Tekton Design Double Impact Reference Loudspeakers
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Tekton Design has really done it THIS TIME!! They just came out with all new speakers that...ALL OTHERS WILL BEJUDGED BY!!:b
http://www.tektondesign.com
Those guys are either crazy or up to something.
Here's more feedback from the designer, Eric Alexander
http://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/tekton-double-impacts/post?postid=1423348#1423348
http://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/tekton-double-impacts/post?postid=1423348#1423348
These new Ulfberhts speakers will use :bScanspeak drivers and will be sold at Audio Archon
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/tekton-double-impacts/post?postid=1423435#1423435
This person liked his Double Impact speakers better than some > > "Magico Q3's"!:b
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/tekton-double-impacts/post?postid=1423379#1423379
Looks like Tekton Design brings the "The Law Of Diminishing Returns" down to the $$$ 3K RANGE!
"Now the ""Working Poor"" can get the very best sound for a lot less money"!!
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/tekton-double-impacts/post?postid=1423435#1423435
This person liked his Double Impact speakers better than some > > "Magico Q3's"!:b
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/tekton-double-impacts/post?postid=1423379#1423379
Looks like Tekton Design brings the "The Law Of Diminishing Returns" down to the $$$ 3K RANGE!
"Now the ""Working Poor"" can get the very best sound for a lot less money"!!
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WOW!! Are these Double Impact speakers really that GOOD?..
http://www.avsforum.com/forum/89-speakers/2775937-tekton-double-impact-9.html#post53051922
Are these Double Impact speakers really that GOOD?.. http://www.avsforum.com/forum/89-speakers/2775937-tekton-double-impact-9.html#post53051922
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Well, well, well...
I have heard the Double Impacts. 3 times already, in fact! None of those times were in optimal conditions, e.g. my own room, setup the way I want them, with my Linn KDS/3.
However, with the exception of some non-upgraded Double Impacts, the upgraded model is quite a treat. The imaging as good as anything out there, but in both instances the front ends were not all that great, and one was in a home theater setup (without the center channel activated, of course). That's not a dig on the people's gear; i'm just saying the conditions could have been better. In one system, though, I remember thinking, "This is like having Sennheiser HD800s in speaker form." Take that as you will, because this particular setup had the speakers about 12ft apart, while it is recommended that the speakers are set about 6-8ft apart. In other words, the imaging was quite strong, but anything panned left and right sounded VERY left-right, with a slightly recessed center. So, yeah, too wide of a soundstage.
Otherwise, I'll have to get these in my own home to really put them through their paces. I went for broke and ordered the mini-Ulfbehrts, with a 60 day trial, so either I'm out $300 for return shipping, or I have magnificent speakers. It's a win-win, really. I've spent $300 on a lot less.
I'll make sure to report back, even though I imagine it will be a month and a half, since they have to get here, plus break in, before I really do some surgical listening.
I have heard the Double Impacts. 3 times already, in fact! None of those times were in optimal conditions, e.g. my own room, setup the way I want them, with my Linn KDS/3.
However, with the exception of some non-upgraded Double Impacts, the upgraded model is quite a treat. The imaging as good as anything out there, but in both instances the front ends were not all that great, and one was in a home theater setup (without the center channel activated, of course). That's not a dig on the people's gear; i'm just saying the conditions could have been better. In one system, though, I remember thinking, "This is like having Sennheiser HD800s in speaker form." Take that as you will, because this particular setup had the speakers about 12ft apart, while it is recommended that the speakers are set about 6-8ft apart. In other words, the imaging was quite strong, but anything panned left and right sounded VERY left-right, with a slightly recessed center. So, yeah, too wide of a soundstage.
Otherwise, I'll have to get these in my own home to really put them through their paces. I went for broke and ordered the mini-Ulfbehrts, with a 60 day trial, so either I'm out $300 for return shipping, or I have magnificent speakers. It's a win-win, really. I've spent $300 on a lot less.
I'll make sure to report back, even though I imagine it will be a month and a half, since they have to get here, plus break in, before I really do some surgical listening.
