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Tekton or Klipsch

I've got the upgrade bug and I'm looking for something a bit bigger than my KEF ls50s. Two speakers that really have my attention right now are Tekton Doulbe Impacts and Klipsch Forte III. Is anyone in an position to comment on how these speakers compare? I have never had the opportunity to hear any tektons but I have heard Klipsch heresey IIIs and really enjoyed that experience. 

I loved the live sound of the heresy and I understand that only gets bigger and better with the forte. The overwhelmingly positive reviews for the Tektons definitely caught my attention, especially the way they are said to be able to play any type of music well which is probably my biggest complaint against my KEFs.  I am ultimately looking for a bigger fuller sound that can both keep it classy and rock out. The kefs are classy but they most certainly do not rock.  
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I agree but unfortunately that is generally easier said than done. Often I find myself having to drive well out of town if not out of state when I have a specific speaker or audio item I want to listen to.
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I'm hoping to hear the fortes tomorrow but the tekton's will be tricky. I don't suppose anyone in Ohio has a pair of Double Impacts they would be willing to demo?
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Struck out on the fortes. The store I went to didn’t have any of the heritage line. Did listen to some magnepans which were nice but not what I’m looking for. 

What I’m looking for? While I appreciate the detail and nuance of the kefs, Those aren’t necessarily the key attributes for me. I feel like the dynamics of the heresy that I heard made them a much more fun speaker to listen to and as bass player, I definitely pay attention to the low end and would like whatever I get to be able to handle that better than  what I currently have. I do have a rel subwoofer but I would prefer to not have to use it as it is already in use with the home theater system. 

The room is about 13’x 16’ with two openings leading off to the kitchen and front entryway.
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Currently using a rega brio-r. It’s been a fantastic performer and I’m curious about its sound with more efficient speakers. That being said, It’s likely next to be upgraded. Really curious about moving into tubes. I got a little tube cube for my office at work and I’ll be damned if that sound isn’t absolutely addictive.
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Well this thread has certainly given me a lot to think about. Further reading shows quite a few people prefer the heresys with a subwoofer to the fortes on their own. I know I really enjoyed the brief time I spent with them and I do already have a solid sub. 

And now I’m wondering if I should be upgrading the rega before I worry about the speakers. Gah! 
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Hmm this info on the gain is interesting. Even now with the Kef’s i rarely go past 9 o’clock position. Sometimes maybe 10
when I’m listening to vinyl.
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