FIRST REVIEW: Tekton 2-10 Perfect Set speakers!

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  • Опубликовано: 26 июн 2020
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  • @simonbrook6185
    @simonbrook6185 Месяц назад +17

    Apologies for repeating this in two reviews but I think it's very important to allow reviewers to be free to express their opinions:
    "But if you disagree with the sound they seem to take legal action to shut you up!!! Erin at erinsaudio reviewed Tekton & apparently they threatened him with legal action.
    Buy something else guys.
    Don't let companies get away with this childish behaviour"

    • @mostyles328
      @mostyles328 Месяц назад

      Erin is not the only reviewer to be threatened by litigation when a review isn't perfect!

    • @taidenrogers4047
      @taidenrogers4047 25 дней назад +1

      Wasn't he being sued because he bought the speakers second hand and then was acting like they were brand new out of the box with all hte issues?

    • @superdougie10
      @superdougie10 8 дней назад

      This has nothing to do with Steve and your acting in collusion with a bunch of cry babies. Stop spreading more negativity on the web and infecting other sites. It's unnecessary and hateful and childish.

  • @h2ophilter
    @h2ophilter 3 года назад +180

    "I like colors..." - man wearing a Crayola crayon t-shirt

    • @roguemodel
      @roguemodel 3 года назад +1

      damn skippy! Excellent speaker

    • @MrGorpm
      @MrGorpm 3 года назад +1

      I love the shirt!!! How are these speakers in a smaller room?

    • @SlickBlackCadillac
      @SlickBlackCadillac 3 года назад +5

      Him : "I like colors in my speakers"
      Me : "I too prefer listening to the Temptations on my sound system"

    • @HareDeLune
      @HareDeLune 3 года назад +1

      Lol! XD

    • @kohnfutner9637
      @kohnfutner9637 3 года назад

      I thought he was just color blind.

  • @billbones1000
    @billbones1000 3 года назад +30

    "don't be such an audiophile"
    - Steve Guttenberg
    My favorite quote since following this hobby

  • @jeffkalina7727
    @jeffkalina7727 3 года назад +6

    Perhaps the most engaging thing about Tekton Speakers is the pallet of colors offered. The dizzying array
    of tweeters serves to occupy the mind in a way that the sound becomes mesmerizing. I can honestly say
    I have never heard anything quite like them.

  • @rabit818
    @rabit818 3 года назад +33

    Tekton’s speaker array looks like the rear of the alliance destroyer from Star Wars.

    • @gregNFL
      @gregNFL 3 года назад +2

      rabit818 ...... My inner Rorschach says it looks like the advance alien scouting squadron from Close Encounters. Inter stellar connotations in this design are strong.

  • @TonicofSonic
    @TonicofSonic 2 года назад +3

    The combination of those speakers and Steve is pure entertainment gold.

    • @johannjohann6523
      @johannjohann6523 8 месяцев назад

      Steve's a trip, and best enjoyed after burning one :)

    • @TonicofSonic
      @TonicofSonic 8 месяцев назад

      @@johannjohann6523 Life is better enjoyed after burning one. 😌💨

  • @stephenmayo9573
    @stephenmayo9573 3 года назад

    I appreciate the comparisons. And the comments on various amps.

  • @JayVon_Ro
    @JayVon_Ro 3 года назад +13

    60 days is insane. much respect to a builder who has that much confidence in their product.

    • @johnnelson4386
      @johnnelson4386 3 года назад +4

      Just about a pair of thier Lores and about an hour in I threw away the carboard boxes and i knew these were keepers. The sound is amazing.

    • @dennisbohner6876
      @dennisbohner6876 3 года назад +1

      He will take them back. He doesn't like to. I know.

    • @nabildanial00
      @nabildanial00 3 года назад +2

      And you have to pay min $300 return shipping if you don't like them ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    • @alphatang2000
      @alphatang2000 3 года назад

      @@johnnelson4386 Nice yo hear John I just ordered a pair of the Lore Be's! I'm counting the minutes till they arrive!!! Now I'm even more excited lol

    • @scottcarlon6318
      @scottcarlon6318 2 года назад

      don't worry , there are plenty available on the used market.

  • @jamesgilgannon4164
    @jamesgilgannon4164 3 года назад +1

    Always like your reviews Steve!👍😊

  • @Jeton6
    @Jeton6 3 года назад +2

    your review made this speaker far more intriguing. thanks.

  • @cosmonaut9942
    @cosmonaut9942 3 года назад +14

    I use the Tekton Enzo 2.7 which is similarly configured to the Perfect SET 10, but the Enzo is 98db efficient and goes perfectly with the 2 Watt Decware amp that I use it with. Also, the Enzo has two 8" drivers instead of two 10" drivers. Same price as the Perfect SET 10. The Decware/Tekton duo is absolutely fantastic, especially low level listening at night.

