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Which Budget Speakers, Tekton or Omega?

I have a $2500 budget and haven’t had any luck finding the right floorstander in the local hifi shops, so am seeking advice from owners of internet-direct speakers.

I have an all tube system with a 30W triode EL34 amp. My system is in the living room, 12’ x 16’ x 8.' Speakers can be a maximum height of about 40 inches.
   Most important to me is a realistic laid-back presentation with open, transparent sonics. For example, I really like the KEF sound. I listen to 90% Classical, but also take my Led Zeppelin very seriously.
I have a sensitivity to high frequencies (hyperacusis), so there must be a smooth and natural top-end. And I’m done with metal tweeters since I haven’t found any that work for me.

There have been many Tekton threads, so I’m familar with some of their models, but I’m very intrigued by the Omega’s. Can anybody share their experiences with the Omega line or offer advice on floorstanders within my budget? I’m open to used or demos.

lowrider57
helomech
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Neither. Try these:

http://store.acousticsounds.com/d/94317/Spendor-Spendor_A5_Stereo_Speakers-Speakers

They’ll be far more similar to the KEF sound but have a smooth textile tweeter. Hands down one of the best brands for classical music.
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lowrider57 OP
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Thanks, helomechanic, but I need higher efficiency than 86dB.

@rebbi , thanks,
Full range or single driver speakers have a particular kind of sound. Some people really dig them, some people don’t.
This why I'm here, for info such as this, and the plan is to take advantage of a trial period. Regarding your comments, I've read that the mid-highs on this type of driver can be less refined.

From the comments thus far, it seems that multiple drivers may be better for the range, texture, and dynamics of symphonic music. But I do listen to string quartets and chamber music as well.

So far, my favorite sound signature is from the KEFs (using a concentric driver plus low frequency woofers. But the Q series does not have wood veneer or bracing, the R series are not as efficient, and the reference models are out of my price range.
 
helomech
766 posts
 
http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages/products/speakers/SRT/srt.html

Consider these but the soft-dome tweeter version. I wouldn't recommend the ribbon upgrade as I find most ribbon tweeters to be fatiguing.

They are plenty efficient for a 30 watt tube amp.
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wtf
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While I've not heard any of the Tekton loudspeakers I have lived with my Omega Super 3i's for just over a year. They, of course, have the RS5 driver and while I could live with them without subs, they are far better with the 2 Ohm subs I have (I use an Outlaw Audio ICBM-1 for crossover duties). I can honestly say with this configuration I really dig the sound. I'm hard-pressed to find much to fault at $700/pair and yes, their strength is the mid-range. 

As Rebbi mentioned, Louis is great .. don't hesitate to call and have a chat with him.

For reference I have Magnepan MMGs, Ohm MicroWalsh Talls, and Mark & Daniel Rubys in storage.
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jayctoy
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I have both Omega super 3i and super cone rs8 Omega speakers they will play classical but the rs8 will give you a lot more , tekton impact monitors will play classical effortless , more layering, tekton $2200 , 3i $700, rs8 $1600.
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