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Who OWNS Zu Audio Speakers- Especially Definition

I have recently tried a number of speakers, and I seem to have a problem with them all sounding too clinical, especially as the volume goes past 95-100db. This is key; I enjoy my stereo most when the volume is up. I currently own MA GS60's. They do loud very well, but are too lean for my tastes.
Various stores, various equipment, etc., so I can't say it was a controlled listening experience. Some were in my home.
I'm figuring the Zu Definitions would be different- I'd like to hear from some owners and those that have taken up on the 60 day trial period. What's good, what's bad?

BTW, some of the speakers I have listened to and found wanting:
Magnepan 3.6
Focal 1037Be
Reference 3a Grand Veena
Monitor Audio GS60
PSB Synchrony One (actually enjoyed these most- great dynamics, but felt something was lacking in the highs)
james_edward

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james_edward OP
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Sprink,
This is of interest to me too- when I started this post, I should have included the fact that most often I am closer than 8 feet from the speakers, and most of my listening is done off axis anyway. If I sit 'audiophile style', I can be the required 10 feet away.
Critical listening is great, but I tend to be doing things while the music is playing, and also wonder if they are more sensitive to listening distance.
And I have the most fun with my stereo when I have parties-and at that point, no one is listening for image, soundstage, etc. As a long term audiophiliac, I'd like these attributes, but at this point, I prefer good, loud fun in my listening experience. I'm hoping the Definition MK2's can provide that.
I am ordering on Monday, so I'll post my thoughts when they arrive.
james_edward OP
115 posts
 
Keith,
No, I have not received them. I placed the order on October 29th, so I would have expected them by now. As far as I know, they have not even shipped yet. I just sent an email to follow up on their progress.
Jim
james_edward OP
115 posts
 
I went to the Zu website, and it looks like they raised the price of the Definitions to $11,000 from $9,999. I'm glad I ordered when I did...
james_edward OP
115 posts
 
I just got the tracking number yesterday, so the Definitions are on their way. I will post my impressions after a week or two, and compare them to my current Monitor Audio GS60's plus REL Britannia B2 sub.
james_edward OP
115 posts
 
So... I got my Definition 2's on Dec.23. I wanted to wait until they had some hours on them before commenting. I'll start off by saying that break-in is a major factor with these. The Zu website says as much, but I always figure that's just a ploy, and what you're really doing is getting used to the new sound... I stand corrected.
When I first listened, I was not at all impressed. The highs were too prominent, the mids too recessed and thin; only the bass seemed good to start.
I have been trying to put hours on these, and today, at over 30 hours of fairly loud (90-95db) playing, they are performing exactly as Zu states in the manual. The bass has gone deeper, the mids are coming out of hiding and fleshing out, and the treble is smoothing out.
I am now looking forward to what another full day of break-in will bring.
Cutting this short now- I have to make some dinner...
I'll be back.
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