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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
mazikrav
46 posts
 
Thank you, Kenny:
Here is all the info I have about the Placette linestage preamp. It seems to give me enough clean volume to fill the room with the music I enjoy. I'm just looking for the next improvement after I've settled on my omptimal speaker
as I said, mine does not have the controls in the more expensive model:

Placette Active Linestage preamplifier Specifications

Sidebar 1: Specifications

Description:  unity-gain, line-stage preamplifier.   Input impedance: 18k ohms. Output impedance: 10 ohms.
Manufacturer: Placette Audio, 682 Granite Way, Boise, ID 83712. Tel: (888) 765-3330, (208) 342-6141. Fax: (208) 333-0138. Web:


Read more at https://www.stereophile.com/content/placette-active-linestage-preamplifier-specifications#1sc2rrLzkj...
Thank you so very much for your expertise and willingness to share.
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whacky
25 posts
 
@ craigl5945 or anyone else with the Herbie threaded stud gliders

Did people buy the standard sized Herbies Stud glider, or did you buy the Giant stud glider??

If the answer is giant, does the dimension of the stud glider extend past the dimensions of the speaker base due to the size?

I'm trying to sort out how large these gliders appear once installed considering my DIs currently are right next to, and are abutting hard wood molding on the floor 

Also, the Giant Stud glider is twice as expensive for a set of 8 feet. Just trying to gauge if its worth the ugprade to the giant size. 
david_ten
2,509 posts
 
@whacky :

I have the Giant Threaded Stud Gliders. They extend an 8th of an inch or less past the speaker cabinet.

I cannot speak to the difference in isolation or performance vs the standard sized gliders.
kdude66
1,198 posts
 
whacky,

I use the standard gliders with great results.I have the 1 inch thread length,I can't see needing any longer when installed.

If the DI's where even bigger and heavier I probably would have bought the giant version.

I can't comment on the difference between the 2.

I've seen folks rtv "Hockey Pucks" to the bottoms of their speakers with good results also.Might be a option for you till you decide which one you want.Just a thought.

Best,

Kenny.
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grannyring
4,637 posts
 
I use the standard on my 125 pound Acoustic Zen Crescendo speakers. Works great and all you need. I use the studded/threaded gliders. Perfect.
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