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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
evolvist
167 posts
 
Oh, and let me add that the highlight of my listening experience was Hendrix's "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)." Hendrix's guitar was crisp and taunt, batting back and forth between both speakers, his voice so clean in the middle. It was amazing. 
kdude66
1,200 posts
 
Evolvist,

Sounds like you fellas had a lot of fun and I enjoy reading a true evaluation of gear and not just speculation that some folks write.

Did you guys play Little Wing by chance,that's one of my favorites.

I've been wanting to hear the Ahb2 amp and may have the opportunity to borrow one locally in the near future.


Kenny.

vitop
221 posts
 
Evolvist:

I mistyped. Thinner and taller than the DIs. which is exactly what I needed for my space. The width is more of an issue for me. I have some electrostats and they are already tall so that did not bother me but the width dimensions for that wall with the TV in the middle will overwhelm that wall with equipment. These will even be less wide than the electrostats.
vitop
221 posts
 
Bullitt:

This thread has gotten so long.... rather than trying to find it in here, what are you currently driving the DIs with?
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bullitt5094
266 posts
 
First I REALLY enjoyed evolvists visit last night. A really great person and we had fun exposing the failings of my system. LOL
But despite that, the DIs held up their end of things for him. They helped polish the turd, so to speak.
The newly formed NW Houston audio society (evolvist and me) have some big plans!

Vitop, I'm almost embarrassed to admit...

Digital: HTPC serving FLAC through JRiver to a Schitt Modi 2 Multibit.
Analog: Thorens TD165, AT440, Schitt Mani pre.
Amp is a Denon 4520 Receiver.
Sub is a DIY Dual Opposed 15" powered by two Crown amps.
We plugged in Evolovist's power amp. It made a huge improvement even using the $250 DAC and the Preamp section of my Denon to feed it.
Last night it was clear my front end was not feeding the DIs to anywhere near what they are capable of. I have an Odyssey Pre-Power on order. I need that yesterday. Although I love the Modi 2 I have the wheels turning to return it and go with the Bifrost Multibit or some sub-$1000 dac. Trying not to go off the deep end after last night! 

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