Those that upgraded from Tekton

Do you know how big Cornwalls are?  They aren't as tall but they'll take up more floor space than the Tektons.  

If you got corners used KHorns are the ticket.  They are big but tucked out of the way and don't use actual living space and the best sound per dollar on the used market out there.

@danager Totally familiar with the size of cornwalls, used to own OG cornwalls, they are big but they are short and wide, the Tetons are very tall!!!!

Khorns wouldn’t work in my room. 

For something smaller good sounding and easy to drive consider Fritz speakers. For something completely different perhaps Ohm. 

Ohm Walsh's. 3-D room-filling sound!

Encores.

How about Forte IVs? People seem to like them very much.

I think it’s time I move on from my DIs, I really like how they sound but they are just too big and opposing for my room. 

What were they opposing?

I love my Forte IV,  they really are perfect for my room.  They replaced Heresy and were exactly the same footprint .      Not too tall.... just right 

 

thecarpathian

2,917 posts

05-07-2022 at 12:28pm 

I think it’s time I move on from my DIs, I really like how they sound but they are just too big and opposing for my room. 

What were they opposing?

your lack of a helpful comment. 
 

typed on my phone, meant imposing. 
 

Not sure if I can provide enough space behind the speaker for the Forte. Having that big radiating woofer in the back might not work well for my room. 

Which Salks are you looking at? I am looking at the Salk Song Towers for more than one reason but the fact that they work well closer to the wall keeps them in the conversation for me. Will be watching this thread to see where it goes. Enjoy the music.

@tooblue probably the song3 beat. 

NICE, have you heard them yet?

@tooblue no not yet!  Haven’t looked into it yet. 

I’ve heard the Salk Song3 BeATs and Tekton DIs back to back at an event. I thought the Salks were more refined and would have taken them over the Tektons. 

your lack of a helpful comment. 
 

Perhaps your lack of proof reading.😁

@raysmtb1 ,

Just checked out your site.

Very nicely done and really cool idea!

Thank you thank you thank you. Spent the last few years working on it very hard.

I know both speakers well the Xover parts which I know very well ,and the Xover 

is the ♥️ of the speaker ,the Xover quality in both are 💩  that isthe truth ,

rebuild with quality parts it transforms both speakers.

Ok, here’s my helpful comment.

I know you prefer used, but check into the Philharmonic Audio BMR Towers.

Front ported, and below budget, even new.

anything's better than the tekton's they're just mid five speakers they're high end nothing.

The 💩 has shown up. How can so many people hate a speaker so many seem to love? 

This form would be so much more enjoyable for me if everyone provided links. If you’d really like to help out a company by recommending them, you could do them a real solid by exerting that little bit extra. It’s much easier for a person that is already familiar with a product. By the time I get to the second, third or fourth recommendation, I’ve had to wade through so much to get to the meat and potatoes, I get distracted by something else and never get back to the list. 

I have Tekton Lores. The DIs are supposed to be much better I understand but still thought I would offer that I recently returned to my Theil 1.5s that I replaced with the Lores 6 years ago. For me one is not better than the other just different. The Lores, in my large room with a vaulted ceiling, sound like I'm listening to live music in a small club, which I love at times. The Theils sound like I might be in a quiet acoustically perfect  recording studio. Tekton is lively and in your face with big soundstage and Theil are more refined, lower soundstage but far better midrange, so smooth and pleasing on the ears. For me midrange sweetness is most important.  Maybe my ears are extra sensitive but I was recently at a Joe Bonamossa show sitting near the mixing board and I suggested to the guy controlling the board that there is too much midrange. He nodded and shrugged his shoulders as if he agreed but couldn't do anything more about it. It didn't take away from the show, Joe can play like nobody's business!

“anything's better than the tekton's they're just mid five speakers they're high end nothing.”

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ MidFi Yup ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

A lot of good it did the OP to ask the Tekton bashers to hold their tongues. They are just like window lickers, they can’t help themselves.

To stay on topic, I think you are going down the right path to consider the CW IV. That is if you can sit far enough away. And they sound good tucked into corners or out into the room a little.

I thought the Tekton Moab was remarkable for the money but ended up returning my pair. 
 If you can stretch your budget just a.bit I’ve got a pair of Tune Audio Marvels for sale here that are absolutely fantastic and are designed to work well near the wall.

tje Marvel is tall but narrow, beautifully veneered, and aesthetically lovely. They don’t pay to be reviewed and so they are a hidden gem! 😎. 
 

BH

Hey, @jasonbourne52 ... which Walsh Tall model do you like?  

