UPDATE: Omen Sale, New Definition & Dominance, DIY Kits
Open but throttled. Yes, we are back to something that at least feels like normal here at Zu, and we’re much closer to full production. Still, our strict COVID-19 protocols remain to help safeguard us, the people we directly effect and our means to contribute and earn. Marketing however is nothing close to normal. Sure, word of mouth remains our main means of growing our business, but trade shows, parties and other social events that were a big part of how we got our stuff out there are now nicely wrapped and tucked away in the freezer. Telephone calls may at times be a game of tag as protocol prohibits shared work spaces and surfaces. While we may not answer your call immediately our systems are now streamlined so please leave a message and we will get back to you. Similarly, email and text messages are likely not to be answered as quickly, taking a full working day for you to hear back from us. With that out of the way, here’s the update on products.
OMEN DIRTY WEEKEND July 1 Sale
The July 1st Omen DW Sale is happening! [link] Fulfillment will follow your order number. The first fifty orders will ship within two weeks, complete with 100 hours of very high intensity burn-in. The next fifty will ship by the end of July. There is likely to be some variation in shipping sequence due to cabinet finish choice. Like last time, we will be taking a $300 deposit, with the balance due when they are ready to ship. While we have had a disruption in supply due to COVID-19, all parts are either back up to full production or sitting on the shelf, including ClarityCap MR and Jupiter Copper capacitors.
A note on the April sale and what you can anticipate if you are the last in line for the July 1st sale. The April Dirty Weekend sale coincided with US Shelter In Place orders. The last of those orders are finally completing over the next two weeks. This rather long delay in fulfillment was the combination increased demand and our desire to accommodate, and unforeseen supply chain issues—just as the sale was happening a few of our key suppliers were stopping production and locking shop. They are back up and running and products are flowing. This July 1st sale will again be limited and those standing in the back of the line can expect to have their new speakers shipped the second half of August.
New DEFINITION Series 6
The new, yet to be released Definition Series 6 has a target go-live date of Tuesday, September 1. Production will be in full speed and the order desk will be open. Preliminary data may or may not be released. [link]
New DOMINANCE Series 6
The new Dominance Series 6 which was moved back to the back-back burner due to COVID-19 is also getting a reposition in the production schedule—going live the same day as the new Definition, Tuesday, September 1. [link]
DIY Upgrade Kits
DIY Upgrade Kits will again be available starting July 1. Sorry for the inconvenience suddenly pulling the availability of these kits might have caused. And as we had removed these items without notice, we will again be offering the refunds for return of old parts—kits purchased during the month of July will be sold complete with the safe-return-of-old-parts refund portion. We are also updating the how-to descriptions on the these kits and will have them detailed out and more clearly written, ready for purchase and shipment, July 1. [link]