The pendragon cycle is a series of historical fantasy books based on the arthurian legend, written by stephen r. The pendragon and standard lore models are 98dbwatt efficient so even lowpowered amps will play them at very loud levels. Machale announced the title would be the pilgrims of rayne in place of the previously announced title, pendragon the great. The cycle was originally planned as a fourbook series, but the original publisher opted to stop after the first three books, resulting in arthurs rather abrupt ending and the existence of many unexplored stories and plotlines. Doing business and getting high my main criticism of the tekton enzo xl is that its overall sound leaned a tiny bit more toward the puritan, the restrained, and the businesslike than i. When i listened to that first recording, i did have one very noticeable feeling. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Review of tekton pendragonse loudspeaker hello to all i finally have over 150 hours logged on these new tekton pendragonse about the 120 hr mark with low spl we decided to open up the volume these ses are now starting to open up. They are drilled for speaker grills but i never purchased them. I gave it a couple weeks and pushed the tektons back in place to see if i would change my mind on any given point.
Alternate or customized versions are available on request, including the 8inch seas pendragons, and more recently the 14inch. His uncle press is a traveler, and, as bobby has learned, that means uncle press is responsible, through his journeys, for solving interdimensional conflict wherever he encounters it. Suggested by adrev for a 3rd party the low gold orchestra mountain heart part 2. Herb reichert places the enzo xl the little brother of the pendragon in the stereophile class a category.
The enzo xl has now been updated and improved, incorporating key technology from our recent industrychanging us patent 9247339. Bobby has a seemingly normal life in book one, living at home with his family and his dog marley. Journal of an adventure through time and space, commonly known as pendragon, is a series of ten youngadult science fiction and fantasy novels by american author d. Michael zisserson these things should come with a warning label. First published by chaosium, the line was taken over by green knight publishing when they acquired rights. I had previously been listening through some kef iq70 floorstanders and the pendragons are a noticeable improvement. Tekton enzo, a strong contender for speaker of the year cnet. This is the lowest point of entry to the truly full range speaker club. The stereophile measurements demonstrate that, while they are not bad, they are quite far from the greatest thing since the second coming of christ. Tekton pendragon vs goldenear triton 2 audioholics home. On the other side of the spectrum is tekton, but they appear to be carving out a reputation and building an online following, especially thanks to the pendragon.
The tekton enzo xls played all four sides of this recording masterpiece with noteperfect tone. The pendragon has now been updated and improved, incorporating key technology from our industrychanging us patent 9247339. Well, each enzo xl has three tweeters, each apparently crossed over at a different frequency, and they all disappeared just fine. Jun 20, 2015 tekton does make larger models for higher output in large rooms including their standard lore and pendragon models that boast widerange, excellent dynamic capability, and high output. Fourteenyearold bobby pendragon is not like the other boys his age. Tekton enzo xl measured by stereophile audioholics home. The speakers are sold internetdirect with a transferrable 5year warranty. Feb 28, 20 022820 we are excited to announce the new tekton design enzo loudspeaker.
Having heard the enzo s big brother the pendragon, i can honestly say that i have never heard a speaker more dynamic. The pendragon fiction series was a trade paperback line that offered reprints of lost classics of arthurian fiction, as well as original novels and anthologies. Tekton does make larger models for higher output in large rooms including their standard lore and pendragon models that boast widerange, excellent dynamic capability, and high output. The new enzo xls were not only designed by eric alexander, founder and president and chief of everything at tekton design, llcthey were also built by him at the tekton design facility in orem, utah. Review tekton design enzo xl loudspeakers and cinema. Tekton design enzo xl loudspeakers and cinema subwoofer. Machales 10volume pendragon series, middleschooler bobby pendragon discovers he is a traveler, meaning he has special powers that allow him to travel from one planet, or \territory,\ to another within halla all the territories combined. Journal of an adventure through time and space, commonly known as pendragon, is a series of ten youngadult science fiction and fantasy novels by.
The cnet article says that its not as transperant as the magnepan 1. Alexander personally assembles and tests every pair of enzos in his factory in utah. Tekton enzos are speakers that have developed an intense but questionable internet hype about them. The first book of the pendragon series introduces the reader to the protagonist, bobby pendragon.
I did not even check here or on the other tekton related threads. Tektons new double impact speaker features a patented design that uses 11 drivers in a. Posted on january 25, 2012 by scot hull in loudspeakers 33 comments. Bobby pendragon is a seemingly normal teenager, swept into an amazing quest, and catapulted into the middle of an immense, interdimensional conflict. Hey parimento ive been getting the bug again and as usual i want the most speaker my money can buy. Digging in to the tekton pendragon parttime audiophile.
