I think this thread, like many others, demonstrates the difficulty of expressing one's ideas in writing so clearly that everyone comprehends what you were trying to say. I'm sure many of you have experienced the same thing. This was not meant to be a pro-Tekton thread. I never even saw one. It was meant to be an explanation of their popularity because they are technically "inferior" to the top-rated audiophile speakers some people value so much. I've written before how people enjoyed music more on jukeboxes and car radios because they were not overly analytical and allowed the listener to just melt into the music without being distracted by little extraneous sounds. This analysis applies not only to Tekton, but to many other brands as well. So my point- what Thomas explained so well, I thought, is that when some listeners get tired of listening to saliva, they gravitate towards speakers like Tekton, but there are many other speakers he could have mentioned that are in this category. So it's not about the speaker, it's about the listener. As stated above, the best speaker is the one you like best. Absolutely.
Why People Like Tekton
I saw this You Tube clip yesterday and I really think this guy gave one of the most well-reasoned explanations of why some people gave up their hyper-detailed "audiophile" speakers for Tekton. I've never heard them myself, but I think the same reasoning applies to many other brands like Harbeth, Spendor, Wharfdale, etc. I personally feel the way he does, but I think he expressed it better than I would have. Eventually, at some point in the journey, you may get tired of listening to the singer's saliva and chairs creaking and just want to relax and hear music in a more natural manner.and not with your ear 6" from the singer's mouth. Or maybe you do. Anyway - take a watch if you have the time. And I'm guessing most of you do.