Tekton Double Impacts

Jcarcopo,
My speaker’s drivers are all Scanspeak, two 10" woofers, two 6,5" midrange and their  esteemed 1" Revelator tweeter. So to a certain degree I see your point concerning presumed upgrade drivers. However I’d give Eric much benefit of the doubt regarding his choice of drivers in the SE speakers.

I know that the bottom line for you is how do they sound? This is the only meaningful goal. Based on early listening impressions feedback it seems to me that these are truly top caliber sophisticated speakers. My gut feeling is that these speakers driven by your excellent Art Audio 300b amplifier will sound stunningly good. I really believe that would be your outcome.
Charles

@mac48025,
Why are you holding on to your DI's??  Some of us want more bang for our buck, and are waiting for people to offload their DI's when they upgrade/ climb up the Tekton ladder.

Charles:  I think people expect not only better sound but coupled with better/quality drivers at certain price points.  After all, that's what was mentioned earlier on.  I also understand that some don't care for looks either.  You can make coffin speakers with dead bodies in them.  As long as the dead body can sing to their liking, that is all that matters to them.  I am not saying the Tekton's are ugly but I would love to see some improvements there as well.

Hi Musikmann, 
Yes as I acknowledged people do have certain expectations as the cost rises.   My perspective is the major  justification for more expensive parts is they will provide improved sound quality. Believe me, I am an advocate of high quality part utilization "if" it means better sound  (and reliability). If Eric gets superb sound with the SE's chosen drivers I say more power to him 😊. 

As far as cosmetics are concerned I do appreciate attractive and elegant audio components but recognize the truly subjective nature of taste. 
Charles 

@charles1dad ,
are all the tweeters revelators or just the center one. Just curious. 

Musikman,
I'll make you a great deal on them......10% off retail and local pick up only. Still interested? Lol. Seriously though I might sell them some day as the wife won't be thrilled having them back in the family room, but I want to enjoy them with some SS amps for a while......with hopes she will get used them :)

While the drivers in the SE's aren't the Scanspeak drivers some were hoping for, they are upgraded......along with the crossovers, cabinets and wiring. Aesthetically they aren't for everyone but when painted in a high gloss finish I think they look quite nice.  From those listening to them last week the consensus was that the SE's take all of the good qualities of the DI's and build upon them with better and more bass, more refinement and silkier mids. Making a few improvements to the DI's is no small feat and for another $2300 more than the DI's with the upgrade package and high gloss paint, I feel they will be well worth it but can understand those that want even more.