Tekton Double Impact vs. Vandersteen 2ce sig II

I have I have been a Vandersteen 2CE Sig 2 owner for several years now that is being driven by my McIntosh MC601 Monoblocks 600watts. Before I purchased my 2CE Sig 2, I was looking at some some speakers that cost five times the price of the Vandersteen and I still ended up with the 2CE Sig 2. These speakers I think are way under rated, the clarity, soundstage, and transparency is very good. It is however very sensitive to positioning so you really need to spend the time and follow the instruction. What I also found out is that the Vandersteen at least the 2CE Sig 2, are amplifier friendly meaning, regardless what brand of amp you use, it will sound good if set up right. I’ll be happy to demo mine if anyone here leave near by me. I was thinking about upgrading to the Treo but man, with the set up and system I have, it is very competitive. If there are any question please cotact me, thank you.

Yeah, I think the Vandersteen would likely win in the build quality department, but never seen the DIs up in person so it would only be an assumption. In the pics I've seen, the woofers do look so a little suspect which gives me pause for concern, but you just can't ignore all the positives people are saying about them. They really do sound to good to be true (and as we all know, when it's too good to be true it probably is), but perhaps this one of those rare case exceptions?
I know only my ears will be the judge, but still looking for folks who have tried both.

Correct me if I am wrong but I believe Tekton uses some Pro Sound woofer in the DI speakers. I know the Pendragons I tried had 10 in pro sound woofers. I also owned for 10+ years Vandersteen 2CE signatures (not the sig 2) and you can’t beat the quality of the speakers and sound considering they are priced so low. It is one of the true bargains in high end audio. Never heard the DI so can’t comment on them. Lots of people seem to like them. My only hesitation would be is after people had them a while, would they be tired of them and move on to something else? With the Vandersteen I was happy with the speakers for 10+ years.

I have had Vandersteen's for over 30 years, starting with the original 2C, working through the model 3s and now the Treo CT.  The only model that was at all grating was the original model 3 as the new metal dome tweeter was too hot.  Richard V. took little time to realize that and upgraded to the 3A and all was good.

Having the Treo CT for two years now, there would be no going back to the lower line models but even the current model 1s set up properly can sound quite marvelous.  John Rutan accomplished that at his Audio Connection audio emporium.  Doug McLeod was right there in the room with us!

As has been said here before, as long as you set them up properly, the Vandys will not disappoint and you can live with and enjoy them indefinitely.

We don't sell either so here is our take we have heard the DI and used to sell Vandys a million years ago.

The Vandys big soundstage not particularly well focused in image,  warm midrange, warm top end, bass response is relatively deep not super tight.

A very musical easy to listen to loudspeaker not great for detail freaks, easy to drive, plays decent volume, not the best head banging louspeaker, not super attractive.

Tekton's big layered soundstage, warm midrange, warm  top end, deep tight impactful bass, fit and finish not spectacular.  Also not hyer detailed very easy to listen to, easy to drive, highly efficient, great at playing loud, 

Box is very big and very square looking.  An incredible buy for the money nearly impossible to demo, yes they have a return privilage but that will cost you $300.00 vs Vandy which has a superb dealer network and the longevity of an American classic high end brand.

If you want a much more attractive speaker then eher of these with much greater treble resolution, unbelievable ribbon tweeter, seek out the new Quad Z3 which price has just come down from $4,300.00 to $2,999.00, not as much bass, similar efficiency to the Vandy's plays relatively loud but not as loud or as low as the Tektons.  We love ribbon tweeters and the Quad's tweeter is detailed with out the hyper detailed sound of many ribbon's.

The reality of this discussion these two contenders are both excellent.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