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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Showing 7 responses by jayctoy

I’ talked to Erik he is always kind and humble to me. I own 2 of his speakers ps 12 and double impact. I am happy to own them.

Jpwarren indeed it will disrupt your marriage those are 30k? Not every wife will let you bring 30k in your house? I checked your system and space ? It looks like monitor speakers are the only one will fit.

Many likes Tekton for the price, but they are not like Magico , utopias, Wilson’s, Eggelesron,Borensen, that’s the reality of it.If looks is very important to you , They will not make your living room looks nicer.

P05129 , I read good reviews at RMAF show regarding Tekton monitor impacts by Herb Reichert and his friend Victor , it’s a parasound and Tekton combo. I learned that year pre pandemic , they will be at Axpona.That time I already own the monitor impact ? Pair with Plinius sa100amp, Art audio preamp and Nordost Cabling and audio quest pc. They sound very good. When I listened to the impact monitor at axpona they sound terrible, because the amp they are using is proto type not out on the market yet.I also noticed the demo guy is not playing good music. People don’t even stay in the room to finish  one song.If I heard that set up no way I will buy my impact monitors…now they are blaming the speakers . Not fair.

Po5129 kindly please let me know what speakers below 3k that are better than DI Tekton. I collect speakers. I also attend CES annually before axpona . I do attend axpona yearly as well. Disclaimer I own Tekton monitor impact and ps 12 Tekton.