    • @Justwantahover
      @Justwantahover 2 года назад

      Transients are better from the small drivers just below one kHz, and thereby making the speakers good at low levels.

    • @barbarashissias9567
      @barbarashissias9567 2 года назад +1

      I just picked up a pair of the perfect set 2-10. Do you think the Decware zen triode would be a good match as well?

    • @cosmonaut9942
      @cosmonaut9942 2 года назад

      @@barbarashissias9567 yes

  • @jonathansturm4163
    @jonathansturm4163 3 года назад +7

    One of the things DIY gives you: control over: colour. My first speaker build I painted one cabinet the same shade of yellow as the Dijon mustard I used on my ham sandwiches :-)

    • @Justwantahover
      @Justwantahover 2 года назад

      If you make 2 ways try a trickle of upper med (under a khz) fed into the tweeter. Maybe like a 6 mf cap highly resisted in parl with the main tweeter cap. It may sound a bit cold and "squarky". So go up one more value in the med inductor (on the woofer) to compensate. You may have to muck around with the crossover for a while to get it balanced but your speakers will sound like Tektons! You will love the voice sound. I got that idea from some (old school) KEF 2 ways, after looking inside.

  • @CC-ts2se
    @CC-ts2se 3 года назад

    Live the channel Steve. Please keep it up. I may have to look at the Tektons next. Thanks

  • @garyleigh8976
    @garyleigh8976 3 года назад +2

    Steve you're such an icon mate. There so many things that makes you cool, e.g. the shirt, the music you suggest and talk about. I challenge anyone to call you a sell out if you let us know where we could get a copy of the music or that shirt and you'd definitely deserve a tip for that.

  • @hificave
    @hificave 3 года назад

    Love it Steve! You Inspired me to get a pair and share my experiences on my channel.

  • @cdwtcdwt
    @cdwtcdwt 3 года назад +1

    Thank you Steve for mentioning the music listened to for this review. Do you have any other live recording recommendations. I just love that natural sound

  • @jaysaudiolab
    @jaysaudiolab 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for this Steve

  • @johnnyvegas5681
    @johnnyvegas5681 3 года назад +1

    I know it is gonna be a great video the second I see the Crayola shirt! Makes me smile before I even start.

  • @tomthompson7400
    @tomthompson7400 3 года назад +6

    They are a great colour too .

  • @Modeltrainscarsstereos614
    @Modeltrainscarsstereos614 3 года назад +2

    Nice I’d love to hear these and double impacts on my anthem integrated.

  • @Revelator2025
    @Revelator2025 3 года назад +1

    Thanks Steve. Great review! I know people are all Moab transfixed at present but I want you to review the ENCORE. Please consider that loudspeaker, says the silent majority...! 🙂

  • @PatrickHenryLibertyorDeath
    @PatrickHenryLibertyorDeath 3 года назад +2

    Very happy with my Tekton M-Lores. Want to upgrade to his Moabs at some point down the road.

  • @richardyanicky1845
    @richardyanicky1845 3 года назад +3

    Love the color(s) shirt and speakers! I had these at the top of my list waiting for your review. After watching this they have moved down and I want to start comparing to others. I have a good sub and wanted these to handle the mid bass and upper. What about Buchardt s400 or maybe Gershman Studio II? Others?

  • @albertcalderon3421
    @albertcalderon3421 9 месяцев назад +1

    Saludos Sr Steve, geniales sus vídeos, sus comentarios y apreciaciones son muy valoradas, sigue adelante, abrazos desde Bogotá, Colombia. ...

  • @JPWinters
    @JPWinters 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for being honest about the intense paint odor/off-gassing & the sound being bright. I had the same experience with my Tektons. They have their pros & cons like every other product.

    • @xsamitt
      @xsamitt Год назад

      Does the smell ever go away?

    • @JPWinters
      @JPWinters Год назад

      @@xsamitt I had them for about 2 weeks before I returned them, but they still had that smell. I imagine eventually it would go away.

    • @xsamitt
      @xsamitt Год назад

      @@JPWinters Was the return process smooth?

    • @JPWinters
      @JPWinters Год назад +1

      @@xsamitt Yup no problem. It will set you back $300+ for the return shipping depending on model. I would consider trying another model. They are good speakers but with caveats. Need to be EQ'd imo. I had Enzo XL. Would try Pendragon or Neebo/MOAB.

    • @xsamitt
      @xsamitt Год назад +1

      @@JPWinters thank you sir!!!

  • @stevenock2722
    @stevenock2722 3 года назад +1

    Steve - would love another first - the Tekton Dynamite would be super to hear about.

  • @user-xb4nn6ql5l
    @user-xb4nn6ql5l 3 года назад

    Love the Mishima score. And I gave you the thumbs up before you got to that bit...

  • @betauser9325
    @betauser9325 3 года назад +6

    How about a review of Eric's Tekton Perfect Set 15. That would be a nice comparison to the 2-10.

