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Which Tekton???

I am running an Outlaw 2160, Fluance RT85, and Schiit Modi 3 currently into Elac debut 1.0 speakers. I have gotten a bonus and have around 2K to spend and really like what I have heard review wise from Tekton. I have looked at other brands (vander, klipsch, JBL, Elac, Zu, ETC) and for the money seems like Tekton is the way to go. Being in OKC I have no places to audition speakers so I am choosing by youtube reviews, reading here, reading online about room acoustics and general research. With my budget I trying to decide between the Perfect set 10 and Electron which is a smaller version of the double impact. Also I am mainly rock no jazz or classical. Thanks in advance for guidance.
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corelli
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You will be very happy with your choice.  The SET 10 Will complement the music you enjoy very nicely indeed.
corelli
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The SET 10 is a three way design, not two way.  The electron is a 4 way.  A agree with Charles that simpler crossovers are often desirable.  A high parts count sucks the life out of a speaker.

The OP likes his rock.  My vote remains for the 4 ohm SET 10.  Those dual 10 inch woofers and simpler crossovers I suspect will be more dynamic and have greater impact than the Electrons.  See what Eric says.
corelli
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Eric is a very busy guy as you mention.  He is not an emailer nor does he have time to go through all the Tekton threads out there.  Honestly, I am shocked he takes the time to do phone calls.  He probably works while he talks.  Be persistent and I am quite sure he will talk with you and answer your questions.  I really have a lot of respect for the guy.  No one I know of offers so much for so little to the audio community.
corelli
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There is no doubt that Eric is a master of crossover design.  My 4 way DI's are seamless top to bottom.

Perhaps the only model clearly not suited would be the SET 15.  The others would all be in the running.

Keep in mind the sensitivity ratings of Tekton speakers are inflated.  My DI's are clearly way more efficient than my old Magnepans.  But not to the degree rated.  Nonetheless, they can be driven with great success by tube or SS designs, showing the virtues of each.

Complex crossovers, at least in theory, rob speakers of that intimate quality that we associate with live music.  That unfiltered, dynamic quality.  That is why some are so passionate about their full range drivers.

I know what those dual 10" woofers sound like and think they would serve his musical preferences very well.  They can move a lot of air.

But in the end we are all guessing.  On paper the SET 2-10 ought to really rock in the OP's system.  But until you actually listen, it's all speculation and fun discussion.

Eric is a straight shooter on comparing his speakers.  He won't steer you wrong.
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