Zu Omen or Tekton Lore

Hi Sukihocck - a major advantage of the Lore is its ability to run full range from the Eminence driver. The tweeter never calls attention to itself. I cannot distinquish the mids from the treble like most conventional speakers - it is truly seamless in that regard. Yes, the Audax tweeter only handles 3Khz and up so this is basically a x-overless design.

As far as the temperature/tone... that will depend entirely on your front end. The Lore is extremely transparent. But I am surely tube biased. You can read my previous comments to have an idea of what it sounds like with single ended and Quicksilver amps. Driven with a good front end and source, there are really no flaws to mention. The Quicksilver combination is perfec IMO.

Sebrof - good to hear you are happy with the Omens. I have heard mixed comments about them. I can understand you going that route since you own a pair of Tektons already. But as far as looks, I disagree on that! The Lore is a much better looking speaker IMO and easier to set up with port in the front. The Omens would surely have to be lifted. Eric is also more flexible in terms of customizing the product. He is all about voice of the customer. I handpicked and sourced my internal wiring. For another buyer, he is designing one with rear ports.

Another important fact to mention, is one has to remember that Eric is a carpenter, as well as an electronics guy, so he is able to keep is overhead down by doing everything himself. That is a huge advantage to the end user. There is very little non value added activity costs to pass down to the customer. Lastly, he doesn't spend big $ on advertising, so that explains why he is able to address weaknesses in his $850 model Lore. The customer is essentially paying little, if anything for R&D and design team’s paycheck. This is great news for us! Just think this is important information for some of yo out there that do not take this product seriously because of the lower price tag. This price will surely not last when people start to realize how good it is.

Gpowered - I couldn't agree more when you mention "some of yo out there that do not take this product seriously because of the lower price tag." When I saw the ad for the Katz Meow I really didn't think there was any way it would compete with the speakers I had at the time (Klipschorns) because of the price and the size. I spoke to Eric and he basically said to give it a try, I might be surprised. My KHorns have been in the TV room connected to the XBox since I got the Katz last year.
The Katz were my first Full Rangers, the Omens my 2nd. There's something to be said for a crossover-less in a well built, well designed cabinet.

Mark, much respect to you brother. After all, you were the guy that started this thread and got me looking in this direction anyway. Question: a couple months back that wrote that you initially liked the Omens, but there were a few issues to contend with. What were those issues and what did you end up doing?

I am just going to come out and say it guys! I have crossed the 150 hour mark now. I have listened to my entire CD collection. The honeymoon phase is over. Look folks, it is official. Eric is giving these speakers away! Again, I am just a normal guy - no affiliation with Tekton Design - 3 kids and a limited budget. I have downsized from a $14K rig, to this $5K rig, and have not missed a beat. I will say it again - the Lores are the BEST speakers I have heard in any room I have had. From an overall standpoint, better than any speaker I've owned, and up there with the best. This includes a pair of Dynaudio Confidence C1's ($7,600 w/ stands), PSB Synchrony Ones ($5K), and Quad ESL 989's ($8,500). To see the full list, email me or refer back to an earlier post. Sure, Dynaudio's Esotar 2 tweeter can hardly be touched in terms of detail, and the accuracy and pinpoint focus of a C1 is hard to beat. Likewise, the mid range, tonal quality, musicality, and emotional involvement of the Quads is untouchable, but from a full package standpoint, which to me, includes: full range capability, detail, transparency, balance, phase response, musicality, detail, micro detail, mid range, bass, tone, dynamics, efficiency, and band for buck ... the Lore is the hands down winner!! I see this as the possible future direction in high end audio. Grab yourself 25 high qaulity tube watts, and the Lores will play over 100db, clean!!! No problem.

I am completely amazed by the bass and dynamics of the Lore. But even better it is the real deal - the complete package - a beauitful deep soundstage, breathtaking vocals/midrange, transparency, air and detail, and a tight, thick and rich low end with plenty of extension. Perhaps someone more critical or experienced than I would find a single fault with it. I did with all other speakers I owned; but not with the Lore, not yet anyway. Granted, it is not rational to expect the Lore to play down into the 20's. But on stuff one would it expect it to do, it delivers well beyond expectations. One thing is for sure - the $850 price is not going to be going for long, but even at a grand these are a bargain.