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. 

 

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Showing 1 response by jhills

Since I have never owned or even auditioned any of Tekton's line of speakers, I can't personally comment on their quality or sound, but much of what the Thomas & Stereo video expressed, regarding the Tektons being affordable and musical, I can appreciate.

A few years back, in a friends large, well dampened audio room I auditioned a quite expensive pair of two way speakers on dedicated elaborate stands. At first listen, I was very impressed with their mid range punch and detail and crisp highs, but after a half hour of listening, at only moderate levels, my head and ears hurt. For comparison, we next set up a small pair of Gershmans and then a pair of 1.7 Maggies. I quick decided that I much preferred the sound of the little Gershmans and the little Maggies and both were less than 1/4 the cost.

I do like detail and dynamics, but not at the expense of being musical and enjoyable to listen to for long periods without fatigue. My little Maggies seem to fit the bill for me - being both musical and detailed and I can see the OPs point, regarding the Tektons and other speakers mentioned that lean towards their sound......Jim