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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
jcatdcat
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dstryker77 - I'm in a holding patten as well, waiting for my ML Montis/Abyss combo to sell. Already talking with AA about my next forey back into the shimmering light, the blissful homage to that which I can term asl my "Aural Grail Quest".

 

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ozzy62
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Oh my! surprise

dstryker77 OP
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Yeah, sorry for the storm I started guys. Not my intention but what can ya do. Thanks for all the help from people that have actually HEARD the speakers in question.

joeycastillo
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OP

I have owned Kef speakers and have not heard Tekton. so, I cannot pass judgement between the 2, I used to own the KEF meta, and I moved on to other brands. all I can say is Kef is good speaker, cannot go wrong with it

 

in your case, please check out the Kliphs line of speakers., especially the Floor standing models. Horns are sensitive and will get the best out of the R8. and yes, i do own Tubes. you can listen for the lower end models at best buy, but it will give you an idea for horns. if that pleases you, then see if can find a suitable dealer who carried their Heritage line. I say this because your music type, power amp and room size all seems to fall in line with Horn type speaker. i have their bookshelf models and when paired with my tube amp, and play some Rock and roll, they do shine!!

 

Good luck 

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