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technobear
09-08-2011, 21:20
For Sale: a pair of Zu Druid MkIV in gloss black

These have had the essential Mundorf Silver Foil crossover capacitor upgrade.

They are about 4 years old now. I've been enjoying them for 3 of those years.

They come with their original packing cartons, ball feet and spikes, a manual and plastic covers to protect the drivers while moving them around.

I'm selling them because I am moving over to the dark side - I am becoming a headphonista http://www.technobear.btinternet.co.uk/emoticons/phones_banging.gif

Of course these can be demonstrated here in Glastonbury, Somerset. They are the same pair that some of you may have seen and heard at Scalford earlier this year where they were very well received. I can accommodate if you are coming a long way.

They retailed at £3500 for the standard version. Gloss black was extra and the Mundorfs add another £70.

I would like £1700 for them.

http://www.technobear.btinternet.co.uk/images/Druids01.jpg

http://www.technobear.btinternet.co.uk/images/Druids02.jpg

http://www.technobear.btinternet.co.uk/images/Druids03.jpg

http://www.technobear.btinternet.co.uk/images/Druids04.jpg

:stalks:
technobear
19-08-2011, 21:49
Sorry, changed my mind. What was I thinking? :doh:
Alex_UK
19-08-2011, 23:22
:D
Effem
20-08-2011, 04:29
Sorry, changed my mind. What was I thinking? :doh:

When I saw your advert Chris my first thought was "Is that wise?" :lol:
technobear
20-08-2011, 07:09
I'm going to have to downsize at some point so they will eventually have to go.

However, my new headphones are not here yet so I am still listening to them and of course every time I do, I think surely there must be some other way that allows me to keep them. They sound simply amazing - even without the Bel Canto which was also amazing but then the Croft is amazing too.

I'll see how I feel once I've got the new headphones and have run them in...
John
20-08-2011, 08:37
I suspect after awhile you miss that in your body experience speakers give. Some folks love headphones but I had quite a few and never had the same satisfaction I get with big speakers, but understand sometimes needs must
hornucopia
20-08-2011, 13:48
...and cheaper than my Ocellias by about £7000!
Happy listening!
Themis
20-08-2011, 15:21
I suspect after awhile you miss that in your body experience speakers give. Some folks love headphones but I had quite a few and never had the same satisfaction I get with big speakers, but understand sometimes needs must
+1 ;)
DSJR
20-08-2011, 15:34
Now, what you need from speakers is bass you can feel, not something the Zu's are good at unless they're thrashed I found. Maybe that's why headphones appeal 'cos the bass is in you head rather than pumping your stomach :) - and I do play at very low volumes these days :)
technobear
20-08-2011, 15:45
Now, what you need from speakers is bass you can feel, not something the Zu's are good at unless they're thrashed I found. Maybe that's why headphones appeal 'cos the bass is in you head rather than pumping your stomach :) - and I do play at very low volumes these days :)

The pair you heard obviously weren't set up properly :rolleyes:
hornucopia
27-08-2011, 09:00
These are lovely speakers, both to hear AND look at! I recall being impressed at Scalford this year!

A good buy for someone; something you can fit, then not worry any more (except about what to play through them for years to come!
technobear
30-08-2011, 17:04
My new headphones still aren't here :rolleyes:

Every time I listen to the Druids I am reminded why I bought them in the first place http://www.technobear.btinternet.co.uk/emoticons/perfect.gif

Decisions, decisions http://www.technobear.btinternet.co.uk/emoticons/unsure.gif
Effem
30-08-2011, 20:29
This thread is becoming as bad as talking a suicide down off a parapet

DO NOT DO IT :donk:
technobear
30-08-2011, 21:07
This thread is becoming as bad as talking a suicide down off a parapet

DO NOT DO IT :donk:

:lolsign:
jandl100
31-08-2011, 07:33
Yep, I was amazed to see this FS ad.
You are so happy with the Dru's.

Why the need to downsize? (yep, I know, none of my business! :))
hornucopia
31-08-2011, 14:33
Yep, I was amazed to see this FS ad.
You are so happy with the Dru's.

Why the need to downsize? (yep, I know, none of my business! :))

....said the audioholic to the 'non-drinker'?

Headphones are great!
technobear
09-09-2011, 15:45
Well, the new headphones are here and they are great. I would go so far as to say they beat any speaker I've ever heard at any price.

So, who would like my Druids?
colinB
09-09-2011, 16:01
What phones did you get?
technobear
09-09-2011, 16:06
These are amazing loudspeakers. They do things with ease that most loudspeakers don't even attempt. They are tops for coherence, speed, PR&T, realism, transparency, dynamics. Nothing else at this price will make your music sound so alive and real.

Some reviews:

http://www.gearslutz.com/board/high-end/131188-zu-audio-druid-speakers-long-review.html

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

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/two-channel-speakers/461-a-secrets-speaker-review.html
technobear
09-09-2011, 16:07
What phones did you get?

http://www.theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=13171
technobear
12-09-2011, 22:48
Now sold. Thankyou for looking. Commiserations to anyone who was dithering :)