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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
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lmswjm
62 posts
 
Yes, similar experience. I was briefly thinking First Watt J2 with 8 ohm DI's because that would draw twice the power from that particular amp (15 watts from  4 ohms / 30 watts from 8 ohms). Eric expressed that he thought the 8 ohm version was less optimal, plus I didn't want to spend extra cash anyway. 

Not to de-rail the thread too much, but any recommendations on speaker cables?

mazikrav
52 posts
 
Out of idle curiosity, I'd be interested in hearing from some of the rest of you who, like myself, chose the Tekton-Design Brilliance over the DI's.

I listen mostly to classical music and some jazz through the First Watt F-3 amp and the VPI Classic 2 with the  Sound-Smith Voice Cartridge or the Oppo 93 DVD player.

I'd love to hear from others with similar equipment and taste. If you prefer, I'll start a different string
mazikrav
52 posts
 
I found the Brilliance to be a touch clearer than the DI's.
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
:)  It's all in the naming protocol. Brilliant vs Impactful. :)

Were you able to audition both before deciding or was it based on a home trial?
iamasif
19 posts
 
Thanks @david_ten @bullitt5094 for  your response.

I agree with you on sizing concerns, I found a solid/cheap console stand on craiglist which suits center channel sizing needs its 16"h x 28"w x 14"d, console stand  itself measures 24"h x 65"w.

@kdude66 @corelli I too have the same question as @david_ten 
Will there be any differences in tweeter and woofer section sound quality / signature with the use of one or the other caps / inductors for the DI upgrade?
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