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ZEN MASTER SERIES
OPEN BAFFLE LOUDSPEAKERS
MODEL ZF15L
32" x 19" x 42"
Thick solid hardwood baffles starting at around $4000 a pair.
ZC10M
ZF15L
ZF15M
Available in 3 Models
The Zen Master Series open baffle loudspeakers come in three flavors... Two use a very magical 15 inch full-range driver and the other uses an exotic 10 inch full-range driver with a vacuum tube equalizer to restore bass response and soften the top end response when needed.
The unique baffle shape is magic in its ability to project a dense midrange without the head-vise effect that can happen with multi-driver designs. As well the dipole effect creates a sound stage that floats way above the speakers. We were so impressed with its performance over a square board that we licensed the shape from Caintuck Audio who still makes the original version of this baffle in a 22 inch high size featuring the 8 inch Betsy driver shown left.
Believe it or not, these small speakers cast the same giant image as these larger baffles. The only difference really is that the low end response is more extended on the larger baffles but if you use a subwoofer, the smaller ones may be a better fit.
How many speakers can you own that are 100% solid hardwood? We would sell a lot more speakers if we made these from MDF or plywood with a veneer since the price would drop drastically, but for the same reason we point-to-point wire our amplifiers instead of using circuit boards, we know this sounds better.
The Most Popular Model - ZF15M
Model ZF15M in Antique Cherry
Designed to replicate the performance of the larger model ZF15L in a more manageable size. This is why it remains the most popular. It sounds almost exactly like the large model but it's smaller. These are 29" wide x 19" deep x 36" high.
The Most Expensive Model - ZC10M
Model ZC10M in White Oak and Walnut
This design features a pair of exotic 10 inch driver that alone cost $1200 or more a pair. They are however not made for open baffle due to a lower QTS. We really wanted to hear the glorious midrange potential of these amazing drivers without the cabinet to color the sound. To make it work, we developed a vacuum tube equalizer to restore bass and give you both a bright and soft setting for the highs. This EQ (also known as a ZROCK) is included in the price of the speaker because the speaker will not function properly without it. These are 26" wide x 19" deep x 34" high
The Most Powerful Model - ZF15L
Model ZF15L in Wenge & Padauk
This is the original "big betsy", a proportionally scaled version of the Caintuck Audio Baffle if the 8 inch driver was a 15 inch driver.
A big part of the success of this design is the marriage between the driver and the baffle. Had it not been for the unique Lii Song F15 driver this would not have been possible. You can't stick a pro-audio or hi-fi 15 inch woofer in a baffle and get anything even close to this sound because this driver is only 17 grams of moving mass and 100dB sensitivity, Without this specific driver or something equally special the ZF15L and ZF15M would simply not exist.
What makes the ZF15L slightly more impressive than the ZF15M is the projection that comes from the larger baffle. It communicates a touch more power and scale and is a bit more extended in the bass.
The 'hit' that comes with this driver in either baffle is memorable. Really there isn't anything that competes. No box to color the sound, clean bass, no crossover, no tweeter, just a single voice coil connected to your amplifier. Even 2 watts will leave you stunned. In fact most of the videos below were made with our 2.3 watt Zen Triode amplifier.
SOUND DEMOS
Zen Master Series
Model ZF15L speaker demo
Model ZF15L speaker demo
D.I.Y. Plans for ZF15M & ZF15L
We also sell plans for the most popular model, the ZF15M. It can be made from jointed hardwood or if you don't have the tools for that, plywood or MDF can be used. It won't sound as clean in the midrange as the hardwood, but still manages to make your face hurt from smiling.
The Lii Song F15 Driver can be purchased here.
The Development Thread of this design can be found on our support forums!
GALLERY
ORDER FINISHED SPEAKERS HERE
Speakers are custom hand-built to order. The average build time is 16 weeks. A 10% non-refundable deposit secures your place on the list with today's date and time stamp. Balance is due when it's ready to ship. You will be sent an invoice with the total price including actual shipping costs to your door for your approval. Speakers are non-refundable by default unless there are extenuating circumstances.
Decware warranties the speakers againsts defects in materials or workmanship that affects performance for a period of 5 years from date of delivery.
We build these from both American and Exotic Hardwoods here in the USA and sell them wholesale to the public. There is no mark for distributors, dealers, or the costs of shows and reviews built into the price. It's solid hardwood. It sounds better or we wouldn't do it. It would be easily a 5 figure price tag if retailed and demo'd at audio shows. Twice the price with shipping would still be an incredible deal, just try to find this much solid hardwood in a speaker for this price and you will quickly see.
SINGLE HARDWOODS start at $3900/pair
DUAL HARDWOODS start at $4900/pair
SINGLE HARDWOODS start at $5900/pair
DUAL HARDWOODS start at $6900/pair
DUAL HARDWOODS start at $7900/pair
