Tekton versus Klipsch

Hello Tim,
thanks for taking the time to address my inquiry with such a clearly written explanation. I have been told by some that with  a series  crossover the drivers are more directly connected to each other in terms of their contributing influence or  sonic character. In contrast when using a parallel crossover it is easier to separate / isolate the innate characteristics of  each driver.

Or in other words less of an interacting relationship between the drivers. I don’t know if that is a practical reality or just theoretical.
Charles

@timlub,
Given your expertise do you have any thoughts on the theoretical or practical advantages of utilizing series crossovers? They are definitely less common than their parallel alternatives.
Charles

Hi @dsper,
The Fritz crossover is absent capacitor and resistors to the tweeter driver so probably very minimalist compare to the Thiel speaker crossover layout. No doubt that the builder can provide additional detail beyond my limited comments. People report Fritz speakers pairing well with Dennis Had 10 watt SEP amplifiers in addition to  300b SETs.
Charles 

Apparently Fritz speakers utilize a series crossover as opposed to the more common parallel crossover design. It’s my understanding that series crossovers are generally simpler circuits and require fewer parts. This could be responsible for an easier speaker impedance curve and thus more compatible with lower power tube amplifiers. L

Based on testimony from others on this thread this might explain the reported good sounding results with tube amplifiers of modest power. So most likely complex crossovers probably siphon off more amplifier power. 
Charles

Hi @dsper,
I believe that your interest in tube amplifiers and higher efficiency speakers is a good direction to pursue. With this category of speakers it allows you to focus on the all important "quality " of the tube amp and not be overly obsessed with the wattage it provides.

larryi in my opinion offered a very good assessment of the Tekton Double Impacts that closely match my listening impressions. I heard them in a friend’s audio system driven by his Linear Tube Audio amplifier and my 300b SET mono blocks. I find them to be solidly ’Good' sounding but not ’great'  sounding. Certainly competitive in their price range.

I disagree with the comments suggesting they’re outstanding and trounce the competition . I disagree with the comments that say they’re junk. Hyperbole in both cases.

My friend really enjoyed the Double Impacts for a few years. He now has Omega speakers which he prefers due to (In his opinion) better midrange and more refinement. He acknowledged the Double Impacts have deeper bass with more impact. For his taste the Omegas were better overall. So Cornwall IV, Double Impacts or possibly Omgas, all worth consideration.
Best of luck,
Charles