Tekton versus Klipsch

I have a pair of Tekton double impacts (upgraded) for almost 3 years. I love them. I listen to ONLY Rock and Roll. I have a rather large area in my shop designated for music. The acoustics are incredible, don't know why. ( 20'x30')

Speakers are about 12' apart and my listening distance is about 12 to 14' Very Holographic and dynamic sound, and accuarate. Listen at mid 90's spl. Pink Floyd, Def Leopard, tHe Cars Rush, Great White. Grew up during 60's

System is as follows: AMP, ATI 6002 (2 channel system only) Benchmark line amp LA-4, Meitner MA-1 DAC, Project RS2T CD transport and a n SVS SB 4000 Sub, also stream qobuz. A decent amount of money spent.  I have no idea why, but the sound is GREAT. In my system, The Tektons are very Good. Everyone of my current upgrades added dimension, THAT YOU COULD HEAR. Most recent, the  Project transport. Robert TN

Speakers are highly subjective. One man’s junk is another man’s treasure. I don’t usually listen to someone who complains about wait time to get speakers, how they look, how good their ears are or how terrible a speaker sounds. Conversely I don’t pay attention to words like mind blowing, freaking awesome or gobsmacked when someone talks about the greatness of a speaker. I usually will listen to details about how the speaker sounds without the other ridiculous stuff.

A speaker is a container with drivers and a maybe a crossover. It’s something you like or don’t. I have heard both Klipsch and Tekton and they both make very good speakers. It’s really the sound you are looking for. I think the Klipsch are easier to drive and you have to like the horn sound. Actually both can be driven with tubes, even low watt amps.

I have Tekton DI SE in one system and Vandersteen 2CE Sig II with stereo Rythmik subs in another. They both sound good to ME. The Tekton are more forward and will fill up a room with sound, very musical and yes they can compare to horns in that sense. The Vandys are more laid back and also sound great. Try to have a listen to both these speakers, if you can and with as close to your setup and music as possible...

Maybe I can understand if you only listen to loud rock or even blues but aside from that Fagetaboutit, the Klipsch Forte Fours smoked them on every genre BUT they were 1500 dollars more. It wasn’t a personal taste thing and I had other musicians listen to them and given the fact that they were supposed to be audiophile grade speakers, none of the guys I had over liked them for whatever reason and smoked is smoked, the only word I can think of to describe it and I probably have good ears. I should add that I never minded the wait but it is a factor for some people especially given all the choices out there. But I’ll tell ya one thing, I’ll never buy into hype again or listen to people on the World Wide Web whether for audio or anything else I’m spending my money on.  All around it was a bad experience and the owner over at Tekton didn’t help matters. 

philbarone

"But I’ll tell ya one thing, I’ll never buy into hype again or listen to people on the World Wide Web whether for audio or anything else I’m spending my money on. All around it was a bad experience and the owner over at Tekton didn’t help matters."

I can’t agree with much of what you say, but I respect your opinion because it is based on experience with Tekton. And I can agree that one should not buy into hype about any product but actually try to listen before buying. One speaker brand "smoked" another is kinda where we part ways. It really is a matter of opinion even if one states "I probably have good ears". Klipsch makes good speakers and the OP, if he tried, could audition these speakers to see if he likes the sound. It would be much harder to demo Tekton speakers as the OP would have to have an offer from someone in his area who owns a pair to listen to them. Of note, if the OP lives in Northeast Ohio I would be willing to demo them. Of my friends I have had over to have a listen, they all like the sound of the Double Impacts.

BTW which Proac speakers did you end up with?

Yes, definitely demo but unless he has the same amp, dac etc. he’s going to experience it differently which is another reason not to trust a demo, review or word of mouth.

I ended up with Response 3’s and they are wonderful, I can’t see ever giving them up which may be why you rarely see them for sale. Phil