Hey Sophie 999,
I have heard 3 different versions of the Tekton Double Impacts--standard, SE, and the Bill Dion (grannyring) drivers, crossovers, and wire upgraded standard DI's. The SE's are pretty nice but cost $6000. The standard DI's are not as sophisticated sounding as the SE's. Bill's a VERY experience DIY guy and has maximized several speakers closer to their potential along with electronics. He also makes the very fine Acoustic BBQ cables on Audiogon. His DI speakers are quite a bit better sounding than the SE version. You can find the DI's more used for sale than before because Eric has come out with 2 new models that are supposed to be freakin' awesome and people are trading up. The speakers are not show pieces, however.
I just heard today at a dealer a pair of ATC SCM40 V2 speaker that are built extremely well (albeit in England) and weigh in at 78 lbs. each although they are only 41" H, 9" W, and 9" deep. They have a lively, impressive sound with very strong bass and magnificent mids. You could find some used in your price range. ATC makes many of the top studio's speakers and they are very accurate and punchy. I came away very impressed. I own VMPS RM40 BCSE MLS speakers that have 40" of ribbon drivers along with two 10" woofers per side plus a 10" passive radiator. The VMPS speakers properly set up and adjusted are very tough to equal in clarity, transparency and good bass. I also have a pair of Vapor Joule Blacks that are even more impressive, but very expensive. You could find a pair of VMPS used and might love the sound. RM2's, RM30's, or even RM40's used could be had. The 40's and 30'd have been highly praised by several different reviewers. The 40's are 240lbs. each, the 30's are 115 lbs. each, and the RM2's are about 120 lbs. each. The drawback of them is the designer passed away several years ago. VMPS is no longer in business but there is some very helpful people on Audio Circle that can lend help if you had problems down the road. I've bought several different speakers trying to beat the VMPS sound for me, and have been very ineffective.
Bob
I have heard 3 different versions of the Tekton Double Impacts--standard, SE, and the Bill Dion (grannyring) drivers, crossovers, and wire upgraded standard DI's. The SE's are pretty nice but cost $6000. The standard DI's are not as sophisticated sounding as the SE's. Bill's a VERY experience DIY guy and has maximized several speakers closer to their potential along with electronics. He also makes the very fine Acoustic BBQ cables on Audiogon. His DI speakers are quite a bit better sounding than the SE version. You can find the DI's more used for sale than before because Eric has come out with 2 new models that are supposed to be freakin' awesome and people are trading up. The speakers are not show pieces, however.
I just heard today at a dealer a pair of ATC SCM40 V2 speaker that are built extremely well (albeit in England) and weigh in at 78 lbs. each although they are only 41" H, 9" W, and 9" deep. They have a lively, impressive sound with very strong bass and magnificent mids. You could find some used in your price range. ATC makes many of the top studio's speakers and they are very accurate and punchy. I came away very impressed. I own VMPS RM40 BCSE MLS speakers that have 40" of ribbon drivers along with two 10" woofers per side plus a 10" passive radiator. The VMPS speakers properly set up and adjusted are very tough to equal in clarity, transparency and good bass. I also have a pair of Vapor Joule Blacks that are even more impressive, but very expensive. You could find a pair of VMPS used and might love the sound. RM2's, RM30's, or even RM40's used could be had. The 40's and 30'd have been highly praised by several different reviewers. The 40's are 240lbs. each, the 30's are 115 lbs. each, and the RM2's are about 120 lbs. each. The drawback of them is the designer passed away several years ago. VMPS is no longer in business but there is some very helpful people on Audio Circle that can lend help if you had problems down the road. I've bought several different speakers trying to beat the VMPS sound for me, and have been very ineffective.
Bob