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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2020 11:08:00 GMT -5
So it behaves like a coaxial... clever. Just wish they could at least put on a trim ring to take away the Bose 901 off-the-shelf-driver look Eric doesn't waste a lot of energy on cosmetics Right, I tried for custom Ulfberht cabinets but Eric wasn't interested. I chose high fidelity rather than museum pieces. To have both might cost tens of thousands more. The only cosmetic mods I plan in the future are metal mesh grills which are more transparent |
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Post by JKCashin on Aug 23, 2020 11:17:49 GMT -5
So it behaves like a coaxial... clever. Just wish they could at least put on a trim ring to take away the Bose 901 off-the-shelf-driver look Eric doesn't waste a lot of energy on cosmetics But everything else about the speakers is BEAUTIFUL... why leave this blemish! |
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Post by Boomzilla on Aug 23, 2020 12:37:08 GMT -5
One can put makeup on the speakers if you choose. Cut a cardboard ring to conceal the bolts, paint it any color you want, and glue it on. I'm most interested to see what kind of a metal grill @shimei comes up with for his speakers - I'd thought of doing the same and using inset magnets to hold them in place...
If you're inclined, I've also thought of just using the speakers as a canvas to paint motifs on:
Grateful Dead?
Rousseau jungle?
inset woodgrain panels?
Your imagination's the limit...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2020 13:49:40 GMT -5
One can put makeup on the speakers if you choose. Cut a cardboard ring to conceal the bolts, paint it any color you want, and glue it on. I'm most interested to see what kind of a metal grill @shimei comes up with for his speakers - I'd thought of doing the same and using inset magnets to hold them in place... If you're inclined, I've also thought of just using the speakers as a canvas to paint motifs on: Grateful Dead? Rousseau jungle? inset woodgrain panels? Your imagination's the limit... I'm looking for sheets of metal mesh preferably honey comb type that are large open and thin to allow the MTM array to be exposed through the metal mesh. Once I obtain a couple of 4ft by 8ft sheets of the mesh I'll take them to the local sheet metal shop to have the grill cloth stripped and the sheet metal bent around the grill frames. Should be a nice rigid structure and the fit should be perfect if the sheet metal shop bends close enough around the frames utilizing the stock peg type mounts that the wooden frames use. That's my idea but I open to others! |
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Post by Boomzilla on Aug 23, 2020 16:38:05 GMT -5
Since you paid for the grills, no reason to abandon the frames. I plan to order sans grills - have the metal (probably aluminum) bent in a arc from the top of the speaker to the bottom with an inward fold on both sides. I'll glue magnets to the grill and match them with inset magnets that I'll glue into the front of the speakers. If I want to make it fancy, I'll putty & paint the speaker magnets to blend with the factory paint.
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Post by thompson12 on Aug 23, 2020 16:45:34 GMT -5
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Post by Boomzilla on Aug 23, 2020 21:59:17 GMT -5
Thanks, Mitch - That would grandson-proof the woofers for sure! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2020 17:28:37 GMT -5
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Post by Boomzilla on Sept 1, 2020 2:19:19 GMT -5
Looks like a Frankenstein design to me. If you want a lot of drivers, go to a line array like the super expensive Pipedreams. At least there is some science behind line arrays. Well, mgbpuff, Tekton DID get a patent on that "Frankenstein design," so it must have SOME science behind it. And don't dismiss the design until you've HEARD it. Lots of things that look silly don't sound that way. Even if you dismiss the design and the patent, look at the reviews and the sales figures - not too shabby. Now yes, a foolish design CAN have good reviews and sales figures and still be a foolish design (Bose, anyone?), but this isn't the '70s. The Tekton speakers are controversial, yes, but show no signs of going away anytime soon. I think there's something there. |
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Post by mauriceminor on Sept 1, 2020 7:52:09 GMT -5
One can put makeup on the speakers if you choose. Cut a cardboard ring to conceal the bolts, paint it any color you want, and glue it on. I'm most interested to see what kind of a metal grill @shimei comes up with for his speakers - I'd thought of doing the same and using inset magnets to hold them in place... If you're inclined, I've also thought of just using the speakers as a canvas to paint motifs on: Grateful Dead? Rousseau jungle? inset woodgrain panels? Your imagination's the limit... I'm looking for sheets of metal mesh preferably honey comb type that are large open and thin to allow the MTM array to be exposed through the metal mesh. Once I obtain a couple of 4ft by 8ft sheets of the mesh I'll take them to the local sheet metal shop to have the grill cloth stripped and the sheet metal bent around the grill frames. Should be a nice rigid structure and the fit should be perfect if the sheet metal shop bends close enough around the frames utilizing the stock peg type mounts that the wooden frames use. That's my idea but I open to others! Shades of the A/D/S L1290 Still listen to a pair regularly  |
