2. speakers
  3. 128578-80822

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
mac48025's avatar
mac48025
672 posts
 
Hey Lance,
While the DI's sound excellent 2' from the back and side walls they sounded better yet when I was able to give them even more room from the walls after building a dedicated listening room. They are now 4' from the side walls and 6' from the back wall with a 6' opening between the speakers extending another 6'. 
mofojo
2,314 posts
 
Haven't blown over any walls yet. I do have poured walls in the basement so that's understandable ;-)I'll give them some days but I am thinkin I may be selling my JL f113. 
charles1dad's avatar
charles1dad
10,250 posts
 
Teajay, 
Is a very credible reviewer who admirably avoids hyperbole.  When he says the Tekton DI competes with expensive speakers such as the Wilson Sasha  and Linear Tube Audio competes with his Pass Labs components I don't doubt him. This is excellent news for passionate music lovers who do not have unlimited budgets. Legitimate upper tier sound quality at achievable cost. 
Charles 
mac48025's avatar
mac48025
672 posts
 
I couldn't agree more Charles. I took a leap of faith buying the first pair of DI's without anyone having heard them but after owning the Tekton Enzo's for two years the leap was short as the Enzo's could easily compete with speakers costing many times more. A system consisting of the Linear Tube Audio MZ2-S and ZOTL 40 with the DI's for just over $10k isn't cheap, but it is quite the bargain. I'm hoping it will be my forever system......and teajay's review of the LTA gear were very helpful in leading me to them as I'm sure his review of the DI's will do the same for many others. 
baranyi's avatar
baranyi
719 posts
 
Charles I completely agree with you. It is amazing how much an audiophile can do with such little money (compared to more established brands.) I have heard Teajay's set up and it is excellent. With the DI being so efficient, I want to hear them with MicroZOTL2's 1 watt amp! I am sure it is not as good as with the Linear Tube amps. If it works well one could get the two pieces and when funds afford they can buy the amplifier and use the Microzotl2 as a preamp. Talk about a rewarding upgrade path! I still cannot understand how these huge speakers sell for $3,000 including shipping. The DI with upgraded components might be a complete knockout. Can't wait to hear them!
More to discover