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Anybody heard Reimer Teton speakers?

My system consists of Thor Audio TPA-150 tubed monoblocks,
TA-2000 Preamp, with Quad 988 electrostatic speakers. I use a VPI Scoutmaster and a Cary 306/200 as a transport, with a Thor Audio Dac. I am seeking to trade in my Quad 988's for a true full range. My price range maximum is $15,000.00. But lately many people on this site have been
recommending Tyler Acoustics top of the line speaker which is on sale for $10,200.00 and sells factory direct (STereo Times loved it after hearing at the latest show)
furthermore, some people have recommended the Reimer Teton
which sells for about $6000.00 a pair. I spoke to one person who loves tham but did not compare it with any other speakers. I already spent $6500.00 on the Quad 988, while it is excellent in many respects it is not a true full fange speaker. Can this $6000.00 speaker The Reimer give me what I'm looking for at a very low price as compared to Sound Lab, Vandersteen, Wilson, Etc.?
Any comments would be appreciated.
kjl

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711smilin
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You should really TT Rick Reimer himself. He will explain all you wish to underdstand. I TT him for a couple hours, asking questions, challenging his reasoning for drivers, talking about his cabinetry, crossovers, and some customization. We came up with a change in the woofers, to provide me with higher spl, and air movement, so as to eliminate the need for Subwoofer, and to get in my chest/face bass, along with proper crossover points to deliver seamless music integration.

Bottom line is:It's about the music. Mine are on the truck as I write. I can give more feedback in a couple of weeks. Rick is out of town for about 10 days anyway.

Best of luck in your journey, and keep smilin
711smilin
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Sedona, I had the exact same questions for Rick, before I purchased.

Why wouldn't the 'standard' version of the Reimer speakers sound better than the GS version since the Standard version uses the more prestigious Morel drivers?

Rick told me these are the BEST drivers he has found, regardless of cost. He said they sound better, to him than any other drivers, they are fast, more accurate, and more musical. I offered to spend more $$$ with rick for Morel, Seas, and or Scanspeak. Rick explained his feeling in such a way, I trusted him enough to spend my $$$$. I will know more next week. I did change the Hivi woofers for Eminence with 25lb neo... magnets. I am expecting a very special sound to be produced. But, I cannot comment yet.

Personally, when I think of HIVI Research, I think of rather inexpensive drivers that can be purchased at Parts Express --- when I think of Morel drivers I think high-end.

Again, I agree, but, I am not a speaker designer, and in checking out the Hivi tweeter, you will find the Exact tweeter in 50,000 dollar Burmeister speakers. When I saw that, I felt if they were good enough for burmeister reference, they were just fine.
711smilin
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My tetons have broken in wonderfully, they are extremely revealing, and accurate. I hear any and all changes in interconnects, power cords, speaker wire, and conditioning. They sound very natural, and are extremely dynamic. I have not yet decided if I prefer tubes, SS, digital, or a combo yet. They sound very REAL, in that each instrument is easily recognizable, and sound REAL to me. They work well with Vocals, small ensambles, and even orchestral. I am still working on placement for my seating area to get the proper soundstage in my room.

Overall, I am very happy with my purchase, and when I put my modded cornwalls back for a comparison, I had a GREAT big smile on my face from the realization that I done good, real good in my decision to buy these.

I highly Reccomend the Tetons, they are true Full Range musical instruments
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