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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
vitop
221 posts
 
Hey Kenny:

The color I chose was also metallic black. Do you think that the metallic black looks better than the standard piano black?
I think that the speakers are a super buy and part of it has to do with the savings in finish. I really think the gloss finish is needed to help dress them up, but that’s just my opinion.

I was going for the Legacy Audio look -- they have a metallic that has larger flakes and more spread out -- it looks like black granite which is a nice look IMO.
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
@craigl59:  I'm sans subs also. Cannot see any reason to add, given my music choices, but would if I migrate the DIs to HT duties.
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
@kdude66 :  Kenny, I'm very curious about how First Watt would pair with the DIs. Specific thoughts?
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
@doctorsubie: 2 months on, and I do not have the grills I ordered.

Congratulations!!! Let us know more detailed impressions once you have had some time with your DIs.

Also, I'm curious about how the center works for you? I had originally planned on the DIs for HT paired with an OPPO 205 and possibly an Anthem AVM 60 and/or a Classe Sigma SSP MkII; and NAD M27. I've decided to focus on 2ch for now, given how amazing the DIs were in my system. Center channel is on hold until I have a better feel for Eric's new offerings.
david_ten
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@vitop: I’m surprised you are replacing your JL Audio subs. Will they be on hand when the new subs come in so you can get a feel for comparative impressions? I like the sound of "they Will Be my system" !!!

I’m planning on making the hike to Orem when I am in Colorado, which is likely in July or August.

@333jeffery: Thanks for the additional information on the BHK Signature Preamp. Sounds like a perfect match for your system. I’m auditioning the Pass XP-20 and it does pretty much what you and Mac have shared. Like I said, the BHK 250 was something I should have gone for. The reviews of it paired with the matching (and your) Preamp are all very, very positive.

@contuzzi: Why??? And pay the 100% markup. Just order them. Yes, there is a cost to re-ship if they don’t work for you, but in my opinion, the only way to get a feel for gear is to listen within your own system and 60 days is a good bit of listening. : )
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