If you speak to the designer he will only advise you on what to get based on how you listen. He does not try to oversell you.
When a speaker offers upgrades (e.g. Tekton)
Hi,
I'm looking to purchase some Tekton PenDragons.
Well just when I thought I'd ended my search I see they offer a number of upgrades:
Look, I've no idea what these things are. I'm sure they're supposed to make the speaker "sound better", but would I hear a difference? Has anyone experience with these (kinds of things)? Do you hear a difference?
I'm looking to purchase some Tekton PenDragons.
Well just when I thought I'd ended my search I see they offer a number of upgrades:
- ClarityCap PX upgrade ($50-$65)
- Mundorf Silver-Oil Capacitor ($365-$440)
- Cardas silver rhodium binding posts – $75 pair
- Silver coated copper teflon internal wiring – $100 pair
Look, I've no idea what these things are. I'm sure they're supposed to make the speaker "sound better", but would I hear a difference? Has anyone experience with these (kinds of things)? Do you hear a difference?
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The alluring quest for perfection is always dangling in front of us audiophiles. I would speak to the manufacturer and let him describe the differences...see if your dealer has a "new" one that you can hear and decide if the upgrade is worth it. Sometimes the difference is small and room resonances, equipment, etc, would swamp the upgraded sound. |
I finally decided on the Zu Audio Omen "Dirty weekends". I ordered the ClairityCaps upgrade for a $100 more. I did, as stringreen says, as a "quest for perfectionism". I doubt I'd hear a difference in a blind trial but it makes me feel better. These Omen's replace a pair of Paradigm 7se's I have had for ~25 years. Really liked them. Hoping I'll hear a difference. ~Jim |
Awesome choice! I can't wait to hear how you like them. BTW- Audiogoners, I just noticed a ZU Audio Omen Center on my local Los Angeles are a Craigslist... http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/ele/5534125067.html MilkKefir |
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