● Tekton lore review 5dB/2. Some companies will advertise an expected "in-room" sensitivity but a 6-7dB jump from anechoic would be extremely generous. For example when John Atkinson measured Tekton Impact Monitors for a Stereophile review he only measured 87. amirm; Apr 20, 2024; Speaker Reviews, Measurements and Discussion; 18 19 20. The Kef,Monitor,Dynaudio and Focal speakers i have are all better. I ordered the Lores with factory options and The Tekton M-Lore Steve Guttenberg/CNET. To cut to the chase, these are astoundingly good speakers for the money - as in, at $1,000 a pair, perhaps the best value in According to Tekton, the M-Lore has a reported frequency response of 38Hz to 20kHz with an efficiency of 95dB into a stable eight-Ohm load. ” Tekton M-Lore Speaker Review. I hope this happens. It seems to be pretty good. View attachment 405320 Tekton -- if they said that -- would be wrong. It’s on sale at $4,300, with an “ultimate crossover” option priced at $1,800. Poor (headless panther) Votes: As a former prospective customer I'm rather disturbed. Thread starter amirm; Start date Oct 17, 2023; Rate this speaker: it becomes apparent to me that at least those who design the M Lore either cheap out to the max and did't remember to use some metal female socket to seal the holes Featuring: Coincident Dynamo 34SE integrated amplifier, Tekton Designs Lore Reference speakers, Schiit Bifrost DAC, Uniko AVM, and Boston Audio Design TuneBlocks. 0 until I read the review on the Lore Reference from David Abramson over at stereotimes. Erin's new frequency response measurement of the Troubador using Tekton's recommended acoustical center varies from his original measurement in the key lower treble area in a way that looks pretty much exactly like Amir's recalculation of his M-Lore Klippel data using that same Tekton center point. $2270 as reviewed. They really do seem efficient to me, very loud easily (I don't tend to listen very From the new Tekton M-Lore page: Note: the Mini Lore was recently pulled from my lineup due to a slanderous and deeply flawed review by Amir at Audio Science Review the “place where we pretend to know a lot more about audio that we really do. If I were to purchase the "LORE", it would replace my old pair of POLK 10 Monitors. There has been so much attention because this is really the most egregious behavior many of us have witnessed from a manufacturer. 7, ELAC Debut F5, ELAC Debut 2 B6. Jun 11, 2015 #1 Hello, I was all set on the Lore 2. I reviewed my first Tekton loudspeaker over a decade ago, and in that This is a review, listening tests, equalization and detailed measurements of the Tekton (Mini) M-Lore speaker. Poor (headless panther) Votes: If the Tekton M-Lore is seen in relation to, for example Audio Note AN-E Lexus Signature, then Tekton M-Lore is not too bad. The shipping was very quick. A thinly veiled attempt to discredit Amir and Erin as "amateur" compared to Dr. Tim Smith praises the Tekton Design Lore loudspeaker for its versatility, warmth, and detail. Copy Comment URL; Report Comment We need to stop referring to these people as 'reviewers', they are influencers and marketing and nothing more. Better Tekton M-Lore Speaker Review. my benchmark ZU Dirty Weekend MKII's. But I think you're right about the searching/landing issue: it's a rapid-fire assessment of 18 different speakers and there's nothing in the video description, or "key moments" video thumbnails that tells you anything about which speakers or manufacturers are There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. Then it is possible, with the right choice of drivers, to pair an 8 inch bass with a 1 inch tweeter. Better finish but that's about it. All components in BOLD are loaned; all components in standard face are owned by me. What he heard from these speakers YouTube reviews of a couple years ago of the TeKton Lore speakers caught my attention especially with comments of the speaker sound good at lower volumes and is easy to place in a room. com. I had been through at least 15 loudspeakers over the past 2+ years, and in this "merry go around" process I found myself Bowers have a more elegant and refined sound, better mid range, but these Tekton remind me more of Klipsch, live sounding speakers. And it has equally bad frequency response. When I load up that video in YouTube it says it's from July, so only 3 months before your M-Lore review here. IIRC, the Reference was supposed to be a more detailed and refined version of the Lore. A. Audio, Audio, Audio! Tekton M-Lore Speaker Measurement Update. I