    • @darrylbrueckner2812
      @darrylbrueckner2812 3 года назад

      An even better pairing for the Decware also. I'd love to see that combo reviewed.

    • @lapocasini1246
      @lapocasini1246 Год назад +2

      Perfect Set 15 has a built in bass boost to balance out how its driven off Fleawatt amps , so if used with high power SS, it will be bass heavy. Perfect Set 210 and the original Perfect Set don't have this. Eric said this himself if Im not mistaken.

  • @trulyjared
    @trulyjared 3 года назад +3

    Great video Steve! Would love to see more Tekton reviews. Wonder how many he Aegir pair with Tekton. I would like to see a review of the new dragonfly.

    • @delvalle9256
      @delvalle9256 3 года назад +2

      They sound great 👍 with Aegir and Loki.

  • @walterkasper467
    @walterkasper467 2 года назад

    Another great review !!! How do they sound at low volume ?

  • @jasonochoada3083
    @jasonochoada3083 3 года назад +2

    Thanks Steve.. I couldn't fit the reviewed piece but you put me on the path to the lore reference. I've been trying to find my next speaker for 25 years. Excited to move the 1962 Realistics to another area and try out the lore 👍

    • @robjones8733
      @robjones8733 3 года назад +2

      Jason. 1962? Man you got your moneys worth out of those, well done! I'm not picking on you, I've got some DCM TF600's from the eighties(I think) on my rig. If you get a chance post back and let us know how your experience with the Lore set was.

    • @jasonochoada3083
      @jasonochoada3083 3 года назад +2

      @@robjones8733 Hi Rob! Yeah those realistics were my father's. Still have them as they have a sentimental value. The Lore set are doing well and much stronger and sound much better than the realistics but I might have under purchased as the living room is open concept into the kitchen and has very high ceilings. 👍

    • @robjones8733
      @robjones8733 3 года назад +1

      @@jasonochoada3083 So awesome that you have your dad's set! Start saving up young man for some Moabs or Ulfberhts! Wife forbids me to buy any more speakers...I love my Timeframes anyway : - )

    • @robjones8733
      @robjones8733 3 года назад

      Oh Jason, while I got ya' if you like shoot an email to me so I can send you some Buckingham Nicks FLAC or MP3...my nephew ripped from an almost pristine vinyl copy. dr.teatime@xmail.com, replacing x with g. ; - )

  • @tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120
    @tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 3 года назад +3

    Thanks Steve ! I would love to review these speakers also!! 😆
    I been trying to up my game on reviews on Me channel , I try my best to be netutal and not biased but when i am biased i let viewers know , Thanks again Steve love the blue 'Eiffle 65' Song
    i am blue would have been a great intro song 😆

  • @D4rk51d332
    @D4rk51d332 3 года назад

    Hearing the Decware name was a blast from the past

  • @nunofernandes4501
    @nunofernandes4501 3 года назад +13

    You like colours in speakers and especially in apparel.

    • @nunofernandes4501
      @nunofernandes4501 3 года назад +1

      @Fat Rat those would be some hippie trippin' speakers!

  • @paznewis107
    @paznewis107 3 года назад

    I love Mishima, and the Photographer. 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🐙

  • @alexrisch4774
    @alexrisch4774 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for the review, Steve. I've owned and enjoyed Tekton Lores and M-Lores along my hifi journey. How about reviewing some Omega speakers? Completely different approach and style than Tekton, but similar price points and appeal to the tube amp crowd. I think Omega and the little Decware would blow you away.

    • @pemmicanstash394
      @pemmicanstash394 3 года назад

      I , too, have Omega speakers (Compact Alnico Monitors) and also Tekton Design Lore Reference speakers. I run them with either a 300B amp or Schiit Aegirs in mono block mode. The Omegas seem to sound best with the 300B and the Tektons with the Aegirs. The Omegas and the Tektons are very distinct from each other and I would have a hard time picking a favourite. It all depends on my mood and the type of music I’m listening to.

  • @roymindmybusiness6908
    @roymindmybusiness6908 3 года назад +7

    Steve love to see if you can get the Moab to review -it seems to be affordable for the scale on offer - even getting it to Australia ,thanks for a terrific review

    • @scottyo64
      @scottyo64 3 года назад +1

      Those are BIG for an apartment

    • @charlesmiller6281
      @charlesmiller6281 3 года назад +3

      Many outstanding Moab reviews already out there. All the same great characteristics Steve talks about here, only better. Mine are ordered and should be here soon.

    • @roymindmybusiness6908
      @roymindmybusiness6908 3 года назад

      @@charlesmiller6281 i have seen shallow wishy washy comments on Moab but anything of substance that i would order a set from the US to Australia -no. i want to know if there is a weakness in the midbass power range due to going from the 12 inch straight to tweeter array etc. Are you in Australia ? Anyway please contact and let me know your opinions on there sound qualities cheers

    • @innomax007
      @innomax007 3 года назад +1

      @@roymindmybusiness6908 In my review of the Moabs I noted the midbass power range was strong and present, it may have been a tad less articulate than the Double Impacts with their mid-bass couplers but the Moabs are very satisfying in the power bass range compared to many others and reached down to 20Hz with authority in my room, simply a great speaker as well as a true bargain.

