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$2000 Tektons, which one for my use?

Hi,

I'm new here, glad I found this forum. I have a receiver from 2007, specifically the  Pioneer Elite VSX-94TXH.
I'd like to hook up a pair of stereo speakers to listen to music only, no movie watching. There are quite a few choices in my price range for full-range speakers (Lore, Uruz, Perfect SET, Enzo XL)  I've read through their descriptions and customer reviews on Tekton website, but have not heard any in person. I'm not an audiophile by any means, so exotic specs and ultra exotic amps, DACs, interconnects,... are not in my realm of knowledge. I'm just looking for a fairly good pair of speakers to listen to rock music and classical. My music collection is all on CDs. I do have an SVS subwoofer (cylinder shape, about 4feet tall) that I can pair with the speakers. What would you recommend as a starting point? Should I consider mid-range speakers? Thank you for any advice!
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david_ten
5,480 posts
 
Given your budget of $2K,  the Perfect SET 15

https://tektondesign.com/product/full-range-speakers/full-towers/the-perfect-set-15/#color
mofojo
2,184 posts
 
I think things start getting better at the Double Impact. I would save up the extra grand for those or find a used pair. I miss the things they did well which are many and would own them again. Not sure about classical but they are very good rock speakers. 
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millercarbon
12,531 posts
 
I own Moabs, have heard Pendragon XL, and active in the FB Tekton Owner's Group. I would say first of all no worries about the sound, that is a given. The best indicator is they sell a ton but yet hardly any ever come up used. Instead focus on what you really want it for, where it will be used, practical considerations like that. Impact Monitors would be great, but you may want a floor stander. That kind of thing.   

I would lean Perfect SET 15 due largely to that being a bit warmer balance than the others which will probably be an advantage with your receiver. But it is a close call. Honestly there are no bad choices here, they are all very easy to drive and will go great with what you have.

Also these are so good, relative to what you have, that you could either be super happy and done, or else they could serve as a foundation for building a much better system. They are that good.   

The reason I say this is most of us here are so obsessed with hair-splitting details we forget there are people who just want to get something good and enjoy it. That you will do with any of these, and with ease.   

Another thing to consider, availability. That could range from ship next week to ship next year.
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tomic601
12,865 posts
 
receiver. ? oh my God, i can almost feel the palpable waves of barely captured self restraint….. The self appointed God head almost split in two. I am guessing AVR would have caused core meltdown…. No worries, Utah won out…..

Seriously to the OP consider splitting the budget for an integrated and speakers….
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russ69
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"...I would lean Perfect SET 15 due largely to that being a bit warmer balance than the others which will probably be an advantage with your receiver..."

I'd lean that way also. It's a good speaker (good is good enough sometimes) and very efficient. That is what you need, you'll be very happy.
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