Druid ZU speakers??

madmax
madmax Posts: 12,434
edited January 2008 in Speakers
http://www.zuaudio.com/druid_2.html

I have a major WANT for a pair of these. Single full range driver, efficient, reasonable price, lightweight, small, small US company... Looks pretty cool.
madmax

PS: Have not heard them :(
Vinyl, the final frontier...

Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited January 2008
    I was skeptical of the company when I saw them hocking their cables on ebay, but it seems they've gained some respect in the community.

    I'm interested in hearing the speakers as well. I seem them on a'gon every once in a while. They sure are sexy...
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2008
    Yesterday I tried to buy two pair. One pair sold in about 4 hours and I missed it. The second pair I caught within an hour of the posting. It was sold too... Seems like they might be on a lot of peoples lists.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited January 2008
    I think these are the same speakers:

    http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/zu/druid.html

    http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/zu6/druid.html

    They look cool, but never heard them.
    Venom
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited January 2008
    Yeah, I've been wanting to hear a pair, too. 101db efficiency w/ extension down to 40 hz ain't bad at all!

    I love my Jordan full ranges, but there's a limit to how much volume you can get out of a 89db 4" driver.
    Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
    Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565
    Jordan JX92s : MF X-T100 : Xray v8
    Backburner:Krell KAV-300i
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2008
    Isn't a druid like a creature on Star trek?
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2008
    A druid is a tree worshiper.
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2008
    ahhhh...
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2008
    The fit and finish appears to be very top notch.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2008
    dorokusai wrote: »
    The fit and finish appears to be realy top notch.


    Hopefully I can get someone to hit them with an ugly stick so they look like the DQ10's.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited January 2008
    madmax wrote: »
    Hopefully I can get someone to hit them with an ugly stick so they look like the DQ10's.
    madmax

    Heh. Open baffle done right:
    Brazilian_Cherry1.jpg

    Open baffle done wrong:
    5e77_12.JPG
    Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
    Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565
    Jordan JX92s : MF X-T100 : Xray v8
    Backburner:Krell KAV-300i
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2008
    The DQ10's certainly look like a POS. Imagine what they look like in my livingroom with a mint Manley tube monoblock sitting in front of each one. Makes me laugh when I look at them. I have the front covers but don't have them in place. Its just too funny as is.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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