    • @NickP333
      @NickP333 3 года назад +1

      Charles Miller
      I assume this is millercarbon? Looking forward to hearing what you think of the Moabs.

  • @tlhuffman
    @tlhuffman 3 года назад +24

    Steve, you said you expected to review additional Tektons. I would love to see a review of one of the flagship designs--the Moab, Encore, or Ulfberht.

    • @elifarnsworth8762
      @elifarnsworth8762 3 года назад +3

      I own Pendragons, as well the Double Impacts.. When I visited Eric at his (whatever you call it... Factory in a storage shed?) place of production, he let me and my parents listen to the Ulfberhts. We were all floored. I have never heard anything like them.. At the price, even my parents, who are very cheap and do not feel a speaker is worth more than 300$, felt like THOSE speakers, were worth the price.. My parents had zero hesitation.

    • @helenrinde6938
      @helenrinde6938 3 года назад +2

      @@elifarnsworth8762 Eli, could you comment on the difference between the Pendragons and the Double Impacts. I am in conversation with them about buying one of these.

    • @elifarnsworth8762
      @elifarnsworth8762 3 года назад +8

      @@helenrinde6938 I wish I had more experience using the pendragon exclusively as a 2 ch, or front speaker set up.. I have been primarily been using these are rears.. However, My little brother also owns pendragon speakers, so I feel I am somewhat qualified to pick them apart. They have a lot more in common than they do have in differences.. I feel like the double impact is really like just a step up in a lot of ways.. You will get everything the pendragon offers, but with a tiny bit better dynamic swing, and a LOT better soundstage. Both speakers are insane.. My wife and I were just barely at a Magnolia best buy (the high end audio store in certain best buys). The sales person and I hit it off quickly and were talking all sorts of jargon. Even though I had no interest in buying new speakers, as we both have a passion for high end audio he wanted to demo his favorite set ups. He was running a Marantz 8805, with some B&W speakers that were in the 15k-ish price range. He demoed them through a lossless streaming service. When we left, my wife and I felt very let down. They had a perfect set up, their preamp was a step up from mine (7705 marantz), and of course his room was acoustically superior. The B&W speakers really had nothing on the Tektons. I feel like that goes for the Pendragon as well. Both speakers truly sound amazing.. But I feel like I never truly new what a soundstage was, until I heard the Double impacts. Sorry for the long reply. Best of luck.. I couldn't recommend Tekton more highly.

    • @b0ssm4ch1n3
      @b0ssm4ch1n3 3 года назад

      @@elifarnsworth8762 Can you remember if the Ulf's had BE a tweeter?

    • @elifarnsworth8762
      @elifarnsworth8762 3 года назад +2

      @@b0ssm4ch1n3 had to think about that for a minute. But no, after thinking about the price point, they were the stock Ulfs. truly incredible speakers. I bought my wife a Mustang last year.. I told her I'd be fine taking the bus if I can get those. haha

  • @anthonyhopkin
    @anthonyhopkin 3 года назад +4

    Hi Steve - love your balanced and informative review. Have you ever heard any Spatial designs? Thinking of the M3 Sapphire - from UT as well... Would greatly appreciate your take on these OBs Greetings to one and all

    • @delvalle9256
      @delvalle9256 3 года назад +1

      If you haven’t yet, check new record days’s review.

    • @anthonyhopkin
      @anthonyhopkin 3 года назад

      @@delvalle9256 Yes - thanks Del - have seen and enjoyed NRD's review. Would like to know how Steve reacts to these much refined open baffles...

  • @bretspangler8717
    @bretspangler8717 3 года назад

    You have to consider that these would benefit from some break in too, I am going to pull the trigger and order a set. I plan on pairing with a Prima Luna Integrated, should sing.

  • @gtric1466
    @gtric1466 3 года назад +5

    Steve, would love to hear your review on the Lore with the new Audax Gold dome tweeter.

  • @felixlaboy1453
    @felixlaboy1453 3 года назад

    Hey Steve amazing video as always.
    ? The IOTAVX SA3 is out of stock. I wonder do you think the PA3 Amp World it work ok with a schiit Freya Tube preamp

  • @vonclod123
    @vonclod123 3 года назад

    I have Jaguar Green speakers, some colour is good! I find these interesting!

