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

totalwex:

Am using Double Impacts, upgraded, and with REW creating a convolution file (impulse and filters) and importing this into JRiver have a resulting flat room response (meaning, all electronics and room) from +/- 5db from 16 to 30k. This is without any subs. The room is very large and, admittedly, favors bass response.

+/- 5db might not sound impressive to spec lovers, but as a final, complete result for the system AND room, it is very good and approaching studio standards (typically around +/- 3db).

SOOO, I strongly believe you do not need a sub with the floor standing DIs if you apply a reasonable amount of room correction -- both physical correction (I use wall deadeners behind and between the speakers) and electronic EQ (such as described above).

Corelli's advice above concerning HSU subs is worthwhile. I use these in studio and HT setups and they work splendidly. HSU builds a very fine product at a reasonable cost and they reach down to 16hz with authority. This 16 figure is of interest because 32 foot organ stops go down this far and produce a powerful roar for the lowest "C" on the organ pedalboard.

@grey9hound  Are you using the HDMI cables for video also? Is so, upsides?

@totalwex  All the best in the choice between the two.
Hi everyone - I've been offline for a week (yep a real vacation) so a little late to responding to some questions that are right-up my alley.

@totalwex and @canibefrank - I use the Impact Monitors with dual subs. Check out my system page. I've talked about my experience with them quite a bit. There is also an Impact Monitor thread going here on Audiogon.

@craigl59 - I've always used Paypal. Yes, you have to pay a fee but its worth it. Audiogon has gotten a lot better recently so I would insist the transaction stay totally within the Audiogon system including all payment and tracking information. 


@david_ten 
 I personally cannot see a difference in any hdmi cables, but i can hear it.
I am also using them for Video.
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