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.

corelli02-25-2017 2:22pm

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mac48025 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 672 posts 11-16-2017 at 01:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sorry Steve, I missed your earlier post. I would think the DI's would suit your needs more so than the Legacy Focus SE's. I found the DI's to be more dynamic and more "live" sounding. I listen mostly to acoustical music but occasionally like to rock out and the DI's handle both with equal aplomb but are especially good for rocking out to. The Legacys were great speakers but to me the DI's could to everything they could do with added dynamics and slam. Thanks Al. I'll need to get some longer IC's and try moving the MZ further away.
lak Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,655 posts 11-16-2017 at 01:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @ozzy, I'm an hour away, feel free to contact me should you need assistance in moving any equipment.
jayctoy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,167 posts 11-16-2017 at 02:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ozzy I know your passion is music, your reasons of not buying the DI is totally undertandstable, I get it.And I respect it. I still feel you deserve to have the DI, Good luck again moving forward....
grannyring Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,506 posts 11-16-2017 at 05:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ozzy it seems we all want to “help” you. Lucky you 🙂. To that end here are more considerations. I think you are spot on wanting an external crossover. Did you ever get an answer on that? If I did not buy my set used, then I was going to ask Eric for an external board. Looking at your systems over the years and your propensity for DIY and upgrades the DI with outboard XO boards would be fantastic for you. Best sandbox you could ever play in regarding speakers. The problem is you won’t be able to return such a “custom” set. I would caution you on the 4 ohm version with Ralph’s wonderful amps. My experience is that particular impedance combo will cause a frequency Imbalance that is not ideal sounding. This is just speculation, as Eric does not show impedance curves as you know, but I bet the impedance is lower in the highs possibly dropping to 3 ohms or so on some frequencies. This is not an ideal or even good situation for your amps as you well know. Not even sure you receive the same trial period on the 8 ohm version? He may consider the 8 ohm version custom? Not sure. I use a 70 watt (into 8 ohms) SS amp in a large room and the DI speakers certainly uses it on some recordings. It is not even close to being overkill.
ozzy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,494 posts 11-16-2017 at 05:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete grannyring, Eric never replied to me. The girl that I spoke to on the phone finally emailed me about the external crossover possibility with a simple no. No response about the 8 ohm version. jayctoy, It looks like it will never happen, but thank you. Lak, An hour away? We will need to plan a visit regardless. ozzy