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Tekton Double Impacts

Anybody out there heard these??

I have dedicated audio room 14.5x20.5x9 ft.  Currently have Marantz Reference CD/Intergrated paired to Magnepan 1.7's with REL T-7 subs.  For the vast majority of music I love this system.  The only nit pick is that it is lacking/limited in covering say below 35 hz or so.  For the first time actually buzzed the panel with an organ sacd. Bummer.  Thought of upgrading subs to rythmicks but then I will need to high pass the 1.7's.  Really don't want to deal with that approach.

Enter the Double Impacts.  Many interesting things here.  Would certainly have a different set of strengths here.  Dynamics, claimed bottom octave coverage in one package, suspect a good match to current electronics.

I've read all the threads here so we do not need to rehash that.  Just wondering if others out there have FIRST HAND experience with these or other Tekton speakers

Thanks.
corelli
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mac48025
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Sure it can get better corelli.....the Spartans could win also! Great win for UofM.

The new Enzo's have the same 7 tweeter array, a great choice if you don't the space for the DI's.

Giantsalami, I was told by Eric that the DI is much more refined than the Pendragon. He said the DI blows the Pendragon away but that doesn't mean the Pendragon might not be preferable to you. If you look at teajay's post above he doesn't like the Pendragon but loves the DI. I'm surprised by that as the Pendragons have been widely praised for years. I can say I had the Enzo's before getting the DI's and while I thought the same Enzo's were amazing the DI takes things to a whole new level. 
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eldonparet
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Review is out.

http://hometheaterreview.com/tekton-design-double-impact-floorstanding-speaker-reviewed/


Enjoy.



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mac48025
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I couldn’t agree more with Terry Londons accessment of the DI’s. While I was somewhat able to describe their attributes in audiophile terms, I could quite articulate their innate way of making music sound......for lack of a better term.....right. Terry described their "aliveness" and the perfect term. Many thought I was crazy for displacing my Legacy Focus SE’s ( $12k retail) from my system with the Di’s but that’s nothing compared to Terry doing so with his $18k Cello’s. The DI’s simply defy convention and I believe they would actually garner more attention and respect if they were priced $20k plus. I’m thrilled they’re not as I wouldn’t be able to afford what they bring to my musical enjoyment. All I need now are the Linear Tube Audio MZ2-S and ZOTL 40 to get the most out of them. Thanks for so eloquently putting into words what I’ve been hearing the last six months, Terry.
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charles1dad
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Mac,

There is truth and wisdom in what you wrote regarding cost. Ironic but I do believe that the low price (relatively) of the Tekton DI could in fact work against it in some High End circles. Some believe that it is not possible for a 3000.00 dollar speaker to be of reference quality as teajay asserts. It goes headwind into the face of those who equate quality with price.


I believe that listening settles the question of " how good is it really?"

There will be considerable resistance to teajay’s opinion that the DI outperforms the more expensive speakers he cited in is review. I’m not suggesting teajay is right or wrong, this all pure subjectivity. However some will outright reject the very notion that it’s even possible.


There is in some cases a strong psychological aspect to what forms someone’s foundational beliefs in the realm of High End. Some hold the idea that a true top tier audio product by default has to be expensive.


Referring to the Tekton DI as a "disruptive" product has much merit. Common sense dictates that not everyone will find the DI superior or equal to much more expensive speakers. What is significant is that there are those who will find them equal (or better). You have to "listen" and then decide.

Charles

jetter
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My two cents

This is one of the first new speaker introductions that has really peaked my interest in buying a new set.  I envy you guys.  Everything points to these being off the performance to value index.  But I would have to build a dedicated equipment room, which is not out of the question as I have the space.

As the reviewer in the article above states, in "The Downside The only concerns I have about the Double Impact speaker involve its large size and the amount of lower bass frequency that it produces."

I would be fine and in fact would like the lower bass frequency more than most, but in other than in a dedicated music room, the size just won't work in my living or family room.

I have mentioned this earlier in the thread, if there was a second model, exactly the same, but without the large space between the lower midrange and the upper woofer I would have already bought a pair.  I would accept the sonic trade offs.  Not interested in any of the other speaker models at this time.  Just mentioning this in case Eric ever wonders if there is a market for an identical speaker driver wise but of a physically shorter size.

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