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Post by mepositive on Sept 1, 2015 17:09:39 GMT -5
A couple months ago I began a search for the best near field speakers - I got inputs from some of you as well as other blogs. I tried listening to as many speakers as I could. Nothing really resonated with me. My benchmark was the Pendragons and I wanted it to sound better. As an idea, I spoke to the good folks at Tekton and expressed my interest for a 'best possible' near field speaker. To my delight, they were willing to build one for me. After a month, I got my speakers recently and, oh boy, it is stunning. We went with the best (read expensive) components. They are big speakers - 21 inches tall, but considering they are adjacent to my twin large computer screens, they seem to fit OK dimensionally and they don't look overly large. But its all about the sound - and these are truly amazing. So much more precise than the Pendragons. In a few days, I get the Schiit Yggy and I can't wait to hear the pairing. Running them via XSP-1 and XPA-1Ls. Have an X-Ref12 just for that occasional thump. A couple of pics attached. I am told that they are likely to become a product on the Tekton range and are likely to be called Pendragon Monitors.   |
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Post by jackpine on Sept 1, 2015 18:40:33 GMT -5
That sounds like a near field setup that will kick ass on a lot of peoples main systems.
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Post by trevordj on Sept 1, 2015 20:17:34 GMT -5
Looks like a pair of Scanspeak Revelator woofers and three Scanspeak Illuminator R3004 tweeters. Definitely top tier components. That is some serious coin in those speakers, at least $650 per enclosure in drivers alone. Did they discuss with you any of the design considerations that went into the speakers? Definitely top tier components, no doubt about that. I'm glad you like them, that is the most important thing.
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Post by mepositive on Sept 1, 2015 22:46:59 GMT -5
Looks like a pair of Scanspeak Revelator woofers and three Scanspeak Illuminator R3004 tweeters. Definitely top tier components. That is some serious coin in those speakers, at least $650 per enclosure in drivers alone. Did they discuss with you any of the design considerations that went into the speakers? Definitely top tier components, no doubt about that. I'm glad you like them, that is the most important thing. Yes, they are Scanspeak components. Initially, I shared details like ideal speaker dimensions, distance between them, listening distance, room dimensions and cost considerations. They also described a few speaker design options but this, in their opinion, was the best. Cost-no-bar was the input. And this is what was built. |
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Post by pallpoul on Sept 2, 2015 8:22:22 GMT -5
I love my Tektondesign speakers ( Lore's AND MINI lore's). I am so happy for you. can u post some pics of he back and sides?
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Post by djoel on Sept 2, 2015 8:58:50 GMT -5
WOE!
It's all I can say, would love to hear more of what you think about them down the road.
Congrats, there's nothing like having some so unique in this hobby, and being the first to hear a product that might be on their line up!
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Post by butchgo on Sept 2, 2015 10:29:17 GMT -5
Very nice.
What is the width and depth and are they rear ported or sealed?
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Post by djreef on Sept 2, 2015 11:38:52 GMT -5
Very nice. I am so about the nearfield.
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Post by Bonzo on Sept 2, 2015 12:11:59 GMT -5
A couple months ago I began a search for the best near field speakers - I got inputs from some of you as well as other blogs. I tried listening to as many speakers as I could. Nothing really resonated with me. My benchmark was the Pendragons and I wanted it to sound better. As an idea, I spoke to the good folks at Tekton and expressed my interest for a 'best possible' near field speaker. To my delight, they were willing to build one for me. After a month, I got my speakers recently and, oh boy, it is stunning. We went with the best (read expensive) components. They are big speakers - 21 inches tall, but considering they are adjacent to my twin large computer screens, they seem to fit OK dimensionally and they don't look overly large. But its all about the sound - and these are truly amazing. So much more precise than the Pendragons. In a few days, I get the Schiit Yggy and I can't wait to hear the pairing. Running them via XSP-1 and XPA-1Ls. Have an X-Ref12 just for that occasional thump. A couple of pics attached. I am told that they are likely to become a product on the Tekton range and are likely to be called Pendragon Monitors. View AttachmentView AttachmentNice! So how much did these custom built babies cost you if you don't mind me asking? |
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Post by garbulky on Sept 2, 2015 14:37:14 GMT -5
+1
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Post by garbulky on Sept 3, 2015 1:45:50 GMT -5
The new thread is because he got a prototype "best out there" speaker from Tekton design that does better than their Pendragon units and one that goes with scan speak drivers. That right there is a well deserved new thread  |
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Post by mepositive on Sept 3, 2015 8:41:49 GMT -5
Thanks. Over the weekend, I shall take some pics and respond with more information on these speakers. Am traveling now and get home in a couple of days.
