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Tekton First Time Buyer Prospect Seeking Advise from Tekton Owners

I am looking at trying out for the first time the Tekton speakers by getting the Mini-Lore Monitors

Questions:

  1.  Should I get the basic configuration withOUT any upgrades?
  2.  Should I get the tweeter upgrade only?
  3.  Should I get the upgrade package only? (upgrade internal wiring, bindings posts and cross over)
  4.  Should I get both the tweeter and the upgrade package?

I am asking because I am not sure how much improvement I would get with the upgrades. I am trying to assess if the upgrades are worth it based on Tekton owner experience.


Thank you.
roig
roig OP
7 posts
 
Great advise. :-)

I only have room for monitors; I use a subwoofer and I like the 2.1 set up. My plan is to start with the Mini-Lore Monitors then try out the Dynamites or the Impact Monitors, but those are $500 more than I would like to spend.    

I have found out by trial an error that I do not like warm speakers. I have auditioned the ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 (first gen), Wharfedale Diamond 10.1, Revel M16, Vienna Acoustics Bach and the Polk Legend L100 and they were to veiled for me. Then I have listened to the Dali Zensor 1, Emotiva B1, and Klipsch Reference Premier towers  and they were too bright for music. I have the Bryston Mini A and the Monitor Audio Silver Rx-1 and they sound neutral to me. But I want to try out the Tektons. In RMAF 2019, I listen to them, but did not pay attention; they did not sound bad at all. I keep reading about them and the people that rave about them, etc.

Thanks again!!!
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nwres
223 posts
 
I would give Eric a call and tell him about the speakers you have liked and don't like as well as your current plan. I am sure he will have some ideas of what should work for you.

glupson
7,842 posts
 
If you are set on the brand (Tekton), follow millercarbon's recommendation "I would just get the most Tekton you can afford right now."

(broken clock, twice a day, and similar stories)
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millercarbon
12,531 posts
 
I would give Eric a call and tell him about the speakers you have liked and don't like as well as your current plan. I am sure he will have some ideas of what should work for you.

Excellent idea.
pisces17
5 posts
 
Another suggestion to get the most Tekton you can. If you are set on minitors I would purchase the Impacts. In my case, I was looking and after much thought "upgraded" my choice to the Double Impacts with standard upgrade ($300). A little more than I'd initially planned... Should have them early March. I echo @millercarbon, @gluoson, and others, get the most you can swing the first time. At the least I strongly consider upgrading to get the tweeter array. Good luck and happy listening. Let us know how your experience turns out!
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