imagine that the Tekton guy's heard 288 drivers on 1505 horns. To put it another way, the M-Lore is one Andrew Robinson slid the Tekton Design M-Lore floorstanding loudspeakers into place in his system and began to put them through a series of tests for his review. Poor (headless panther) Votes: Andrew Robinson slid the Tekton Design M-Lore floorstanding loudspeakers into place in his system and began to put them through a series of tests for his review. tektondesign. The myth is true, Tekton The Tekton Design Lore Reference speakers have some serious sonic slam. Seriously considering the Lore Reference myself. I understand it's not We need to stop referring to these people as 'reviewers', they are influencers and marketing and nothing more. 0 or Omega 3XRS. Poor (headless panther) Votes: Ok, it's time for me to come clean. The horizontal sound dispersion is terrible so i have them fairly far apart and toed in some . K. Your email address will not be published New review of the Tekton Lore 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. There may be a Amir, perhaps you should issue a public pledge never to review another Tekton speaker again, and in return everyone here could in turn sign a pledge agreeing to never to buy a Tekton speaker ever, assuming we were There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. It is not terrible at high level but there are a ton of variations across the full audible band. Anyways I thought that if there are any tekton design fans out there maybe you could drop him an email also. Not terrible (postman panther) Votes: 178 Amir’s picture of the Mini Lore Description. Tekton Design. Poor (headless panther) It looks like Tekton has a new speaker: https: I finally ordered my dream Tekton Lore reference speakers, but I don't know if I should go Schiit Aegir or maybe just class D Nord One MP NC502 or even March Audio's P122? For my home music setup my Tekton's will be used with a SVS SB2000 sub and Soncoz SGD1 DAC. Thread starter amirm; Start date Oct 17, 2023; Rate this speaker: Shipping the Mini Lore with a MiniDSP and a preloaded file converting the Mini Lore into a scientific masterpiece is no more difficult than changing a few values on the crossover. ” I wonder what was his reaction to Erins new review of Troubadour and his methodology, on axis it's better but there are some issues, including being ghosted by the designer update there's his comment under the video: I've said for years that Tekton Design does not do forward or bright. That's why I'm so jazzed by the Tekton M-Lore. Poor (headless panther) Found this comment on a youtube video where someone is reviewing some Tekton speakers. Reactions: raph, GaryH, Nordling and 3 others. Tekton Design M-Lore Loudspeaker Reviewed - HomeTheaterReview Andrew Robinson slid the Tekton Design M-Lore floorstanding loudspeakers into place in his system and began to put them through a series of tests for his review. Poor (headless panther) Votes: Sorry if asked, did anyone go(or seen a review) and visit the Tekton stand at Apoxna and how was the vibe? Reactions: alexanderino and tmtomh. Dynaudio-B+ All subjective of course Someday I'll have to review their $2500 Pendragon, which is like the Lore on steroids, with two 10-inch drivers and three tweeters in a much larger cabinet. I think There are some very good, great reviews on the Lore and the Lore Reference. Erin reviewed Troubadours, Amir reviewed M-Lores. The m lores are not designed to be, there used to be or is a model called the lore reference that was supposedly accurate, but less preferred by some to the response of the m lore. With the Tekton Lore being listed as 98 dB 1W @ 1M and an 8 Ohm load, it seemed an ideal match for the ASL amp. The Tekton Lore speakers are one of the best speakers in this price category. Poor (headless panther) Votes: However, almost everyone here has heard enough about Tekton. Audio, Audio, Audio! I'm fine with most of the Tekton data I've seen. My musical appreciation—reverence at times—was due in part to the new Tekton Moab floorstanders that, over the summer, had arrived for review (footnote 1). Equipment used in review: Marantz CD 5003 as transport; Apple Lossles Tekton M-Lore Speaker Review. He does not claim that it is a top of the line, or "high end What Danny says - and emotes, with his raised eyebrows and inhalation of breath before showing the frequency response - about the Lore is roughly the same, or more negative, than what Amir wrote about the M-Lore. $999/pair. That's what makes the entire incident so bizarre. Not