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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
mack71
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Hello gentlemen
It took 30 hours of listening DI.
These speakers are phenomenal. For four years I listened Jamo 909  and say that DI is better for me. The only thing that is an asset Jamo a deeper bass (but it is quite slow) Jamo 909 is a dipole design, and it is difficult to directly compare, but the general impression is that the DI are more musical and direct. It is an excellent vocals, piano and guitar. I wonder if 30 hours is enough to reach the speakers (I think a little bit about bass), though for me is great.
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
@teajay   Any updates on the Double Impact SE? Thanks.
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audiopitbull
7 posts
 
vitop,

When you asked me, I didn’t think you were serious because I stated I don’t have the DI’s. So, I can’t compare. After I get the Vaughn’s broken in I can comment on them if you or others desire. On paper, to me they look like what I’m looking for which is, besides all the HiFi qualities, that aliveness that you get only with full range drivers, speakers without crossovers. They are three way, but the midrange is a full range driver with only a Jantzen inductor as a first order rolloff before the full range upper midrange "shout". The Dukane plasma tweeter is rolled in with a high quality cap. That’s the only two parts in the "crossover". So, high hopes. You can find out more on his website if you wish.

mofojo,
I have the Lyngdorf TDAI- 2170 with all three modules. I would perhaps consider parting with it depending on how my auditions go with the Vaughn speakers being driven with it vs. the Pass XA30.8 vs the ZOTL40. The Lyngdorf is an incredible sounding integrated. Sound Science posts my review in his ads on Audiogon.

I think with these speakers though, the Lyngdorf may surpass both the Pass and the ZOTL gear and they will be up for sale instead. We'll see. Then perhaps I'll compare the winner (to my ears) to an SET.

I would also like to hear Kenny's thoughts on the Lyngdorf since he has SET's as well as an XA30.8 if I'm not mistaken.

Michael
teajay
1,690 posts
 
Hey david ten,

I talked to Eric yesterday and the first pair of SI's, which are Ezra's set, have been shipped and will arrive this Wednesday.  Eric was extremely pleased about the performance of his new design.  I will be going to Ezra's home to hear them and as soon as I have a take on them I'll post a "field report" on what I hear.
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
@teajay   Thanks, Terry. Looking forward to your 'field report.' 
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