There isn't a single product on the market that is loved by everyone; some will love the Tekton speakers, others will not. But, there are so many hate postings that are probably not based on actual listening experience because it is not easy to audition speakers that are directly sold to the consumer. Yes, there is a ridiculous amount of hype of this brand, but, that does not mean it doesn't have merit. I've heard both the Double Impacts and Moab at shows, and I think they sound pretty good, particularly when price is considered. The tradeoff for the cheap price from cutting out the middlemen is that the consumer assumes some of the risk--if he doesn't like the speaker, he has to pay for return freight. If you don't like this situation, audition the speaker at a show or look at something else; there is no shortage of speakers on the market.