that we go and buy one for the sake of testing. Given that the silk dome is about 94dB sensitive, it would not need an L-pad if the whole speaker is 94dB sensitive. if you were wanting to build a clone of the lore s, yust the cost of the drivers alone would run you $612 + shipping, if purchased from madisound. I've had impeccable experience with Tekton and the owner, Eric Alexander, both before and after the sale. He is keen on a Tekton M-Lore Speaker Review. With a smaller bass driver, however, the possibility of putting Tekton M-Lore Speaker Review. Poor (headless panther) Amir’s picture of the Mini Lore reflects the speaker in the air (6 inches off the ground) with no feet being used to maintain proper internal cabinet pressure. They actually liked the speakers Something tells me that Tekton is not a company that has sold or could sell a quarter million sets of speakers. We need to stop referring to these people as 'reviewers', they are influencers and marketing and nothing more. Introducing the new Lore Signature model, available now from Tekton Design: https://tektondesign. Popular about three decades ago. Practically from day one, they sounded exciting and true to life. Thanks for correcting your mistakes. What he is still failing to understand is that most of the people criticizing him aren't really mad about the M-Lore and Troubadour not measuring linear, but with the fact that he threatened litigation over a simple disagreement, which Erin and Amir have already proven Tekton Moab Floorstanding Speaker Review With their thunderous bass complementing a dazzlingly beautiful midrange, Tekton's Moab full-range speakers stand tall both in appearance and in musicality. To cut to the chase, these are astoundingly good speakers for the money - as in, at $1,000 a pair, perhaps I have owned a pair of Tekton Design Lores for over a month now. Not terrible (postman panther) Tekton believes in 'authorised reviews and tests' and 'partner evaluations' like old faithful Steven Guttenberg, who in my mind should have retired after Police Academy Tekton M-Lore Speaker Review. Select options The Lore is one of Tekton Design’s best-selling loudspeaker models for a Tekton M-Lore Speaker Review. Those Tekton Mini Lore Monitors are 95 db efficiency so I figure they might do the trick If I go this route, I could fund much of the purchase price of the Tektons by selling the Elacs and then I'd play musical chairs with the speakers and move the Jamos that are into the big room into the bedroom. Poor (headless panther) Votes: 296 59. Oct 7, 2024 Tekton M-Lore Speaker Review. 83V/m, considerably lower than Tekton's claim of 94dB. 5. I've had the M Lore and Lore Reference but not the Lorejeeze writing all the names out sounds confusing. Choueri (a professional). I also listen mostly to The Mini-Lore was sounding great and being highly reviewed (about 2011) so it was a natural step to simply produce the Mini-Lore in a studio monitor cabinet size. Budget: would like to stay below $500 (flexible, within reason). Ktacos. Some Anyone wanting an improved version of the Mini Lore pair as the scientific reviewer has suggested my model be changed into is free to call me and I will accommodate your request. 100%: 4 star: 0%: 3 star: 0%: The imaging was not happening at all. And I also suspect that the ASR membership was never going to be a big part of Tekton's customer base. AaronJ Senior Member. Audio, Audio, Audio! Zu Audio Dirty Weekend vs Tekton Lore Reference vs ELAC DBR62. Audio Note AN-E Lexus measures like junk and costs ten times more (or even more). Just for amusement, look at Tekton M-Lore Speaker Review. It's been pointed out several times that several tekton speakers measure decently, and Erin liked the speakers he reviewed. The guy actually did quite a few measurements, but I'm not sure why we should forgive the lapse in ethics. Poor (headless panther) who said that he is "open" to sending another one of his more critically acclaimed speakers for review as the Lore is built within a certain budget AND to sitting down to have a one-on-one technical discussion about Well according to the first post the M-Lore's average anechoic sensitivity is around 88/89dB versus Tekton's claim of 95dB. You mentioned Snell. If it's not promptly pulled I will post my YouTube video outlining the mistakes [with measurements] contained in the review. Poor (headless panther) Votes: The m lores are not designed to be, there used to be or is a model called the lore reference that was supposedly accurate, but less preferred by some to the