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Post by wizardofoz on Sept 3, 2015 11:00:31 GMT -5
A pair of barefoots would probably do the trick too, and you get amps with them too. Studio monitors mind you, but that's where nearfield is designed for. |
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Post by rtg97229 on Sept 4, 2015 15:19:57 GMT -5
The speakers are beautiful but the 3 tweeter thing makes me feel uncomfortable. That said the same principle violated in the design is violated by design with ESL speakers (and they sound great to me still), planar speakers (many people like them, some people prefer them even over ESL), and line arrays that are popular so I don't doubt that some people will like the sound very much.
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Post by trevordj on Sept 4, 2015 16:19:25 GMT -5
The speakers are beautiful but the 3 tweeter thing makes me feel uncomfortable. That said the same principle violated in the design is violated by design with ESL speakers (and they sound great to me still), planar speakers (many people like them, some people prefer them even over ESL), and line arrays that are popular so I don't doubt that some people will like the sound very much. That was my initial thought as well. Three tweeters = comb filtering. Some of their other products have been well reviewed and measure well, however. Maybe they are on to something. Of course the most important thing is they sound great to the purchaser. |
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Post by jlamo on Sept 4, 2015 16:25:38 GMT -5
The speakers are beautiful but the 3 tweeter thing makes me feel uncomfortable. That said the same principle violated in the design is violated by design with ESL speakers (and they sound great to me still), planar speakers (many people like them, some people prefer them even over ESL), and line arrays that are popular so I don't doubt that some people will like the sound very much. I understand what you mean about the 3 tweeter thing and I had a preconceived idea of what they might sound like but after much time spent talking with owners and reading reviews I bought the pens. the highs from the tweeters are implemented very skillfully. from what I can tell each tweeter plays a different frequency range and some how sounds very seductive . I believe because of the tweeters , they sound very "live". |
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Post by butchgo on Sept 8, 2015 12:08:37 GMT -5
A couple months ago I began a search for the best near field speakers - I got inputs from some of you as well as other blogs. I tried listening to as many speakers as I could. Nothing really resonated with me. My benchmark was the Pendragons and I wanted it to sound better. As an idea, I spoke to the good folks at Tekton and expressed my interest for a 'best possible' near field speaker. To my delight, they were willing to build one for me. After a month, I got my speakers recently and, oh boy, it is stunning. We went with the best (read expensive) components. They are big speakers - 21 inches tall, but considering they are adjacent to my twin large computer screens, they seem to fit OK dimensionally and they don't look overly large. But its all about the sound - and these are truly amazing. So much more precise than the Pendragons. In a few days, I get the Schiit Yggy and I can't wait to hear the pairing. Running them via XSP-1 and XPA-1Ls. Have an X-Ref12 just for that occasional thump. A couple of pics attached. I am told that they are likely to become a product on the Tekton range and are likely to be called Pendragon Monitors. Nice! So how much did these custom built babies cost you if you don't mind me asking? I found this on Tetkon's blog. 1 pair Tekton Design Pendragon Monitors Mercedes Benz Obsidian Black Metallic match – $2000 pair free shipping |
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Post by trevordj on Sept 8, 2015 16:43:04 GMT -5
^ If that is the price he paid for these speakers, that was a steal. There is $650 in drivers per cabinet plus the crossover, bracing, and finish. I wouldn't be surprised if these speakers were closer to $2K each, maybe $3K each depending on the crossover components.
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Post by mepositive on Sept 8, 2015 21:32:07 GMT -5
I doubt Tekton can sell them at the price point that they would command if he uses the same components - since my request was for the top-notch components, my speakers came to 2K each. However there was an additional indication from my end that I will buy his 1812 speakers in a few months.
I am sure they will sell Pendragon Monitors as a new line but with components that are more in line with what is currently being used within their Pendragon Tower range.
Currently, each speaker is about 40 lbs each and about 21.5" tall, 11.5 wide and 13.5" deep.
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Post by mepositive on Sept 9, 2015 10:00:06 GMT -5
And they are ported - since someone asked about that earlier.
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