spatial audio m3 or tekton perfect set

Thanks Oz,

how did you audition your speakers? Did you have access to hear them before hand or did you do sight-unseen and audition them in your system with the return policy? How is the front/back imaging? I see that the X-3 have the AMT tweeter (versus the dome tweeter of the sapphire). Also curious what you think of the bass. I really wish there was a dealer or place in the DC area where I could really audition both of these speakers with my gear :)

@dvdboulet
If you haven't yet, you might want to check out the Spatial forum over at audiocircle. Reports on the X5 and X3 are starting to trickle in there.
People who've heard both the new M and X series state the AMT driver offers more controlled directivity (like the old M3's point source nature), where the sapphire dome is more widespread and potentially offering a wider sweet spot. Surprising to me is that people specifically mention the great bass response in the M3 Sapphire where one review I read on the X3 mentioned subs could be a requirement for bass lovers.

The X5 was going to be my next speaker until I lucked into a great deal on the Tannoy Legacy Arden. I only mention the Arden since you're interested in bass. This speaker allowed me to take (2) 15" sealed subs out of my system. They offer an acoustic weight that I've not gotten out of any other speaker in my home.

Best of luck with the Spatial research, Clayton has some amazing engineering talent.

M3 Turbo S owner here and I absolutely love them. The most satisfying speaker I’ve owned used to be the Rethm Trishna. The thing I love most about the M3s is that even at low volumes they have a lot of weight to the music. I listen to a lot of classical and jazz and there’s still that "oomph" factor. For me, that’s an excellent thing when I’m listening to some soft Chopin.
You can check out some pictures on my virtual systems.

dvdboulet

I bought the speakers on blind faith. But I really like them very much. Image depth is great and the bass is very articulate but has impact and slam when called for.

I am a few hours from you in lynchburg va. and you are welcome to listen here.

Keep in mind while the sensitivity is high on the Spatials, and you would think it would pair well with an SET amp, the impedance curve it's not friendly to them.