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Tex Tone - a new NZ speaker company Nov 9, 2019 16:29:34 GMT 12
- Edited Nov 9, 2019 16:33:30 GMT 12 by Dom
Post by Dom on Nov 9, 2019 16:29:34 GMT 12The brainchild of Flying Nun stalwart, Tex Houston. They look very nice but then again, they are pretty high-end. Singer/songwriter at: www.dominicblaazer.net
180g album, "The Lights of Te Atatu" released 2018 
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Post by cartridgeguyonline on Nov 9, 2019 16:49:40 GMT 12
Would be nice to see an independant review of them (Owen ??), but at $9K they have a fair amount of competition from more established brands. Who are the dealers for them in NZ ?
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Tex Tone - a new NZ speaker company Nov 9, 2019 17:30:38 GMT 12
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Post by michaelw on Nov 9, 2019 17:30:38 GMT 12
they look nice, there's a sonus faber vibe but the website leaves many Q's...
are they nz made ? do they use bespoke drivers ? who sells them ?
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Post by cartridgeguyonline on Nov 10, 2019 8:22:10 GMT 12
From reading the website I had assumed NZ made with drivers from one of the usual overseas driver manufacturers. Are they selling direct ?
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Post by Owen Y on Nov 10, 2019 10:37:38 GMT 12
Woofers look like a Peerless model.
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Post by sub on Nov 10, 2019 11:05:51 GMT 12
Their web page only lists one model, a stand mount for $7500 free delivery in nz, plus stands if you want them at $1400.
They look the business, but as above, would like to see an independent review. 
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Post by foveaux on Nov 10, 2019 12:15:53 GMT 12
SimonB @ Wand
May have heard them? If yes, Simon is an astute guide. Simon? Yep, pricey: will have to be great to compete. Tex Houston is an experienced icon, so the R&D will be thorough. Congrats on a NZ product! For me, would have to change the tweeter chrome surround to black: and/or magnetic grill (should be standard at this price?) "I see music as a lifetime affair." [Rory Gallagher]
"Free - I miss that band, but when I look back, we were very young" [Paul Rodgers]
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Post by foveaux on Nov 10, 2019 12:27:36 GMT 12
"I see music as a lifetime affair." [Rory Gallagher]
"Free - I miss that band, but when I look back, we were very young" [Paul Rodgers]
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Post by simonb on Nov 18, 2019 12:32:31 GMT 12
Yes, Tex is a really nice unassuming guy with a great set of ears.
He bought the speakers round a few months ago and I was impressed. For a pretty small speaker they have very good bass extension and goes surprisingly loud without obvious compression. This was once we ditched my low powered valve amp and skinny cables. Unsurprisingly needs a transistor amp (or a very big valve one) He has done a great job with the crossover, simple but hard to spot from a listening perspective. I don't have 'at home' experience of speakers of similar price point but I think it is likely very competitive. Would love to hear them with the Pureaudio Duo. Yes, cabinets etc are made in Dunedin (I am getting my next batch of turntables made by the same people) Simon Simon Brown
Design Build Listen Ltd, Makers of The Wand Analogue Products Distributor of Hana Cartridges 
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Post by Owen Y on Nov 18, 2019 16:34:09 GMT 12
87db/W sensitivity - quite low in this day & age.
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Tex Tone - a new NZ speaker company Feb 17, 2021 10:05:14 GMT 12
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Post by foveaux on Feb 17, 2021 10:05:14 GMT 12
Ref. my post in the Class D amps topic.
I was at Relics Audio in Dunedin yesterday, spending a leisurely 45mins listening to their Textone demo speakers on the end of a digital set-up: Tidal > NAD C 388 + Bluos Module > Textone. I'd heard the Textone speakers previously with a Wand TT and Perreaux amp. That was only a 'quick' listen, but convincing enough to 'rate' the speakers. (playing a few tracks from my Howe Gelb 'Sno Angel album). Yesterday it was all ambient music. Starting with 'Lost and Found' (Master Tape) by Jonsi (sigur ros) and then 'The Pearl' by Eno/Budd/Lanois (a desert island disc for me) First time listen to Jonsi, so unfamiliar music (but nice recommendation Alan). Then to The Pearl, which I know backwards. The Textones were super convincing on this album. As I texted to Cooksferry, they've got them 'dialled in' now, compared to my earlier listen. imo & experience these are top shelf speakers by any measure. The NAD/Textone combo is exemplary. I'd relish hearing them with my Valve systems (Ecofan/Mapletree) and WandTT (ahem...danger, Will Robinson...) Kind thanks to Alan @ Relics - such a passionate & knowledgable musician who understands quality, rewarding music reproduction.  And just great to have a quality, local audio physical showroom too. Aside - just before leaving the showroom he said his surname was Haig - it clicked: ex. The Chills etc. - legend! (then we had quick sprint down 'memory lane' influential music. So cool). "I see music as a lifetime affair." [Rory Gallagher]
"Free - I miss that band, but when I look back, we were very young" [Paul Rodgers]
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Post by Neil on Feb 17, 2021 13:19:41 GMT 12
These are great speakers. We will have them in store pretty soon.
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Post by bruise on Feb 18, 2021 10:04:00 GMT 12
Soundline in Wgtn have them as well
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