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Anybody heard Reimer Teton speakers?

My system consists of Thor Audio TPA-150 tubed monoblocks,
TA-2000 Preamp, with Quad 988 electrostatic speakers. I use a VPI Scoutmaster and a Cary 306/200 as a transport, with a Thor Audio Dac. I am seeking to trade in my Quad 988's for a true full range. My price range maximum is $15,000.00. But lately many people on this site have been
recommending Tyler Acoustics top of the line speaker which is on sale for $10,200.00 and sells factory direct (STereo Times loved it after hearing at the latest show)
furthermore, some people have recommended the Reimer Teton
which sells for about $6000.00 a pair. I spoke to one person who loves tham but did not compare it with any other speakers. I already spent $6500.00 on the Quad 988, while it is excellent in many respects it is not a true full fange speaker. Can this $6000.00 speaker The Reimer give me what I'm looking for at a very low price as compared to Sound Lab, Vandersteen, Wilson, Etc.?
Any comments would be appreciated.
kjl
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geoffkait
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was in exhibit at ces 4 yrs ago w reimer tetons along w/ very good electronics - john curl amps and blowtorch preamp. The tetons are very neutral and very dynamic with great bass extension and slam. outstanding speaker in every way.
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dmailer
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I have the Reimer Teton's and really like them alot. They replaced the Vienna Acoustics Mahler's in my system. The VA speakers were sweet sounding and somewhat warm but much slower than the Tetons and the bass was now where near as good. The Teton's can produce very deep and tight bass even with a modest powered tube amp. I am running the Lamm ML1's which are 80 watts per channel and they are more than enough power. In general the sound of the Teton's are very neutral and fast. The speakers are very revealing of upstream components. Your components though would probably match up very well. I listen to alot of jazz and acoustic type music and these speakers really get stand up bass and other stringed instruments very well. I am in Colorado if you happen to be in this area and want to listen.
bpwalsh
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Kjl, I heard the Reimer Tetons at the show in the system described by Geoffkait and agree they have good bass. I can't really say I heard them at their best since one of the midrange drivers was soldered in the day before the show opened, which didn't give adequate break in time. I have heard a pair of the slightly smaller Wind River GS speakers that a friend owns and found the treble nicely extended without being bright. Another friend is receiving a pair of Tetons soon, so it will be interesting to hear them.

If you are ever in Chicago I'll be happy to put you in touch with them.

Brian
blkadr
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Note that the 'GS' version uses all differnt drivers from the standard version. I think the standard uses Morel drivers and the GS uses all HiVi research drivers. This includes a ribbon like tweeter design. They should sound substantially differnt from one another. This tweeter, if crossed over correctly, is very nice. I have not heard these speakers, but can tell you that after break in this is one sweet tweeter. Hmmm, thats sounds a little strange...oh well, good luck.
711smilin
513 posts
 
You should really TT Rick Reimer himself. He will explain all you wish to underdstand. I TT him for a couple hours, asking questions, challenging his reasoning for drivers, talking about his cabinetry, crossovers, and some customization. We came up with a change in the woofers, to provide me with higher spl, and air movement, so as to eliminate the need for Subwoofer, and to get in my chest/face bass, along with proper crossover points to deliver seamless music integration.

Bottom line is:It's about the music. Mine are on the truck as I write. I can give more feedback in a couple of weeks. Rick is out of town for about 10 days anyway.

Best of luck in your journey, and keep smilin
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