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!
Would that be me?
Says the guy who doesn’t have a virtual system but thinks he has a right to ask what’s in others’. I’ve said many times what speakers I have - there’s no secret. Maybe I didn’t like the way you asked. Sorry
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I've never been a fan of Tecton. I find their business practices and engineering both lacking. KEF, on the other hand is pretty unimpeachable. Unfortunately. They typically don't work well in larger rooms, for all kinds of good acoustical engineering reasons. You have space for horns. But good ones suitable for large rooms i.e. JBL 4367 are expensive. So are Klipsch Cornwalls for that matter. What you may want to consider are the Monitor Audio S300 7G. Stereophile Class A rated, theybare efficient enough to work well with your existing amp, sonically, they have the dynamics of a horn speaker, and the smoothness of a KEF. I've had their little brothers, the S300 7G, (same mid and tweet. 2X6" woofers instead of 2X8") in a smaller room since 2022, and have found no reason to.change them out. I also have KEF LS-50s in my office, JBLs in my theater and a pair of Magnepans in storage ( I just dont have a Maggie-friendly room). They are worth the effort to find and listen to. Promise. At least Google "Stereophile S300 7G" and read the review. Or go to.the.Monitor Audio website and check the numerous reviews and international awards the S300 has received. |
@devinplombier , yes that be you. I asked you directly what speaker you ran after checking your virtual system , which apparently is not listed either. When I posted I listed MY GEAR , in this thread exactly for that reason. Since you asked me directly today I reread this thread and I couldn’t find your speaker. Please excuse me for being dense but after a lifetime of concussions from snow skiing, jet skis and fistfights I’m slow on my observations. I wasn’t looking for ammo to join this dirt clod fight of a thread. I’m just here to learn as I have mid Fi gear and am pretty low on this tree. Now let’s focus on the op who owns a modest $1500 tube integrated and is looking for a speaker to fit HIS NEEDS. He’s come to the point he regrets his post. I can totally understand the S$&@storm Eric caused by his bold statements. Especially within the stereo snob society. I’ve had a couple phone conversations with him and numerous emails. We’ve spent more time talking about his vintage dragster and Ed Roth T-shirt’s. He’s actually a pretty nice guy. FWIT if you want an additional criticism of Tekton speakers, they stink ! Literally they stink , apparently they don’t require environmental friendly paint in Utah. They came newly built and wrapped in commercial stretch wrap. Then they are covered with generic sheets of styrofoam and in super light duty cardboard boxes that are not easy to reuse. So I can officially confirm that they stunk up my house for about 3 weeks until they cured. But they are $3K speakers and I LIKE THEM. My window warrior comment is based on 25 years of observation working behind big grey walls with the worlds worst behavior. But it’s interesting that those people are few and generally don’t persevere. Anyway I’m still curious what you run and if you ever make it to central California look me up. Mike B. |
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That's all that matters! Mike |