  • @dennissutton3767
    @dennissutton3767 Год назад

    Im 72 retired …buying the Pendragon set…..40n marantz, cd60 marantz,,,,thanks for. Your review

  • @davep2945
    @davep2945 3 года назад +6

    When used the way this speaker was designed to be (low power tube set ups hence the single ended triode or SET in the name) I'm sure it's fantastic. But if you really want a Tekton speaker to perform the low cost giant killer magic they are know for then you have to step up to the Double Impact or Moab. The Double Impact has the midbass drivers which, as I understand it, allow the tweeter array that serves as the midrange to be crossed over a little higher and the woofers to be crossover a little lower. This allows all the drivers in the speaker to perform within their optimum range and it does make a big difference. The Moab has the advantage of having two of the tweeters as midrange arrays with and extra tweeter as midrange in each which takes the burden off just one group doing so. Again, this allows for less strain (not to mention increased surface area) on the tweeters serving as mid's when they reach down into the lower ranges which makes for more impact while maintaining undistorted coherency. Stepping up to the Encores gives the best of both worlds with doubled tweeter/mid arrays and midbass drivers.

    • @kohnfutner9637
      @kohnfutner9637 3 года назад

      Double Impact or Double Impact SE?

    • @davep2945
      @davep2945 3 года назад

      @@kohnfutner9637 Haven't heard the SE version so I couldn't say but the regular DI is so good I doubt there's much to be gained with the SE version.

    • @davep2945
      @davep2945 3 года назад

      @Marten Dekker Perhaps, but without hearing them both side by side it's impossible to say for sure. However, while the old school of thought is the less drivers the better we have to understand that technology has changed and problems of the past aren't always problems anymore. My way of thinking anymore is listen and be honest about what you hear. To assume one way or another is best will leave you missing out on a lot of great gear.

  • @NickP333
    @NickP333 3 года назад +1

    Great review, Steve. Absolutely love my Tektons. They sound great with any amp I throw at em. Thanks, man!

    • @NickP333
      @NickP333 3 года назад

      Fat Rat
      lol. I’ll gladly send you some more sound clips, but I doubt that’d quite do the trick.

  • @Pendia92
    @Pendia92 3 года назад +1

    Hi Steve appreciate your soul you are clearly very knowledgeable and experienced as well as a good entertainer. I have a question regarding double impact speakers and will they be a good match for my Macintosh MA 250 to integrate amplifier which puts out slightly above 100 W per channel at eight on? Thank you so much for your response

  • @alcozar5905
    @alcozar5905 2 года назад

    Love it!!!

  • @ehanni
    @ehanni 3 года назад +1

    I love my Tekton Electron SE's. They can lead toward the bright end.

    • @Audfile
      @Audfile 3 года назад +1

      Bright speakers are for old people because their hearing is rolled off.

    • @randys435
      @randys435 3 года назад +5

      @@Audfile Not true. I'm 65 and I don't like bright speakers.

    • @charlesgrubbs2101
      @charlesgrubbs2101 3 года назад +4

      @@randys435 Same here. I read somewhere that when you get older, although you lose some hearing in the high frequencies, you become even more sensitive to upper midrange and lower treble imbalances and distortion.

    • @scottcarlon6318
      @scottcarlon6318 2 года назад +1

      brightness can be tamed with a couple of resistors, cheep, lots of info on line.

  • @BrotherNkosi
    @BrotherNkosi 2 года назад +2

    I am sure they are great. However one thing people should know is that they are giving a delivery time of 12 weeks AKA 3 Months. On top of that IF you cancel your order it's a 15% surcharge. So currently they go for 2100. If you cancel your order because you do not wish to wait 3 months then they deduct 315.00 This info is only available in the FAQ section.
    A better practice would be to place the info prominently and let people make an informed decision. I found out the hard way, I'm bitter.

  • @artsabound7627
    @artsabound7627 3 года назад +9

    while Klipsch are more dynamic in word , they don't sound more like live music to my ear . Many , many live music shows/venues , some good audio , some so so , some amazing , The Tekton's I have listened to approach as close to being at a small venue with great sound as anything I have listened to . In fact closer . They just sound organic , textured , fleshy .

    • @michaelslevin1214
      @michaelslevin1214 3 года назад

      arts - which of the smaller ones do you really like?

    • @artsabound7627
      @artsabound7627 3 года назад +3

      @@michaelslevin1214 The mlores are in the smaller class , it depends on ones price point target . The models with more drivers will be more dynamic with more punch and with multiple high frequency drivers more mid range , I have heard them called on the bright side but that would be a matchup issue . I personally like the single driver , single tweeter array .The lores and likely mlores drive the bass driver full range up to about 5khz so it gives an overlap of mid between woofer and tweeter that sounds amazingly natural to my ear . I listen to something like Dianna Krall's Temptation on my set up and it sounds like she is in the house . The mlores are the same flavor , a bit smaller scale . I like the deep low end the towers deliver as compared to smaller models , also the texture rendering . So my taste lies in their less expensive models as a natter of convenience . Though I would love to listen the a perfect set 12 set up with tubes or a first watt .

    • @lapocasini1246
      @lapocasini1246 Год назад

      Interesting! I assume your talking about the Lores. Which Klipsh are you comparing them to.

