Tekton Double Impacts

Dan,

Thanks for the extremely thoughtful and well stated post. I believe you've hit the nail on the head. I have to chuckle at the no talent a$$ clowns ( sorry, one of my favorite lines from Office Space) that think they have all the answers as to why this speaker can not sound any good without ever hearing them or understanding how they work.  I totally respect anyone that has listened to them and found them not to be their cup of tea. No one speaker will please everyone, but the SE's are the closest I've found in doing so. Very disruptive products indeed and a real boon to those of us that can't or won't spend tens of thousands on speakers. 

Arics producs fall into the same disruptive product category in my opinion. Together with the Tektons one can own an amazing system for much less than one would think for the sound quality obtained. 

4700 plus replies to this thread? Who'd have thunk it? Religion and politics next? Ummmmmmm.......let's stick to audio 😀🔉🔉🍺🍔🎼

Here's a point that holds true for me, and (I believe) it does for most who have also moved to the SEs...(and the Ulfberths)...

For those who are deciding between the Double Impacts or the SEs, I encourage you to consider or, at the very least, factor this in.

Since the SEs went in system, my entire system is different than it was with the Double Impacts.

What's New: the SEs, Amplification (Pre/Amp), DAC, Renderer, Power Supply, Cabling, etc. It is a completely different system than what I had with the Double Impacts.

The exceptions: the very front end of my computer audio chain [server / network] (early in the process of also changing) and the isolation components in my system (which I may re-evaluate).

As I read posts made by other members who have the SEs, I see a similar pattern (mostly).

Our hobby is naturally one of improvement and upgrades, but I see a number of us (myself included) moving rapidly in this area. The SEs are Most Deserving of it.

@mac48025 No politics or religion needed my friend! It looks like there's enough gear out there and new DI owners to keep the thread on more than life support! Once again, thank you for your kind words- it's much appreciated! 

I Have have been following this thread for a long time but primarily as a voyeur because I did not feel I have the knowledge or experience to contribute very much. However, I am inspired to pipe up now. To anyone debating between the DI and the SE I went through the same dilemma. At the end of the day I went with the DI although with upgraded electronics and paint. The reason is because I am also upgrading all of my components from modest gear to something more high end. I am thrilled with the DI even through modest gear. All I can say is ditto to what every one else has already said. Here in a few weeks I should have enough in the audio savings account to get the pre amp and amp I’ve been lusting after (yes I have a separate savings account just for my planned upgrades while maintaining my emegeny fund and not defaulting on my mortgage). Even without hearing the Se I think I made the right call for my situation. Anyone in a similar situation or if you just can’t make audio the focus of your finances right now I can not imagine anyone being disappointed with the DI. If your situation is different it might be worth saving your nickels and dimes a little longer. Maybe in a year or two I’ll get the SE.  I would also like to thank everyone on this thread. I’ve learned more here than anywhere else and I hope this thread continues. It’s the best!

David,

Like you I've upgraded my entire system since getting the DI's, including upgrading the DI's to the SE's. The DI's allowed me to truly appreciate the music more than any other speaker I've owned, causing me to reevaluate my entire system in order to get the most out of these amazing speakers. So buyers beware, while the DI's/SE's sound great with any level of gear they tend to inspire you to get the most out of them by buying even better components than you have. 

What did you say, Aric? I couldn't hear you over the music 😜

Congrats xenophon! I think you made the right decision with the DI's, you can always get the SE's down the road should you choose. I could have lived happily ever after with the DI's but I'm definitely happy I got the SE's. Good luck with any future upgrades you make in your system, the DI's will certainly get the most out of any new gear you get.