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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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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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giantsalami
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Well, that review should sell a few sets. I will look into the brilliance soon and look foreward to the review(s) and A-Gon members opinions. I have to finish the listening, er, living room first. Installing flooring today. I'm sure more people will be weighing in as the sales increase.
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mac48025
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Charles,
Their low pricing has made some not consider Tekton speakers as conventional wisdom dictates they can't sound as good as speakers costing many times more. I took a leap of faith based on professional and owner reviews and haven't looked back.  I purchased the DI's thinking they'd be my home theater speakers and my Legacy Focus SE's my two channel speakers. After listening to both it was evident the DI's warranted being my top speakers in my two channel system. My ONLY disappointment is that they probably aren't the best speaker for a small SET amp and I was hoping to go in that direction, but the LTA amp might scratch that itch. 

Jetter, Eric Alexander suggested going with the Brilliance if you're looking for a physically smaller speaker. I believe he posted that on this thread a couple of pages back if you want to read his entire reply. I would suggest checking out the new update Enzo 2.7's. I had the old version Enzo's and loved them, the new ones with the seven tweeter array should be better yet. Having said that the DI's will work fine in a smaller room unless you physically can't fit them in. 
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