Vandersteen 2ce Signature vs Tekton Double Impact

+1 for @charles1dad 's excellent post and perspective.

The following (when described as such by multiple owners) is an immediate disqualifier and results in a 'crossed-off my list' speaker:

Which [fatiguing] is something a Vandy speaker never does.

To Charles' point, that's me. Others make different choices.

For me, this point (not to pick on a specific speaker) applies to any and all speakers that are described as such by multiple owners.

I will note that I also believe this has to do with the owners' preferences which get amplified by their choices in upstream gear to drive said (always non-fatiguing) speakers.

Disclosure: I had the Tekton DIs and then the SEs in my primary system for just under two years. I still own the SEs, though I am not using them. My primary speakers for nearly a year now are Cube Audio Nenuphars.

 You obviously prefer the Cube Audio but can you give us a little more [insight]?

@sbayne  I'll respond later today.

@sbayne The Cube Audio Nenuphars list for USD $14,900 including shipping via Refined Audio, Forest Park, IL (Chicago). Link is for pricing across Cube Audio’s offerings:

https://refinedaudio.com/collections/cube-audio

@sbayne Scott, if you would like more information on Cube Audio and the Nenuphar speakers feel free to connect on that thread or via direct message.

You are absolutely right. Tekton’s Double Impact and Cube Audio’s Nenuphar are very different in approach and expression of their designer’s intent.

My learning and growth in the hobby, over the past three years, suggests that one’s reference plays a major role. My reference (and preference) has simply shifted towards the one made possible by and realized from the Nenuphar in my system, including my work to optimize it as well as the entire chain.

The DIs and the DI-SEs played a significant role in this development and in moving me along my trajectory. I love the speakers and have fond memories. The DIs and other variants Eric offers are incredibly high performing and are exceptional value propositions.