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Tekton Design's new THE PERFECT SET equals "goosebumps time"
dcevans, Thanks for asking Teajay for some specific comparisons between the speakers to start with.  While Teajay said he would be doing a more in-depth review, I'm glad he answered our questions now. By the way, I doubt I am a more dedicated audi... 
Tekton Design's new THE PERFECT SET equals "goosebumps time"
Hey Teajay, Thanks for such a quick and in-depth response!  Good to know both speakers have very good soundstage capabilities. Good point about listening space and bass extension.  While my room is on the small size (as far as I would like) at 13’... 
Tekton Design's new THE PERFECT SET equals "goosebumps time"
Teajay,Thanks for comparing the Perfect SET and Model 50's to answer dcevans question.Could you also include your observations regarding soundstage depth and width?  Your description of 5-10 vs. 15-20 feet away from a live jazz band gives some ind... 
Klipsch Forte III--Pleasantly Surprised
MrD,Dampening the midrange horns on my Forte I's helped with detail, openness and the like at moderate to louder volumes.  I mentioned earlier that I replaced the factory Forte I K53/K701 combination from an earlier Heresy.  The driver was better ... 
Klipsch Forte III--Pleasantly Surprised
jbhiller,Thanks for letting me know what equipment is giving you the results you've described.  The Bluesound Node 2 has come up on other discussions, so I will take your advise and start with that for streaming using its own DAC.The first "hifi" ... 
Klipsch Forte III--Pleasantly Surprised
MrD,I am definitely clearing out the cobwebs in my mind regarding audio gear from when I was first active in hifi decades ago.  Yes, you are right, it is a radiator design, and as I recall, we called it a passive radiator.  Thanks for the correcti... 
Klipsch Forte III--Pleasantly Surprised
Sorry to have misspelled your user name, jbhiller.... 
Klipsch Forte III--Pleasantly Surprised
jbhiler,Thank you for the specific details on you impression of the Forte III's with your different gear and sources.  I'm glad you gave them a try and are enjoying the dynamics that efficient speakers and horns are capable of.  As you've discover... 
Best audio companies and dealers
Oracle turntables.  Another Canadian company with great support for their products including older models. 
When and how did you, if at all, realize vinyl is better?
RIAA showed how well even extreme equalization could work.  The equalization box with the Bose 901'showed that no matter what amount of equalization was applied that it can not compensate for a poor design. 
When and how did you, if at all, realize vinyl is better?
Really enjoying the comments and observations since I got involved with audio starting in the early 70's and worked at a nice audio store during college through 1979.   Between manufacture reps coming to the store and going to several Electronic S...