    • @artsabound7627
      @artsabound7627 Год назад

      @@lapocasini1246 hersey , klf series.

  • @jaysaudiolab
    @jaysaudiolab 3 года назад

    I don't mind the color at all. Very nice

  • @stephencosta6814
    @stephencosta6814 3 года назад

    👌👌👏👏👏👍👍This is a very exciting speaker manufacturer and I cannot wait for more reviews especially the Lor's beryllium Twitter and the wharfedale 4.2 are the only speakers I'm interested right now they offer so much for the money tons of pleasure and and very emotional😘😘👏👏

  • @scottyo64
    @scottyo64 3 года назад +3

    I have yet to hear Tekton speakers but hopefully in the near future.

  • @liamo4
    @liamo4 3 года назад

    Having done some research Steve I conclude your diffusers are GIK Acoustics. Are they the 2" thick ones and are they effective? I have similar situation with TV between speakers.

  • @hocheye
    @hocheye 3 года назад

    If they had a speaker like your shirt Steve! Sold!

  • @donvito8652
    @donvito8652 3 года назад

    Many like the Decware/Tekton pairing so I'm happy to see you tried out the SE84UFO with the Tektons... 95 db 1w/meter should be more than adequate for the Decware. ... Impressions vs Zu's? .. How loud do you really need it to be before your spouse wants to file for divorce? and ..
    No rally stripes for the Tektons? How fast in the 1/4 mile?.... " Sunday, Sunday, Sunday ... ATCO Speedway"!

    • @jamesbrotherton5487
      @jamesbrotherton5487 3 года назад

      Yeah, I think Zu's would be a more apt comparison vs the Cornwall's but he listens to so many speakers. I know I wouldn't trust my memory.

  • @Gregor7677
    @Gregor7677 3 года назад +1

    I’m using Tekton DIs with an Emotiva 550 watt amp. I guess I wouldn’t have needed all that power but I got the amp before the speakers.

    • @Theupgradeguy
      @Theupgradeguy Год назад

      You definitely will get the most from those DI's with that kind of power.

  • @xeruffurex
    @xeruffurex 3 года назад

    The Drag strip, can be a shockingly different experience, tread lightly if you get an invite... get it? "tread" tires and all haha

  • @colinowenuk
    @colinowenuk 3 года назад

    Love the shirt...

  • @johnsimmons5056
    @johnsimmons5056 3 года назад +1

    Wonderful Review...how would this speaker compare with the Zu Soul Supreme which you also love ??

    • @SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac
      @SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac  3 года назад +3

      2-10 makes more and better defined bass. Zus image better, more dynamic

    • @johnsimmons5056
      @johnsimmons5056 3 года назад +2

      @@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac Thanks so much for the response.....you should have an audiophiliac t-shirt to sell or something. You know, my entire system is made up of things you have reviewed....the only piece that is missing is power chords, interconnects and speaker cable....you should do a video on those things so I can complete my "Guttenberg System"...oh one piece was also reviewed by Herb as well.

  • @printzapper
    @printzapper 3 года назад +2

    I've owned a 2-10 perfect set since the end of April, playing through primaluna dialogue integrated tube amp. I think it is 28 amps or so max, ultralinear or triode switch. It is definitely a 40 to 30000 hz speaker. Off the wall adjustment seemed more critical do to rear porting. As Steve mentioned a much faster mid AND high range. The lows however, are very realistic and linear at all but the lowest volume level. These speakers are nice for all types of listening, Carter family folk/bluegrass, to Gorillaz. I believe in playing rock loud, but jazz and bluegrass more subdued.

  • @charleskatz2606
    @charleskatz2606 3 года назад +1

    I am thinking a lot about maybe building a Decware to join some 100db+ with benign load (like the Cornwalls which are what 102db and 8 ohm nominal),Now Mr.Alexander thinks that modern speakers should use 4 ohm as opposed to the 8 ohm everyone has shot for.He has a video up explaining that the improvements in amplifier designs allow for them to run at lower loads without shutting down and that gives designer like him the opportunity to go in that direction (as has Andrew Jones and others),But what about the low power crowd?The Perfect Sets.So I for one have looked forward to this type of review.My only complaint is that you chose this new model.The other two models ("The Perfect SET" with 12" baas driver and SET 15 with you guessed 15" woofers well both these models can run off a single watt!!!!!!Anybody else thinking about the LTA MZ2 or MZ3 headphone line stages which conveniently ad speaker binding posts to hook up your speakers to get a single watt of output."First Watt" Indeed!!!!!

  • @davidrivera4289
    @davidrivera4289 3 года назад +7

    Tekton's, perfect speaker for the blind. Steve, you forgot to tell everyone that not only are they particularly sensitive to toe in placement, but also to distance from back and side walls.

