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Glowing review of the Impact Monitor in the latest Stereophile.
I'm not surprised as the Enzo's measured less efficient as well. Only thing I can figure is the stated numbers are in room two speakers. Anyway, Tekton speakers sound good and are a good value so the efficieny thing doesn't bother me, most other companies post optimistic figures too.Didn't see many Tekton owners posting on this thread.
http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/tekton-exaggerated-efficiency-claims.831435/
Later this month I am expecting my first new pair of speakers in 40 years. DI's with the upgrade package.
Not too worried if the sensitivity is over-rated as the amp has plenty of power.
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I was told the Tekton Double Impacts needed some time to break in, so I wanted to get some time on them before I did an evaluation. While I have to confess not to be experienced in reviewing audio gear I am truly impressed with these. Vocals are as realistic as any speaker I have heard. Drums feel like they are in the room. When the music gets busy and there is a lot going on, it's easier to keep instruments separated. There is not much "laid back" about them, there presence is huge, while still not being fatiguing. I was concerned about the bass being overwhelming because some reviewers said they need to be farther from the wall than I have room for, but not the case. Just perfect for my ears, and my tastes lean away from those who want the walls to shake. I like it just as the engineer wanted it. I'm having a lot of fun revisiting favorite albums. My system has come a long way over the last year. The DI's are the finishing touch, I'm done except for buying music and possibly another cartridge.
If you are in the Washington DC area and are considering buying a pair feel free to PM me for an audition.
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If you are in the Washington DC area and are considering buying a pair feel free to PM me for an audition.
Appreciate that tip. I have a pair of Lore S & those took well over 50 hours to settle in. They really sounded like crap out of the box.... they sound great now. We were listening to them tonight. If I can get the Lore S crispness & definition with a more robust & full bottom end........ now, wouldn't that be nice. Eric did say to ensure the Impacts were perfectly level to get the best imaging & soundstage.
I'm torn between "some" pair of Tekton and DIY, with the latter happening sooner. But a question; if Tektons sound so bad out of the box, why doesn't Tekton burn in their drivers before assembly? Or do a burn in of say, 48-96 hours, before shipping?
I'm torn between "some" pair of Tekton and DIY, with the latter happening sooner. But a question; if Tektons sound so bad out of the box, why doesn't Tekton burn in their drivers before assembly? Or do a burn in of say, 48-96 hours, before shipping?
They are a small company and I am sure they do not have the time to do that.
Eric can't keep up with the demand as it is and trying to pre-burn hundreds of speakers just isn't in the picture.
I am not aware of any company that does that.
Some of it sounds like BS to me. I can understand "burn in" in for speakers; give the the various parts time to settle in. Kind of lost me with the parentheticals, though: "(including cables)" and "(Wave Mechanics or Quantum -- both seem to get you there in this case)." But, hey, I'm skeptical by nature.