Oh that is exciting! I'm like you. I would let him do his thing and expect it to turn out well; and I bet it will. Ribbons have their plusses an minuses from what I've read, but they are supposed to be silky smooth and detailed if more directional.
Tekton speakers with Ribbon / AMT ??
Anyone out there have any Tekton speakers with either ribbon or AMT tweeter?? Uruz owners perhaps?
I have finally decided to order a pair of Encore loudspeakers. Upgrading from the Double Impacts.
I've been back and forth as to which speaker to order. Encore vs. Moab. vs Ulfberht......Well, I had a chance to talk to Eric at Tekton the other day. I asked about Beryllium tweeter on the Encore and he certainly can make that happen. At that time, he brought up the idea of using a ribbon tweeter. I have seen zero examples of his larger speakers with that tweeter installed. He seemed very confident in the ability to integrate it into the design. I enjoyed the enthusiasm, so much so that it prompted me to go for it. Experimental blood in my veins I guess.
That being said, I am curious if there are other individuals out there with Tekton speakers with ribbon tweeters? and what their take might be. Impressions? Downsides? Yes, I realize the standard design is fantastic. But I'm a tinkerer at heart. Willing to try things unseen, unheard assuming the risk isnt too much.
Eric said he could use two different brand drivers. Fountek, and Mundorf. Both very linear responses. Both something he felt very east to integrate into the current design. Mundorf being the bees knees, but at an additional cost.
So, bottom line, I gave him the green light to go to crazy and use the Mundorf driver and see what kinda unique loudspeaker he could create.
Also, side note.....I guess a true ribbon tweeter is not exactly AMT?? Casually interchangeable terms? Not exactly sure the specifics as to why thy aren't the same.
But I'm so damm curious how he can integrate this into his current Encore design that I'm willing to try it out.
audiophile adventure proceeds
I have finally decided to order a pair of Encore loudspeakers. Upgrading from the Double Impacts.
I've been back and forth as to which speaker to order. Encore vs. Moab. vs Ulfberht......Well, I had a chance to talk to Eric at Tekton the other day. I asked about Beryllium tweeter on the Encore and he certainly can make that happen. At that time, he brought up the idea of using a ribbon tweeter. I have seen zero examples of his larger speakers with that tweeter installed. He seemed very confident in the ability to integrate it into the design. I enjoyed the enthusiasm, so much so that it prompted me to go for it. Experimental blood in my veins I guess.
That being said, I am curious if there are other individuals out there with Tekton speakers with ribbon tweeters? and what their take might be. Impressions? Downsides? Yes, I realize the standard design is fantastic. But I'm a tinkerer at heart. Willing to try things unseen, unheard assuming the risk isnt too much.
Eric said he could use two different brand drivers. Fountek, and Mundorf. Both very linear responses. Both something he felt very east to integrate into the current design. Mundorf being the bees knees, but at an additional cost.
So, bottom line, I gave him the green light to go to crazy and use the Mundorf driver and see what kinda unique loudspeaker he could create.
Also, side note.....I guess a true ribbon tweeter is not exactly AMT?? Casually interchangeable terms? Not exactly sure the specifics as to why thy aren't the same.
But I'm so damm curious how he can integrate this into his current Encore design that I'm willing to try it out.
audiophile adventure proceeds
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