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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
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hfaddict
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I've put my DI's up for sale.  As amazing of a speaker the DI is, I just can't ignore the synergy of my lowly ML Electromotion ESL's and Line Mag 508.  I believe I will be searching for some Ethos next.  All in the name of good fun.

My speakers are around the Kelowna, BC area if anyone is interested.  And thanks for all the input, much appreciated!  I'll still be kicking around this thread. 

It may also seem like I'm a bit negligent in giving the DI's more time and effort  to tweaks, cables/EQ, room treatment etc but there's just something about the panels that pull me more into the music.  And for my tastes, the ML's just gave me more enjoyment on all genres and recordings. 

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hfaddict
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And also wanted to say, this is a hell of a site.  Tons of excellent advice and mostly informative posts!   
porscheracer
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Really? I tried the ML Electromotion ESL's and they sounded almost dead compared to the DI's. The difference in sound quality was massive. I listen to 60's/70's/80's classic rock and a lot of Classical with some Jazz mixed in.

I wonder if it is the listening room or equipment synergy.
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charles1dad
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Hi hfaddict, You’ve got to trust what you hear 😊. That’s an intriguing combination, panel speaker driven by a 50 watt SET amplifier.
Continued blissful listening to you.
Charles
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charles1dad
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Hi Porscheracer,
Could simply be an example of a very synergistic speaker and amplifier match. Sometimes you just find or stumble across the ideal match. It can truly be trial and error. 
Charles 
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