers used and they had no problems helping me with set-up tips Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just_Strummin Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Joe, Congrats on the Def Pro's. I'm really loving mine! What amp are you using to drive the subwoofer array? I'm using a Behringer EP2500 which works amazingly, and for $250 for a new one shipped simply can't be beat. The Rane EQ definitely takes time to get dialed in, but wow! These speakers sound so amazing! Absolutely the best "conventional" cone speaker for the price I have ever heard on the used market. Now, I need to replace the fan on my EP2500. A replacement fan is $10 and about 30 minutes of time. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 hello strummin i have a crown K-2, but am thinking about behringer monos, a little more versatile i think. did you get a manual with yours ???? i contacted adam to get zu's base line starting point for the rane and that helped a little, so right now i have those settings on channel A, and am playing with X-Over points and settings on channel B (in 5 band) pretty cool that you can just flip the switches to compare the 2..............i am also using the template (downloadable from rane) to keep track of where i have been and where i am going...........................we need to get togeather and compare notes on this rane. also if you did get a manual that is of an consaquence i would love to get a copy either emailed or mailed i would pay for your trouble of course Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macallan Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Zu is selling their speakers directly again and the price of the Essence is now $3,600. I am still happy with my RF-7s but this new price has me even more interested. Anyone heard the Essence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 No, but I'd like to. Do you have to go to Utah to hear 'em? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bliss53 Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I have been to Ogden a few times to ski. I wanted to try to get away to visit the local Zu showroom but the snow was to good. I heard a pair of the druids in New Hampshire at Fidelis in Derry, NH a while back. They sounded very good, but different to my tastes. Sme claim that klipsch horns color the sound. I do not hear this but I did notice a specific sound coloration from the Zus. But this one situation, one set up, on one day, in a show room. I do not know if they have since gotten any of the newer models. For what it is worth, I really enjoy my Zu 103 cartridige. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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