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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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I ordered the SE model and also ordered a color that has an easier WAF. If I can't get them into my living room because my wife doesn't like them, they will go into the audio room (she calls it my man cave).

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I think that was a wise move.  The SB drivers are really high quality drivers that are an excellent value.  The Electron SE's reach every bit as deep in the bass as my DI's.  If my room did not allow for a larger speaker like the DI, in no way would I feel like I was missing out with the Electron SE's.  

What color did you opt for?

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Aleutian SW 6241 (Sherwin Williams)

It is a subdued light grey blue

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Nice!  Hope they work out well for you (and your wife).

jcs01
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So I pulled the trigger on a pair of Double Impact SEs today (Charcoal).  I have been looking for a speaker upgrade for many months and have thoroughly enjoyed the process, but it was time to make a decision.  I think I listened to over 20 pairs of speakers and, of course, I have not heard the DIs, but all the enthusiasm here and on You Tube pushed me over the edge (plus I can always return them).  

The conversation about Tekton in Agon reminds me of Tesla.  Both Tesla and Tekton don't fit the conventional model and many doubt their technology and reliability - how can $3k speakers be so good?  How can an electric car take me on a road trip across the country?.  The converts (fanboys) defend the products and often get indignant when challenged.  The trolls pop up with naive, unsupported and (often) stupid comments.  Of course with Tesla I was able to drive it (many times) to confirm the superiority of the technology, but I am not able to return it (although they are currently worth more than I paid for them) - we have two.  

I will be pairing the DIs with my Hegel H160 and replacing a pair of Linn Majik 140 speakers.  I really like the Linns and think Linn speakers (all of them) don't get enough attention and respect from the audiophile community.  I hope the DIs are an upgrade for me - the Teslas certainly are.

Let's keep this thread going!

 

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