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Tekton Double Impact vs. Vandersteen 2ce sig II

Good evening folks, just looking for opinions on the Tektons vs. the Vandersteens. They are both right around the same ballpark in price (3k) so should be a fair fight. I have been a Vandersteen fan for a long time. I have their old 2C and find it to be a very special speaker and is musical in a way that is hard to describe. Recently I heard the Treo CT and it was on a whole other level of clarity and musicality, but still with that signature Vandy sound. Alas, they are $8400, so cannot afford right now. I am rather new to the forums and the Tektons caught my eye. Are these really all that and a bag of chips? people seem to be swooning over them (at least in 2017, I am only about 30 pages in the giant thread, so maybe the enthusiasm has died down by now?) Anyway, Just wanted to get some opinions from any folks who have heard both and what they liked best and why. Thanks for your time.
bstatmeister

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bigkidz
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My friend just purchased a pair of Vandersteen 3A Signatures used no original box but with two front spikes and some kind of adjustable height bracket that contains the rear spike for $1300 used.  So I would imagine they are a step up from the Vandy II's and a good value for that price.  Have not heard the Tek's sorry.

Happy Listening.
bigkidz
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I guess I am lucky that I live in the NYC area.  Lots of people with systems and several audio clubs that gather regularly.  Plus a few in-home audio stores so I get to hear many options.  I also repair equipment and I manufacturer a DAC, preamp and amp.  Having repaired many components, I get to hear them and compare them.  I would try to search Audiogon for a local audio club and get to hear different systems.  Most people may also lend you something to hear in your system.  That is where I get to hear new things.

Happy Listening.  
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