Experience using a subwoofer with Tekton speakers?


Hi all,

Just recently received a pair of Tekton Electron SEs. I'm still getting to know these speakers but so far very pleased with the sound. My only wish - and maybe a bit of break in will help - is for a bit more bass.

My question to the Audiogon community: has anyone had experience using a subwoofer with Tekton speakers, ideally Electrons (with 8" drivers), and if so, what would you recommend for a sub? Thinking about a REL t/9.

Also - I'm using a low-powered SET amp (7.6 watts) to power the Tektons. That may be a big part of the issue.

Thanks!
Josh
joshindc
That's a good setup you've got. Mesmerizing, I bet. 

What you want for bass are four subs. Don't have to be big, powerful or expensive. Just have to be four. The smaller the room the more important its four. Because multiple subs creates much more smooth even bass than any one can ever do. I know, I tried. 

Which speakers you have doesn't really matter either. As long as they have good useable bass down to below 80, which yours definitely do. Because below 80 the bass is no longer localized and so the subs can go anywhere. 

If your amp has a low bass roll off crossover you can use that and it will take a lot of load off your amp. Even without it though you will probably be fine. Just adjust the subs to fill in. 

Just to give you some idea, here's mine. https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/8367 Five subs, three different types, placed asymmetrically around the room. Don't have any sub recommendations, don't think it matters all that much. What does matter is how many and where. Four, different distances from corners, done.
Your 98dB, 4-foot tall, 85 lb speakers with dual 8-inch and dual 5-inch drivers don’t produce enough bass? It might be because you’re pairing a 7W SET amp with a 4 ohm speaker. I’m not knocking the speakers - I just think the pairing is less than optimal. I believe Tekton makes a Perfect SET series of speakers that are designed for SET amps that combine a 10-inch driver with an 8ohm impedance design. Seems like that would be a much better fit instead of cobbling together a whole room full subwoofers scattered about to correct for the less-than-optimal pairing.
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Agreed, matching speakers to amp is going to be important. Switch amps or switch speakers. A lack of bass is not something that tektons are known for when properly paired. 
I’ve had both the Double Impacts ( 2-10”) and the Moabs (2-12”) woofers. I found them both to be light on bass. I used mcintosh 501 monos to drive them. Tekton makes a 4-10 sub. 2 of these solved all my problems. I switched out the Tekton subs for 2 SVS 14” units. The Tekton’s ran circles around the SVS. hope this helps. Tekton is the way to go.
Of all people I’m pretty shocked that MC isn’t more aware of proper amp/speaker matching within the Tekton line up. Watching that video that @tvad posted you can hear Eric state in no uncertain terms that a 7W amp just doesn’t play well with a 4 ohm speaker....period. I’m sure Eric would cringe if he heard MC trying to address the OP’s issues with an array of subwoofers. lol
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