', Read more at http://www.stereophile.com/content/gramophone-dreams-4#oSK1klUXQAexzryT.99. If they did not provide any specs at all then I could see the whole "just listen and don't worry about it" argument holding water, but putting out fabricated specs is dishonest, and calls into question all of the claims that the company has made. Zu Omen Dirty Weekend Speakers. We use cookies on our websites for a number of purposes, including analytics and performance, functionality and advertising. The Zu Audio Omen Standard and Omen Dirty Weekend (DW) are virtual twins, but with one very significant difference: the DW uses "recycled" drivers. To put in context, weighing getting the Quartets vs maybe buying a new pair of Tekton Lore, or pair of Zu Dirty Weekend. If you got something that was efficient yet well engineered (heritage klipsch, horn based designs with large woofers, or lowther drivers in well made cabinets) I honestly think you would have a major revelation in what a sound system is capable of quality wise. These 36″ highly-efficient speakers (97dB!) What? Zu Omen Dirty Weekends I saw a post recently on here about Zu Audio and a lot of people were giving them flack. Originally what caught my eye was a pair of their Dirty Weekends. I use them in a great room for both music and TV. Would use for hooking up his alexa to a echo link for music, and optical for t.v. My experience is that I really like a 'colored' sound that leans more towards a woody, euphonious bent - where the harmonic structure is just a wee more important than razor-sharp imaging or leading edge 'thwack'. It's the one Zu detractors crow about. Guy says bottom line is $500. Press J to jump to the feed. The Klipsch Pro-Media 2.1, which had graced my dorm with voluptuous bass for four years running, was out on the curb, forced down to garage duty by the tides of change. Tekton nor Zu appeals to me particularly. The very first Zu speaker I ever heard was a Druid IV, and it bowled me over!There was a rare vitality to the sound. I … Appear to be from 1993 in great shape. Zu Audio has been around for about 11 years now and is the brainchild of Sean Casey and Adam Decaria. Logged Paul Birkeland. I've never heard Zu speakers but the way OP describes his does pique my curiosity further. Edit: They also seem to sound very forward (imaging wise), which is not a good quality for music listening. Noticed that Zu was doing another batch of Dirty Weekends soon and I thought I would go ahead an share my review of my Omen Dirty Weekend IIs with the upgraded caps that I have had for a little over a year now. Omen DW loudspeakers now get 100 hours of fully assembled, max-level burn-in so they will sound great right out of the box. It took me more than a week to understand how clean the Soul Supremes' bass … Our primary goal is insightful discussion of equipment, sources, music, and audio concepts. Subjective taste in speaker can best be answered by yourself hopefully with actual auditions in the room you're going to use them in. Omen Dirty Weekend loudspeaker is our hook, … Global Moderator; Hero Member; … These are fairly similar in their bass response and full sound, but the highs and vocals/dialogue are really, really clear. Zu Audio Dirty Weekend... kharp1 Posts: 3,459. Omen is not fussy with placement or with electronics, matching up nicely with most any amplifier or receiver modern or vintage. Mar 24, 2021. I have a friend with both Zu Dirty Weekends and Klipsch Heresy III's. Reactions: VMPKJ. June 2018 in Speakers. Omen Dirty Weekend [Mk.II] Next Omen Dirty Weekend Sale is November 1. just the Sys and the Aegir) I could peg the volume control of the Sys and it … Size and sound is between Hersey and... Why is the front of one of the speakers not shown without grill (on the left) is my first thought but hopefully during your look and audition you'll get a better idea than the pics alone provide .... might look around a site that specializes in such like the Klipsch Audio Community forums as far as fair pricing goes. