Tekton versus Klipsch

Mojystyn, what Tekton speakers have you heard in a home setting with adequate electronics?  I am just curious if you know what you are talking about.

dsper, this doesn't address your Tekton/Klipsch question, but may relate to the Thiels.

In my experience charles1dad is absolutely correct, "So most likely complex crossovers probably siphon off more amplifier power."

For years I owned a pair of Duntech speakers.  They were rated at 90 dB, but had very complex first order crossovers designed to maintain time and phase coherency.  That would be similar to your Thiels.  Dunlavy recommended at least 100 wpc, with 200 "for musical enjoyment".  Over the years I tried a wide variety of amp types and power ratings.  I finally settled on Parasound JC-1 monos, rated at 800 wpc into the Duntech 4 ohm load.  They taught me about complex crossovers.

dsper, sorry, I posted the above before seeing page 2.  So I didn't realize you bought the Forte IVs.  I'm also interested in those so have read a bit about them.  Bass response/extension seems to be somewhat of a question and placement is critical for that.  See this review - 

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@pryso

I like the sound of the Forte iv's except for that high volume treble...

I can turn the Thiels way up and never know it - no distortion.

With the Forte's, something is just not right. Not sure if it is my amplification or that the Forte's would benefit from improved crossover parts like the Cornwalls are reputed to do.

Thinking about trying a First Watt F7 amp and then maybe a crossover upgrade; or vice versa. At lower volumes the Fortes are good so it is not the sound of the horns that is bothering me. Fortes definitely have better dynamics than the Thiels.

Thanks for listening, 

Dsper