Klipsch-tekton -Zu

Wmbode,
Like you, my music tastes have grown more diverse. Must be an age thing LOL.
The Zu will be dynamic, more refined, and a (much) better soundstage than the Klipsch. Never heard the Tekton so I have no comment.

Marpkoa

About 20 years ago I owned and loved my Klipsch Heresy speakers when I listened to primarily rock music but since then my music tastes have grown more diversed and my hearing more in tune with the music. I ran my Heresy's with a HK pre(forgot model #) and a hafler 220 amp. I started this thread to find out if the Zu line and Tekton speakers can give me the dynamics with rock music but with a more refined sound for other genres.

Wmbode,
Wondering what Klipsch model you had that sounded bright and fatiguing. And what amp & pre amp you were using. I had Klipshorns for many years and they were bright when I had solid state amps, but sounded best with low powered tube amps. I did end up with Zu Definition 4's and love them with rock, blues and jazz.

I am a Zu def owner and didn't think I cared or klipsch until I heard Triode Pete's corner horns. Hugh scale, amazing dynamics and more delicate then I expected. I do know he's put some money into upgrading them and has very good electronics though...

Actually I resemble this observation. I was into Klipsch Heritage series for a back in 2010-11. I have been reading about Zu and Tekton, wondering if these two companies 'emphasis' on dynamics was something I might like. The answer to that question is that I very much like Zu Essence. I am interested in the Pendragon SE, but the Zu fullrange driver is giving me something 'special', and I was just noticing how nice the hit on a tom tom skin sounds so true to my ear.

Another thing that I love about my pair of Essence is the simplicity of the speaker. They sound great and they only weigh 67 lbs/each, which is wonderful compared to 120 lbs each, up to 175 lbs each from my biggest speakers.

"would like a speaker that can rock but also be very musical and detailed when called upon without being harsh."

Tekton is for you.

Shakey

The reason I started this discussion is because I have owned Klipsch in the past and enjoyed listening to rock music but not much else. I found them bright and fatiging over time so I have been reading about the Zu and Tekton speakers and would like a speaker that can rock but also be very musical and detailed when called upon without being harsh.

might not count for much, but i was a fan of Klipsch growing up and now own both Zu's and Tektons. Going for that live music punch kinda speaker .

I agree with Shakydeal -- I have never been a Klipsch fan either. A friend of mine had some Cornwalls years ago and they did nothing for me. I had the Pendragons and ended up keeping my Zu Omen Def speakers.

My answer is no. I bought Pendragons, and have never been a Klipsch fan.

Shakey