What did I do??

Maybe they are designed for exactly who it says they are designed for on the website: audiophiles who want the very best sound they can possibly afford. Not collectors of Faberge Eggs and Architectural Digest decorations.

My wife by the way, was pleasantly surprised. And several other women who have seen them think they look just fine.

Tekton are designed with an admirably form follows function aesthetic. Oh and yes, they sound so good I would be happy even if they were as ugly as a Wilson. Which thank God they are not.

Y'awl can do what you want, it's a free country, but in my estimation it's false economy to purchase a speaker you have not auditioned.

The speakers you have now, did you listen to them at home before buying?   

Rhetorical question, nevermind, of course you didn't.   

Y'all can say what you want, it's a free country, but my whole system is comprised of components 100% of which were bought without audition.  
https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/8367  

Read the system comments posted by people who actually heard it. Tell me again about this false economy. 

@mglik 
Not only the ear of designer. It represents the skill far more than ear. Not always playing by ear works and sometimes you need to read sheet music.