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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!

dstryker77
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buellrider97
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FWIW I was searching online pics of Moab’s And DI’s and I came across a pair that were built to order with dark walnut veneer, they looked great ! Hey OZZY were you able to hear Moab’s Vs DI’s in the same setting ? Just curious of the difference. 😆 Regarding the Bose 901’s , I was in a restaurant that was a country affair and the bar looked like a big party barn. They had a vintage Pioneer receiver and suspended 901’s , it was pretty cool and the sound was acceptable . One of the things that really improved my soundstage were the Townshend Podiums, I’d hazard to guess that they’ed be great for the Kef’s too. Way off topic, but considering the amp you have , what about the Volti Razz ? 

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@dstryker77 Join this FB Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/135142323767796), ask the group who is close by you with DI SE, who is willing to let you listen to their speaker.  Bring a cake or 6 pack.  That's what I did. The Tekton community is very inviting; a lot of people are willing to open their doors to strangers.  I got my MOAB after a gracious MOAB owner showed me his.  I like Tektons for being Dynamic with incredible mid-range.  Also check out the reviews here:  https://www.youtube.com/@Jayiyagi/search?query=Tekton%20

dstryker77 OP
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@nyc_ben Thank you, I’ll check that out!

@jijoh123 Thank you for the recommendation on the Moabs. They might be a bit large for my space, but I’ll give them a look as well. What amp were you using to power them?

jcatdcat
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I'm currently using a Rotel RA-6000 right now, but Ive driven them with a Primaluna EVO 400 for quite some time. KT150's putting out 70 W/Ch they were simply incredible. I first drove them with a Krell KAV 3250, three channels with a Moab center, which I still have, until I got the tube bug. I'm going to get another pair after we do our final move, perhaps before if my wife permits, and yes, she's okay with them as long as she can choose the color. Already talking with Eric about it.

deep_333
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Until relatively recently, i had a Schweikert VR55 (60k, 70k,  whatever). A used pair of Moabs (curiosity purchase) killed that Schweikert, tarred and feathered. I sold it in a hurry.

Guy I know has a Alexx V (130k). I audited it extensively, took my own front end electronics...not a chance,.... you could give me a Alexxa V for free, I'd sell it immediately and keep the Moab. I run it with some high end electronics however, which cost magnitudes more than the speaker...they are well deserved in this case.

The tekton guy has cracked some code, sitting over there in the middle of nowhere Utah desert.... preserving harmonics that were long gone with the Alexx foolishness and a whole lotta crap out there.. These apparently 'high end' speaker dudes have cracked no code or innovated, but, they can put an extra shine and finish on the cabinet., call it material B, material S, material BS, etc.

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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.

Just my humble opinion after almost 50 years of listening to speakers from $500 to $150,000.

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