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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
vitop
211 posts
 
Hi David:

No, not much of anything. I spoke to Eric last week and they were being painted. I am going to call him at the end of next week to see if they are together and he has heard and compared them to the full size Ulfs yet.

I have a specific sound target in my mind that I would like them to meet or exceed based on another speaker. I can't wait to get them and be able to see what they are like. The only thing I have to go on was on this thread where a pair of Ulfs replaced a set of DIs and they were better in the areas I am looking for, so I think I will be happy when I get them.
evolvist
165 posts
 

@vitop I’m in Houston. Where can these be heard?

I think I might have pinged you on another forum, actually. Ha!

These mini-Ulfs sound exciting, as well. It would be great if I could hear the DIs, though, as I’ve never heard them, but ready to pull the trigger (at least I think I am).

corelli OP
386 posts
 
Go ahead and pull evolvist.  Can't imagine you would be sorry.  If you read this thread we all struggled with the parting of $3000 to purchase an unheard speaker.  Then, after installing a speaker not even broken in we all had big smiles on our faces.  And then marveled at what a sonic bargain this was.
Consistent feedback, in very different rooms, and very different equipment, should reassure you it would be hard to go wrong.
lula
175 posts
 
lpretiring:
I will anxiously await your receiving and listening to the Electrons. I have been procrastinating over which Tekton to eventually order for my winter place in Florida. I won't be there until December, so I haven't attempted to communicate with Eric as of yet. I also have a small room there....11x11. I'm concerned the DIs size will be a problem as well as dealing with its' abundant weight. The Electrons seem to be a safer bet. I'm still not sure what the sonic differences are. I presently have Zu Superflys in the Florida space with a small subwoofer. I'm using a Dennis Had Inspire amp which will drive the Tektons as well. I assume I wouldn't need a sub with either Tekton....I don't listen at loud volumes. My "taste" can probably be best described as a Koetsu lover....going back to the earliest incarnations.
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lmswjm
62 posts
 
@vitop:

About the Ulf jr's: How tall are they? I would assume they also have the 15 tweeter arrays with 4 low mid drivers.  What's the size and configuration of the bass drivers? Thanks
Bill M
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