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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
listening99
172 posts
 
Ok, so here's my question... please center your mind on my room. It's 12' by 14.6'. The ceiling, at the far lengths drops to nine feet and then rises at the mid-mark of the room (6' in) to a high points of 11'. It's something of a cathedral style. The room opens on the north side to an entry door from outside on the west and then a few feet across from the entry a stairwell rises up the north side of the stereo room. The space between the door and the stairway dumps into a room to the north.

So, consider both the DI and the MOAB: how would you set them up and what kind of soundstage - given high quality (mostly CD) recordings & TIDAL - could I expect to develop?

Would you expect any bass weirdness in this space?

I don't want to go to all this only to find I'm really trying to squeeze a 20lb wild salmon onto my plate. Quickly a blessing becomes a 


listening99
172 posts
 
I'm receiving quite a bit of assistance here, so thank you. 

@jcarcopo (or others) What is the "good way" of projecting vocals? How would this contrast with a horn? How would it contrast with other designs that you have experienced?  

What would you anticipate as a possible disappointment with the MOAB, a 69" speaker, in my 12 by 14.6' by (9-11' tall) room?

Also, can we describe any of the true improvements broadcast by the MOAD, contrasted with the DI SE? Or, is there anything the DI.SE does better than the MOAB?


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vuongp
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Has anyone switched from Klipsch Heresy III to Tektons and how do they compare besides the bass (which the H3 has less). 
grey9hound
1,112 posts
 
DIs pair well with McIntosh, which is said to have a laid back presentation.
I have MX151 Pre/Pro with Roomperfect ,and it does just that .... makes the room perfect . Amp is the Belles 150A Reference V2. I am using Sonoran Desert Plateau speaker cables and Bill Dion's (grannyring) Dueland wire interconnects with my DI . not at all in your face ,or harsh ,or shouty. smooth AND Detailed with good bass.
My room is about 10x12 and open on one side ,see pics in my system pics

corelli OP
1,002 posts
 
@listening99   As many have stated, the DI's pull off a neat trick of having very good detail but with no edge.  I am intolerant of bright speakers that have any fatigue associated with them.  These would be a welcome change from Klipsch for example.
The DI's are very coherent and well integrated in spite having many drivers.  They float a large but accurate soundstage (better than my prior Magnepans).  Very nice depth, horizontal spread beyond the far edge of the speaker.  Vocals are silky, with the soloist presented behind the plane of the speakers with nice height.  
When I first auditioned my DI's I was struck by the weight and nice tonal qualities of the piano.
Regarding your room, it's anybody's  guess.  I will say the DI's are more forgiving of placement than other speakers I have owned.  But you will be rewarded for optimizing their placement.
What associated gear will you have?
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