Speakers around 4K: Ascend vs Tekton vs Vapor

I have 2 pairs of Zu Omen Defs and an Omen center channel in a system that has to serve double duty as a 2 channel system as well as a home theater. I loved the Zus for 2 channel music, but they are also exceptional performers in a home theater setup. With the newest Nano drivers, they have a sensitivity of 101 db/watt, so they are very efficient. I'd say the Omen Defs are worth a listen -- Zu has a 60 home trial period.

I have not heard any other speakers on your list, though I did own a pair of original Tekton Pendragons with upgraded xovers. Awesome speakers for the money, they would also sound terrific in a home theater setup. I ultimately preferred the midrange in the Zus for 2 channel music, but the Pendragons were no slouch.

If you want to get it "right the first time", then an in-home audition is a must. Tekton has a 30-day trial period, Zu a 60 trial.

I agree with Holley. I owned both the Omen Defs and the Pendragons and both are amazingly easy to drive And both have great midrange and bass. Another option if you are using a sub and would definitely beat either the O-D and the 'Dragon would be the new zu Druid V. For two channel it would be better than either without question across the board.

Have you considered seaton sound catalysts? I don't have room for the jtr triple 12's so I had some triple 8's for a while and recently moved to catalyst 8c. I definitely feel its a good step up in sound quality. I'm in sf Bay Area if you'd like to audition.

Hi David, thanks, I sent you a PM...this website is funky so maybe you weren't notified. (I have to log out and back in every time I want to post!)

I think I'm going to pull the trigger on the Noesis. The Cats are more than I'd want to spend. But if you end up seeing this post, send me a PM. I might still want to drop by and check them out sometime!

Thanks :)