Tekton Double Impacts

David_ten, 

Congratulations on your new speakers.  I use the Star Sound Apprentice platforms beneath my speakers and they're truly an asset.  However as the speaker is supported by only the upward facing spikes the speakers can be knocked over without significant force. IMO they could be toppled by a determined 3 y.o. So definitely sonic benefit but perhaps not the best option in the presence of small children or larger pets. 
Charles 

Hi David_ten -

I had a similar question for Tekton a few days ago.  Eric told me the following:
He is not a big fan of having his speakers far apart, as it robs some dynamics.  At the shop, he listens to the speakers about 6 feet apart center to center. (6-8 feet center to center works very well) 

As far as distance from the speakers, start at an equilateral triangle.  This is not the best final location, only a starting point.  Then keep moving them back until images start locking in.  I have found a factor of about 1.3-1.4 from the speaker to your ear/head works well.  This means if your speakers are 7 feet apart, the distance from the speaker to you will be around 9-10 feet.

Toe-in...Eric told me he uses this as sort of a tone control.  The more you toe them in the hotter/brighter they get, so you can use this to get the right amount of highs that work for your room and listening preference.

When I first, pulled the speakers from the boxes I wanted to be able to move them around easily, so the first few hours I did not have the spikes on them...I was disappointed in the sound.  Putting the factory spikes made a huge difference (and I'm sure there are other solutions that can give even better results).

As a dad, I would not put the speakers on a non-fixed type of platform/stand/spikes/etc with a 3 year old running around.  The speakers are just too big and heavy if something happens.

Happy listening!

Mike
Audio Archon - dealer

To mac48025 
 
I'm very interested in the fact that you owned DIs and Legacy Focus at the same time.  I owned Focus 20/20s.  I loved the bass but found the highs to be a bit bright.  I really miss the bass!  I am debating trying the DIs but only if their bass rivals the Focus in impact and depth and the highs aren't so bright.   I'd like to here more from you on those two issues.  Has anyone else had a similar opinion of the Focus 20/20s?  Do the Newer Focus sound similar?  Thanks. 

@corelli:  Thanks for the guidance on considering Soundcity Outriggers. I've read the entire thread a few times now : )  and I did bookmark their site. I've had my eye on Sistrum for years now, but the cost is higher and I'm concerned about tip-over using them. Soundcity and their multiple configurations may just be what the tip-over doctor ordered....

During my previous reading of the thread, I didn't get a feel IF and by HOW MUCH each owner preferred the final option they went with vs the stock spikes (with the exception of Sistrum). I'm curious about this. If there aren't significant differences then that would be good to know as well.

I'm thinking of using Herbie's sliders under the rubber feet, vs going with wheel casters. Thoughts?

@charles1dad 

Thanks. The Double Impacts have been a very good decision!

And thanks for letting me know about the Starsound / Sistrum tip over issue relative to having a 3 year old loose in house. It's what I was worried about. So unless I hear otherwise from another owner of their platforms, I can cross them off for now.

In a previous life, I had a cat launch itself off of one of my Gemme speakers which was on a spiked outrigger. They are heavy and have a much lower center of gravity, yet over it went. Sid is still living large in NY and is reminding me of him, with fondness, as I'm looking at my dented Gemme.