@kairosman +1 Might be the best way Tekton can increase sales is by criticizing other speaker manufacturers. Tekton is playing the "Blacksheep" role which attracts the DIY/Naysayer and everything is overpriced crowd. Could the Moab have an even higher profit margin(%) over the 801 D4? These are critical facts that will never be released to the consumer. The 801 D4 is superior in every objective way when compared to a Moab but on the subjective side is where Tekton has some wiggle room. Yes, the comment 5/10 Audiophiles could pick the Moab over the 801 D4 could be true, because the more resolving speaker is much more component/cable sensitive. This does not prove anything about the Moab being a better value over the B&W. The Moab might be a fine speaker for the less refined (taste in music/build-parts quality/lesser electronics etc.) audiophile but to directly compare it to a B&W 801 D4 is ludicrous which perpetuates the "giant killer" mythology which Tekton Design is based on.
Stereophile review of the $30,000 tekton speakers
We have had many discussions/arguments over tekton speakers in the past, mainly involving a couple posters who thought their $4000 tektons sounded better than the highest price Wilson’s and other high budget speakers.
In the latest Stereophile magazine, they did a review of the $30,000 tekton’s. In this Steteophile issue, they rate these $30,000 tekton’s as class B. When you look at the other speakers that are in the class B section, you will notice most of these speakers range in price from $5000-$8000. So it looks like you have to spend $30,000 on a pair of tekton’s to equal a pair of $5000 Klipsch Forte IV’s sound quality.
If I compare these $30,000 class B tekton’s, to some of the class A speakers, there are some class A speakers for 1/2 the price (Dutch & Dutch 8C, Goldenear triton reference), or other class A speakers that are cheaper (Magico A5, Kef blade 2).
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@kairosman Congrats on the B&W 804 D4. The build quality and fit and finish is exceptional for $14k, only the YG Talus might be its equal. FWIW at Axpona last year the Seawave Acoustic AM 23(large monitor) at $20k had stunning sound with exceptional build/parts quality. @arnold_h Speakers are the most flawed of all components. When building a system the electronics will mostly determine the potential of the speaker. An example is a Polk L600 at $3k with Burmester electronics will likely out perform a Magico A3 $15k with a budget integrated amp. My point is to many Audiophiles spend to much on speakers and skimp on electronics. |
@stereo5 +1 |