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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
jdechamp
33 posts
 
This speaker has caught my interest like it has so many others. My initial impression was if the concept works so well, what would be possible with upgraded drivers, components and cabinetry? Would that just make this another $20K contender? Then I see the SE and think, great but at over twice the price? 
I have speakers I am happy with but have seen the reports of others selling speakers they had no plans to part with and I want to listen for myself. If I fell for the DIs I can sell my current speakers to cover the cost, but do I make that pretty easy choice and order the DIs or do I take a much more (for me) serious step and go for the DI SE? Throw in that grannyring says his mods beat the SEs and I am stumped.
I know there are a few who have heard both and maybe a couple who have heard both plus grannyring's mods. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Joe
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charles1dad
10,250 posts
 
Hello Joe,
Without exception each account where someone has heard or owned both models they unequivocally say that as good as the Double Impact is the SE is the superior speaker. If you can comfortably afford the SE I’d suggest going that route. Decide what type of amplifier sound you most desire (as you’ll heard it with this speaker). My philosophy is get the best that you can responsibly afford and don’t look back.

I’m pleased with my current system to an extraordinary extent. If I decided to just start anew (If only  to have something different) I would very seriously contemplate the Double Impact SE and mate them to the Line Magnetic 508ia or a Viva Solista and be done.
Charles
jdechamp
33 posts
 
Charles,
Thank you for your response. 
i appreciate the advice regarding the DIs vs. the DI SEs. But you do raise another issue, choice of amplifier. In my current set up I like the amplifiers i have now, Parasound JC-1s, but it seems the consensus here is toward tubes with either DI option. I am fine with tubes, the JC-1s followed two different pairs of VTLs, but of course I was not anticipating a major system overhaul! 
Is anyone using high power SS amps with these?

Thanks!

Joe

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charles1dad
10,250 posts
 
Joe,
Honestly I don’t believe that a consensus of amplification has been established. Very happy DI owners have posted here and a pretty fair number of them are using solid state amplifiers with much success.

As has been pointed out often on this thread, the DI allows a very wide range of amplifier types to be used with excellent results. One of this speaker’s more noteworthy attributes. 3 watt SET or 600 watt class D (and all stops between) the DI has worked well across an enormous spectrum of amplifiers.

I’d certainly give the Parasound a chance with the DI/SE, you just never know unless you listen 😊.
Charles
corelli OP
999 posts
 
Joe,
If you like the sound of your amp do not think about changing that variable right now.  I can reassure you the DI's perform well with all sorts of electronics as this thread points out.  Their efficiency allows the option of low powered SET  gear but hardly demands it.  I've listened to both tubes and higher powered SS gear.  While I appreciate the virtues of both, overall I prefer my Marantz Reference integrated.
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