response of the m lore. Poor (headless panther) Votes: For that alone i would never get a tekton speaker, not even for free. He just reviewed the Humane AI Reviews. I stayed in touch with him via email every 3-4 weeks and they were delivered in April. Are the Tekton Mini Lores the under $1000 champs? Watch the video for my opinion on sound quality and comparisons!https://tektondesign. All Tektons have that powerful bass and high energy sound, but most are physically larger than the Lore Reference, which are a mere 36 inches tall, I have owned a pair of Tekton Design Lores for over a month now. This Lore just measured okay, but I voted "not terrible" (I switched my vote to poor after learning about the feet There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. Replies 398 Views 76K. 2, ELAC Debut B6, Emotiva Airmotiv B1, Sound Dynamics 300ti. Also, this brings to mind that almost all the speakers I've seen measured and reviewed here seem to be point source designs, or, in the case of center channels, MTMs. Full Member; Posts: 10678; The elephant normally IS the room » Gallery » Systems; Re: New review of the Tekton Lore « Reply #20 on: 28 Mar 2012, 09:36 am Tekton M-Lore Speaker Review. Replies 398 Views 74K. 7K views 8 replies 6 participants last post by mpk1970 Sep 24, 2019. Thank you, Tom. Years ago they reviewed the Impact monitor, and it measured well for the price: I've had a pair of these Mini Lore's for a couple of years. floosh. see w Eric was kind enough to ship along a pair of Tekton Mini-Lore loudspeakers, and shortly thereafter an original pair of Tekton Pendragon floorstanding speakers for evaluation for an audiophile publication that I used to work with years ago. The Lore signature is an exercise in high sensitivity, high output, direct radiating transducers (no horns allowed), with roots firmly grounded in pro audio and cross-platformed to dovetail perfectly into the world of hi-fi. Based on 2 reviews. *" *don't ask for measurements, and don't think too hard about what the word perfectly really means. The Tekton Design speakers are generally the subject of many glowing reviews: https://www. . This Tekton guy is the Billy Mitchell of audio. Thread starter amirm; Start date Oct 17, 2023; Rate this There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. And the new response in both cases differs by Tekton, GR-Research and March Audio are examples on how not to respond to cristicims from reviews or from comments in social media Exposing the behavior should probably help for the people that want to buy a speaker New - 1 pair of Tekton Design Lore S tower loudspeaker using Seas Norway components $1200 delivered. mpk1970 Discussion starter. I would love to hear a professionals reviewers thoughts. Of all the audio companies that manufacture questionably engineered products ranging between terrible and mediocre, Tekton is another one. Now please excuse me as I make arrangements to return these two bulky speakers to the new Tekton M-Lore Speaker Review. Poor (headless panther) Tekton M-Lore Speaker Review. I will never own a Tekton product for the same reason. I would encourage @amirm to omit the judging comments in the actual plots (which are then "polluted" forever with that comment), rather place it below in an "interpretation" section -- doing it that Building upon the legacy of the acclaimed Lore loudspeaker, the Lore Excite delivers a thrilling and engaging audio experience, specifically tailored for music enthusiasts who crave a bit more excitement from their sound. Poor (headless panther) Votes: (BTW, I own Schiit products precisely BECAUSE of how they reacted to Amir's reviews. Though I've used the PS Audio 4H in my system since 1984, I've tried several good quality preamps/line stages over the past several years. This 34-inch high tower sports an American-made 8-inch natural fiber woofer and a European-designed 1-inch Do a search for independent reviews of speakers that include sensitivity measurements and see how they compare with manufacturer claims. Tekton M-Lore Speaker Measurement This is my review of the Tekton Design speaker - The tekton lore reference. Don't get Tekton any more air, That's what I would do Click to expand Seeing I have seen Eric's emails to Erin, this is close to the demands Eric laid out. com The Tekton Design ‘Perfect SET’ possess the sensitivity required, the exact bass weighting, and the necessary damping for the single-ended triode. 