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Tekton Double Impacts

Anybody out there heard these??

I have dedicated audio room 14.5x20.5x9 ft.  Currently have Marantz Reference CD/Intergrated paired to Magnepan 1.7's with REL T-7 subs.  For the vast majority of music I love this system.  The only nit pick is that it is lacking/limited in covering say below 35 hz or so.  For the first time actually buzzed the panel with an organ sacd. Bummer.  Thought of upgrading subs to rythmicks but then I will need to high pass the 1.7's.  Really don't want to deal with that approach.

Enter the Double Impacts.  Many interesting things here.  Would certainly have a different set of strengths here.  Dynamics, claimed bottom octave coverage in one package, suspect a good match to current electronics.

I've read all the threads here so we do not need to rehash that.  Just wondering if others out there have FIRST HAND experience with these or other Tekton speakers

Thanks.
corelli
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knollbrent
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What a great thread! After reading through these reviews I'm returning my Def Tech 9040's to get the Double Impacts. My equipt consists of:

McIntosh   MC402 amp
Aloia Cd player
Oppo 103
Anthem MRX 520
Audience chords, wire and interconnects. 

It's been awhile since I've been able to just sit and listen to nice two channel. I've got nice speakers but they're just too big for my room these days (Piega C10 Ltds) and the 402 wouldn't push em enough believe it or not. The 402 should have noooooo problem running the Double Impacts. 

These should make for a fun 2.1 Home Theater experience too! Very excited. I'll send an update once they arrive. 

Brent 
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lmswjm
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Off topic, my apologies:

This seems like a decent find regarding headphones, so I thought I would pass it on here to those who appreciate good deals. 

Massdrop has a group buy on the Focal Elex (modified Elear) for $699. Over 600 sold, with only about 30 left remaining for purchase. 

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-focal-elex-headphones

Here’s a good thread with some measurements and preliminary feedback from a reliable source:

http://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/massdrop-x-focal-elex.5540/






david_ten
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I have not posted photos of the SEs nor my current system before.

Here are links from my DAC review that have photos, inclusive of the T+A and Mastersound amplifiers on demo.

The room will look bare (still waiting on renovation to be completed downstairs) and is not treated BUT is actually, and luckily, well balanced.

https://www.denafrips.com/single-post/2018/03/23/Main-Review

https://www.denafrips.com/single-post/2018/03/23/Method-System-Room-Music
corelli OP
941 posts
 
Nice pics David.  Always fun to get a look at others systems we've all been reading about.  The color of your pair of SE's looks great with your system.  If you ever have a chance, would like to see a close up of the finish...and what's the official name of the color you went with?

Currently clear blue sky, not too much wind, crisp 44 degrees.  Time for a ride. Then music-fest with the DI's. (did you catch my system pics I posted last week?)  https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/7021
david_ten
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@corelli NOLA 73 Bright sun. 39% humidity 12mph winds. Perfect for a ride.

I have taken more than a few peeks at your system since you posted it. I’ve been meaning to post there and will. BTW, I expected to see a training bike where your comfortable chair is!

Thanks. The color is a Mercedes Diamond Silver (has some blue and some grey in the finish).

The console is normally pushed back about two feet from the back of the speakers and sits much closer to the wall. I’ve had it out for ease of cable changes, etc for the auditions.
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