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Tekton Owners Thread

cubdog said:
I have a question for all you Tekton guys. Well a question for anyone actually. Since these speakers, to the best of my knowledge, are a relatively simple design and for the most part do not use expensive esoteric drivers, where does their magic come from? They seem to garner almost universal praise. Much more so than their speaker cousins manufactured by ZU. Any thoughts?

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I would think the ZUs are real nice..maybee the Tektons "bang for the buck" helps. I don't know how they cover the bases so well. Im not sure if there is any baffling inside the cab but the bass is decent. The Audax Gold tweeter is also very nice..I never get fatigued. Could be the simplicity of pretty much no crossover..whatever it is I like.
Right now mine are hooked up to A Sonic Frontiers 45w tube integrated..sounds fantastick..best pairing yet in my world.
 
I have a question for all you Tekton guys. Well a question for anyone actually. Since these speakers, to the best of my knowledge, are a relatively simple design and for the most part do not use expensive esoteric drivers, where does their magic come from? They seem to garner almost universal praise. Much more so than their speaker cousins manufactured by ZU. Any thoughts?

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The Omens sound much like the Lores but since Zu's cost more they lack value. The Omens were introduced first so I'm sure some might say their design was copied.

The tweeter comes in so high on the Omen/Lores that what you're hearing much of the time is that 10" full range driver.

They should be called 1 1/2 ways.

Many folks who would not consider a full range single driver will buy these. But what they're hearing and enjoying are the attributes that only full range speakers offer.

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Thanks for all the amp advice so far. My local dealer carries Rega so I can audition the Brio-R at some point. Still not sure what I'll upgrade first, though a change in turntable is probably likely since I pulled the Technics from my studio.

Here's a couple more pics. One detail shot and a wider shot that shows the Lore Reference in context. The walnut veneer's match with my decor was what pushed me toward choosing the Tekton's over some other choices.



 
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Nice crisp room. The books help soak up some of the reflections? Looks like it would be a very "lively" space. We put down an area rug but I'm still looking for something for the wall behind the seating position. I'm getting alot of reflected sound. I can see why you wanted the look of the wood veneer. Very nice.
 
Bob in WI said:
Nice crisp room. The books help soak up some of the reflections? Looks like it would be a very "lively" space. We put down an area rug but I'm still looking for something for the wall behind the seating position. I'm getting alot of reflected sound. I can see why you wanted the look of the wood veneer. Very nice.
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The books do help--especially since they're directly behind my seating position, but I'm still thinking of trying an area rug down the road. The large windows are set back a couple of feet from the rest of the space and that actually seems to minimize some of the reflections and definitely helps with instrument separation and airiness--I usually pull the speakers out and well in front of those windows for long listening sessions.
 
Beautiful space souladdikt! The only thing lacking is wall space to hang paintings. I collect art so that's the first thing I look for. :D

cubdog
 
cubdog said:
Beautiful space souladdikt! The only thing lacking is wall space to hang paintings. I collect art so that's the first thing I look for. :D

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Thanks, cubdog. Funny you mention wall space. The wall behind where I took the picture is a pretty good size to hang some art--something that I imagined that I would do someday after we moved in. It's been empty going on three years now. Maybe someday...
 
Ahh, now I see them. Great room, love the furniture. I second the area rug idea, maybe some drapes as well. Artwork is always a plus and you can paint your own if you have the knack for it. :)
 
Poultrygeist said:
I have a question for all you Tekton guys. Well a question for anyone actually. Since these speakers, to the best of my knowledge, are a relatively simple design and for the most part do not use expensive esoteric drivers, where does their magic come from? They seem to garner almost universal praise. Much more so than their speaker cousins manufactured by ZU. Any thoughts?

cubdog
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The Omens sound much like the Lores but since Zu's cost more they lack value. The Omens were introduced first so I'm sure some might say their design was copied.

The tweeter comes in so high on the Omen/Lores that what you're hearing much of the time is that 10" full range driver.

They should be called 1 1/2 ways.

Many folks who would not consider a full range single driver will buy these. But what they're hearing and enjoying are the attributes that only full range speakers offer.
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That is a great answer, Poultry. I agree with you 100%. Full range drivers sound good to my ears, but when augmented with a tweeter, they are a bit better IMHO. I think the Hornshoppe's got better with the Heil's too.

Bob in WI said:
Nice crisp room. The books help soak up some of the reflections? Looks like it would be a very "lively" space. We put down an area rug but I'm still looking for something for the wall behind the seating position. I'm getting alot of reflected sound. I can see why you wanted the look of the wood veneer. Very nice.
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+1. Great looking space and those Tektons with the veneer fit right in!!
 
If there's anyone in the Bay Area (CA) that has Tektons and wouldn't mind 2-3 local AK'ers coming over to hear them, please PM me. I know a couple that really want to hear what they sound like, and me being generally curious, I'd just tag along. :D
 
captouch said:
If there's anyone in the Bay Area (CA) that has Tektons and wouldn't mind 2-3 local AK'ers coming over to hear them, please PM me. I know a couple that really want to hear what they sound like, and me being generally curious, I'd just tag along. :D
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I'm in the the North Bay, I'll send you a pm shortly :D
 
Someone requested more Tekton pictures.

Here are the Tekton 4.5's driven by a Dared 2a3c SET with OB H-frame woofers powered by two Dayton APA150's ( aka Emotiva BPA-1 ). Preamp is an Aric 3.7 and source is a MHZS tube player.

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