Напольная акустика — Tekton Design ENZO XL

The Enzo XL is a floorstanding loudspeaker from Tekton Design's Full Towers category, priced at USD 2,100 per pair, reduced from USD 2,500. It is the larger relative of the Enzo 2.7, using 10-inch woofers instead of 8-inch units, and Tekton builds it in Orem, Utah, where founder Eric Alexander designs the range. It costs USD 200 more per pair than the Enzo 2.7 and stands 63 mm taller.

Key specs that matter

Two 10-inch woofers work with Tekton's patented triple-ring radiator tweeter array, which is offered in several configurations. Frequency response is 30 Hz to 30 kHz, stated by the maker as an in-room figure. Sensitivity is 96.5 dB at 2.83 V and 1 m, and impedance is 8 ohms as standard with a 4 ohm version on request. Power handling is 400 W. Each speaker measures about 1,092 x 292 x 384 mm and weighs about 32.7 to 34 kg.

Engineering and use context

An in-room frequency response includes the reinforcement of bass by the room boundaries, so it is not directly comparable with an anechoic figure. The array belongs to the family of designs covered by US Patent 9247339, in which low-mass domes arranged in rings take the place of a single tweeter, and different array configurations change the number of elements. The two 10-inch woofers give the Enzo XL more cone area than the two 8-inch drivers of the Enzo 2.7, and its power handling is higher. The cabinet is also wider and deeper than that of the 2.7. Tube amplifiers work well with the standard impedance, while the low-impedance option gives solid-state amplifiers an easier way to deliver more power. An upgrade package covers crossover parts and binding posts, a USD 75 charge applies for bi-wire or bi-amp connections, and grilles and footers are available. Tekton lists Charcoal among the finishes, along with other colours. Shipping is free in the continental United States.

Pairing

The high sensitivity means that low-power tube amplifiers are practical, while the power handling covers more powerful solid-state amplifiers. The standard load keeps the speaker easy to drive, and the cabinet suits rooms of about 20 m2. The twin woofers usually make a subwoofer unnecessary for music.

Alternatives

The Tekton Design Pendragon is a larger Full Towers model, also built around two 10-inch woofers, standing about 1,372 mm tall with 95 dB sensitivity at USD 2,000.