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Which Budget Speakers, Tekton or Omega?

I have a $2500 budget and haven’t had any luck finding the right floorstander in the local hifi shops, so am seeking advice from owners of internet-direct speakers.

I have an all tube system with a 30W triode EL34 amp. My system is in the living room, 12’ x 16’ x 8.' Speakers can be a maximum height of about 40 inches.
   Most important to me is a realistic laid-back presentation with open, transparent sonics. For example, I really like the KEF sound. I listen to 90% Classical, but also take my Led Zeppelin very seriously.
I have a sensitivity to high frequencies (hyperacusis), so there must be a smooth and natural top-end. And I’m done with metal tweeters since I haven’t found any that work for me.

There have been many Tekton threads, so I’m familar with some of their models, but I’m very intrigued by the Omega’s. Can anybody share their experiences with the Omega line or offer advice on floorstanders within my budget? I’m open to used or demos.

lowrider57
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jond
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According to google $3K CAD is $2385 USD. Interesting notes on Living Voice vs AN @glennewdick I run ANJ-lx's myself. I know member grannyring just picked up or was about to some Living Voice speakers hopefully he will post some impressions sometime.
mrdecibel
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@lowrider57 Not wanting horns is your choice...to each his/her own. You might not be familiar with, nor have heard, the Klipsch models Wolf, and I, mentioned. But fyi, the Klipsch Cornwall and Lascala designs are floor standers, and the Heresy design work well on the floor with their angled risers. All 3 are very efficient. Happy shopping.
wolf_garcia
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Heresy IIIs will fool you into thinking they’re not fat boxes with horns sitting on the floor if the rest of your rig is well sorted.
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charles1dad
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Hi Glenn,
Thanks for providing the very interesting comparison of the Living Voice and Audio Note speakers as heard in your own system. I find it intriguing that  the LV is voiced using the esteemed Kondo components. That’s quite a litmus test for a speaker in such a reasonable price range.

Glenn I’ve heard the Tekton Double Impact and it is a very good sounding speaker. I have not heard the LV but it universally receives high praise. I’m very enthusiastic regarding  high quality easy to drive efficient speakers and good low power amplifiers. It good to know that the LV Avatar is easily driven by your 8 watt 300b SET amplifier.

Another quite interesting candidate in this category is the Canadian made (Toronto) Coherent Audio speakers. These are reputed to be excellent sounding and very easy to drive with lower power amplifiers. This particular niche in High End audio offers much in the way of exceptional musicality and very natural sound quality.
Charles


eaglejo
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I'd second the Rethm recommendation.  I picked up a pair of used Trishnas for $2,750 on Audiogon, running them on 3.5 watts (2A3 Triode Labs).  And, I'm doing the most taboo of things, using the high pass crossover on my JL E112 sub (so, pre-out to E112 to 2A3 amp).  I'm using these in a 20x30 room and they don't get lost.  I got them for my office, moved and the new office doesn't accomodate them, so they're in the living room.  Shockingly good speakers.  
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