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Tekton Electron has been released

As expected, the Tekton Double Impact received a 5 star rave-up from Home Theatre Review. The reviewer made mention of a smaller version for those of us with smaller rooms. I shot Eric Alexander an email at about 8:30 last night and was surprised to receive a reply a few minutes later. He said that the scaled down version, which he named the Electron, had just gone live on his website a few minutes earlier.

I haven't heard any of his speakers yet, but I am really curious, especially about this one. I'm sure that conspiracy theorists will have plenty to say about the reviewer, and the weird patent (they already have savaged the patent, and I don't really blame them), but I am not as suspicious as some, and I think these speakers must be pretty good, or they wouldn't keep getting such enthusiastic reviews from users as well. I want to hear these speakers!  

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stereo5
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Ralph is a great guy!!  I also agree with you regarding the looks of the Tekton speakers. 
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nonoise
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+1 on the looks department. Things as simple as the finish, let alone getting the look of the drivers to match, can be a big detraction to any potential buyer. I like my eye candy as much as the next audiophile.  

I've boughten smaller makes of speakers that, even as humble as they were, had nice finishes so we should all be beyond that point of contention.

All the best,
Nonoise

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Considering the high efficiency, how would the 4 ohm impedance affect the way they mate with low to medium power tube amps. I admit that I have no idea. Where are you Almarg?

You are so right about the looks. Why can't they look like a Proac, or a million other beautiful speakers? Cost is obviously the reason. That said, you can get them in automotive colors for a $500 upcharge. I was reading that someone bought one of his speakers in Ford GT blue, which sounds amazing. That for me would make up for the plain Jane cabinet. Of course, I guess I'm old fashioned and I still prefer wood veneer.    

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