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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I have the Double-Impacts (FU) and OEM (wood & fabric) optional grills...
Does anyone know of a place to procure metal grills for these?
I’m thinking of something perforated, curved, powder-coated steel - like SVS subwoofer grills.https://1drv.ms/u/s!AqjTwQMaYQubg-klVbX1vH7Lbkyfpg?e=qHlDRd

If someone could make these for a reasonable cost - would really change the ’boxy’ look. Also, angling them forward (tweeter-array pointing down toward ear-height) about 7/8" lift at the back feet improves their look - similar profile as Focal. https://1drv.ms/u/s!AqjTwQMaYQubg-knY-Mfr8xzE9gIFg?e=LinIashttp://

Relying on the community to maybe have already found metal grill solutions - not sure I could DIY it, but I do have a welder, familiarity with perf-steel and powder-coat vendors. Not sure I could create a good roll-forming - have to think about that a bit - need some long steel rolls (maybe PVC pipe?).

Another option would be 3D-printing in sections. Appears to be 12"W x 54"L overall, with six 3/16"W x 7/32"L pins
https://www.parts-express.com/parts-express-pressfit-speaker-grill-guides-8-pair--260-366
located 10-5/8"S2S and spaced 26-3/8"B2M and 26-1/4"M2T. The grill itself could be as small as 11" x 53". For me, that would require printing and joining five sections - not ideal, but possible. Could also do some intricate design, which might be nice.

Anyone, let me know if there are solutions for this already available - thanks!