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Stereophile review of the $30,000 tekton speakers

We have had many discussions/arguments over tekton speakers in the past, mainly involving a couple posters who thought their $4000 tektons sounded better than the highest price Wilson’s and other high budget speakers.

In the latest Stereophile magazine, they did a review of the $30,000 tekton’s. In this Steteophile issue, they rate these $30,000 tekton’s as class B. When you look at the other speakers that are in the class B section, you will notice most of these speakers range in price from $5000-$8000. So it looks like you have to spend $30,000 on a pair of tekton’s to equal a pair of $5000 Klipsch Forte IV’s sound quality. 
If I compare these $30,000 class B tekton’s, to some of the class A speakers, there are some class A speakers for 1/2 the price (Dutch & Dutch 8C, Goldenear triton reference), or other class A speakers that are cheaper (Magico A5, Kef blade 2).

 

 

p05129
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mahgister
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The last time i discussed with Amir for a week here he confused Fourier maps of sound with perceived sound. And he confused Fourier linear time domain with human brain non linear time domain.

People believe in their idols...

They forgot using their tools that they progressively become their slaves and no more their owners.

AcousticS rules audio not people taste nor the electrical tools...Certainly not price tags... 😊

 

Amir from Audio Science Review going NUTS on those forums expounding on why he is always right and his acolytes confirming whatever he says (and throwing the other Audiogon members off his site if they mention cabling, fuses, footers, etc).

 
 

 

 

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milpai
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I don't know but I get the feeling that many of us are letting our distaste for the said individual influence our views on Tekton.

And

Having said that, a little humility shown by the Tekton owner won't do any harm either

@arafiq YOU have NAILED it.

It is funny how this particular speaker brand thread gathers so much attention. I was considering Tekton when I was looking to replace my then loudspeakers. Tons of folks like them, so I can assume that sound quality had to be really good.

But ultimately I knew that I would not be able to manage them in my space because of their size and looks.

As far as humility is concerned, I wish we had more designers like Ralph of Atma-sphere.

 

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tomic601
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Yep, my beef if any was / is with the self appointed brand ambassador. i think it is wonderful ALL the choices we have in audio, including direct to consumer, etc…

Carry on !
 

Jim

thecarpathian
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Happy Good Friday to all as well as this coming Easter. I spent a part of today ruminating on what’s really important in one’s life.

Stuff like this didn’t make the cut...

You'll also notice the OP set the pot to boiling and got everyone else to stir it.

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mahgister
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Great post by a great soul...😉

Happy Easter to all .... including to all people we like to hate ... 😊

Viva Tekton ! Why not?

M. Alexander innovated and will probably go on ....

 

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