Tekton Double Impacts

Hey Everybody,

I "mindfully" thought if I was going to post any comments on Nitrobob's experience with the DI's, and finally decided to share some assumptions regarding his reaction to them.

With respect to him:

1) Anybody who listens at 110 dB levels, or at average 100dB levels, at less then ten feet away is either deaf to begin with or has damaged their hearing to a serious level, indeed.

2) To have the DI's just a foot off the front wall and then played at these insane volume levels it makes sense to me that they surly could sound less then musical and harsh/edgy, and screw-up big time the beautiful highs and mid-range that these speakers are known to deliver.

3) Because of my assumptions stated above, this might not be PC or thought of as being "respectful" , but his experience has no merit or credibility regarding the performance of the DI's in any realistic fashion at all. 

It's hard for me to believe that nobody had commented on how unhealthy it is to listen at these volume levels, regardless what his take is on the speakers.  He has the prefect right to listen to any volume he wants to regardless of the dangers.  However, the rest of us should make it clear the risks involved in doing so.    

Could be a combo of all of the above.

Its rare to make a major change in speakers then not have to make other changes as well in order to dial in the desired sound. Could be as minor as tweaking placement or orientation or changing room treatments or much more than that.

@teajay You are correct in your concern about healthy listening levels.

I had the same concern and asked as much, which is why I did not repeat it here.

On 11/22 I asked/posted this:

"@nitrobob Any concerns around protecting your and your son’s hearing?"

He has had his hearing tested yearly and passed with flying colors (per nitrobob).

My recollection is that anything continuous over 83db loud or so causes some damage to hearing. Gotta watch that!