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. The Dirty Weekends are indeed 999 per pair as opposed to the Omen Mk2 I presume Rated PG weekend The M2s also appear to be discontinued. I appreciated your well written review and accept that the Lore is … If you get the chance, return those monstrosities of bad engineering and try finding something of actual high fidelity merit. Pretty new to this hobby, I’ve been collecting Klipsch for 30 plus years. by John Richardson. Spec wise the M3 Triodemaster is the most similar but is almost 4x the price. obviouslyprice diffs, but wonder how might compare if even possible to compare any of these . Appear to be from 1993 in great shape. "Let our rigorous testing and reviews be your guidelines to A/V equipment – not marketing slogans", Get our latest product reviews and AV stories emailed to you weekly. VMPKJ Active Member. I listened to Pink Floyd, Disclosure, Phish, and a couple others so far and I've been very impressed. If you could get a new speaker cabinet, plus used drivers and a $500 savings then you’d have the Zu Omen Dirty Weekend speakers. Zu Dirty Weekend. Zu Audio Omen DW MKII First Impression First off, please take everything I write with a grain of salt as I am pretty new to all of this and far from an expert. I was early in $300.00 deposit March 14 for the April 2nd Dirty Weekend. These go on sale a few times a year starting at $999 for the pair. The Dirty Weekends are indeed 999 per pair as opposed to the Omen Mk2 I presume Rated PG weekend The M2s also appear to be discontinued. If you want the short version, I love them. obviouslyprice diffs, but wonder how might compare if even possible to compare any of these . With the center channel (and I've got a BIC America sub, will replace with a Zu sub next), I watched Star Wars VII, and The Crown on Netflix and both were amazing as well. Over time, I moved them farther apart, farther out from the front wall, and toed them in less. Since then my Zu Omen Dirty Weekend speakers arrived. I've got them connected to a Pioneer Elite VSX-30 AVR. You are listening to coloured music. They haven't sold the Zu Essence in years and was one of their first, if not their first speaker. First I listened to some Vinyl (Pioneer VSX-30 wth Shure SC35C cart), and wow they just sound great! For sale is my beautiful pair of Zu Omen DWs MK 2. Klipsch Quartet - electronics - by owner - sale, F4D638B5-D638-4FC3-AA2D-DD40FA246512.jpeg, 6A137317-AE34-47D1-A6BF-5400C1E97717.jpeg, B382D492-CA73-4D68-9309-D1555FA51CE3.jpeg, F41F7AF5-C922-4180-A0B0-2FF3FD443E5F.jpeg, 47D68645-BE3B-4C3B-BC4D-B41D9902CC7E.jpeg, 655ADD90-C71D-4867-935F-AF394C78EFF3.jpeg, Movies, Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs, DVDs & Theatricks, In-Wall Volume Control not controlling sound on speaker. It's very nice. The Dirty Weekend uses an Erse based network. Noticed that Zu was doing another batch of Dirty Weekends soon and I thought I would go ahead an share my review of my Omen Dirty Weekend IIs with the upgraded caps that I have had for a little over a year now. Appear to be from 1993 in great shape. As far as how much illusion of space you want between you and the music it is a matter of taste, i for one dont want to be shoved up figuratively next to the stage( having been to concerts where i was right there.). I am currently listening to Zu Omen Dirty Weekends and KLH Kendalls, powered by Vidar. will play from 35 – 25kHz and have a very easy-to-drive impedance of 12 ohm. Well today I just setup my new set of Omen Dirty Weekends (they're the original Omen cabinets with the new drivers in them) and I got a Zu Cube to use as a center channel. These 36″ highly-efficient speakers (97dB!) Lots of trash talking ITT.. at this point I feel it is appropriate to quote again the poet laureate of our little niche pasttime, Herb Reichert of Stereophile: '...high-end audio is not now, and never really was, about creating or assessing gear with the sound of live music as a reference. I haven't heard it myself, but if it's truly bad, don't buy one and get over it. See there is your problem, you want to sound like you're in the movie theater. Anyways, I will post pics and a more detailed review soon but thought some people would be interested. It's like they don't even own a measurement device of any kind. They sound impressive because they get louder and sound bigger than the A5's. High-five on the fresh speakers, man. Well I lied, couldn’t help myself and got them. Omen Dirty Weekend Mk.II is a high performance yet generally affordable, fully U.S. made loudspeaker that will deliver fantastic sound in any living room. Well today I just setup my new set of Omen Dirty Weekends (they're the original Omen cabinets with the new drivers in them) and I got a Zu Cube to use as a center channel. Amazing shape and sounds great. I have the original Forte with