Who OWNS Zu Audio Speakers- Especially Definition

i am going to hear Definition 2s tomorrow, and can provide some feedback.

right now, i am planning to purchase Magicos, but that may change.

Definition Mk2s really need 10 ft away at least, as was the distance i was hearing them over the weekend to get the drivers to integrate properly.

i think the Mk2s are a pretty neat speaker---nice tone in the midrange and that is their charm. guitars and vocals are nice, although my girlfriend found them somewhat prominent. i think the top end rolls off a bit early to what i am used to, so not quite the air of a typical dynamic speaker. cymbals arent as accurate as i've heard on other speakers. bottom line is zu is definitely great in the FRD range---vocals and electric guitars in particular.

dynamics are superb, and with the built in subs---you get some big extension down low, simplifying setup in your room. the efficiency makes them great if amplifier flexibility is your thing.

as far as comparing them to the Magicos at 2x the price? i'm not sure they are quite in that league---but they are a great value in their price range.

hope this helps...

i had an opportunity to hear the Zus this evening on different amplification---the Zu owner switched to a metal 845 and it was extremely different. the loss i previously heard at the high end was completely gone---detail was very good this time around. the midrange was still quite compelling and it seemed very coherant (which i admired the first time) i switched to my integrated amplifier (BAT), and the bass slam was awesome. great dynamics---though tone in the midrange wasn't quite as pure as on the SET amps. this speaker can change significantly based on amplification i can tell.

overall, a much better demo this time around and i'm probably going to order a pair and demo in my house this time around.

Keith

James_Edward---receive your speaks?