Zu Druids upgraded Vs Essence

Not really asking anyone what I might prefer. Just wondering if anyone has heard the two speakers might have an opinion.

Shakey

Just wondering if anyone has heard the two speakers might have an opinion.

Shakey
Shakeydeal (Threads | Answers)

You're hosting a listening session in your home to hear what the speakers sound like in your system, correct?

In that context, why would anyone else's opinion on these speakers matter? Wouldn't the opinions of others have the potential to influence your perceptions? IMO, they would.

If someone said the highs were piercing, or the bass was bloated (not saying either is the case...just a hypothetical), wouldn't you be listening for these flaws rather than coming into the session with an open mind?

If you didn't hear these flaws, would you accept what you heard, or would you search for the reason why you didn't hear what someone else heard?

Do you see my point?

I see your point. But after all this IS an audio forum. We all come here to solicit opinions or give them. Don't be so hung on semantics. You are being way too literal, lighten up. I know it's my decision to make and no one will make it for me. Just asking what others thought. Any harm in that?

Shakey

Frankly, I believe there is harm in soliciting opinions about speakers that you are bringing into your home to hear for yourself in your own system and room. I've already mentioned the reason.

Beyond that, there are already many threads with opinions about Essence loudspeakers.

If you expect to receive input from someone who has owned or heard both the same model Piega speakers you own and the Zu Essence speakers, I believe you will come up dry.

11-27-09: Shakeydeal
Wow, this is very distressing news.

I think you're the one who should lighten up, relax, and not be so distressed about your choice.

If Ron is bringing along the new Zu Soul, you will be able to hear them vs. the Essence. The Soul is a little different, more similar to the Druids, as it shares the same tweeter.