7% 2. I also have great Audio Note AN-E speakers. Tekton Design caters to the audiophile community and when two l always liked the looks of the large Tekton floorstanders but heard that the designer has some, er, idiosyncratic, views on speaker design, so never pulled the trigger on them. Also the designer has a YouTube video doing a great job of explaining the Lore, Lore Mini and Lore Reference. Joined Nov 9, 2021 Messages 433 Likes 761. Thread starter HiFiJeff; Start date Jun 11, 2015; HiFiJeff Super Member. Forums. www Consider this review a thoughtfully considered, heartfelt recommendation. Not terrible (postman panther) Tekton M-Lore Speaker Measurements Let's start with our usual anechoic measurements: View attachment 319409 Dear experts! I need your advice on a solid-state integrated amp to drive a pair of these Tektons to moderate levels (65 - 70 dB) in a modest Hi-Fi music-only setup, please. . Tweeter with WG and suitable crossover point / filter. The feet are a $0 option (spike or flat type). If There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer Tekton M-Lore Speaker Review. M. With the corrected listening-axis the step response I heard there was going to be a review, but nothing as surfaced yet. Poor (headless panther) Votes: The Mini Lore is a passive 6 component crossover (two resistors) 94dB sensitivity 8" 2-way loudspeaker with a "showroom" voicing [using your words here]. 5 star: 100. ) Last edited: Apr 11, 2024. JLM. Tekton-C Focal-A Monitor- B Elac-B+ - crazy bookshelf speaker name reviewed here. These speaker go very down and that is Reviews. Not sure why? I tried to like them . Review By Rick Becker In our world it is easy to become Tekton M-Lore Speaker Review. Read the Zu Omen or Tekton Lore thread in the Speakers forum. That's the massive problem, and that's why Tekton are up in arms because an actual 'review' is never the intention. Thanks for the review, much appreciated. I had to assemble a second system for the Audio Notes because I just refuse to remove the Tektons from the main system. Tekton Perfect SET 15, Tekton Lore, Magneplaner . Audio, Audio, Audio! The tweeter i Tekton M-Lore, NRD has, bare minimum, done reviews in exchange for products, and Tekton has, bare minimum, exchanged products for favorable reviews. Poor (headless panther) Votes: The image I forwarded to you is provided by Eminence and it's the SPL/frequency response of the 8 driver in the M-Lore. 6% 2. Poor (headless panther) Looks solid. Something else worth noting is that the 308Ps & T8Vs are active speakers so they don't need an amp. To cut to the chase, these are astoundingly good speakers for the money - as in, at $1,000 a pair, perhaps the best value in audiophile speakers I can think of. I recommend all potential Tekton customers (and doubters) to read that patent first. I mean, these have plenty of detail, way more The latest Stereophile reviews a $30k Tekton with Beryllium drivers for mids and highs. Poor (headless panther) Votes: 295 59. There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. And they both commented on the "uneven" (Amir) and "rough" (Danny) response. Not terrible (postman panther) When I was saying I would review more Tekton speakers, I meant in general. I am just about to buy the Tekton Lore and I am surprised how much opinions vary about these speakers. I'm guessing they don't get many sent back. Poor (headless panther) it's always bugged me how literally none of the woofers in the Tekton designs are flush mounted. Tekton Design caters to the audiophile community and when two pairs of Mini Lore's were returned in 2023 we must be doing something right with the design. 0. com/product/full-range Tekton Design Lore-S Speakers $1399 pair. Absolutely and highly recommended! Lore Loudspeakers. 4 reviews for Mini Lore Monitor. Ridgecrest Drive Orem, UT 84058 801-836-0764 tekton_design@yahoo. Tekton fans who haven't been online this week showing up to Room 328: Reactions: VintageFlanker, Hugo9000, mstanley117 and 16 others. Review By Rogier van Bakel of Enjoy the Music. because erin will not review tekton anymore, and gene from audioholics says he won’t either. review of $1,000 Tekton Lore's Mid Towers. Tekton. Now please excuse me as I make arrangements to return these two bulky speakers to the new Tekton Lore Reference, Lore 2. Tekton are the guys offering the "ring of tweeters" speakers. Not terrible (postman panther) I saw that Erin did a Tekton review recently and mentioned he'd also been "contacted" by this Eric Alexander dude. Manufacturer: Tekton Design, LLC 272 S. Looking at Tekton website, that new speaker is called the “PMD Control Monitor”. That is, if someone has one to