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Considering the New Tekton Design Encores? AND Owners Group - Experiences/Questions

I am the very happy owner of the first pair of New Tekton Design Encores and I thought I would create this thread to answer any questions anyone might have regarding the Encore speakers, room considerations, and associated equipment. If you’ve order your pair already, please chime in. I really want to hear what other people’s experience are with these unbelievable speakers.

I drive my Encores with both an Art Audio Diavolo SET 300b Tube Amplifier with 8wpc and I switch in my 700w Nord One-Up SE Monoblocks for non-critical listening and some big pieces of music that benefit from the extra power.



  • Made under U.S. Patent 9247339 with multiple new patents pending
  • Proprietary loudspeaker design
  • Ultra-linear frequency response with ±.5dB deviation from 70Hz-20kHz
  • One single crossover element placed within the tweeter path
  • Ultra-linear, entirely time-invariant minimum-phase mid-range section
  • Proprietary patent pending 15 dome radiating hybrid MTM high frequency array
  • Two 6.5" mid-bass patented ’overtone & harmonic’ transducers
  • Dual 11" low-frequency transducers
  • ​96dB 2.83V@1m sensitivity
  • 4 Ohm design for optimum performance
  • 20Hz-30kHz frequency response​
  • Dimensions Width 13.25" x Depth 15.25" x Height 62"
  • 800 Watt power handling
  • Weight 175 lbs​
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charles1dad
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Protoss71,
On the surface I can understand your concern/skepticism. The 30 pound weight reduction (roughly 17%) per speaker isn’t insignificant. Could it be due to smaller magnet assemblies/inductors/ cabinet/bracing? I do not believe that Tekton would intentionally lessen the quality of the Encore.

Does not make sense to me (Shooting themselves in the foot). My suspicion is that these changes you cite are probably efforts to improve and refine an already highly praised product. Youll be able to listen and judge for yourself  soon. My hunch is that youll be very happy with the Encores.
Charles
protoss71
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They are here!  Still in the boxes. Will unpack them this weekend. @jcarcopo, did your Art Audio Diavolo SET 300b Tube Amplifier have only an 8 ohm output? And were your Encores 4 ohm? I will be driving my 4 ohm encores with an 8 ohm tap from my Woo Audio WA5 occasionally. 
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jcarcopo OP
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@protoss71 I had both 4/8ohm taps on my Art Audio and my Allnic A6000 Monoblocks. The Encore is a 4ohm speaker.  Congrats on getting yours in.  Update us when you come.  I'm really enjoying my Friday with my new Holo Audio May KTE r2r dac that should up several weeks ahead of schedule. It is sublime to listen to. 
protoss71
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Holy smokes, these babies are huge. Totally dwarf my Theil 2.3's. I looked at the sizes online, but it did not prepare me for how they look in person. Totally dominate my small listening room. Effin' gorgeous! Flawless dark grey finish. Undamaged in transit. Whoever said the poly cell array looks unsightly is insane. I love the smell of new audio equipment! 
protoss71
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Needs break in, hopefully. One hour on them so far.  I did not take care of unpacking instructions. Styrofoam everywhere. No damage to the drivers. High frequencies need refinement. 100 hours of anxious waiting.  
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