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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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mac48025
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Congrats on your DI purchase cliff, you're in for some fun. 

I would recommend trying out all of your electronics with the DI's to see which you like best. While I prefer small SET tube amps with mine others prefer large SS amps with them. The DI's will reveal what is placed upstream of them....for good or bad. The only way for you to find out what you'll like best is to try the different options. Have fun with it and let your ears determine your choice. 

While not traditional your angled walls might work out just fine. Hopefully you'll experience less harmful standing waves with those angled walls and ceilings. I'm certainly no expert on room acoustics but with some placement experimenting I bet you'll do just fine with the DI's in your room. For me I've found the more I can get them out into the room and away from the walls, the better they sound. Good luck!
corelli OP
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cliff, I agree with mac.  You will just have to try your electronics and decide.  I have listened to both SS and tubes.  I enjoy both for different reasons.  We've all said it over and  over--the DI's will let you hear the sonic signature of your electronics.  Avoid the temptation to let others decide for you what is best.  But you can benefit from great insight and experience from this thread.

I wouldn't begin to predict the behavior of your interesting room other than to say the DI's have a good chance of performing well.  Modest room treatment may afford significant improvements as well.   (If you want some DIY info here I can help.)

Hope all had an enjoyable and thankful Thanksgiving.
cliffkhz
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Thanks, The audiophiles on this forum sold me, I dont think they can make up there positive experience with the DIs and it's with them that I can safely make a critical choice for my wife and myself without being able to audition them in person. I know were in for a real eye opening jaw dropper.
Thanks everyone here.
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jayctoy
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Stfoth , Got my impact monitor, you will not regret it, with sub they are even more amazing...I felt every audiophile should have Tekton  speakers at Home,....
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