test. However, it does not go well with Eminence Alpha-8A. Tekton Design, LLC . Higher shipping cost to Canada, etc. Read 52097 times. For under five grand, factory-direct from the ever-scrappy Utah company, the man-sized towers lit up my living room. There's already a comment to similar effect in the new stereophile Tekton review. Oct 7, 2024. They are beautifully finished and understated in a very classy way. Eric seems to love to make everything about him, and can't separate himself from the Tekton company, the speakers themselves, or anybody else who mentions Tekton. " So if Amir reviews another one, what is likely to happen - the review makes the speaker look good in certain ways, and might even help Tekton's sales. At the same time, it will just cause Eric to threaten / complain / Something very similar to this whole Tekton drama is happening with the most famous reviewer of them all - Marques Brownlee. In case members are interested I submit my amateur review of my new speakers that I imported unheard and unauditioned from the USA recently. It seems that these Tekton Mini Lore Category: Speakers I have owned a pair of Tekton Design Lores for over a month now. Way back then, the performance of the Pendragon was an incredible value, offering the presence of speakers There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. send in a pair of his critically acclaimed speakers for review, since the Lore is a design within a certain cost limitation (2) have an one-on-one technical discussion on Tekton's design theories with either Amir or Erin? The Mini Lore is merely "extremely linear. Eric Alexander 801-836-0764" [highlight mine] Notice the repeated demand to take down the review without providing any specifics as to what is wrong. For years I’ve stated the larger, more complex loudspeaker models are: If we continue on the same path, two-way speakers with 8 inch bass and one inch dome tweeter. If the Tekton M-Lore is seen in relation to, for example Audio Note AN-E Lexus Signature, then Tekton M-Lore is not too bad. Tekton also has a (new?) larger speaker, similar in concept: the Bonneville, on sale at $15,000. Reactions from Eric Alexander (Tekton) to both Amir's and Erin's reviews were catastrophically bad and wrong. These giant monoliths are great fun!" (almost literally): the Tekton Lore Reference sounds to me like the way to go if you can’t afford the Devore O/96 or an $8,000 a pair Audio Note high efficiency speakers, and like what speakers of that ilk do; namely, create Tekton M-Lore Speaker Review. 02-22-2012 at 05:53am . What Danny says - and emotes, with his raised eyebrows and inhalation of breath before showing the frequency response - about the Lore is roughly the same, or more negative, than what Amir wrote about the M-Lore. Lore S [SEAS] in rosso corsa red – $1200” Cancel reply. This concludes my testing of the Tekton M-Lore speaker and addresses the complaints of the company. How many other klippel reviewers does that leave who would be willing Tekton M-Lore Speaker Review. Right out of the box the build quality is amazing. Not terrible (postman panther) Votes: 178 I bought a set of M-Lore 5-6 years ago. Take your Tekton Design Mini Lore review down - period. Look at YouTube and search Tekton Lore. I'd love to see you do better with less. 1; 2; 3; Next. New posts Search forums. Would be interesting to see how one of those would fare on the Klippel. Apr 12, 2024 The Mini Lore is a passive 6 component crossover (two resistors) 94dB sensitivity Another thing here: given this, it’s probably a 2nd order filter and an L-pad. Please chime in! Yes (although sometimes two drivers would be used with the large multicell horns like those beautiful 1505s). For a professional’s review and introduction to the 2-10 Perfect SET, check out this video. Tekton M-Lore Speaker Measurement Update. Tekton M-Lore Speaker Review. Jump to Latest 5. Click to expand Audiophiles are nothing if not predictible. The Lore-S uses efficient premium-grade audiophile drivers of Scandinavian Tekton M-Lore Speaker Review. Gwreck Active Member. D. The second change was getting the Rogue Audio Perseus Magnum preamp in for review. I have a pair of Tekton electrons and they are ok,nothing special. Poor (headless panther) Votes: (which seems to be the bass driver in the Tekton M-Lore speakers), but there are plenty of other suitable bass, bass/mids that can work well with that tweeter. I owned a pair of Tekton Lore Reference speakers for a From the new Tekton M-Lore page: Note: the Mini Lore was recently pulled from my