Comments on: Tekton Double Impact Loudspeakers

By: Jared Crandall

Jared Crandall — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 13:34:00 +0000

In reply to Steve Lefkowicz. I have the speakers and enjoy them more than my Kef reference (latest), although the speakers are very directional. I have three chairs in my home theater and if I sit on the left/right side I sometimes can't even tell if the opposite speaker near me is on! But i still love them

By: Michael Schroeder

Michael Schroeder — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 16:33:00 +0000

I have had a pair of Double Impacts gracing my living / listening / video room for about a month. Yes, they are very large. Yes, they require careful setup. Yes, they are everything you have said of them. Yes, they are the best sounding HiFi stereo speakers i have ever had in over 40 years of enjoying reproduced music. The Double Impacts also require a relatively long 100 hour “break-in” period before they really start to loosen up a little and really shine. They can be driven to window glass breaking levels with my very modest NAD C-326BEE 50 watt integrated amp. I’m thinking of building a Nelson Pass 8 watt class A Camp to use with these speakers.

By: Steve Lefkowicz

Steve Lefkowicz — Tue, 01 May 2018 03:54:00 +0000

In reply to Ken Heidenreich. I would think that would be too small for them. They simply need enough room to breath. Speakers capable of true low bass need to be in a room large enough to support low bass (long wavelengths). Victor, who also wrote up the Double Impacts here, is getting the Impact Monitors in for review, which may be much better suited to a smaller room like yours. Best bet would to call Tekton directly and ask them about what would fit your room best.

By: Ken Heidenreich

Ken Heidenreich — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 13:49:00 +0000

Steve,

Would you comment more about room placement and size? I have a small listening room (11' x 12') and am concerned my room will not let the Double Impacts breathe and perform to their potential. Any thoughts you can share around that?

By: Stephen Fleschler

Stephen Fleschler — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 07:17:00 +0000

In reply to Steve Lefkowicz. Thanks. My probable next speaker will be either von Schweikert VR55 Aktive, Einstein or Lumenwhites at 12 times the price of the Tekton. It sounds like the Tekton is possibly the equal of many electrostats such as Sanders, Kingsound or Martin Logans with their directionality and speed but with superior bass and dynamics. I think my wife would like Tekton's for her rock music (she had me get rid of the Monolith IIIs 20 years ago after we met). Otherwise, I listen to classical, jazz, opera and pre-1970s pop music, like 1920's to 1960s on Legacy Focuses. I will check out the Tektons if they are at the LA Audio Show in June.

By: Steve Lefkowicz

Steve Lefkowicz — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 20:19:00 +0000

In reply to Stephen Fleschler. Yes, that is a limitation of the design. As a former Acoustat owner also (the original Monitor 4-panel design with the built in Servo-Charge amps) I am used to and okay with fairly directional speakers, and have a definite sweet spot in my room. On the other hand, the Tekton Lore I've had for the last six years, and continue to use as a lower price reference point, are less directional and more forgiving. This is just another example of why there will never be a single "best" speaker, and why one must always understand their own preferences and biases before deciding on what speaker to get.

By: Audio Archon

Audio Archon — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 13:21:00 +0000

Hello Steve - Nice review! Sounds like you are having some fun with the Tekton Double Impacts!

Any PF readers in the Chicago-area that would like to hear the similar (but much upgraded) Double Impact SE ($6500) we have them here at Audio Archon.

Mike Kay
Audio Archon - Dealer

By: Stephen Fleschler

Stephen Fleschler — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 07:45:00 +0000

Thank you for your excellent description of the Tekton. There are current Audiogon forums extolling Tekton double impact speakers’ features. Unfortunately for me, they have a glaring shortcoming, your statement that they are a highly directional speaker. I share my music with family and friends and require a broad listening area. Apparently the Tekton is not the speaker for me. I have heard many more expensive speakers of similar quality which are highly directional too. It’s been over 20 years since I liberated myself from electrostatic speakers (Acoustats and big Martin Logans).

By: Tekton Double Impact Loudspeakers

Tekton Double Impact Loudspeakers — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 17:16:27 +0000

[…] This article will be a departure from my normal format for reviewing audio components. The Tekton Design Double Impact speakers came to me by way of Steve Lefkowicz's personal pair. Steve and Rosina put the word out that they needed space in their living room to accommodate the holidays. Since we are only separated by about 25 miles, I gladly offered to host the 100lb. towers until after the New Year. As I sit down to compose my thoughts about the Tektons delivered home, I've come to the conclusion that my time with the Double Impacts was nothing short of a life altering experience, and caused me to deeply examine audio values I've held dear for decades. Therefore, consider the following paragraphs a record of my impressions and adventures with high efficiency rather than a formal review. You can read Steve's formal review HERE. […]