Which Budget Speakers, Tekton or Omega?


I have a $2500 budget and haven’t had any luck finding the right floorstander in the local hifi shops, so am seeking advice from owners of internet-direct speakers.

I have an all tube system with a 30W triode EL34 amp. My system is in the living room, 12’ x 16’ x 8.' Speakers can be a maximum height of about 40 inches.
   Most important to me is a realistic laid-back presentation with open, transparent sonics. For example, I really like the KEF sound. I listen to 90% Classical, but also take my Led Zeppelin very seriously.
I have a sensitivity to high frequencies (hyperacusis), so there must be a smooth and natural top-end. And I’m done with metal tweeters since I haven’t found any that work for me.

There have been many Tekton threads, so I’m familar with some of their models, but I’m very intrigued by the Omega’s. Can anybody share their experiences with the Omega line or offer advice on floorstanders within my budget? I’m open to used or demos.

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Showing 3 responses by seikosha

Doesn't a concentric driver actually consist of two separate drivers sort of in the same frame with a crossover too?  The Omega is just one driver covering the whole range with no crossover.
Your comment about wanting a laid back system makes me wonder if you'd like either brand.  I've heard them both and while I'd say the Tekton might be a little more laid back than Omega, neither would be considered a laid back speaker.

I've heard the Spatial Audios in direct comparison with Omega and Tekton and those were more the most laid back of the 3.
I guess I would say a concentric is a design that attempts to do what a Single Driver speaker does.  The 6.5" Omega speaker is just a single speaker providing everything that a tweeter and woofer do.  The Whizzer cone (which is just part of that single speaker) is used in an attempt to direct the higher frequencies.

I really enjoy my Omegas, ( I have both their Alnico and RS5 models), but I'd be hesitant in recommending them to people who play a lot of loud complex music unless they have subs.  Omega also offers the High Output models to address these limitations, but I have very limited experience with them so I can't attest to their success.

These speakers are very direct and immediate sounding and don't hide anything.  For me, they sound significantly better with tubes (haven't heard First Watt designs but hear that's a good match) and can really demonstrate differences in amplifiers and upstream components.