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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
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Here's hoping Jeffery still wishes to contribute to this thread. It would be diminished if that were not the case. I'd be interested in him experimenting with positioning, if only temporarily so, to report any perceivable changes. Many are aware of ideal positioning, but don't necessarily adhere to those ideals due to practicality. I'm not entirely convinced that he has to do that to thoroughly enjoy the Ulf's. Only one way to find out. 

Thank you Jeff for all of your efforts!
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charles1dad
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Jeffery, 
Based on the posts submitted  tonight it's clear that people admire your audio system and certainly appreciate your contributions and input to this thread. I truly believe that Teajay had no intention of offending you with his critical but potentially helpful comments. I hope that you reconsider your decision to apparently exit this valuable thread. It is clear to me that you derive much pleasure from your home audio system regardless of speaker placement and or room constraints. 
Charles 
evolvist
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Since I have nothing better to do, taking the measurements of the mini-Ulf into consideration, I mapped out my room for standard triangle configuration.

I’ve got 2.5ft off of the front wall. 2ft off of the side walls. From center to center of the speakers that’s 6.5ft, which is just a hair over Eric’s recommendation. Then that’s 9ft from the speakers to my listening position.

Does that sound good, or is there anything wrong with this?
teajay
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Hey evolvist,

Yup, you should be good to go!  I would suggest a slight toe-in so the speakers are on the outside of your head.  Both the DI's and the Ulf's gave me the best center fill and image precision with this small adjustment vs straight ahead firing.
corelli OP
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That sounds like a very good start evolvist.  As you may know it's good to keep the front wall and side wall different and I agree with toe in as teajay suggested.  Others like Kenny fire theirs with no toe in.

Yes, the DI's and I suspect your new Ulf's will be forgiving of placement but they really sing when well placed.  In my experience if you don't get placement optimized power cords, tube choice all pale in comparison (atleast to my ears)
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