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Has anyone just recently purchased this speaker? I checked the archives and there isn't much new info there. What do you think? A keeper?
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I agree completely with abs1. I use either a 14 watt 6l6-based SEP or an el84-based SEP amp putting out 22 watts. This speaker is as good as my Klipsch Forte's with all the Crite's upgrades
I've had my M-Lore's for going on three years and remain completely satisfied with them. I originally was going to order the Lore's, but after discussing my situation with Eric Alexander I took his advice and ordered a pair of M-Lore's because of the small size of my room. I was not disappointed in the least, and saved some money to boot.
Many potential buyers are scared away by their relatively low price, but don't let that fool you. Eric's direct to the customer business model and no frills entry level pricing structure allows the buyer to realize a heck of a lot more bang for the buck than do more traditional marketing methods. I opted for the gloss Rosso Corso (Ferrari racing red) finish over the standard satin black finish and specified the optional grilles, both of which added (at the time) about $200 to the bottom line, but the finish is really beautiful and really adds 'pop' to my music room.
I'm not a reviewer and have no pretenses of being one so I'll do my best to describe what I think of them in plain English. The M-Lore's are pretty efficient - about 95dB IIRC - so they can easily be driven with a low wattage amplifier, although I drive mine with a 100wpc Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum integrated (KT120 output tubes). The impedance is rated at 8 ohms and is pretty flat across the board, which makes these speakers a very easy load to drive for just about any amplifier that's out there.
Their sound is unlike that of any of its competition. It's not like the typical "audiophile" speaker at all! It's warm and powerful, without a hint of silibance or grating throughout the audio spectrum but it's not at all polite. Not by any means! When I first heard them I thought "this is what live music really sounds like!" It's not some "high end" designers idea of what a home loudspeaker should sound like sitting in some tweed wearing, pipe smoking, sherry sipping gent's parlor playing chamber music. If that's you the M-Lore's are probably not what you're looking for.
The rave review found in the Stereomojo website does a great job of describing what this speaker really is. Of course if that's not what you're looking for - it's horses for courses.
I hope this is helpful,
Al
Thank you for the comprehensive review. I have read the professional reviews but wanted to get opinions of end users. By your description it sounds like a speaker I could live with. Some have suggested raising them a bit. Since they are only 34" tall with some seating positions they may not be @ the right height. Did you raise yours? Also, I now have Snell type J speakers that I like but am looking for a floor stander. The Snell's are a pretty dynamic sounding speaker that is kind of what I am looking for with the M Lore's......
My music room is furnished in the mid-century modern style with the resulting original low-slung furniture. That low seating position coupled with the fact that I'm of average height makes it unnecessary for me to raise the height of my M-Lore's although I can understand how a three to four inch boost would help in many cases.
However, I did replace the standard Tekton floor spikes with a set of Soundocity outriggers that added a little height to my M-Lore's. I never really had any complaints with Tekton's spikes, but the outriggers make them feel more stable. It's very possible that the extra stability is all in my mind ;-)
Cheers,
Al
Thanks, I purchase a pair of M Lores used with walnut veneer and grills....
Congrats! I'm sure that you'll love 'em.
Cheers,
Al
Thank you. I will be using a AES Super 25 amp with KT-66's od KT-88's.
I am going to try both and see which I like better.....
Please be sure to post your thoughts once you're comfortable with room positioning, etc.
Cheers,
Al
Mini review of Tekton M Lore; Room 15x22x8. These were placed 6 ft. apart, 16" from the back wall. The grills were off. Equipment used, Cambridge Audio 650C CD player, Technics 1100A TT with 10" tonearm and Denon Dl-103R cart., B&K Pro 10MC Pre, AES Super 25 tube amp, Kimber 8tc cables.
My old speakers are Snell Type J With new surrounds. First off everything sounded cleaner and more natural. Trumpets, saxes, flutes, drums, cymbals, piano, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, electric bass, acoustic bass, and last but not least voices. First I played a CD sampler the FI/ Analogue Productions that has samples of blues, jazz, and pop. I use this CD because it was produces in 1997 and was considered a audiophile CD. I have heard this hundreds of time so I can hear what I am getting and what is missing from the music.To be continued......
Tekton M Lore review cont. Every instrument sounded more real with that palatable organic feel. They are dynamic without sounding harsh. They reveled details and nuances that my Snell J speakers couldn't. To say I am happy with these speakers would be an understatement. Other music I listened to on LP's are as follows: Ray Brown A. Almeida, Moonlight serenade DD, Shelby Lynne, Just A Little Lovin, Patricia Barbour Live in Paris and others. You mite say these are all audiophile recordings of course they sound good. You are right Thus. night I am going to hook up my Forte Model S SS amp amp play some older rock records and see what the M Lores can do with these components in place.....
Not bad for a 'cheap' pair of speakers that use a musical instrument transducer as the main driver, huh?
I'm glad to hear that you are happy with your M-Lore's. I figured you'd like them.
Keep the posts coming :-)
Cheers,
Al
You are right, I cant figure out how Eric makes such musical speakers with basically entry level drivers.....
They should be here this week. Do you toe yours in and how far apart do you have them? Thanks
I place mine about 7' apart and either toe them in slightly or not at all.
Cheers,
Al
When I had the M-Lore, I found them to be quite flexible and not particularly fussy about set-up. In a small room in a somewhat nearfield set-up (speakers approx. 6-7' apart), I prefered a cross-axis approach. That is with the M-Lore aimed to cross axis slightly in front of the listening position. In a larger room, the speakers were about 9-10' apart. My toe-in varied from slight( aimed to miss the outside of my shoulders by 6" + or - )or back to cross axis once again. Pick what works best for you and your room. The speaker will have a very musical presentation regardless.
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