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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
ron1264
137 posts
 
craigl59,

I think you are correct. I think its a room size issue. If I stand behind my listening position, the bass gets much better. Unfortunately I can't move the seats back as that's how I get into the room. Maybe I'll give bass traps a try, i may be getting some cancellations .
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
@ron1264 Congrats on getting your Double Impacts and getting them broken in. A suggestion on getting better bass: the traps will certainly help, but you might want to try raising them a couple of inches and using an isolation footer/platform. Both made a major difference for me. I’m still working out room treatment options, but for now old curtains drapped over small stools behind the woofer ports are helping.
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mac48025
672 posts
 
Craig, it's funny that you mentioned that the DI's have you enjoying classical music again. I've always liked classical music but never bought much of it to listen to.....having the DI's is changing that and I'm adding more classical to my collection. The DI's dynamic qualities along with their detail, refinement and tonal balance makes them perfect for classical music I would think. Perfect for any music actually. Many people assume that due to their large size, large woofers and number of drivers that the DI's are party animal speakers, yet they are as delicate and transparent as any speaker I've owned......and yes, they can rock the house too! 

Ron, congrats! Bass shouldn't be an issue at all with the DI's. Like you mine are in a similar size room with low cielings. Floor to ceiling bass traps in each corner worked wonders for me. I think once you get your room situation addressed the bass from the DI's will put a big smile upon your face. I also had the Legacy Focus SE's and found the DI's to have just as deep of bass with better quality, especially in the upper bass regions. 

David, great tip for a quick and easy bass trap.
craigl59
307 posts
 

Mac48025

You might want to check out the Bernstein Concertos and Orchestral Works available at Amazon -- 80 CDs for about $120. These are truly great recordings, many still the best of any recorded.

The original Columbia tapes were resampled by Sony at 24/96 and they issued them as a direct transfer to Redbook CD. Everything in the original tape is clearly presented, including the original tap hiss.

So, use some software package to remove the hiss and you’ve got a state-of-the-art sound that surpasses any 21st century recording I have heard (ADD can be that good). I rip them into JRiver and then use the Restoration Suite in the German DAW Samplitude to remove the hiss -- takes very little time but 80 CDs will requires an afternoon or so.

Curious that Sony left this hiss in the CDs when it is so trivial to remove it with modern DAWs. Could it be because they offered, at the same time, each CD individually in SACD format at $35-65 each? No hiss in the SACDs...

Am now listening to the Norah Jones "Come Away With Me" SACD and it is startling in accuracy. The engineers got the original right and the SACD processing brings her into your room.

craigl59
307 posts
 

David_Ten and Ron1264:

Used pillows rather than a stool in the same way and noticed the improvement. This led me to design and construct some wall panels that have cleaned up the issue entirely.

Have found that Herbie's gliders not only tighten up the bass but, because of the added vibration control, contribute to a more accurate soundstage. And, as well, if you damp the wall behind the soundstage area (= wall space between the two DIs) then the depth of the stage will open up as it does not have to compete with reflected waves.

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