I actually think Salk would be an upgrade based on what I have read.  I could be wrong though.
 

 The Forte IVs are really well loved.  We heard the 3 years ago and my wife still talks about them.

A pair of Innerear speakers might be the perfect match for your room

And l find them elegant looking

Proac Response D2’s.

Beautiful w tube stuff.https://www.proac-loudspeakers.com/products/response-d2-r-d/

^^^^^The Volti Razz sound really good in the small hotel room at axpona, something many large speakers didn't do, and they're affordable.

@blkwrxwgn,

I was going to suggest Ohm speakers as well until I looked at your amps spec’s.  The Ohm 2000 is like 88db and the 3000 is 85db, I think. Not sure if you said this already, but How big is your room?  Your on the right track with the Klispch Classic speakers.  They really sound good with tubes!

All the best.

JD

@tsushima1 would be interested to know what you own for a speaker system. 
 

Inquiring minds want to know. 

Ohms similar to Fritz are not rated high efficiency but they are relatively easy to drive. That makes a big difference. But you do have to consider amp power and speaker efficiency if you plan to go loud well. It all depends. Just do the homework and decide what to try. Only then do you know for sure.

Klipsch Heritage are high efficiency but not the easiest load. Result may be more power than expected needed there as well but probably less so with larger models. You can’t make a full range speaker small and expect to run them with few watts well. However you can make smaller speakers easier to drive which helps.

It all depends on what works for you best in terms of speaker form factor, sound, and performance I always recommend best to start with the right speakers and go from there. Especially these days with so many choices for high performance amplification without breaking the bank.

Powered subs integrated well are another very practical approach for delivering top notch full range sound when form factor of speakers otherwise is an issue.   

I do own Tektons the ps 12 and the impact monitors, I both like them.Lately while iam playing music to my Andra that has graphite on them, cabinets are excellent, no distortions or ping sound that is originating from the cabinets.The quietness added to the musical satisfaction. Back to Tektons I would hope their cabinets will be built better though the price probably will go up. So If I will get rid of my Tektons , I will try magico between $6k to 7k budget used.

OP with your gear there is a listing at Agon Omega Super Alnico with sub for $2900 .

I’m not a fan of how Tektons look but they do have a solid following here. Which leads me to believe that they just might not be right for your room. Take a good look at your room and be realistic about what’s going to sound good in it.

Having said that, I had the Songtowers and they were amazing in my last home and less so in my current room in my new home. The Tannoy I have now are better but are 4x the price. But they aren’t as good as the Salks were in my old room.

I believe the Song 3 line is a big step up from the Songtowers. It was on my short list before I got Tannoy. I think Salks generally are easy to place. I could place the Songtowers right up against the wall and they sounded great.

You will never fall out of love with the Salk finish quality...just amazing. They are all just tried and true proven designs and you have some flexibility in the spec of the finish, crossover components and drivers.

Talk to Jim Salk...I think you will be impressed with the Song 3 BeAT

The biggest problem I see with the Salk is their 86db efficiency.. Your 48 wpc amp will have a big load on it.

steve59

1,279 posts

05-08-2022 at 06:33am 

^^^^^The Volti Razz sound really good in the small hotel room at axpona, something many large speakers didn't do, and they're affordable.

Forgot all about the Volti Razz, might look into that a bit more as a smaller alternative to the Cornwall. 

“ 

@tsushima1 would be interested to know what you own for a speaker system. 
 

Inquiring minds want to know. “

YAWN !

@tsushima1 

No need to be ashamed, we all had to start somewhere….

tsushima1

You seem to get bored and tired alot and are usually quite negative on all forum threads, perhaps you do need another hobby?

ozzy

Awwww,  look who’s turned up …

I can just recommend you to buy the Cornwall IV and never look back. It's a terrific speaker, I've been owning a pair for 6 months and I still think at that price it's hard to find anything better, at least I couldn't. They are engaging and refined at the same time and work great even with 3 watts. Don't know if it's possible to find a speaker which does so many things so good and need just a $1000 amplifier like a Decware just to name one. Really think Klipsch did a phenomal work here. Plus in my opinion they look just beautiful, for sure much more than th Tekton DI's.

“ Hey!!!! There he is, Mr. Insecure had to say something!“

Oh Dear … Insecure , really! The mere fact that I openly express a forthright opinion on these average PA speakers would suggest entirely the opposite would it not? You on the other hand are bailing out of your much beloved PA brand and are seeking advice on where to go next … who is insecure here ?

Come on guys give tsushima1 give him a break.  He's already yawning and needs his nap.  You know how cranky he gets when adults keep him up