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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
mikirob
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schw06
Prayers with you, I'm normally in Boca Raton, but my wife and I currently are at our other house in GA, yeah, right on the coast. Likely headed to interior Ga...

I really enjoyed reading your post. Grannyring knows his stuff; if I can pull myself away from tubes I owe it to myself to try the Lyngdorf 2170. Best, mikirob
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charles1dad
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Hi Mikirob,
Do me a favor, if you do decide to audition or buy a Lyngdorf 2170 please let me know your listening impressions.   You and I seem to approach and listen to music in a very similar manner.  I'm opened minded to the new and different and have given many types of audio products a listen.

Often I find that the hype and promises don't quite hit the market and that hyperbole is alive and well.  To be perfectly fair the Lyngdorf could be a bird of a different feather and that would be quite a special development. 

I do not doubt what others hear testify to but I don't know how they listen or what they seek or prefer musically.  I "think" that I have some reasonable idea of what draws you into music on an emotional level and this aspect is key for me.

I've listened to audio components highly praised by others that were not nearly as impressive to me. I'm not suggesting by any means my ears or listening skills are superior to anyone else,  rather it is a very personal experience and I well know what I like. 

If the Lyngdorf the can really expose and get to the musical soul and emotional connecting beauty similar to what I currently experience this would be something major for a one box product.  You never know. 
Charles 
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charles1dad
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Musikmann,
I have read very favorable comments concerning the Melody P2688 Line Stage. I believe that it is most likely an exceptionally fine sounding component and it or the Coincident Statement Line Stage would be an asset to your system. It would of course be ideal if you could compare these two directly. As Tom and I can attest to,  this  answers many questions. 
Charles
muzikmann
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mac48025,
I have no doubt the CSL/Frankenstein combo is quite special.  Hopefully, you are able to find a preamp/amp combo you can live with on perpetual basis.

Charles1dad,
I don't know how I could get the CSL/P2688 to audition side by side.  I want to see what the others say about the Lyngdorf and go from there as it might save me some money.
david_ten
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Since this is a Tekton thread.... : )

I've doubled down on the Double Impacts, literally. 

Placed my order for the Double Impact SE this morning.

Eric is suggesting a more interesting (than black) color for the finish. I currently have Soft Grey DIs which are working very well in the room so I was thinking of something in the light grey palette BUT am very open to suggestions. I remember that pair of orange DIs looking very sweet.

Thoughts? Color suggestions?
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