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Tekton Double Impacts

Anybody out there heard these??

I have dedicated audio room 14.5x20.5x9 ft.  Currently have Marantz Reference CD/Intergrated paired to Magnepan 1.7's with REL T-7 subs.  For the vast majority of music I love this system.  The only nit pick is that it is lacking/limited in covering say below 35 hz or so.  For the first time actually buzzed the panel with an organ sacd. Bummer.  Thought of upgrading subs to rythmicks but then I will need to high pass the 1.7's.  Really don't want to deal with that approach.

Enter the Double Impacts.  Many interesting things here.  Would certainly have a different set of strengths here.  Dynamics, claimed bottom octave coverage in one package, suspect a good match to current electronics.

I've read all the threads here so we do not need to rehash that.  Just wondering if others out there have FIRST HAND experience with these or other Tekton speakers

Thanks.
corelli

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What a great thread! After reading through these reviews I'm returning my Def Tech 9040's to get the Double Impacts. My equipt consists of:

McIntosh   MC402 amp
Aloia Cd player
Oppo 103
Anthem MRX 520
Audience chords, wire and interconnects. 

It's been awhile since I've been able to just sit and listen to nice two channel. I've got nice speakers but they're just too big for my room these days (Piega C10 Ltds) and the 402 wouldn't push em enough believe it or not. The 402 should have noooooo problem running the Double Impacts. 

These should make for a fun 2.1 Home Theater experience too! Very excited. I'll send an update once they arrive. 

Brent 
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After speaking to Erik at Tekton, we decided my room would be better suited for the Electrons and even as a "Mid Tower" they're no slouch. I've got them hooked up to the McIntosh 402 amp for power and the Anthem MRX 520 is handling the rest with the amazing ARC. Old Aloia CDP, Mac Mini server with tube dac and a Piega Mk11 sub. 

The Electrons sound damn good for $3000. Damn good!
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@corelli  What kind of low end extension do you think the Electrons are achieving in your room?

It's hard for me to answer that scientificially because I'm not a "techy" guy but Tekton says they go to go 30, my crossover with the Anthem is at 80 I believe, the Piega Mk11 takes over from there. 

How do they sound down there? Damn sweet! Tight bass, full, accurate, very pleasant :)

Mids and highs are identical I assume to the DI's which is phenomenal. Very good speaker. Highly recommended!
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@corelli Low end is fantastic on the Electrons...
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