    • @The_Orphanizer
      @The_Orphanizer 3 года назад

      It might depend on the model. I had a pair of Pendragons (rear-ported) in a small room about 8 inches off the wall, and they performed beautifully; bass was surprisingly unbloated. I was using room correction software though.

  • @scottcarlon6318
    @scottcarlon6318 2 года назад

    I went to the site and was looking at the Ectrrons (3200 a pair ) by the time I checked all the up grade boxes it came to over 10k.

  • @jamestartaglia7686
    @jamestartaglia7686 3 года назад +2

    How do these compare to the impact monitors ?

  • @simeonbanner6204
    @simeonbanner6204 3 года назад

    Hell of a shirt Steve. Wow...

  • @felixlaboy1453
    @felixlaboy1453 3 года назад

    Amazing review as always buddy. What amp would you recommend at the a $1,000 budget

    • @mrselfdizstruct
      @mrselfdizstruct 3 года назад +1

      I'm running mine with the outlaw 2160. Sound amazing.

    • @felixlaboy1453
      @felixlaboy1453 3 года назад

      @@mrselfdizstruct oh nice. I don’t know much about the outlaw.

    • @felixlaboy1453
      @felixlaboy1453 3 года назад +1

      @@mrselfdizstruct I’m looking it up now. Is it the outlaw RR2160

    • @mrselfdizstruct
      @mrselfdizstruct 3 года назад

      @@felixlaboy1453 yes. They just updated it as well. Watch Guttenberg reviews of the model.

  • @albertvasquez6207
    @albertvasquez6207 3 года назад +1

    GM STEVE!

  • @cvfreeman1
    @cvfreeman1 3 года назад +9

    How was low volume listening? Thanks, Steve!

  • @fishingbear69
    @fishingbear69 3 года назад

    Hi Steve wen will you audition the moabs and the encores ,,in comparison with the klipsch corn walls, especially the MOABS since each speaker 2 12" for a total of 4 - 12" and we all know big sound delights you as well,,,all right me 2./ I think the cornwalls would fall behind by these..😄

  • @johannjohann6523
    @johannjohann6523 8 месяцев назад +1

    I'm really liking what Eric is doing at Tekton, and I think is sitrring-up high end audio while providing value and not breaking the bank. Making high end audio more available for us who love music, but have families and a budget. I'm also one to favor smaller high quality American companies that bring innovation and a spark to whichever industry they compete in over the larger corporate companies. And as far as I'm concerned, anyone bold enough to create new and exciting products is a good thing, and a good way to spend your money if you are looking to purchase some speakers that will last a lifetime.

  • @mikedinno8413
    @mikedinno8413 2 года назад

    I hope Ascend Acoustic Towers are able to get reviewed one day. Same price point.

  • @GiantRock62
    @GiantRock62 3 года назад

    Do you guys keep changing your speakers all the time or use many different pair of speakers at the same time in very large houses?

  • @kingjohnny7215
    @kingjohnny7215 3 года назад +7

    Steve, Could you compare the TEKTON The Perfect SET 15 ( with 15 inch woofer) - to the Klipsch Cornwall's that also has the 15" woofer? seems more comparable. Thanks man, nice review ! These look great.

  • @Audiojunkabus
    @Audiojunkabus 3 года назад

    FINALLY!!

  • @Nadtochy
    @Nadtochy 3 года назад +1

    Another video, another like.

  • @thomasedward2231
    @thomasedward2231 3 года назад

    There’s is this phobia - things that are in groupings like eyes or other shapes. This gives me this feeling. But you can close your eyes and listen to the beauty!

    • @AdrianIII
      @AdrianIII 3 года назад

      You can also buy a custom grill with the Tektons if you want. I have always wondered if they sound significantly different with the grills on.

  • @christopherjennings5598
    @christopherjennings5598 3 года назад

    Was hopeful you would cover some speakers in the $1,000 - $1,600 range against each other (maybe.... using an 80's integrated amp with 130 watts per channel RMS into 8 ohms - for example) Speakers like Zu Audio - Omen Dirty Weekend [MK.II] vs. Vandersteen - Model 1Ci vs. Tekton Design’s - Lore vs. Wharfedale Diamond 11.5. ??

  • @johndaddabbo9383
    @johndaddabbo9383 3 года назад

    Steve, May I ask if that is the color Blue -OR- Blue High Gloss ?

  • @randallsmith7124
    @randallsmith7124 3 года назад

    would be interesting to compare the Schiit Vidar & Aegir on these speakers... (or the Double Impacts) along with the Schiit Freya +

    • @samlee2562
      @samlee2562 3 года назад

      SO MANY OPTIONS...!!! 🥳😵🤓🤯🤪

  • @PatrickHenryLibertyorDeath
    @PatrickHenryLibertyorDeath 3 года назад

    Test the Heaven 11 Billy Amp please. Dying for your opinion. It is gorgeous and reads like it should work very well.