lineup due to a slanderous and deeply flawed review by Amir at Audio Science Review the “place where we pretend to know a lot more about audio that we really do. It is on kind loan from a member and costs I decided on the Tekton Lores over the competition, mainly because I wanted to give a smaller speaker builder a try. Powered by. ban25 Major Contributor. I own a pair of Magnepan speakers since 1988 and I understand that going from Maggies to Tektons just might be Tekton Design M-Lore loudspeaker by Tim Smith $649 USD plus $60 shipping within the USA. One of the best budget speakers that performs way above its price category. New - 1 pair of Tekton Design Lore S tower loudspeaker using Seas Norway components $1200 delivered Be the first to review “1 pr. Also, looking at his strange comments here, I will speculate: he hasn't designed the crossovers in Tekton loudspeakers - none Well, no. Not sure if this was posted before, but there is a review with a frequency response measurement from 2019 of the tekton lore, the person who made the review owned the speakers for 6 years and in the comments you can find some similarities on the positive and negative points of the speaker : There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. another thing that impresses me w/the tekton's. Amir doesn’t like a lot of things like the original Kef ls-50s, but likes the metas. Poor (headless panther) This concludes my testing of the Tekton M-Lore speaker and addresses the complaints of the company. I would get my popcorn ready for a livestream video with Youthman and his crew and Eric Alexander. Tekton Design is a loudspeaker company that, by now, requires no introduction within audiophile and home theater circles. Poor (headless panther) Votes: He says himself that this Tekton M-Lore is an entry level speaker, or a speaker to have in a secondary system (see Tekton's latest Youtube video). The 308Ps, only accepts balanced input, Fully agreed. Thread starter duppy_conqueror; Start date Sep 23, 2021; Prev. Thread starter amirm; Start date Oct 17, 2023; Rate this speaker: 1. I must say the Uruz were worth the backlogged wait. Many audiophiles believe that low-power tube and solid-state amplifiers tend to sound more musical than their high-power counterparts and I don't disagree. Ascend CMT-340 SE2 is a center speaker with no bass output whatsoever - in contrast to Tekton M-Lore. I sent them back and got the TeKtOn Mini Lore monitors. 1876 posts · Joined 2017 Add to quote; Only show this Tekton M-Lore Speaker Review. 3 or 4 times I rotated them into various systems. The M-Lore starts rolling off at 80 Hz, while the 308Ps & T8Vs are flat to 50 Hz. Four integrated amps and three DAC's later, I finally wrapped up my review of the Tekton Uruz vs. Joined Nov 5, 2022 Messages 1,038 Likes 1,053. And the new response in both cases differs by There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. The 8 inch driver is not typical for a bookshelf speaker. com/product/full-range-speakers/full-towers/lore-signature/T Not sure if this was posted before, but there is a review with a frequency response measurement from 2019 of the tekton lore, the person who made the review owned the speakers for 6 years and in the comments you can find some similarities on the positive and negative points of the speaker : I'm trying to find information about the brand Tekton, in internet i finded so many positive reviews. Could be the first actual quantum speaker: in Tekton M-Lore Speaker Review. Details; Discussions; Posts; This discussion; Message User; 24 posts. LOUDSPEAKERS. Not terrible (postman panther) . That is, two-way speakers with an 8 inch bass and tweeter without (WG). The sound is aggressive I have Tekton Enzo XL. Poor (headless panther) Votes: as one of their reviewers has Tekton Moab's for their "reference" system and they have published several favorable reviews of If we continue on the same path, two-way speakers with 8 inch bass and one inch dome tweeter. Replies 398 Views 75K. I am open to testing other speakers from the company but I am done with M-Lore seeing how the company doesn't care enough to release its own measurements. and today saw that Erin was looking for legal help Peerless BC25TG15-04 seems to be an excellent tweeter option for a budget DIY speaker. Review Index. Think how much more rewarding it would have been if Eric Alexander had fixed these Tekton M-Lore instead of talking about a lawsuit. I saw Amir's Lore mini review when it went live, and I can wholeheartedly say that it did little to diminish your products (which I previously knew about) in Tekton M-Lore Speaker Review. 