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The length of my thread is what connected me with the buyer. As someone pointed out, my AC ad was second only to the 6moons review in that category on Google.
I bid a small amount so that I could monitor the bidding. I had good reason to be interested in their progress. Now I no longer have a reason to care. This is one of the two pairs that were for sale back when Zu first announced there would be a Def 2. I thought he had sold them until they appeared recently. I wasn't watching at the time but Tvad emailed me a link. I remember that the guy had no boxes. You might want to check that with him. If necessary, contact Zu. They will sell you boxes and ship them directly to the seller. Could be a bargaining tool. Unless, of course, you live close enough to pick them up yourself.I think you will be surprised by how much the price runs up when the auction gets close to the end. A lot of people want to own these speakers. They are still one of the best available to working class audiophiles and I doubt seriously if any speaker under $20,000 gives you more.I hope to hell you win them. I bet his reserve is at least $5K.
jhm731- I wish to be taken literally. Re-read my post and highlight the part where I claim to have heard all the best speakers under $20,000. If you like something else better, that's O.K. I'm quite sold on what Zu is doing and apparently the guy I was writing to is pretty convinced as well.I haven't put much together in terms of who is sponsoring whom but I get a strong impression that a lot of the recommendations on Audio Circle are fraternally induced.
I haven't put much together in terms of who is sponsoring whom but I get a strong impression that a lot of the recommendations on Audio Circle are fraternally induced.
No question about me being close to Zu. I've developed a rapport with the Zu boys as a result of having bought their products. What's more I stand to get a commission on any Zu product I sell to anyone who buys something they auditioned at my house if they keep it beyond the 60 day trial period. This has been true for well over a year but no one has come here to listen yet. So, I haven't sold anything and haven't made any money. Since I am in an audio no man's land, I expect my record of selling nothing to continue untarnished for some time, especially since, if someone was to travel from either coast, they may as well just go to Zu rather than coming here. Denver prospects, on the other hand, would find coming here a lot more convenient if it weren't for a little event called RMAF. It is important to note that Zu is not an AC member and therefore not part of this fraternity like some other frequently recommended brands.Woodsyi - I am in that fraternity having transferred over from Phi Zappa Krappa.
if i had to hazard a guess, based upon my limited experience of the mfr's products, & my general knowledge of loudspeaker design & implementation, i suspect the ls9's will offer a lot more detail, a lot better soundstaging, (width, depth, and height), be more neutral top to bottom, & be a little behind the zu's dynamic capabilities, but not by much. i also suspect that the dynamics gap might shrink a little more if the ls9's are paired w/subwoofers, which will also increase the ls9's detail a bit as well...ymmv,doug s., proud member of phi smegma epileptic
Happy to see you've finally sold your Zu speakers, but I doubt seriously you've heard all the best speakers under $20,000.The GR LS-6 and LS-9, IMO, offer more than any Zu speakers for a lot less $$$.
For those who are taking your honed DIY skills to the next level and have just started a commercial venture, a disclosure of your commercial interest and a brief description of your venture will do until you grow to develop a website.
Quote from: doug s. on 10 Aug 2007, 01:39 pmif i had to hazard a guess, based upon my limited experience of the mfr's products, & my general knowledge of loudspeaker design & implementation, i suspect the ls9's will offer a lot more detail, a lot better soundstaging, (width, depth, and height), be more neutral top to bottom, & be a little behind the zu's dynamic capabilities, but not by much. i also suspect that the dynamics gap might shrink a little more if the ls9's are paired w/subwoofers, which will also increase the ls9's detail a bit as well...ymmv,doug s., proud member of phi smegma epilepticThe last thing you would want to do is add subwoofers to the LS-9's. They reach into the teens in room as they are. That's the real beauty of the LS-9, stereo subwoofers. No additional amplification needed. Even the LS-6 goes down very low. The bass will be more articulate and fast in the LS -9's than most subs that can play into the teens. There is even a bass management system worked into the crossover to allow the customer to custom tailor in room bass response via resistors.Dynamically, they will easily surpass most speakers as well, the woofers in the LS-9 were specifically designed and built for a line source application, and feature the patented XBL^2 motor technology. QuoteHappy to see you've finally sold your Zu speakers, but I doubt seriously you've heard all the best speakers under $20,000.The GR LS-6 and LS-9, IMO, offer more than any Zu speakers for a lot less $$$.It's not even an apples to apples comparison to the Zu's. We are in the process of building the first customer set of custom LS-9's. We will demo them for a short while here in Toronto before they go out to the customer. You are all welcome to come by and hear for yourselves. Bring your own seatbelts. Cheers
It's not even an apples to apples comparison to the Zu's. We are in the process of building the first customer set of custom LS-9's.
Quote from: Daygloworange on 10 Aug 2007, 02:41 pmIt's not even an apples to apples comparison to the Zu's. We are in the process of building the first customer set of custom LS-9's.I resisted earlier, but c'mon man. You're building the FIRST pair and they're heads and tails above stuff you haven't heard?
Rather, they are DIFFERENT products aimed at DIFFERENT customers with disparate tastes.
Just to clear the air, I wasn't associated with 6moons or anyone when I found Zu and none of these purchases were review samples. Trumpeting one's own product is fine until it comes at the expense of another with nothing to back it up.