Me and a few others have heard them at a reviewers home and all 4 of us left unimpressed.. 1 watt just wasn't dynamic enough.. and sounded FLAT!
That being said , one of the four just heard the DI with a crown amp .. yes a PA amp and said they were worlds better than the first time on much more revered gear..
Keep us posted !
That being said , one of the four just heard the DI with a crown amp .. yes a PA amp and said they were worlds better than the first time on much more revered gear..
Keep us posted !
Yeah, I would imagine 1 watt to be rather flat. For the non-upgraded DIs that I heard, it was being pumped by a 20w tube amp, and the more juice the DIs got, the more the speakers hopped. They don't have to be cranked to super loud volumes, but yeah, they thrive on power. So, at probably about 85db SPL, or thereabouts, with some good watts it sounded pretty damn good, but before we got to that volume it incrementally bloomed as the volume knob came up. That is to say, they aren't that great at a whisper.
As to how much people rave about the DIs with tube amps, and rightfully so, they also get a grip with SS pretty well. So, yeah, I imagine the Crown amps would drive them better, albeit perhaps a little lean? I don't know.
All in all, I think it's a very worthy endeavor to see what these Tektons can do. Whether they will be a be-all-end-all has yet to be heard, by me, but then again, what speaker is?
It's why reviewers review gear in their own environment. That removes so many undesirable factors from shows or at other people' cribs. Of course one could say vice versa. I just feel they must be at my place to fiddle with placement, gear, etc. to get a full account of what any speaker can do.
Here's the upgraded version of the Double Impacts.. new video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ1YpgjReb4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ1YpgjReb4
Here's the big Ulfberht speakers! Part 2
Some say this speaker gets you Very Close to LIVE MUSIC!:b
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp41geKe4zg
I need to try out the Mini-Ulfberht speakers in the future !
Some say this speaker gets you Very Close to LIVE MUSIC!
:bhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp41geKe4zg
I need to try out the Mini-Ulfberht speakers in the future !
One, that big thing between the speakers; no good for best imaging.
Two, the sound of that youtube video is mediocre @ best.
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Here's a better one:
Two, the sound of that youtube video is mediocre @ best.
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Here's a better one:
Here's the upgraded version of the Double Impacts.. new video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ1YpgjReb4
That one is good.
Terry London's review on the Ulfberht speakers will be coming in 4 to 6 weeks from now!:b
http://www.facebook.com/Tektondesign
Clement Perry is reviewing the Double Impact SE's
http://www.facebook.com/clement.perry?hc_location=ufi
http://www.facebook.com/Tektondesign
Clement Perry is reviewing the Double Impact SE's
http://www.facebook.com/clement.perry?hc_location=ufi
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This review on the new Brilliance speakers is a real ear opener!
Eric Alexander's claims for this new Patented Technology is the Real Deal!!
http://www.v2.stereotimes.com/post/tekton-design-brilliance-loudspeakers
Eric Alexander's claims for this new Patented Technology is the Real Deal!!
http://www.v2.stereotimes.com/post/tekton-design-brilliance-loudspeakers
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The new Lyngdorf TDAI 2170 solid-state amp:b might be the best match with these Tekton Double Impact SE's over Highly Raved Tube Gear!
http://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/tekton-double-impacts/post?postid=1457382#1457382
Someone who owns the new Double Impact SE's who has heard the Big Ulfberhts too, said if you don't have a 'Mansion-Size-Room' then the Double Impact SE's are all the speakers your ever need...AT ANY PRICE!:b
http://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/tekton-double-impacts/post?postid=1457382#1457382
Someone who owns the new Double Impact SE's who has heard the Big Ulfberhts too, said if you don't have a 'Mansion-Size-Room' then the Double Impact SE's are all the speakers your ever need...AT ANY PRICE!:b
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This person 'Stopped Listening' to his Highly Raved Martin Logan Renaissance ESL 15A's.. After Buying some Tekton Double Impacts $$$3K!:b
http://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/tekton-double-impacts/post?postid=1447636#1447636
Martin Logan Renaissance ESL 15A's.. After Buying some Tekton Double Impacts $$$3K!:bhttp://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/tekton-double-impacts/post?postid=1447636#1447636
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