Hey, Bose 901 were brilliant. And they looked fantastic with the tulip stands!
Tekton Double Impact SE vs Kef R7 Meta
Hello everyone, I’m looking for some help with my eventual upgrade path. I currently have a pair of Kef Q350 being powered by a Willsenton R8. I enjoy the clarity, detail, and instrument separation of the Kef’s, but they can be a bit polite. Soundstage is great as well, tonal balance is good as well. I’ve been looking at the R7 metas figuring they have similar sound characteristics as the Q350s just with more refinement and overall better sound, but I realize the Willsenton might be a bit underpowered (especially in triode mode) to really make them sing. Tekton is a name that keeps coming up in my research. I realize they can be a bit of a controversial choice do to some of the issues they’ve had with reviewers. All I really am concerned with is, how do they actually sound. I really want to keep that clarity that the KEFs have. We listen primarily to rock, metal, and electronic music. My room is rather large. It’s a 19’x 39’ great room (living room, dining room, and kitchen.
I’d like to hear from people that have had experience with either of these speakers with similar amplification and what their thoughts are. I’m also open to other speaker suggestions. Thank you!
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If you like KEF I suggest looking at the R11. Better for a big room. For speakers that rock and fill a big room check out Arendal. They have 3 different towers - 1723, 1528 and 1610 depending on your budget. I have the 1723 towers and the 8 inch woofers crank on rock and electronic music. They need power. I have a Rotel putting out 350 watts at 4 ohms. Their buy, try for 60 days and return for free in the US lets you make sure they work for you in your room with whatever amp you use. Be sure you can audition whichever speaker you choose so you don’t get stuck with a speaker that doesn’t meet your needs. |
All I can tell you is that I owned a pair of Tekton Moab’s (List price of $5K) for 5 years up until about 4 months ago when I decided to part with them in preparation for retirement and a move across the country (I thought I didn’t want to hassle with pack and moving them). I shifted to a much smaller and "lighter" speaker, Martin Logan Montis (List price of $10K, I obtained used for $2.2K not including the $500 I spent on obtaining a used Abyss Sub to bolster the bottom end, absolutely no need for a sub with the Moabs) at half the weight and size. Ohhhhh how I now regret that change. The Moabs absolutely kick the shnizzile out of the Montis (twice the price). Clarity, imaging, impact, dynamics and the reality of the music were all far superior with the Moabs, as I expect it will be with the Double Impact compared to the KEF’s. The magic that Eric does with his designs can’ be overstated in my opinion. The Moab easily competed with contenders costing 10 even 15 times as much, as I’m sure would and will be the case with the DI’s. And there’s a "60-day money-back guarantee (excluding custom orders)". You can’t go wrong. And if you can afford another $700, get the Moabs; they will knock your socks off. |
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