The affable and ever patient alexander obliged, and. Nothing wrong with speakers except a minor nick on a speaker. Rudy giuliani was about to sweep the crack hoes and squeegee humans off new yorks garbagefilled streets. Tekton design enzo xl loudspeakers and cinema subwoofer, a listening test on tntaudio, internet hifi magazine. A trailer for the book pendragon the merchant of death. Where can i download the pendragon series of books by d j. Jul 25, 20 should have added tekton pendragon s along w enzo. Well, i got my pendragons on friday and i have to say my first impressions or great.
Sep 30, 2012 on the other side of the spectrum is tekton, but they appear to be carving out a reputation and building an online following, especially thanks to the pendragon. The people live on immense, floating cities called habitats and grow food on the sea floor and in their habitats. As you can see in my picture below, the tweeters look. Tekton speakers unconventional designs ascend acoustics. The enzo is a proprietary loudspeaker design and concept that truly raises the bar in audio performance and value. They read one book after another through the entire series until they were done and my son had me buy this boxed set to replace the falling apart, much loved old set so that he could have it for his own kids. Suggested by adrev for a 3rd party the low gold orchestra mountain heart part 2 official music video. What makes pendragon different than other ya books is at its heart they are war stories. Pendragon series itself has been addictive reading for all three of my boys as they get to be around age 10 to 12. Having now garnered a literal cult following, the mighty tekton pendragon rules and imitates no one. Ive owned and enjoyed vandersteens, magnaplanars and revels, but im a tekton owner for life.
The pendragon is one on my list and is at its price point comparable with the sierra 1 towers. Should i give my first book away in order to grow an audience and get my name out there. Bobby pendragon has visited the alternate shelve the never war. After a time of adjustment, i played two tracks that sum up the majority of my music collection, one from buckethead and the other from yo yo ma the goat rodeo sessions. As someone who already owns a pair of these speakers, with the jupiter capacitor upgrade you are preaching to the choir so to speak. But this was kinda made explicit by the last books title referring to travelers as soldiers. His success or failure will decide the course of human existence. Jun 11, 20 a trailer for the book pendragon the merchant of death. Tekton pendragon speakers page 3 home theater forum.
It happened more than usual while i was listening to the new tekton enzo xls. Ordered a new pair of pendragon speakers last october. They sound great with every kind of music, obviously at home with rock, but instruments such as acoustic piano or strings sound lovely also. The tekton enzo xl model should also be given careful. For sale is a pair of gently used tekton design enzo xl in good shape. Tight effortless powerful bass, smooth midrange and treble, the music coming out of them indeed fills the room. Initially shipped out by a commander in press to different battles, bobby has to deal with the whole series as a war. Mar 24, 2015 the new enzo xls were not only designed by eric alexander, founder and president and chief of everything at tekton design, llcthey were also built by him at the tekton design facility in orem, utah.
Tekton speakers,who owns them and what did you replace and why. The speakers are very precisely specd and eric tells me that they measure flat. These fullrange seas pendragon loudspeakers, and the tekton design crew. Tekton s new double impact speaker features a patented design that uses 11 drivers in a fourway configuration. At school, he is the star basketball player and, to top it off, he is incredibly smart and. Excellent speakers but just bought some revel f 208s and i find the latter just a bit better. Machale the lost city of faar is the second book in the pendragon series by d. Where can i download the pendragon series of books by d j machale. The use of pendragon to refer to arthur, rather than to uther or his brother, is of much more recent vintage. Hear for yourself how an amazing system is now even better. The tekton enzo xl are slightly warmer overall than the ane. He has written, directed and produced many television series and movies for young people that have been seen on nickelodeon, the disney channel, hbo, showtime, pbs, discovery kids, and the broadcast networks. Your thoughts on these new tekton speakers the emotiva lounge. Several, actually and as expected looking at the size of them they can and do play extremely loud extremely effortlessly with any genre of music.
While i dont have the xls i absolutely love my enzos and for me the only competition my enzos have without spending tens of thousands more are other tekton speakers. Each pendragon uses a pair of 10inch papercone woofers and a trio of proprietary tweeters. Powered by primaluna dialogue premium integrated amp, zentara cables. Doing business and getting high my main criticism of the tekton enzo xl is that its overall sound leaned a tiny bit more toward the puritan, the restrained, and the businesslike than i prefer. Ive only been able to listen for about 6 hours so far. The merchant of death, the lost city of faar, the never war, the reality bug, black water paperback october 27, 2009.
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