Tekton Double Impacts

Hi gang... This thread has been fantastic! I picked up on it back around page 60, went back and read most of everything, then kept up with it until now. I am seriously thinking of pulling the trigger on a pair of Tektons mostly based on what I’ve read here and from reviews, and from what a friend who heard the DI’s at RMAF told me about them (and he knows my taste).

But the size is a bit daunting to me for my space. I even built cardboard facsimiles (nerd) of the DI and the Electron to get a sense of their presence. The Electron seemed large... the DI was borderline frightening. I’ve had Magnepan 1.7’s before, yet somehow the DI’s seem more imposing. But then I imagine it’s all relative to the space and positioning. Honestly, the Maggies were too big for me, too. I could live with the Electrons, or possibly even the Monitors, but from what I’ve read I don’t think the Monitors’ bass would satisfy.

I’ve never bought speakers unheard before, and I would really like to give them a listen, whether it’s DI’s, Electrons, or even the monitors, just to get an idea of the flavor. Would there be anyone in the Austin, TX vicinity (within 2 hours or so) who might be willing to let me listen to theirs?

Thanks again for all the great, non-volatile, conversations. The electronics discussions have been as interesting as the speakers stuff, to say the least.

Patrick

@corelli
The room is 15' x 20' x 8', with speakers on the 15' wall. It's not a dedicated space, with lots of furnishings and a large counter breaking up the space, so placement latitude is minimal.

https://imgur.com/a/14GCtcb

@almarg 
Thanks for the fix on my link... good catch!

@teajay 
Excellent review on the Impact Monitors! You made a good point about their not inconsiderable size, though. I really can't see why I wouldn't just go with the Electrons instead, as the Monitors with stands would take up about the same space.

On a side note, has anyone tried any of the Tektons with Odyssey amps?

@mofojo @mac48025
Thanks for the info. I've heard before that a tube pre is the way to go with Odyssey. And that "slam" is sounding good to me; it's what I'm really missing with the Maggies.

@lpretiring, et al.

As one of those who has not had an opportunity to listen to DI's, I will probably go for the 60 day in-home trial myself, but one downside I do see to that is it eliminates the option for custom paint, which is a little bit of a bummer.

Thanks, LP, I'll do that.