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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
terpstation
16 posts
 
Kenny, I am not sure....which is pretty wild that I just spent 3k on a product that I have never heard, never seen in person, and I'm not even sure of the woofer size.....  I emailed tekton a few times hoping to engage in a conversation contrasting the sound of the DI with electron given the smaller sized transducers and cabinet.  However they never replied.  So, will wait and see what arrives.  I bought the upgraded electron package so hopefully it has the best possible woofer.  Anyone have an idea on how long it takes them to ship?
aniwolfe
761 posts
 
@terpstation

I would respond to the email you got when you ordered the Electrons. By responding your email will go to the manager who organizes the orders. Confirm that your order will include the 8" Drivers, if that is what you want.

Eric will most likely install (2) 8" drivers, but he will also install (2) 6" if requested. After talking with Eric we felt it was best to go with the 8" for the extra bass. If you like real tight bass, he recommends the 6" driver, which he can install if you want.

I would estimate the speakers will take 2-3 weeks to make for standard finish. At least that is what I was told just this weekend.

Eric told me over the phone, that he feels the Electrons are just as good as the Di’s.

Also you want to make sure you ear is level with the Middle tweeter. The Electrons cabinet is now 48" tall vs 46". With the Base and the Spikes the tweeter is now 40" high.


terpstation
16 posts
 
Aniwolfe, thanks so much for the information.   I just replied to the billing receipt email asking for confirmation on the 8 inch drivers and shipping estimate.  Really psyched to get these.  
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grannyring
6,519 posts
 
Teajay, you are absolutely correct with your EGO comment and some audiophiles. I see this attitude more and more of late. Why? Because we are now seeing some extraordinary sounding wire and gear being sold at reasonable prices. Tekton is certainly at the top of the list for speakers. I really believe high end sound is becoming more and more affordable. Yes,  I realize astronomically priced gear is also on the rise. However,  I see that as a reaction to the fact that the SQ gap between big dollar gear and "affordable" gear is shrinking......and fast.

Products like Tekton can actually help expand our industry and bring in new consumers. This needs to happen.  


vitop
221 posts
 
Who (if any) are "the Tekton" of the amps? ie -- who is selling a leading edge amp for a price that most would consider to be average? Both tube and SS. Is there one? Schiit has the Vidar, but I'm not sure that is leading edge an amp as the DI is a leading edge speaker.
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