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Tekton Design Speakers Price Increase

Yeah, it's my first post and in full disclosure, I saw an amp on here I wanted so I signed up and bought it through the classifieds. 

Anywho, looks like prices went up across the board today at the Tekton shop. Glad I got my order in at Tekton before inflation/materials or demand finally pushed the cost up. Anyone else drop some stacks on Tektons just recently?

Honestly, the first time I saw the model I ordered (not sharing until I have my review and comparison with my prior setup complete) I took one shocked look at the arrays and thought "this guy got scammed and bought the worlds ugliest speakers. What an idiot!" Those arrays, lord. But then I auditioned them and ever since I had to build a copy- system and get a pair. I'll share more on my build after the room remodel and setup. 

Back to Tekton, looks like materials are getting pricey (I noticed lumber went way up at the local box store). But how do people feel about the base prices increasing on models marked "sale" and the sale price increasing? Makes me think of the Shane company radio ads that criticize competition who mark up, put on sale and are essentially charging more. With so many blogs and videos praising a set-price synonymous with the name of the speaker build, for example 3k equaled base DI's (not $3,299) I think this will be harmful. Better to note on the home page that supplier pricing has caused a temporary increase, shipping charge, or something of that sort and that's necessary in this case because Tekton's price-point has so integrated with the product that youtubes and reviews have the price in the title or in the image. In fact, those reviews and video stills are on Tekton's website and show a conflict in pricing. 

Get your fire-suits out because Tekton haters will flame. I've never even posted and I'm aware of the Tekton hate group, hoping I can get an unbiased couple of comparisons out there in the future for home mid-fi audio guys who don't care about the technical stuff, just hi value systems for the masses. 

Thanks for being patient with a new poster, I'm not a forums guy.
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gdk00111
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@Miller, yes sir that's me. I got bored during quarantine ha. I officially ordered them. Tammy is real pleasant to deal with, she will get you the answer you want. I like the approach of the company in general, good for them. That is pretty neat about the PCA too, looked it up. My guy at work would go nuts for that ha. But I am sure your opinion is no more valuable than the countless hours Carp played all those same cars on Gran Turismo. I drive a Kia Sorento, sure I'm close too. WHY??!!! Like the energy it takes, kills me lol. 

For the carp in the river
https://www.pca.org/national-instructor-training

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thecarpathian
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I'm sorry, I am unfamiliar with Gran Turismo. Is this a video game?
I do not partake of those. Although, when I was quite small, I tried Pong. Does that count? What is your opinion?
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thecarpathian
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But I am sure your opinion is no more valuable than the countless hours Carp played all those same cars on Gran Turismo
The first part of this sentence is correct. His opinion is no more valuable than mine or anyone else’s. Would you care to know why? Because it is an opinion.
It may be more informed than some others, but none the less, still an opinion.
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arcticdeth
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Wait a while, until they have a sale. Then make your purchase.  Easy Peazy!!
glupson
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millercarbon.

"Drove and rode in all the Porsches..."

What did you think about the sound equipment in 959?

I thought it was just about right and appreciated that it included ARI. It did make the local newscasters come alive in the car.

While we are at that, who makes sound systems for newer 911s? I know that Burmester does it for Cayennes, but am not sure about little ones.
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