Crites titanium tweeter diaphragms, Crites complete crossover boards and internal wiring plus the cabs were sealed on all internal seams and new gaskets. I like Naim, Dali, Dynaudio, older Sim, and a variety of other odds and ends - and I like Zu too! The "Dirty Weekend" (DW) line takes drivers that have been traded in and re-purposes them by placing them in standard Zu Omen cabinets, at a price that is significantly lower than the built-to-order Omens ($1500-$2K, depending on finish). I prefer to listen to music not speakers. Just found a set for $450, how do you like them? No info as of today. I haven't heard the 5.5 but its admittedly lesser cousin, the KG 4.5, did not impress me greatly. No speaker makes everyone happy and some folks have axes ready to grind at the drop of a hat - but make no mistake: if you like the way they sound, that is literally all that matters. Not familiar with tubes, but the 4.5s on solid state amps needed one with a decent amount of damping factor to come close to my other speakers. What is going on is people being attracted to their relative loudness compared to typical speakers, and the confirmation bias that comes with the sort of lifestyle/image Sean Casey is marketing (screw evidence-based engineering and do everything by feeling with speakers that deliberately break every speaker design principle without understanding why they exist). The point of this is post is that the specs are bullshit. I … They sound better to you because they are louder and that's it. Spec wise the M3 Triodemaster is the most similar but is almost 4x the price. ... To put in context, weighing getting the Quartets vs maybe buying a new pair of Tekton Lore, or pair of Zu Dirty Weekend. See the comparo list at the bottom for details. The Zu Omen Dirty Weekend is pretty damn good for a grand. I've met Sean once, and listened to Zu at a number of shows and homes and they have a real enthusiasm for music and exploring ways to make it fun to listen to. Im using Loki to increase low end bass response on the Zu's by about 1-2 db. Klipsch Quartet in oiled oak. I … Instead of designing by computer, head honcho Sean Casey uses his decades of experience and research combined with his physics background to design by ear. I've heard a lot of people at these are more for music lovers than Audiophiles and I'm honestly not totally sure what the difference is, but to my ears they're just great. However, without some gain in the chain (i.e. Audiofool Sound Demo 004Schiit RagnarokSchiit YggdrasilZu Audio Omen Dirty WeekendChromecast AudioSongs from YouTube Library00:13 - 1. Omen Mk.II also has the upgrade full Mission wire harness along with the dual binding post setup (5 way posts and ZuB3/SpeakOn). Given that this model from Zu costs less than $1,000, it’s fair to say this rediscovery experience came as a … JavaScript is disabled. The dialogue was so clear it really sounded like I was in a movie theater. Since then my Zu Omen Dirty Weekend speakers arrived. That is, the DW drivers come from Zu … The Heresy's may have a slight edge in efficiency. Don't see how we should give this kind of thing a pass just because it is more esoteric/expensive/intimidating, when we call out stuff like the A5. 45 min drive just to go look, and sounds like maybe I could do better for the price anyway. The cheapest Heritage Klipsch cost 2x as much as these... not a fair comparison. . For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Whether you'd like the speakers or not, who knows? I’m going to look at a pair of Klipsch Quartets tomorrow. He likes them both a lot. r/audiophile is a subreddit for the pursuit of quality audio reproduction of all forms, budgets, and sizes of speakers. IMO they're also unattractive and I have to look at them every time I listen to music or watch movies so that's important to me. I did demo a large number of speakers but never got a chance to demo the Zu speakers … What other speakers did you listen to when deciding on this purchase? You must log in or register to reply here. With the Omen Dirty Weekend loudspeaker from Zu Audio (Ogden, Utah), I rediscovered several things that I had drifted away from in the last few years of assembling a home system. If you want the short version, I love them. My old towers were Bose 601 Series II, the sound here is much more directed and again vocals are world above, bass especially on EDM is just worlds better. Hear some neutral speakers and report