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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
iamasif
19 posts
 
I received my pair of DI’s without grills. I got a reply from Tekton that grills are in backlog and will take sometime to receive them. Meanwhile are there any cloth covers/socks available in market which I can use till I receive grills?

In my opinion these are big speakers, bigger and heavier than I expected. For convenience purpose instead of spikes can we use wheels, any ideas?

Very important question: Is there any break-in period for DIs?
I connected DI to my Emotiva Power amplifier/ XMC-1, my present listening position is at 10’ and i’m trying to set the levels for these towers. My radioshack SPL meter measures 80db at bottom db level (-12db) in XMC-1 (i’m using 75spl huss noise in XMC-1 to set levels and the range is -12db ~ +12db)

I am a newbie please correct me if i’m doing something wrong.

Thanks
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
@iamasif:

I'm 2 months into my waiting period for the grills.

Soundocity was recommended to me by one of the regulars in this thread (sorry I have forgotten who specifically). They have a product with wheels.

Isolating the DIs will reap benefits. I had asked a similar question and there were many great options recommended by a number of regular posters in this thread. I'd search for Sistrum Soundocity Herbies etc within this thread.

In my experience, break-in wasn't very long. Give it a day or two. Others may have different opinions on this.
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
@iamasif: Congratulations on getting your DIs and in system. Let us know your impressions once you have them setup and dialed in to your preferences.
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
@deadfan23: Sometimes glitches can be a ’godsend’ : )

The only Tektons I have experienced personally are the DIs. Others on this thread have more exposure to Tekton Design offerings and I’m sure will be able to offer you good advice.

My room is approximately the same size as yours, and the DIs have no trouble at all.

I believe that you will be very happy with the DIs, BUT since this is a ’final’ system for you, it probably makes sense to push yourself further up Eric’s line. I had set aside up to 15K on speakers with an eye on trying not to exceed 12K. The DIs have allowed me to use the savings to enhance other parts of my system. I’m very thankful for this.

All the best with your choices.
tektondesign
205 posts
 
For immediate release
June 2nd 2017

Tekton Design LLC - we’ve completed the design phase of the patented Ulfberht loudspeaker and we’re absolutely thrilled to announce a forthcoming review by Terry London. Terry’s review pair are being produced now. 

Eric Alexander - Designer

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