7. com After a brief correspondence with Eric he graciously agreed to send me a pair of his new Lore-S speakers for review. ” Tekton Lore Reference w/ BE tweeters, SVS SB3000, NAD M10 And according to the reviews, the reference is a bit more detailed and precise at the sacrifice of some loudness and dynamics when compared to the Lore. He compares it with the Magnepan 1. Click here to have your audio equipment measured for free! Forums. Lots of comments about both there. It’s been a while since I have seen Tekton, they used a lot of Eminence drivers in the past, and they use the Peerless ring radiator tweets a lot, I think they are some of the best tweeters under $100 on the market. I hadn't used with the 8 inch Eminence Alpha8 (which seems to be the bass driver in the Tekton M-Lore speakers), but there are plenty of other suitable bass, bass/mids that can work well with that tweeter. Joined Aug 20, 2022 Messages 290 Of course they're not the M-Lores. Not very well, I suspect, but worth a try. The designer, Eric Alexander has enormous practical experience and several radical ideas. Case #1 – Audio Science Review of Tekton Design M-Lore (Mini Lore) Speakers – In the case of the ASR review here, one of Amir’s many comments on the anechoic measurements included: “Boy, that is a pretty chewed up response. Not terrible (postman panther) Votes: 178 Amir’s picture of the Mini Lore reflects the speaker in the air (6 inches off the ground) with no feet being used to maintain proper internal cabinet Retail: $2190 to $2705/pair depending on options. Poor (headless panther) Votes: Sorry if asked, did anyone go(or seen a review) and visit the Tekton stand at Apoxna Here is a review from Stereomojo about the Tekton M-Lore. I want to keep listening, these are foot tapping engaging speakers. Tekton sells direct, with a 30-day money back guarantee. It is difficult to find a good "full-range" (2 or 3-way Or to NOT review them at all. Buy some used Snell III instead of a Audio Note speaker and save a hell of a lot of money. The FACTS are Amir Majidimehr refuses Reviews. What he heard from these speakers blew him away. Poor (headless panther) Votes: The tweeter in Tekton M-Lore is a classic budget king, which I know many DIYers have used. Replies "According to him Eric Alexander approached him and there was some sort of deal on the part of Tekton to pay for this review. Our Amir Majidimehr of Audio Science Review published flawed measurements placing my work and abilities in a false light. After listening to them though, I don't think there could be that much difference. As an exceptional Audiophile speaker, It has won the best speaker award in 2020 The article does state that an exception is made for mail-order companies, so the case with Tekton might be that reviewers simply don't like what they hear, haven't ever heard them to request a demo for review, or just believe the company isn't high-end Years ago there was a post on the Tekton blog that explained the differences but it seems to be gone now. Amir doesn’t like a lot of Tekton M-Lore Speaker Review. Tekton taking on those hacks with their expensive Klippel machines. First Prev 2 of 3 Go Tekton Lore Review: Like others have said, I think you are really going to enjoy the Lores: I placed an order with Eric in early January for the standard black Lore with grills. Dialectic Major Contributor Tekton Design Lore-S Speakers High Efficiency Floor-standers with Verve May, 2012 Recently I've become interested in high-efficiency speaker designs that allow the use of sweet-sounding lower power amplifiers. He never answers real questions, he just evades and slithers around Reviews. It's way too common to believe that the first time either party has been caught is the first time they've taken part in the act. " Some of his other models are "perfectly linear. 7 and the According to "reviews" the "LORE" will not only play louder (if need be) but are also very good sounding at "low" volumes. Retaining the core design principles that made the Lore a cult classic, the Lore Excite incorporates key refinements to enhance its dynamic impact and The punchline (I may not be understanding this right, I didn't watch the whole thing), is that the guy was paid by Tekton for a review and then had some kind of falling out with Tekton over how the review went. My primary point is that the original review be itself probably had little impact on the sales performance of the Mini Lore. vtovlwwdhkswyhslovugsfcigirmbyuwklwxnfldyi