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In Reply to: RE: So ... any initial reactions vs. the 1.7?? (nt) posted by jsm71 on October 31, 2012 at 05:30:12:
Thanks for your time.... An any fristhand info on the JansZen New zA2.1 Speakers...
I have been use the Apogee Stages an it too has a small foodprint 38'.1/2" tall.
I have stans to get them off the floor But......thay were made to set on the floor just like yours.....ones dialed in the Sound Stage Gets Vary big full an open.....
Looks like Peter just moved his Apogees out of the way for the JansZens....
I found this info over on the P feedback site that other may not know about the zA2.1
On the rear plate one has a way of adjusting the level of the ESL panel, and also a 3-way toggle switch to adjust the amount of bass coming from the woofers. Usually I don't like adjustments, as it makes me go crazy with tweaks, however I was able to "set it and forget it" in this instance. The bass switch allows one to contour the level of low end depending on how they are being listened to. For example, Intimate mode A gives a bit more bass (+3 dB), which is where I preferred it to be. Nothing overwhelming here, you aren't going to get boom-boom club music bass. For those that are more into playing it loud and want to tailor the bass down a bit, you can choose Intimate mode B which puts it at a flat 0dB. Then there is Audience mode, which sets it at -3dB, good for playing in the background for a party were no critical listening will happen.
More on the ESL panels... There is also a secondary crossover (first order) for the ESL panel itself. The panels are split vertically and this secondary crossover limits upper treble from one side of the array, thereby controlling dispersion and response. They are also sealed in a barometrically isolated sub-enclosure, keeping them away from the other drivers. What's nice is that one can tune it to their own liking and/or room using the knob in the back. I have mine set about at about the 'half position'.
I can't say enough good things about these speakers as David really got it right with these zA2.1 loudspeakers. They possess the best of both worlds; electrostatic panels that give off an amazing soundstage with focus, clarity and realism; and bass drivers that appear out of nowhere, almost as if they are an exact extension of the ESL driver. I would highly suggest these for anyone looking to get into an ESL speaker and who has worries about their potential for being finicky with room placement. For the money, you can't beat 'em! Peter Davey
zA2.1 Loudspeakers
Retail: $7495 per pair
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