I just saw this thread. No, I don't own a Tekton product and I live in Portland Oregon. Still, I realize that the reviews on these are sparse, they still are out there. While what is out there is not professional, oh well.
From what I have read The 'regular' Pendragons are very dynamic while being a bit recessed. Recessed is not a bad thing, if sitting in the middle of the auditorium is your thing. What I am saying is that those were markers I used, from reviews, when I purchased my Zu Audio Essence.
Mr. Alexandar has some sort of return policy. I would suggest that you chat with him and work out an 'agreement'. The 'agreement' is up to you two fellows. Bottom line, take a leap of faith and enjoy the music. I am so glad I found Zu as it has brought me to the point of constantly loving the music that I am hearing.
Once again, take that leap of faith and purchase the Tekton Pendragons SE. I probably would have purchased them had I not found my Zus:)