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

@buellrider97 

I have Infinity RS-II driven by Classe monoblocks and a Krell pre.

I also have a '07 Ulysses 🙂

 

@buellrider97 Wrote:

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.

That's all that matters! smiley

Mike

+1 you need to demo. I heard and like both KEF and Tekton but which one is better is a personal subjective choice as they do sound different.

I agree with @joeycastillo , consider the Klipsch  brand.  I have a similar sized room to yours, and have been very happy with Cornwall 4's, located in the corners, and crossed a few feet in front of the main seating position.  And that tube amp you have would be a perfect complement.  Big rooms need big speakers!

I "had" a pair of Tekton DIs.  The best advice from everyone else is to find a pair of DIs or Moabs to hear and see.  I think they sounded good but the downsides are looks, size, and weight. Maybe they won't be overwhelming for your great room but they were for me and trying to move them.....