Stereophile review of the $30,000 tekton speakers


We have had many discussions/arguments over tekton speakers in the past, mainly involving a couple posters who thought their $4000 tektons sounded better than the highest price Wilson’s and other high budget speakers.

In the latest Stereophile magazine, they did a review of the $30,000 tekton’s. In this Steteophile issue, they rate these $30,000 tekton’s as class B. When you look at the other speakers that are in the class B section, you will notice most of these speakers range in price from $5000-$8000. So it looks like you have to spend $30,000 on a pair of tekton’s to equal a pair of $5000 Klipsch Forte IV’s sound quality. 
If I compare these $30,000 class B tekton’s, to some of the class A speakers, there are some class A speakers for 1/2 the price (Dutch & Dutch 8C, Goldenear triton reference), or other class A speakers that are cheaper (Magico A5, Kef blade 2).

 

 

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@audition__audio ,

Erin is the reviewer. Eric is the owner of Tekton. Eric is the one who threatened Erin with 'litigation' because of a review.

We like and support Erin. Now, as for the other guy...

 

If the airspeed through the screw holes actually did reach or exceed the speed of sound, I think it would sound like a bottle rocket was accompanying the bass notes. 

I think if the airflow exceeded the speed of sound it would launch the speaker into the ceiling...

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Here’s some interesting reading, and yes I know it's Amir.

The measurements are not the point, the graphs are not the point. The point is another bad review gets the " Take that down immediately or I'll sue you!" threat.

The response from the owner of Tekton is interesting.

Also, here is an excerpt from the review if you want to skip all the graphs and sciency stuff...

Note the date:

As of this date, April 11, 2024, despite promising otherwise, company has NOT provided any measurements of any kind for this speaker. I have repeatedly asked Eric Alexander, company founder and designer, both in emails and in this thread to do so but he has refused. Yet, he has demanded that I delete the review or he would litigate against me and ask for damages. Until such time that he proves with measurements that he has a case, this review will stand.