Tektondesign's Blog

Website Work…

tektondesign — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:13:49 +0000

We are updating a few things on the website for 2012. Until we get everything updated and correct feel free to call us directly at 801-836-0764. If you have any questions about our audio products we are always happy to answer your questions!

Also note: we have concluded the engineering on our new Lore-S loudspeaker and it is in full production at this time. Please call for specs.

Have a great 2012!!

Eric Alexander

Why you should consider Tekton Design…

tektondesign — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 17:12:32 +0000

“The perfect loudspeaker is one the most complex electro-mechanical-acoustical devices ever imagined. The design process is a nearly unimaginable, multi-faceted process that demands strict attention to every detail, and perfect execution of the system as a whole is nearly impossible to achieve! A world-class loudspeaker is arguably as hard to produce as any world-class musical instrument. Why are the 320-year-old Stradivarius violins still the reference by which all violins produced since then are measured? Here are a few reasons why… Stradivarius was an individual and not a large corporation. He was passionate. He was an artisan, a visionary, a craftsman, a genius. He was an attentive pupil. He was divinely inspired. He had the gift, and he obviously had a lot of closely guarded intellectual property. Likewise, loudspeakers are musical instruments, too. Now, where are you going to find loudspeakers (musical instruments) modeled after a pioneer like Stradivarius? You guessed it –Tekton Design! Tekton is the Greek work for craftsman — think “Arche-tekton”.”

Thank you for your consideration,

Eric Alexander
President
Tekton Design, LLC
www.tektondesign.com
tekton_design@yahoo.com
801-836-0764

Tekton M-Lore Review Five *****

tektondesign — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:31:06 +0000

M-Lore review

We are excited that our latest review has hit the web.

http://hometheaterreview.com/tekton-design-m-lore-loudspeaker-reviewed/

New Tekton Design Pendragon

tektondesign — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 05:58:11 +0000

Tekton Lore – Perfect Bass…?!

tektondesign — Sat, 28 May 2011 17:19:29 +0000

I feel the need to shed more light on the low frequency section of the Lore Model Loudspeaker. Some are chatting that the bass is fantastic and others are claiming to discern it has something lacking when compared to other loudspeakers. Actually, closely examining the bass section of the Lore model will reveal that it is truly unrivaled in it’s entire pricing category ($2K and below)!

Pasted below is the low frequency 2pi frequency response curve of the Lore model – please study it carefully. Please take a minute to compare the data with your favorite brand and/or other manufacturer models (if you can even find their data). Now, if you can find a better, a more linear and accurate loudspeaker at this level of sensitivity (over 95+dB 1W@1m) that is entirely passive and un-equalized throughout the entire low frequency section in a full-range transducer based loudspeaker… my suggestion to you is to BUY IT!!!

Let me start by stating emphatically: the Tekton Design Lore loudspeaker has no peaking in the bass section of the frequency response – making this ideal for even the smallest sized rooms. We have posted an online video of the Lore operating effortlessly at 10Hz infra-sonically with 120 Watts RMS applied to it for an extend period of time. I’ve measured the in-room response to below 30Hz. The anechoic -10dB point is 32Hz. The anechoic -3dB point 38Hz. Both of these numbers were calculated from the adjacent flat line located @ 44Hz. Please note: many competitors allow for peaking (up to +3dB and beyond) in the response. This allows them to fudge the numbers in their favor and causes the speaker to look like it performs well to a lower level than it really does.

The Lore Model has a bass region frequency response that is tight to less than +/-.4dB deviation!! This extrapolates to extreme accuracy, detail, and incredible realism – all bass tones provided by the source are reproduced accurately and equal in output – some would call this a “reference” grade product. First impressions for a new listener could be compared to getting a breath of fresh air after you’ve just realized that you’ve been breathing smog tainted air for years!!

Please note: the data was taken from a fresh and crisp driver that has literally no break-in time on it. All of these numbers will only get better as time goes by!

Truly discerning bass performance and accuracy between competing models is a tall order. Here’s the problem: If (which is usually the case) a competing design has any amount of peaking in the low frequency section of the loudspeaker under an objective A vs B comparison the loudspeaker producing a peak in the bass response has the tendency to entice the listener into discerning that the design is offering up something (of both quantity and quality) more than it’s competing design – when in fact it does not.

Incredible measurements are a source of pride for me and I do rely on them to ground my products firmly in acoustical physics. However, convincing my listeners that they just might be experiencing the real event is what it is all about for me. Like my web site clearly states: It’s not just about the sound. It’s all about the sound!

Tekton Design will never offer a cool, fun, eye candy, engaging, enjoyable loudspeaker for audiophiles! Tekton Design is about accurately reproducing the original event! Tekton Design believes measurements are in fact extremely important to us and primarily serve to back up and support all of it’s performance claims. This insures you are getting exactly what you are paying for.

The only thing truly lacking in the bass section of the Lore loudspeaker is the peak – thank goodness!! Now, if room filling, peaky, boomy, omnipresent bass resonance is what you crave to get your fix… Just let me know

Sincerly,

Eric Alexander
President
Tekton Design, LLC

New Lore Based Loudspeaker – Tekton Design, LLC raises the bar yet again!

tektondesign — Mon, 23 May 2011 21:25:17 +0000

New proprietary dual 10 inch T3 based loudspeaker that will redefine high efficiency/high sensitivity audio monitoring!

Introductory sales price: $2K per pair (US Dollars) + shipping – this sale price is limited to a 30 day window

The price will be $2.5K per pair (US Dollars) + shipping effective on 06-24-2011

Pre-orders being accepted now! All orders will be fulfilled on a strict first come, first serve shipment basis.

Note: This is a hand-crafted loudspeaker that is entirely designed and manufactured by passionate audio professionals in the U.S.A.

Questions: tekton_design@yahoo.com.

Pure White and Rosso Corsa (A.K.A. Ferrai Red) in satin – $1K standard price

tektondesign — Sun, 22 May 2011 16:03:15 +0000

Both finishes are now available at the standard $1K per pair (base priced) + shipping costs for the Tekton Design Lore Model Loudspeaker.

Full Range Loudspeaker Cone Repair

tektondesign — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:49:20 +0000

The Tekton Design Lore

tektondesign — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:41:54 +0000

Updated Model OB4.5 – Matching Subwoofers…

tektondesign — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:58:11 +0000

The matching subwoofers solves the stand necessity with the Model 4.5 and sounds fantastic! The full set is $1200 + shipping. If you already own the Model 4.5′s… The matching subwoofer pair is priced at $600 + shipping. The new subwoofer pair would also be compatible with nearly all other loudspeakers. Please inquire.