A friend has some Sonus Faber floorstanders. I don’t remember the model but I know they were many times more expensive than what you’re talking about.
But I would gladly pay for the esthetic of the Sonus’. They sound sublime and they are works of art. The craftsmanship of their cabinetry makes them look heirloom quality. They’re stunning. Like a Riva boat or a Patek watch.
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I agree - I would pay extra for SF aesthetics. They went through a bad patch, but were back to top form with the Olympica III about 5 years ago, thanks to a new design team.
When discussing SF, then looking at Tekton speakers, I want to cry. Their designer should be taken to Riva’s factory and thrown off the roof into Lake Como.
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When I listen to my Tekton speakers,they make me laugh and feel happy instead. Thinking of all that gorgeus sound I get there is just unbelievable. That of course is my actual experience with them compared to big Dunlavy’s, all B&W 800 models ,Dali Epicon’s etc. which I had before. They were no match for Double Impacts.
Take a look even at Tekton’s lower model ,Impact Monitor or what it was,Stereophile test and measurements…best I have seen,and best they have ever measured. Not to diss B&W, I like their sound too,but look at their newest 800d3 measurements…uh,terrible. There are many reviewers and hobbyists who have sold their Wilsons etc for Double Impacts. That says a lot.
Sure they don’t look like million dollars,but they do sound like it.
Did I forget to mention I like Tekton sound 
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I love the sound of my Tekton’s too. I have a set of Electrons that sound wonderful and punch way over their price point. Eric has some US patents over the use of the tweeter array. I believe the single center tweeter is not electrically part of the 6 tweeter array. I remember doing the research before buying a set to try out. They also offer a 30 day money back (except for shipping) guarantee.
I agree that the boxes are simple but I really don’t need to pay for beauty that adds nothing to the sound. My new big system that is slowly coming together may have a set of Encores or Ulfberhts. I am also looking at big Maggies but so far they haven’t won me over.
There are certainly enough different speaker manufacturers to go around and none of them deserve to be bad mouthed over design criteria if their sound is pleasing to the customers. I have no interest in speakers that are expensive just for expensive’s sake. I am reasonably certain that Wilsons or Magicos and similar price range beasts will never darken my door.
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What are the driving your Double Impacts with?
The new B&W 800’s do not hold a candle to the 800 Matrix. They share no common elements at all. I have yet to hear any speaker give them a run for the money! My soundstage is huge in all directions and far exceeds the width of the speakers. I have seen others complain about the stage width of the Tektons not exceeding the width of the speakers. I do think the Tektons are a value for their cost though.
Innuos Zen mk3 streamer to DSD to Gamut m250mk3 mono amps plus all associated extra widgets n gadgets, but that is a longer story. So yeah,Gamut´s.
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I never had the chance to listen anywhere to B&W 800 Matrix,but when there are words Matrix I bet it´s all good. 
The early Tekton Double Impact models till serial 500 or so were tuned to project narrover,very direct horn like sound from speakers.And were recommended to setup to point to listeners shoulders. Then Eric adjusted them a little for wider ,more diffusing sound pattern. That all together with room acoustics and whatever speaker placement and toeing in, surely affect soundstage. I have no idea how other Tekton´s manage that area or lack of it. I would say my stage width is “ok”. Compared to say something like Dali´s ,that are to be setup straight with no toe in at all, soundstage and speaker radiation pattern are differently presented.
Moab´s and up,on the other hand should be a big improvement over DI´s overall. More dynamics,resolution,bass and those extra midrange tweeters. Sweet.
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Look up the Stereophile review of the Tekton Double Impact. It has the same 7 tweeter array and some of the absolute best measurements. The outer 6 tweeters actually make up only the midrange - no highs. Only the center tweeter plays all the way up. So in essence it’s a point source driver with the midrange having an incredibly low driver mass (better control, better transients, etc). The spacing between the tweeters is small enough that before the low pass crossover point on the outer tweeters, there is not enough beaming to produce phase issues/comb filters.
I’m guessing that on the Moab only the single tweeter in the middle is playing all the way up with the rest doing only midrange duty.
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Does anyone know if the warranty for Tektons speakers is transferable? I’m considering buying the Moab’s, but if for some reason they don’t work in my room, I’d sell them vs paying to have them shipped back, which is expensive considering how much they weigh. If the warranty isn’t transferable selling a used pair would have to be discounted heavily, which would probably discourage me from buying them in the first place.
Not sure about transferable warranty but why not ask Tekton folks about it. What is your room measurements? If it is not a chicken cage i am sure we will read yippee-kai-jee !! comments when you get your Moab´s
I took a bigger leap of faith…imagine if I need help or warranty with my Tekton speakers in Finland. Shipping them back and forth…no way…Burning them would be the only option.
I wish I would’ve asked Eric that question the umpteen times I called him. I was hoping someone might no the answer so I wouldn’t have to bug him again. I must say I’m impressed that he’s answered the phone every time I’ve called.
My room is 13’ 10"x 17’10"x 9’ H. There is also a small L section at the opposite end of the room from the speakers that is 7’x50". Speakers go on the short wall. It’s a dedicated listening room with lots of room treatment and bass traps. My current speakers, Von Schweikert VR 35’s, which reach down to 24 Hertz, are perfectly dialed in.
Which Tekton speaker replaced your Double Impacts?
Worse case scenario, I guess I could always hang on to the big Moab’s and use one of them as a coffin one day.
@Gary_M, I will be very interested in your impressions compared to your VSA’s, should you decide to try the Tetons.
You should be fine with Moab´s in your room then,I calculated feets to metric in my head to get an idea.
I had Dunlavy´s just before Double Impacts so I know how good d`appolito can sound,just like Moab´s are made. Though old Dunlavy speakers can´t compete todays designs,they can portray pretty convincing big sound. Not like Tekton though…
Not to think Double Impact´s are small speakers and lack something,they don´t. These can play all material and very well. The Moab´s should be just more of everything. They didn´t exist when I bought these.
I’m trying to understand the math: selling used speakers would yield more than getting a full refund minus shipping?
The Moab’s are big and weigh 135 lbs per speaker, not including packing material. Shipping would probably be over a grand to return to the factory.
This also means I would have to sell them locally, unless I discounted them heavily, since they’re sold for $4,500 including shipping.
Don’t worry,you will not let them go unless upgrade fever hits to even bigger models. But not likely anytime soon. Or if you are worried about size,go for DI.
Get some nice footers for them. I use Herbie cones under supplied spikes. Easy to move around and sounds great. Problem is that tweeter axis may go too high…and sitting on a low sofa or chair you need to stand up,well at least everytime a song ends to clap !
I have my Electrons tipped forward slightly - within the adjustment range of the GAIA 3 isolators. It really didn’t make any difference to my ears.
Turns out it’s not all that expensive to have the Moab’s shipped using Yellow Freight. Around $370 including insurance. This is great news, as I’ll probably roll the dice and give them a try since return shipping, but if I decide to send them back, is way less than I previous thought. Now the hard part, what color to get them in.
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