Tekton Double Impact vs. Vandersteen 2ce sig II

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

Are the are the DI time align phase like the Vandersteen?

Though the Vandys were most definitely on my list of "if I ever see a deal on some" I can say by the time I did it was to late. I had already bought my first set of Tektons.
First, Eric Alexander and his team are fantastic to work with. The very first time I spoke with him he not only didn’t push me in one direction or another, he gave me a couple tips on how to make my existing 5.1 set up better (4 PSB towers, center and SVS sub).
After multiple phone calls, of which Eric answered the phone himself each time, I chose the Impacts. Not the Double Impacts. The newly designed Impacts.
Here was my goal. Build a great sounding low to mid budget system without spending a ton of money. Goal achieved!
I chose the Impacts after being advised by Eric that these would be a very detailed sounding speaker, and they are. In two channel stereo I listen to everything from Chopin (big classical piano lover), Clapton live, Norah Jones and Sade to Marilyn Manson. Everything sounds good.
Another reason I chose the Impacts was that the DI’s are way too large for our main living area. I also run a subwoofer so even though they are capable of running lower I have my Impacts crossed over at 60Hz.
Bottom line, even though I’m only 3 weeks in, I’m very glad that I chose the Tekton Design Impacts. Unfortunately I’m so pleased that I already have my eye on the Cinema Sub to replace the SVS and a set of Lores for another area in my home.

My budget system:
Oppo 203 with Signal Power Cable, Marantz 6012, Monolith 5X200, Morrow Audio SP6 cables and interconnects, Tekton Impacts in front, PSB towers in the rear, SVS sub and cruzeFirst Maestro wall outlet.

I don't have any experience with the Tektons, but I do own a pair of Vandy Treo CTs.  Excellent speakers, especially if they are dialed in correctly in the sweet spot. Vandy speakers, if you ask me are perfect for music lover who just wants to relax and enjoy the "music"...it is about the music no? The only draw back with the Vandies in my opinion is that you really need to be dial in, seating in front of the speakers to really enjoy the correct time and phase.  If the speakers are correctly placed and you're in the sweet spot, the Vandies in my opinion will compete with the best of them.  If you're not in the sweet spot and you like to roam around the house the Vandies will not sound their best and perhaps the Tektons will perform better in that case.  Reading the feedback on the Tektons and my own experience with Vandies, I'm sure both will sound great.  Good Luck!    

I guess I am lucky that I live in the NYC area.  Lots of people with systems and several audio clubs that gather regularly.  Plus a few in-home audio stores so I get to hear many options.  I also repair equipment and I manufacturer a DAC, preamp and amp.  Having repaired many components, I get to hear them and compare them.  I would try to search Audiogon for a local audio club and get to hear different systems.  Most people may also lend you something to hear in your system.  That is where I get to hear new things.

Happy Listening.