back. Comparisons are helpful if you have them. Zu Audio marches to the beat of their own drummer. On the other side of the token, Zu owners should not expect the community to pull any punches just because they are expensive, large, high-sensitivity (the numbers are faked anyway) or have exotic veneer/automotive paint finisves- they are still objectively shit and there is really no difference between the likes of Audioengine and Zu except that Sean Casey is a far better salesman. They are probably the Harley-Davidson of the speaker world - not really the ultimate in motorcycle performance but having a certain muscle in their presentation that is broadly appealing. If you could get a new speaker cabinet, plus used drivers and a $500 savings then you’d have the Zu Omen Dirty Weekend speakers. It's about manufacturers, engineers, and journalists (like me) talking self-serving, evangelistic, messianic crap. [ March 25, 2021 ] Zu Audio Omen Dirty Weekend Sale Starts Today Announcements [ March 24, 2021 ] Qobuz Becomes First Hi-Res, 24-bit Streaming Service Available on Sonos Announcements Search for: The Latest John Lennon, Plastic Ono Band–The Ultimate Collection | … just the Sys and the Aegir) I could peg the volume control of the Sys and it … Zu Omen Dirty Weekends I saw a post recently on here about Zu Audio and a lot of people were giving them flack. An audiophile wants to be right next to the main character/the musician. 60 day full money back guarantee return policy. Zu has just celebrated it’s 10th anniversary in 2010, and here at audiocounsel we believe it is the start of a very special company. #1. That's just a really odd thing to do, using the No True Scotsman fallacy - the discussion should really be on the hugely-deficient (and downright ignorant) engineering of Zu and how the extensive deficiencies are unlikely to somehow enhance the listening experience because of how unnatural they are (wide, deep cancellation dips and sharp treble peaks). The Zu's go deeper in the bass. Omen Dirty Weekend Mk.II is based on the Omen Mk.II, sans a few of the fancy bits to get the price down yet keep performance up. However, without some gain in the chain (i.e. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, Wilson WATT Puppy 7, Rega RS1, Spendor S3/5R, Dirac - Emotiva XDA 2 + XPA G3 - Polk SRS 3.1Tl + SVS PC-2000. Noticed that Zu was doing another batch of Dirty Weekends soon and I thought I would go ahead an share my review of my Omen Dirty Weekend IIs with the upgraded caps that I have had for a little over a year now. movies theatres have to render dialogue intelligibly, and so do home sound systems. I’m going to look at a pair of Klipsch Quartets tomorrow. Omen Dirty Weekend Mk.II is a high performance yet generally affordable, U.S. made loudspeaker that … Too bad I was really trying to make a Klipsch purchase work but gave up and went with a Zu Audio dirty weekend for … I also have the Harbeth Super HL5+ and a pair of Tekton OB Sigma…(along with B&W’s, KEF, Klipsch, Bose) additional sets of speakers bought (and kept) through the years. I saw a post recently on here about Zu Audio and a lot of people were giving them flack. My bookshelf speakers are Audioengine A5+ connected to an iMac, I actually really love them for their price/size and being self powered. Listen to one of their newer speakers and report back. I expect they will sound great given my experience pairing less impressive speakers (Klipsch RF3-IIs) with that receiver’s big brother. Are they as pristine as a Bryston/ATC combo, or a $500,000 stack of Simaudio gear on Blades? Sorry I'm not super specific but I'm new to trying to describe sounds! If you want the short version, I love them. Oh well, thanks for feedback all. will play from 35 – 25kHz and have a very easy-to-drive impedance of 12 ohm. ... To put in context, weighing getting the Quartets vs maybe buying a new pair of Tekton Lore, or pair of Zu Dirty Weekend. Audiocounsel is extremely excited about this unique brand from America and is pleased to be the only dealer in the UK to stock their products. Zu Omen Dirty Weekend Speakers. Right now I think I’m just feeling like hoarding speakers to determine what I like. The point of this is post is that the specs are bullshit. Zu has a very liberal upgrade and trade-in policy; they're constantly improving the technology of the drivers and cabinets they employ. A revolution in American Hi-Fi. Your only comparison is to an equally as bad sounding audio companies mini desktop speakers. I mean when I say it's like being in a movie theater for movies it's because the voices are so good it's like the person is in front of me, not a reproduction of a voice. Hand built high efficiency loudspeakers engineered and designed with American quality and innovation from Zu Audio. Sometimes just reading the news here at PTA gets me into trouble. Monitoring, another story. Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-8000F Sensitivity = 98db Impedance = 12 ohm Zu Omen Dirty Weekend Sensitivity = 97db Impedance = 12 ohm Decware model DM945 Sensitivity = 94DB Impedance = 6 OHM. Zu Audio Omen DW MKII First Impression First off, please take everything I write with a grain of salt as I am pretty new to all of this and far from an expert. He says $500 his rock bottom... maybe if I could have got for $400 little more tempting. With the Omen Dirty Weekend loudspeaker from Zu Audio (Ogden, Utah), I rediscovered several things that I had drifted away from in the last few years of assembling a home system. I’m going to look at a pair of Klipsch Quartets tomorrow. Thinking they'd be good for a basic stereo for pops with a yamaha SA-301 amp. I have Klipsch Forte and Zu Omen Dirty Weekends Mk II with clarity cap. Considering the date of your post makes me wonder if the timing of the post had anything to do with the timing of the DW sales window. (Zu Audio gives every pair at least 600 hours of break-in before shipping.) Zu Druid V Zu Audio . These are even more sensitive than the Klipsch (97dB claimed) and are plenty loud with the single Aegir. We are also using stainless steel mounting hardware and inserts on the Mk.II Omen. ..... 12: RE: Bookshelf/Mini Tower Upgrade Question (12.72) Posted ... Quite a coincidance. Have been considering Aegir if I end up with the Zu, but I don't want to lose … These are even more sensitive than the Klipsch (97dB claimed) and are plenty loud with the single Aegir. Like last March, when I happened upon a blurb about Zu Audio’s Dirty Weekend event, where a stripped down version of the company’s popular budget floorstander, the Omen, is offered at a ridiculously low price to entice folks interested in the Zu speaker line through the door. They're in excellent condition, but have been banished to their boxes since a move and the birth of a second little one. ... Office Music 2-2.0 Klipsch RP-600M | Topping DX7s (BAL out) | PASS ACA (kit) Class A balanced monoblocks Master Bedroom Music-2.0 Totem Hawk | Rotel RA-1570 Patio Music-2.0 Polk Atrium8 | AMC 2445 bridged Noticed that Zu was doing another batch of Dirty Weekends soon and I thought I would go ahead an share my review of my Omen Dirty Weekend IIs with the upgraded caps that I have had for a little over a year now. Interesting review. I was new to the forum and luckily decided to push back and that is when he became upset and the poor English gave him away. Given that this model from Zu costs less than $1,000, it’s fair to say this rediscovery experience came as a … If they did not provide any specs at all then I could see the whole "just listen and don't worry about it" argument holding water, but putting out fabricated specs is dishonest, and calls into question all of the claims that the company has made. I'm hearing a lot more detail overall. No - and while that stuff is really amazing, I prefer the new Dynaudio Contour C20 on a $7000 Naim rig streaming Redbook or playing whatever on a Rega table - not because it's perfect but because it makes me really, really happy. Restored and original Sansui, Kenwood, Scott tube integrated amps. Well today I just setup my new set of Omen Dirty Weekends (they're the original Omen cabinets with the new drivers in them) and I got a Zu Cube to use as a center channel. EDIT: Is anyone seriously disputing that the Zu, at its core, suffers from the same sort of deficiencies (resonances, gross directivity mismatch, awful reflex tuning) that the likes of Audioengine do, except for higher SPL capability? If you want the short version, I love them. Well decided not to go look at them. http://www.stereophile.com/content/gramophone-dreams-4#oSK1klUXQAexzryT.99. so curious how the bottom end output is? They sound and look great, I’d call them near mint, only 1 small blemish. I did demo a large number of speakers but never got a chance to demo the Zu speakers …
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