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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
brotw
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Hoping to get some guidance on speaker placement from our DI owners here. I've been reading tutorials on speaker placement and acoustic treatments from Argen. They seem focused on studio monitor implementations with critical listening and accuracy the primary goal but also mention home theater and music. 

What I'm concerned with is the "Speaker Boundary Interference Response". The only way to mitiigate this with full range speakers is to smash them up against the front wall avoiding any nulls in the bass response. (see null frequency vs. speaker from front wall equations). All these tips fly in the face of DI's "needing room to breathe".  

Furthermore, the listening position needs to be atleast 10 feet or more from the back wall in their view. This leaves little wiggle room from the 38% from front wall listening position model.

Why does this speaker placement guidance run contrary to the idea of giving these speakers space? Maximum accuracy is good, right?

http://arqen.com/acoustics-101/speaker-placement-boundary-interference/


corelli OP
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brotw,

The advice I would give is simple--trust your ears! While I'm sure there are some valid points made in this guide, I for one would never listen to my DI's up against the front wall.  Yes, you will have gains in low end extension at the cost of worse imaging, less depth and air. 

About 1-2 mo ago several members placed there DI's up against the front wall just to see what affect it had on their performance. 

But in the end trust your ears and go with what sounds best overall to you.  And remember, there is no perfect and there are always compromises on every decision we make in our hobby
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lak
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QUESTION?

Will my Allnic T-1500 300B Integrated amp be a good match for the Tekton Double Impacts?

Some information about the Integrated amp: This 300B Integrated amplifier delivers 12.5 WPC in Pure Class A single ended style! Ruggedly built weighing in at 50 pounds, this 35dB gain powerhouse will drive most speakers of 90dB + efficiency to very comfortable sound pressure levels.
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sbayne
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@lak - " Ruggedly built weighing in at 50 pounds, this 35dB gain powerhouse will drive most speakers of 90dB + efficiency to very comfortable sound pressure levels."

Yep, I think your last statement pretty much answered your question.

david_ten
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@lak  I imagine it will be an amazing pairing. Would love to hear a member's take on a 300B driving the Double Impacts. 
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