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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
333jeffery
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Craig, I didn't use any feet/spikes/gliders on the Ulf's or the DI's. Just put them on the bare carpet. Eric did mention building a plinth for the Ulf's, but I have not heard anymore about it. I'm guessing that it's to raise the height of the speaker for correct listening position.
kdude66
1,200 posts
 
jmontoya21,

Thank's for that update,looking forward to reading it.

Best,
Kenny.
kdude66
1,200 posts
 
mazikrav,

I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying your brilliance speakers,they are a interesting design for sure.

I used to own the F3,very nice amp but is a little light on bass and dynamics overall.You might want to look into the F7.

I don't recall your room size and how close you are to your speakers.
I presently own the F7 and a Diy sit2 that is class a push pull that uses 2 pair of Nos Sony Vfet's a side making 40 watts into 4 ohm.Quite a unique amp.

The J2 is also a very good amp as well,great clarity and focus but can be a touch light in bass system dependent Offcourse.

Best of luck to you,
Kenny.
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grannyring
6,479 posts
 
Kenny, can you point me to a link on building your DIY amps? I am interested in a project like this. Your version of the f7 really is interesting to me. Thanks!
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mac48025
672 posts
 
Jeffery,

you might want to try spikes or feet with your speakers. I don't know about the Ulfberhts but it definitely improves the sound of the DI's and other Tekton speakers. Without something filling those threaded holes bass escapes from them making them slightly boomy. I learned that by leaving the spikes out in order to position the speakers easier until I found the best location for them. When I told Eric I was doing that he said not to as I wouldn't get the proper bass response without the spikes and therefore wouldn't be able to position them properly. Screwed the spikes in and the bass was much better.....so as good as your Ulfberhts sound now they just might sound even better with those threaded holes filled. 
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