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Up to $4500 burning a hole in my pocket

I recently sold my last 2 sets of speakers. I am redoing my man cave and will take the speaker proceeds to buy a new set for down there. I want to go floorstander this time, something with killer dynamics but still detailed and musical. Whatever has to have great sock you in the gut mid bass.
For amplification I have odyssey stratos extreme with Jolida Fusion Preamp. Also sometimes run Cayin A100T. Have a JL Fathom for the low low end.
The room is about 13x20 10ft ceilings. 
This is a no wife input zone so I will be doing whatever regarding looks of the speakers and room treatments that I want. 
Speakers will go on the short wall. 
There is a local guy selling Klipsch Chorus 2 with upgraded Crites crossovers and tweeter I want to take a look at. These seem to hold their value decently and I could probably break even if I sell them. Not sure I will like them but the retro look is kinda cool and I am sure they go loud but need to be somewhat refined ans detailed as well.
Only other contender so far is really the Tekton Double Impact. These really intrigue me as to if they really are as good as some say. No dealers so demo is out and I would rather buy used and these are too new for that. Only other floorstander I have owned for a while is the GE Triton 1. While very nice I want to try something different. Any suggestions on what else I should be looking at and my current candidates?


mofojo
nordicnorm
313 posts
 
If you have the space, go listen to a pair of Martin Logan’s (Spire or Montis).

Your system would sound really sweet through them.

They do require to be placed at least 3’ from the back and side walls though.
333jeffery
122 posts
 
I own the Tekton Design Double Impacts, and they are superb speakers. Far more capable than the Legacy speakers they replaced. Their midrange is almost eerie in it's ability to reproduce live recordings, and their bass control is spectacular. I'm using an Musical Fidelity M6500 integrated to power them, and an Yggdrasil dac as source. I've been listening to the Steven Wilson remixes of Yes, ELP and Tull on them lately, and I'm always stunned by what I hear. Give'em a try: www.tektondesign.com
mofojo OP
2,170 posts
 
That's what gets me is if you look at the majority of the super rave Tekton posts they are from people who just have a few posts or just one as above. Seems kinda suspicerous. Yup spelled that wrong on purpose. I am however intrigued and will hopefully hear them next month. If they are that good I will probably sell the Klipsch. 
alpha_gt
155 posts
 
I second CB5300, I've got a pair of Legacy's and they are about the biggest bang for buck speaker around! Especially used. I stole these I've got, (Focus 20/20 w rosewood finish) for $2400. 185 lbs each! And two 12" woofers, so smooth and real on the top end. But they want a lot of power. 

Other than that, one of the most magical moments I've ever experienced in front of a stereo was with Martin Logan Quests, (it was a long time ago) but still sticks in my mind. Pure stereo nervana! 

and the Klipsch are definitely worth a listen, they too can do some pretty awesome things with very little input. So very realistic mids and highs, tight in the bass, and can go loud! 

But I feel for ya, there are so many speakers out there now days that you could buy used for what you have in your pocket, I'm sure many of them could make you very happy. 
333jeffery
122 posts
 
Mofojo, I have been an audiophile for 27 years. If you don't want my input, so be it. Tekton speakers are on a whole 'nother level than Klipsch or GE. Read their reviews......
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