Tekton Ulfberht: My personal take !

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[@TektonDesign]

Jay, A giant thank you for taking on the Ulfberhts! Careful notes have been taken. Yes, we're planning the introduction of new summit performance-based loudspeakers soon - they will start at $35K pr. Also note, the quickest/easiest way to overcome the visuals of the Ulfberht is to add the CNC machined grille that conceals all driver's top-to-bottom. Best regards, Eric Alexander - audio designer

[@danieljones8587]

This review made me buy a pair of Ulfberhts! And it has been one of best investments in audio I've ever made if not thee best.

[@phillipknox5010]

I was really looking forward to your opinions regarding those speakers - Appreciate what you did, thanks.

[@supabayes3284]

Thanks Jays for your honest review and effort. I own the Tekton Encores and agree with all your observations for both pro and cons. I had many serious demo at dealers for Magico S1/2, Focal Sopra2/3, B&W 802d3 and Wilson Sabrina with my budget of 30kUSD but Tekton flagship speakers offers competitive sound for less money. With savings in speaker, I spent on better source and amplification like Chord Dave and Gryphon Diablo300. The Tekton’s are capable and deserve to be paired with better source and amps that cost more than 10k each. Looks wise, they are not at the same level as some of the speakers that you named. But looks vs sound, it is going to cost to have both and unless Tekton charges more for looks that will cost money to design and produce, there is no way to have the cake and eat it too. Ulfberht were 12k MSRP but I think that the nearly permanent sale at 9k is probably the reason why they are moving faster than before. It’s a lot of speaker for under 10k and no other speakers from any mainstream brand can match it.

[@davidhoward3669]

It is amazing that I could hear the issues with the bass through my cheap work headphones

[@josephrizk9850]

Mr. Jay is correct. I have a pair of Ulfberhts paired with an svs pb 13 ultra. The speakers need a sub paired with it to be top of the line. The sweet spot is indeed narrow, I agree with his observations. Mids and highs are exceptional and soul stirring. With a subwoofer, I don't believe you can do better for under 40k. Very honest and fair review, I trust Jay more after this review

[@audiofetish]

Well said Jay !!

[@ericsunbacon745]

I can't agree more with your professional and tactful/respectful approach. Hat tip to ya. The ads however are obnoxious. You'll lose a huge fan base due to that aspect, myself included. Cheers and happy listening!

[@gme10955]

Considering the Tekton only had a 100 hrs on it, and was nowhere near broken-in, I'd say it faired very well. Good thing it wasn't completely broken-in or it may have made it hard to justify the amount of money you spent on some of your Uber expensive speakers.

[@kingelijah79]

Excellent review you hit it on the nails

[@tlhuffman]

As an Ulfberht owner I'd have to say that this assessment is quite fair and accurate.

[@universeman657]

I’m interested in a review of the Tekton 1812.

[@artsabound7627]

I'm very late to this review but thanks for another comprehensive review. I would like to ad applicable possibly , i own Lores , they sound more open and better overall with my much lower powered Luxman integrated than with my 200/ side Pass designed power amp . To my experience high sensitivity speakers (can) sound at their best with lower power amplification . Low watts , high current .

[@kingelijah79]

Great 👍 video thanks 🙏

[@KT88gs]

Congradulations with the SR,pretty good stuff isnt it,also like the Critical Mass footers,some say they are the best but give it some time!

[@Sebastian-gc2hc]

Dear Jay, can you contemplate about checking Yamaha NS 5000? There isn't really anybody else who can do this expect of you and I asked reviewers. Yamaha pioneered Beryllium drivers. This speaker has another pioneering technology and is of brilliant craftsmanship. Also I am eagerly awaiting your video about comparison between Alexx and Utopia. Thank you

[@mauriciolosada4208]

Hi Jay, you have been doing a valuable job, with your impartial competent and sincere reviews, helping many people to assemble the best system possible, by being able to compare as many hi end components as you do. Thanks! Have you rever considered evaluating the YG Hailey 2 or Sonjas, to know how they compare with WA Alexx?

[@davep2945]

Great review on the Ulfbert. Haven't heard them but I've heard many other Tekton speakers and there's no doubt that Tekton gives the best bang for the buck in all of high end audio. Now, as far as there being certain brands that no one questions the pedigree of, well, it took a long time for Wilson to go from basically the worlds prettiest studio monitor to a well rounded a and truly world class speaker. When I've heard Magico's they've usually been so analytical that they're nearly unlistenable. Not that they can't be great but it seems so many owners of such high end products equate hyper detail and hearing artifacts with great performance. I don't. But to date I have yet to experience a pair of Magico's set up in a way that has me in agreement with many reviewers. Maybe they love analytics more than actual musicality, who knows? What amazes me though is companies that display these high end products at shows or in their shops rarely pay much attention to making them sound their best. It's almost as if they just shrug their shoulders and say, eh, it'll sound better in your home. Seriously, if you want my $100,000 show me why your product is worth it.

[@fredgilreath6062]

Thanks Jay for taking the time to share great audio equipment! To me it’s alway’s very enjoyable to hear how great components truly sound playing real music. Some people who left negative remarks do not understand our hobby at all & so you wonder why they would be watching the videos in the first place. I appreciate hearing the Alexx even though I will probably never be able to buy them. I have heard them at shows & your demo was by far the best. I had no idea they sounded that good! It’s just great to hear great music on great equipment. Thx!

[@angelsanchez4109]

Great review Jay, I was waiting eager for your personal considerations to knew IF for the money the Tektons would be on the same sound quality tier as the Sopras , B&W 802 D, Piega coax 711, Medium Magicos, and the Proac.. I got an honest and direct answer from you as always :), now the question for me is how to get a pair of Encores Be to Argentina for a reasonable amount !! :) .. thank you very much ! :).