  • @gilbertolazo8620
    @gilbertolazo8620 3 года назад +1

    Please review the tekton moab steve

  • @AdrianIII
    @AdrianIII 3 года назад +3

    Not much about the low bass capability of the 2-10. Does it need a subwoofer? If you add a good subwoofer would it catch up with the Klipsch with respect to scale?
    I still wish you would include classical music in your reviews... solo piano to full orchestra. I have always found classical music to be the most difficult for any speaker to produce realistically. (And for the engineers to record realistically!) What do you think, Steve? (Love your Crayola shirt, BTW. Appropriate for Tekton!).

    • @ArthaxtaDaVince777
      @ArthaxtaDaVince777 Год назад

      There is no speaker in the market that doesnt need a subwoofer buddy

  • @artofthereal
    @artofthereal 10 месяцев назад

    Do you know if the Polycell 15's have rear firing ports?

  • @jonseeley8263
    @jonseeley8263 2 года назад

    have you ever heard/reviewed the tekton enzo 2.7 ???? dual 8" woofers with 7 mid/tweeter array ???? I guy on audiogon is selling a pair ...........Im interested , but would like your input

  • @duston82
    @duston82 3 года назад

    What are some of the good tower speakers with relatively high sensitivity (my amp only puts out 35 watts per channel) under $1000 and under $2000?

  • @leejankowski6608
    @leejankowski6608 3 года назад

    Steve, your thoughts on the Tekton Perfect Set 2-10 in comparison to the Cornwalls, brought forth the idea of purchasing the Tekton Perfect Set 15's, based on the comment of the Cornwalls 15 inch driver offering something the 10 incher's couldn't on the low end. Did I hear that right? The PS15's are 98db and imagine combining them with the Decware amp, might be a great combination... Just following a line of thought.

    • @SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac
      @SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac  3 года назад +4

      Well, both speakers have 15 woofers, but that's all the have in common! Cornwalsl are much larger, have higher sensitivity, and have horn midrange and tweeter. But sure the SET 15 decware combo would be a winner.

  • @Justwantahover
    @Justwantahover 2 года назад

    I got some 8" coaxials and they have 600 hz in the dome tweeter and the sound does not sound like 8" drivers.

  • @kevinfestner6126
    @kevinfestner6126 3 года назад

    Mentioning tweets acting as mid range drivers one can go back to the radio shack nova 8b speakers of the late 70s. Wattage means that a marantz 2270 can drive the tektons.

  • @beslemeto
    @beslemeto 3 года назад

    These or Double Impacts?Thanks!!!

  • @Tallnerdyguy
    @Tallnerdyguy 3 года назад

    2w amplifier just fine for klipschorn 😀

  • @funkyfurballs1078
    @funkyfurballs1078 3 года назад

    A semi-gloss black aluminum beauty ring snapped over the woofers screws might look nice...

    • @barbarashissias9567
      @barbarashissias9567 3 года назад +1

      i asked Tekton the same thing and they told me to order the speaker grilles...lol

    • @funkyfurballs1078
      @funkyfurballs1078 3 года назад +1

      @@barbarashissias9567 Oh well, thanks for checking... BYOB! (Bring Your Own Beauty-ing)

  • @pierrekitts7089
    @pierrekitts7089 3 года назад +1

    Why not review the Tekton Double Impact's?

  • @kurtmorgan2781
    @kurtmorgan2781 3 года назад +5

    Using the Tekton Perfect SET with an Airtight 300b (8 watts per channel). Sonic bliss!

    • @AdrianIII
      @AdrianIII 3 года назад

      Is it correct that the 300B is 9 watts per channel and costs $19,995.00?

    • @kurtmorgan2781
      @kurtmorgan2781 3 года назад +1

      @@AdrianIII New retail yes. Not sure if its 8 or 9 watts, but that first one is glorious!

    • @jonathansturm4163
      @jonathansturm4163 3 года назад +1

      @@kurtmorgan2781 Back in the 1970s my class B valve amp was 9W/channel and had more than enough grunt with my bass reflex speakers (8 inch Richard Allen twin cone drivers).

  • @chinmeysway
    @chinmeysway 10 месяцев назад

    Color option could be much much better.... maybe I’ll get them as raw mdf!

  • @christurner4882
    @christurner4882 2 года назад

    Hello sir have you had the opportunity yet to listen to any of the Tekton Subwoofers? If so can you please share? I'm interested in getting a pair of 4 The Ten Inch Subwoofers.

  • @dougg1075
    @dougg1075 3 года назад +1

    Must be good if your throwing old “ bug me” recordings on it... I want some

  • @byronstutz8229
    @byronstutz8229 3 года назад +2

    Steve, you painted a colorful picture of the sound of these speakers..

  • @johnsweda2999
    @johnsweda2999 3 года назад

    It work better active the bottom drivers with feedback DSP just leave the top section tweeters for amplifier.
    Stretching the tweeters going down to 600 Hz must be a very low DB level they probably roloff about 800