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Zu Audio loudspeakers

I got to hear a pair of dirty weekends at a show once. It was the brightest sounding system I have ever heard. I left that room pretty quickly.
 
I agree with HG
I never owned them but borrowed some for a few days whilst auditioning speakers. In very many ways a likeable and enjoyable sound, full of character, fun and a fine stoundstage and presence. A bit like innacurate Tannoys. But HiFi? In the sense that HiFi reproduces exactly what the recording engineer intended? No.
 
Only heard them at shows, not the best environment i know but i also thought they were bright, and thin sounding, also as these are from the USA, not the best value for money, a so-so speaker IMO,
 
I have never heard Zu speakers sound like Zu speakers at any show ever. I refer you back to my comments about exposing what’s going on upstream and being very sensitive to both cold and movement. Could t disagree with anyone who called them forward in such environments but that isn’t actually what they sound like.

I’d recommend a conversation with @Avonessence who absolutely know his way around Zu speakers.
 
@Mike Hughes I've never heard ANYTHING sound good at a hifi show ;)

There's no mention of such forward behaviour I've read in the Reichert / Guttenberg / Darko reviews I've just read. It could be a conspiracy though...

I've sent @Avonessence a message :)
 
Shows are difficult. Good becomes a relative term. You can usually tell within seconds if a room will appeal i.e. you can rule out any room with an idiotic volume level but good rooms are often just a relief from truly bad ones. I can remember being at a Manchester show where a room with a lowly Rega Planar 1 was such a joy simply because it sounded vaguely musical compared to every preceding room. Certainly had a show been the only place I’d heard a. Zu I’d have never bought one.
 
Tom60300 said:
Well, that settles it. If Mr. YouTube Entertainer Guy likes these speakers then 99% of the population should immediately turn and run away. Frankly, I couldn't care less how much these guys are being paid to say anything and everything.
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Wasn’t actually inferring that. Just commented that he and Reichart speak about them .They also remark that production is patchy.
 
I haven't heard any Zu speakers but I watched a Youtube video by 2 Channel Listening in which a Zu was compared to a Tekton and was surprised to learn that the drive units in both are simply fixed by wood screws directly into the cabinet material - no threaded inserts and bolts. Now I understand that many won't be bothered about this and I doubt if it affects performance but for me personally, I couldn't accept this irrespective of whether the speaker sounds good or bad and irrespective of its value for money rating, good or bad.
 
Rockhopper said:
Had these Druid 4,s for many years

Only changed when moved to smaller home and had to down size

Found they had a wonderful room filling presentation with lots of air and depth.

Would deffo visit again in larger room, Druid 6 would be my choice

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They sounded very good to me
 
I have Zu Druids an older model. Before I bought them I listened to many different speakers. I'm not here to argue each to their own. I'm not even sure how you describe 'sound'. It's a bit like describing additional colours to a colour blind person in that different listeners focus on different characteristics.
So I heard different sounds some highly analytical but tiring to listen to for long periods. Some a lot more expensive. The 'sound' of the Druids just worked for me. They just seemed more musical if that's a description that people can relate to I don't know.
I've heard other systems since that sound better but cost way way more so not in my league. Someday I'd like to hear Druid V and VI to hear what changes/improvements have been made over time. Might even upgrade if they're an improvement.
 
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