Wilson to Tekton to ????

@bill_peloquin, let me add a caveat to your, "never sell anything". Never sell anything to buy something new, always keep the item your replacing and work it back into the system at different points until you are satisfied with the new piece and even then hold onto it a little longer. Enjoy the music

 "Never Sell Anything"

As long as you have the extra storage space and you don't get "the look" from the boss.

Remedy for audio gear sell regret-go out and buy something COMPLETELY different and exciting.

Don't worry about looks (assuming that is a possibility for you, I know some people can't get past looks) and just think about how they sound.  I don't think it is generally possible to have speakers too big for a room.

With big sensitive speakers you need an amp that does a good job at very low power.   This often points to an SET but there are good ss amps too.

I have a set of AR electronics Ref 75 power and a Ref 3 pre.

It sounds pretty good from my point of view.

I don't know.  When I sold my Rega P6 with the Exact 2 cartridge, instead of throwing a sneaker at it because it sounded so crappy, that was something I was glad to sell and have never looked back.  I replaced it with a Rega RP10 with an Apheta 2 MC cartridge, and it made all the difference.

When I sold my Conrad Johnson MF2550SE, I was sad.  In spite of having even better CJ tube amps now, I still have seller's remorse because that amp would work pretty much anywhere.

The pain of selling one by mistake is more memorable than getting out of the bad turntable and cartridge.

The Wilson’s are also more accurate and better micro dynamics 

much more isolated cabinets,as well as far better drivers .

buy the Marten trios for $13 k these will give you both of what you loved in both speakers .you can get them for maybe $12k .these ceramic drivers are Very seamless.

It's not the extra equipment I have a problem keeping, it's storing all the boxes!

@baylinor you ain't kidding. 

@baylinor 

LOL, I laugh out loud , but damn if it ain’t the truth!

Good lesson.   I've been running w my epi 100 speakers in one room or another for forty years and they still continue to amaze me.

Wilsons to Tektons? LMAO!

Please don't speak of Wilson and Tekton in the same breath.

@baylinor   I don't sell much either.  In the result I have some superb classical pieces like Audio Research SP10 and Krell KSA50, their first product.  I did sell my Linn though and I'm now three record players on.

You're right to keep all the original packing.  Fortunately I have a big loft space and plenty of room left.

Clearthinker - I agree. It’s an insult to the Wilson brand

@bill_peloquin 

Get some Rockport speakers and you won’t ever get that itch to try something else again. Happy listening !

You know you're old when the stereo equipment you bought new is now considered vintage! Still have the same gear and it performs flawlessly  One sale l regret was selling my Dunlavy SC lll 's but they were on the large size to store 

I'm on my third set of Snell Type B speakers for this exact reason!

Please don't speak of Wilson and Tekton in the same breath

No doubt that some feel this way. However the OP “actually “ heard and owned both and made his decision accordingly. This has more credence than merely dismissing something due to bias and preconceived notions. He heard what he heard. Subjective by default.

Charles 

I've heard the Tekton's and they were ok, very dynamic but didn't do micro dynamics well. Hated the looks, showed my wife who told me if they ever came into our home she would be sure to use one as my coffin!

Lots of wisdom in this thread. 

Uh oh. So selling my second system Spendor SP2/2 for Tekton Perfect SET isn't a good idea?

I bit of a different road for me. In the 70's I sold a bunch of Yamaha for a high end store. Always loved the receivers but never brought one home. Couldn't stand it recently when I say a mint unit on Reverb for a great price. Snapped that bad boy up and lifted years of regret just like that. I do wish I still had my SP-6.  I have started looking again. Fun stuff.

I feel the same way. As soon as I part with something, I wind up needing it. Curse of the audiophile gods😀

Clearly the next logical step is Bose.

Keep all the old gear, keep all the boxes -- that's always worked for me. But then you turn 75 and the prospect of downsizing swims into view. Soon your library will dwindle to an armful of classics. Ditto your artwork, your mementos, your cookware .  .  .  and same story with your audio gear. Downsizing, you can hang onto a few vital possessions. On the final move, you can take nothing at all.

Don't worry about looks (assuming that is a possibility for you, I know some people can't get past looks) and just think about how they sound.

That photo certainly has me worrying about the looks!

I don't think it is generally possible to have speakers too big for a room.

We can see that. ;-)

Glad you are happy with massive Tektons.

For me, life is too short for big ugly speakers.  There are plenty of speakers out there that sound great but don't give me nightmares.

Aerial 7T’s. Look great and sound better.

As long as the Moabs meets WAF, screw what they look like. It’s all about the Sound. Your listening experience. Life of an Audiophile is/are, Sacrifices. I think you will get used to them. Even if they were Avantgardes! (My personal opinion) It’s all about the Sound.

