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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
kdude66
1,200 posts
 
Dracula,

Just better parts,no reason to change any crossover points they are exactly where they need to be as Eric designed them,that's the magic of this speaker.I only refined mine a little for personal preferences most people would never need to.

Kenny.
dracule1
1,085 posts
 
Kenny, I figured you selected better parts to suit your preference.   If I get my hands on DI, I would entertain installing Duelund caps and resistors and scatter wound inductors.  
deadfan23
5 posts
 
Hi All.
Sorry to barge in on your discussion, but I am looking for help. I am confused.
I am convinced Eric has engineered something special with his latest range of speakers, regardless of price.
I am putting together my "final" (haha) post retirement system. I have bit at a time purchased some reasonably hi end components and had chosen and paid for ($20,000) a boutique but well reviewed pair of speakers. Unfortunately the manufacturer ran into difficulties and I'm not sure I will ever get my speakers from him.
Anyway due to my probable loss, I was convinced I was now going to have to compromise on speakers. Then I stumbled upon Tekton.
After reading numerous positive reviews from trustworthy people, I feel I may not have to lose out on speaker quality. As part of my retirement budget I have nearly completed a reasonable large dedicated music room.
I had a brief discussion (telephone) with Eric and had decided I would go with the 1812's.
However, then I came across this thread, and and from that confusion!!
All of you have been glowing with reports on the DI's and DI SE's, which is great because Eric told me the 1812's have everything the DI's have (sound quality wise) and then some.
Ok so how do the  Ulfberht's fit in? They are around the same price as the 1812's. I am only interested in stereo. Which should I buy?
I notice Eric chimes in on this thread from time to time. I would be very happy to get his opinion as well, if possible.
Graham
corelli OP
977 posts
 
Graham,
How big is your room?
What type of music do you like?
What equipment have yo purchased?
deadfan23
5 posts
 
Hi Corelli.
The room is approx 27' x 17' x10'
I have a pair of Halcro DM88 monoblock amps and matching DM8 preamp:
PS Audio DirectStream DAC: PS Audio DirectStream Memory Player:     PS Audio P10 Power Regenerator: HiFi Racks Podium Reference rack: Teo Audio Liquid Cable IC's and Speaker Cables: QNAP TVS-1282T i7 NAS
All are still new in boxes waiting for my room to be finished. Oh! Cables are about to be ordered.
I am a ex 60's boy musically. Blues, folk, rock, bluegrass, cajun, some jazz, some country a little classical. Mad on Grateful Dead.
Love guitar based music eg Ry Cooder, John Hammond, Jerry Garcia, Leo Kottke...sorry, getting carried away here.
Graham 
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