I've had my Tetons for about 6 months, and average only about an hour of listening a day, so I feel that they are just now getting close to being "broken in." I'm liking them more and more, the more I listen to them. They are, IMO, in a word, phenomenal! I felt that way when they were just out of the box, and I feel that way even more strongly now. As others have said, they're very fast, amazingly dynamic, stupendous in the lower frequencies, and very revealing of upstream electronics (which in my case include Exemplar-Denon DVD2900 source player, Cary SLP-2002 preamp, and Clayton Audio M100 mono amps, with 10-dB gain attenuators to compensate for the high gain of the preamp - occasionally a Cary Rocket 88, which also drives the Tetons beautifully, although with somewhat less authority and impact at the bottom end). The Tetons are very musical, sounding, in my room and system, harmonically rich throughout the entire audible frequency range. (I think the combination of Claytons and Tetons do for the bass what really good systems do for the midrange in that respect.) Regardless of the cost of the drivers, the paper-Kevlar composites sound fabulous to me! (Incidentally, my woofers are the "stock" 10" HiVi, not the Eminence drivers Smilin opted for.) My internal audio jury is still a bit undecided about the ribbon tweeter, but I suspect only because my room (about 15.5' x 17.5' x 10') allows me to sit no further than 10'-12' out from the speakers, and at that distance the mids and highs come into focus noticeably better when I'm sitting than when I'm standing (presumably because of the vertical dispersion characteristics of the ribbon) - but as I take my seat, I settle into sonic heaven. The width, depth, and height of the soundstage is excellent, and I'm sure would be even better if I could listen from further out from the speakers. And with decent recordings, the Tetons disappear (quite a feat for tree-trunk sized loudspeakers.) Finally, as works of craftsmanship, the speakers are beautiful. (Mine are in red mahogany-stained mahogany with a satin finish.) All in all, highly recommended!
Anybody heard Reimer Teton speakers?
My system consists of Thor Audio TPA-150 tubed monoblocks,
TA-2000 Preamp, with Quad 988 electrostatic speakers. I use a VPI Scoutmaster and a Cary 306/200 as a transport, with a Thor Audio Dac. I am seeking to trade in my Quad 988's for a true full range. My price range maximum is $15,000.00. But lately many people on this site have been
recommending Tyler Acoustics top of the line speaker which is on sale for $10,200.00 and sells factory direct (STereo Times loved it after hearing at the latest show)
furthermore, some people have recommended the Reimer Teton
which sells for about $6000.00 a pair. I spoke to one person who loves tham but did not compare it with any other speakers. I already spent $6500.00 on the Quad 988, while it is excellent in many respects it is not a true full fange speaker. Can this $6000.00 speaker The Reimer give me what I'm looking for at a very low price as compared to Sound Lab, Vandersteen, Wilson, Etc.?
Any comments would be appreciated.
TA-2000 Preamp, with Quad 988 electrostatic speakers. I use a VPI Scoutmaster and a Cary 306/200 as a transport, with a Thor Audio Dac. I am seeking to trade in my Quad 988's for a true full range. My price range maximum is $15,000.00. But lately many people on this site have been
recommending Tyler Acoustics top of the line speaker which is on sale for $10,200.00 and sells factory direct (STereo Times loved it after hearing at the latest show)
furthermore, some people have recommended the Reimer Teton
which sells for about $6000.00 a pair. I spoke to one person who loves tham but did not compare it with any other speakers. I already spent $6500.00 on the Quad 988, while it is excellent in many respects it is not a true full fange speaker. Can this $6000.00 speaker The Reimer give me what I'm looking for at a very low price as compared to Sound Lab, Vandersteen, Wilson, Etc.?
Any comments would be appreciated.
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