Well, I'm excited about the Encores. There is stiff competition out there, but if these destroy the DIs (among other non-Tekton brands, obviously), then it's certainly a good value for the dollar.
We all know people are who are spending stupid cash on speakers, and though I'm not saying that the end doesn't justify the means, as there are also tons of wonderful speakers on the market; nevertheless, one has to wonder why half of them (or more) or just a reiteration, upon a reiteration, upon a reiteration of the same theme with no discernible benefits.
I have a very good friend, whom I adore as an audiophile mind, who just has to buy the latest and greatest. There's nothing wrong with that, but what I find odd is that he'll snub his nose at previous "Speakers of the Year," or whatnot, as if the technology really has changed, since, let's say, 2002, or even 1982, when very well made speakers from the past can still spark the mind in 2018.
In the case of the Encores, it seems like they'll wipe the floor with the DIs.
Are they good enough? We'll see, as room size, front end gears, amplification, etc. can make a difference in how a speaker speaks to you.