Don’t beat yourself up by telling yourself "They look like sh*t" every time you see them. If you don’t like the Sound of them in your present environment, that’s a different discussion.

Most of us don’t have fully dedicated "man cave" rooms so aesthetics are still a factor. Speakers become essentially a piece of furniture, and I’m going to be looking at those speakers while listening for years. It counts if what I’m looking at is ugly or not. There are too many nice looking (IMO) speakers that sound good to compromise on looks (for me).

I mean...anyone can wear track pants in public if for them it’s "all about being comfortable." But...some of us have standards ;-)

Lot of comments in this thread from people who have never heard Tektons....may they celebrate in their superiority and be happy.

I think they look good but it's the sound that counts. I felt the same with my Maggie 3.7 in a 12 x 15 room until I heard them.

 If you enjoy them keep them.

My wife tells me to keep the Tektons.  So I will.

Time to get the Townsend bases.

@hickamore 

Thank you for raising this.  Downsizing is a big topic all by itself and worth discussing.

I turn 74 this year, fortunately my wife and I are both in very good health.  The issue is heightened for us as we don't have children.  But we certainly have a lot of 'stuff'.  We have different views on downsizing.  My wife says we really must start now and she has started going through her books and giving them to charity shops.

I have 4000+ LP albums; I know that's a lot less than some.  No I can't listen to them all but I want the option to do so.  I enjoy being around all the accumulations of stuff over a lifetime and don't want to get rid of anything while I remain able to enjoy it  OK I may soon round that final bend and be in the finishing straight; but when big bang time comes and I can't use it any more it can all go to auction sale.

That TkT Mo seems an overkill in that space, too much pressure in the room either sonically or visually. Not sure what the downgrade from Wilson is for?

Wilson’s I believe they are very very good stuff and beautiful? For them to sound right they have to be set up right. At Axpona I never heard them sound good at all ? I believe they are not set up correctly. For sure if you move to Tekton the nice furniture look of Wilson will not be there.But the MOAB won’t disappoint you my guess? I own two Tekton speakers both are good for my taste.

Iam now 65 , I am planing to buy the MOAB before I got my modified KLH model 9 panel speakers.Because I listen to classical large scale orchestral music.

Lot of comments in this thread from people who have never heard Tektons....may they celebrate in their superiority and be happy.

And you know this how? There are lots of posters on this site and you apparently know what each and every one has or hasn't heard.  Wow. You are very special. Do you go to Mensa meetings?

@secretguy

Clearly the next logical step is Bose. LMAO

I've sold to upgrade in the past and have never regretted it, except for a pair of Musical Fidelity Silver ICs, which were the best darn ICs I ever had. Stupid, stupid, stupid!

 The transducer equivalent of “ I sold the Porsche and bought a Trabant “ 

To each their own and I hope it works for you. 

I Sold my Maggie 3.7I's  for. Moab's had the brand for over 40 years.

I also have a friend that reviews for a well-known high-end publication

sell his Wilson Shasa's for Moab's We both are very pleased with our purchase.

🙄

Not a big Tekton fan but you will love the Townshend podiums!!

Can you get your MOABs re-finished or vinyl-wrapped in white? The black color is very imposing. A white finish would lighten up the space. 

Not in a Million Years ,from the cabinet ,which the Tekton just a ringing box ,

the Xover uses inferior parts ,as well as drivers vs Wilson 

sonicly start with micro,macro detail the Tekton is miles behind .i have rebuilt both Xovers ,the Wilson’s have pretty good quality , the tektons low budget would be a kind way to state  it , no Thank you .

What other speaker company decades ago used a multiple set of the same speakers to get a better midrange sound that is similar to what tekton is doing? Bose! 
IMO, and the original poster states this, they moved to a larger room and instead of buying a larger pair of Wilson’s to fill the room for a larger cost, they went cheap with big speakers to fill the room. A tough choice is to have a much better smaller speaker in a larger room or get a cheaper speaker with  poorer quality but fills the room with sound.

Decades ago, people would buy Cerwin Vega speakers to fill big rooms but were terrible cheap speakers.

A trip to the Wilson dealer with your wife is in order.  Listen to the Yvettes, smaller and better looking.  Like Sophia on steroids. Better than Sasha 1. They are still winning awards in 2022 but available now used at reasonable prices.

Audioman58 , for the money Wilson is charging? I would expect the beauty of Wilson’s speaker cabinets and parts.No doubt they are made with high quality parts? I agree with you 100%. I own two Tektons I have Not heard any ringing sound on them though? I own Andra Eggleston so I have a good idea what good cabinet is.

Ok everyone. But pay attention this this.

It is my system so no judging. If I want Wilsons I will buy them.