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Opinion - Every audiophile should build at least 1 pair of speakers
Thanks, Eric. NOW you've done it... :) 
Tekton Double Impacts
Pawsman and JC,  I thought it was just me... 
Tekton Impact Monitors
I'm not sure of the difference in sound caracturistics  between a dome tweeter and a ring. Anybody know? I do know these sound sweet. 
Tekton Impact Monitors
Kenny, My monitors have the peerless ring tweeters. hmmmm...  cheers, Jeff 
Tekton Impact Monitors
Pushing 3 months on my monitors. I still am just enjoying the hell out of them.I will be swapping the Odysseys back in soon to compare. These are not bright to me at all, just really great sounding speakers. I would be interested in hearing the di... 
Has Rel fallen out of favor with audiophiles?
I added T-7's to my monitors (currently running Tektons) and just loved the sound and ease of them. No problems with integration, boominess, or distortion. I do not see me going back to floor standers. 
Tekton Impact Monitors
ky1mag and kdude, thanks for the"tech" on the impact set up. I talked to Eric about writing a review, but I'm just not good with superlatives. I actually did write one, but said a swear word as an adjective and Agon nixxed it. Anyway, they just pu... 
Tekton Impact Monitors
LOVE my monitors! running them with REL subs and am quite happy.I did'nt realize it, but I have serial numbers 1 and 2. maybe they will be worth millions some day! They are the last pic on the Tekton site under customer gallery. 
Tekton Double Impacts
@corelli , I love the bottom end with this set up, thank you very much! A quick impression of the monitors, Out of the box I was not overly impressed, good but was'nt sure what the hype was about. About 20-50 hrs.they started to open up and I just... 
Tekton Double Impacts
 Well over a month waiting for the monitor grills, but they do sound sweet! 
Tekton Double Impacts
nonoise, give me a p.m. I have the monitors and plan on a "review" soon. Thanks, Jeff 
Tekton Double Impacts
Pawsman, I need the space in my rack for other gear, so I am going back to a stereo amp. My house and listening room are small, wich is why I went the monitor/sub route( and LOVE it!). I might regret it as there was a big difference when I swapped... 
Tekton Double Impacts
I have Kismet monos pushing the monitors with 2 REL subs.(see the photo gallery on the Tekton site, last pic.) These crank! I will be getting rid of the monos soon, If anyone is interested. It is a great combo! just waiting patiently for my grills... 
rising audio equipment prices:
WHY ARE YOU YELLING??? 
Odyssey Kismet Reference or Ascend Acoustics Tower with RAAL Ribbon Tweeter
I have the reference monitors. Of the three pairs of speakers I have now, these are the ones I am not selling. Smooth,nice bass and punch. Non fatguing all day long. I have never heard the Ascend. Hope this helps.