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...First of all Electra Print 300b monoblocks (2 300b per side) offer more then 3X the muscle then SV83M Decware amps. That extra power contributed to more pronounced layering, more effortless reproduction, more robust bass and micro-dynamics. All these beneficial improvements contributed to music reproduction which took Omens to another level. Of course, magical qualities associated with seductiveness of queen 300b tubes didn't hurt either...
use a mirror to look down the cabinet
I sure would like to see a head to head between this ZU Omen and the Tekton design Lore.
And some insider, secret shots :(I can see what they had to do in order to meet the projected price) Sides of the Omens could use some of that special dampening paint used on Superfly brother ( composite treatment process). ZuRG pyramid seems to be hit with economy stick. I couldn't see parts used in filter network which was hot glued or poxy to the back of the tweeter but I am sure there is some room for improvement there as well. With few inexpensive tweaks, Omens could get a face lift and possible gain in SQ. (That part should be fun)
Quietcoat or soundpaint, waterbased panel damping is around $70 and 2 Mundorf sio caps $80.. Cheap upgrades all in all!
Soundcoat GP-1, Black Hole adhesive pads (VMPS style) or ? I have no experience with either one and they may be others...Percyaudio.com used to sell the Soundcoat although it looks like now they carry primarily SPECTRA DYNAMICS DEFLEX DAMPING products among others...I do remember an acoustic treatment product used on HVAC air handlers several years age made out of two different densities of foam with a layer of dense (think lead sheet) in between....
Hey! Me too!
Read it but..... It is like comparing apples to oranges. (full range single Fostex in different enclosure to Zus pro, modified, extended range driver/ribbon "super-tweeter")What I am interested in, is direct Omen to Lore comparison. (similar cabinet volume, drivers and their orientation, price)I haven't heard from Eric if he is still interested in comparison or if there is any progress in sourcing out parts for his Lores. For the time being, I'll just try to concentrate on Omens and getting the best out of them. I am glad to share my experiences with rest of AC community and hopefully make unbiased observations which might help someone make up their own mind about these speakers.