I owned the Lore-S for about a year. Loved them immediately once installed, very attractive characteristics of lightning fast response and a unique quality about projecting impactful bass into the room which I still yearn for sometimes. Great for simple vocal/jazz/folk, and exceptional with my wife's electronic/techno records. The big deficiencies were a lack of refinement (probably counterpoint to the excitement at first listen), and most importantly a lack of midbass and lower midrange density, i.e. the crunch of electric guitar/bass etc.
In search of this, I moved on to Harbeth Compact 7s which were a marvelous improvement in all areas except for the lack of speed on electronic music. (And the nasty interaction with my room due to the lossy cabinets...another story). Still wonderful speakers that I'd consider re-buying anytime.
Finally moved to the Sonus Faber Venere S. I am a typical audiophile in constantly seeking upgrades, but no longer (at least for a while!). These don't excel in any particular area -except for looks- but are so well rounded with all genres that one has no pressing desire to move on. Less exciting than the typical audiophile acquisition, but more conducive of financial and familial stability!
In summary I support what Eric is doing with Tekton, if I don't quite buy some of his "science". He makes good product at great value, but one should be cognizant of his lack of large scale R&D resulting in limitations (which are more than fair, for his prices).
In search of this, I moved on to Harbeth Compact 7s which were a marvelous improvement in all areas except for the lack of speed on electronic music. (And the nasty interaction with my room due to the lossy cabinets...another story). Still wonderful speakers that I'd consider re-buying anytime.
Finally moved to the Sonus Faber Venere S. I am a typical audiophile in constantly seeking upgrades, but no longer (at least for a while!). These don't excel in any particular area -except for looks- but are so well rounded with all genres that one has no pressing desire to move on. Less exciting than the typical audiophile acquisition, but more conducive of financial and familial stability!
In summary I support what Eric is doing with Tekton, if I don't quite buy some of his "science". He makes good product at great value, but one should be cognizant of his lack of large scale R&D resulting in limitations (which are more than fair, for his prices).