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Post by garbulky on Sept 1, 2020 9:13:26 GMT -5
They had a Pendragon PMD which they were selling for ridiculous prices. I think their real issue with that is that though their cabinet paintjob looks great, they need to upgrade the square look of them and the drivers too if they want to sell for higher prices. Finally though the automobile finish is nice, they have to start offering more than that for the high end - real wood finishes etc. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2020 10:56:51 GMT -5
They had a Pendragon PMD which they were selling for ridiculous prices. I think their real issue with that is that though their cabinet paintjob looks great, they need to upgrade the square look of them and the drivers too if they want to sell for higher prices. Finally though the automobile finish is nice, they have to start offering more than that for the high end - real wood finishes etc. I wouldn't be surprised if Tekton is going to an active design powered by in speaker amplification w/ digital sound processing. That's just my speculation. As far as driver upgrades if I am correct the drivers currently in the Tektons are carefully selected based on Eric's patents. They are low mass drivers. I'm rather interested in whether they'll offer various veneers etc. Originally, I approached Eric before purchasing the Ulfs asking him for furniture grade finish as until then I was going to buy the Klipsch Pallidiums based on the style.... w/out hearing them. The fancy curved design with wood / veneer captivated me as I was already a Klipsch fan. At that time Eric had no interest in producing custom furniture grade cabinets. I do however think it interesting that when Eric talks about the future people only speak about the current trend for various cabinet finishes. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2020 11:02:37 GMT -5
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Post by mgbpuff on Sept 1, 2020 17:05:47 GMT -5
Looks like a Frankenstein design to me. If you want a lot of drivers, go to a line array like the super expensive Pipedreams. At least there is some science behind line arrays. Well, mgbpuff, Tekton DID get a patent on that "Frankenstein design," so it must have SOME science behind it. And don't dismiss the design until you've HEARD it. Lots of things that look silly don't sound that way. Even if you dismiss the design and the patent, look at the reviews and the sales figures - not too shabby. Now yes, a foolish design CAN have good reviews and sales figures and still be a foolish design (Bose, anyone?), but this isn't the '70s. The Tekton speakers are controversial, yes, but show no signs of going away anytime soon. I think there's something there. Cool! But I don't think that a patent is necessarily connected to science, it is just a unique idea not previously patented. Dr. Amar Bose held dozens and dozens of patents Which have become a patent infringing money maker for MIT. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2020 19:38:41 GMT -5
Well, mgbpuff , Tekton DID get a patent on that "Frankenstein design," so it must have SOME science behind it. And don't dismiss the design until you've HEARD it. Lots of things that look silly don't sound that way. Even if you dismiss the design and the patent, look at the reviews and the sales figures - not too shabby. Now yes, a foolish design CAN have good reviews and sales figures and still be a foolish design (Bose, anyone?), but this isn't the '70s. The Tekton speakers are controversial, yes, but show no signs of going away anytime soon. I think there's something there. Cool! But I don't think that a patent is necessarily connected to science, it is just a unique idea not previously patented. Dr. Amar Bose held dozens and dozens of patents Which have become a patent infringing money maker for MIT. Are you speaking about patents in general and not Eric’s specific patents? |
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Post by audiophill on Sept 1, 2020 21:24:17 GMT -5
Without hearing the double impacts one should not knock them. I own a pair and they are truly amazing sounding speakers!
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Post by Boomzilla on Sept 1, 2020 21:47:26 GMT -5
I'm debating whether or not to pull the trigger on the Double Impacts. The economy may be headed for hell in a hand basket... Less expensive alternatives abound... Carpeting the floor might provide a bigger sonic improvement (or might not)...
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Post by audiophill on Sept 1, 2020 21:56:59 GMT -5
Too bad you didnt live close, I would welcome a visit to hear them. I have tube gear hooked up to them as well as my RMC-1 with XPR-1s hooked up to them. The speakers sing with both mega power of the XPR's or the low power 10 watt tube amp with tube pre amp and soon I'll have the tube dac in that equation. I love the double impacts by Eric of Tekton design. I also have a pair of his brilliance speakers.I find the double impacts better with the home theater and the brilliance a smidge better with the tube gear but then again with such a low power tube amp it's no surprise.
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