Tekton Troubadour Review: Take 2

[@Newrecordday2013]

Maybe I can finally find some peace in this. Thank you. Respectfully, -Ron

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I’m sorry you went through this man. I hope the community has a better appreciation for your situation now.

[@joentell]

Erin, I'm proud of you for standing your ground!

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

@@joentellcouldn’t have done it without everyone’s support.

[@ChicagoRob2]

Ron is one of my favorite reviewers and always shoots straight. I would not hesitate to purchase any speaker he recommends.

[@VacuumTubes]

Right now Eric Alexander is curled up in his mother’s arms sucking his thumb being told “it’s okay, you can’t win them all.”

[@wcg66]

If anyone from Tekton is reading this: I will never buy a product from your company, ever. The reason is solely based on the behaviour of Eric Alexander.

[@easternlethal]

Me too. My interest in Tekton has just fallen to zero. And I will be telling all my audiophile buddies too.

[@boterhammetpindakaashagelslag]

Cancel culture at its finest. Not that I'm condoning Tekton's actions in the matter, but you are part of the problem.

[@YitbosSwede]

Agreed. Tried the Impact Monitors back in the day, but my space was too small for them. Was eventually going to try something else out from Tekton, but never will now. I cannot stress enough, how little this has to do with the reviewers. This is based on a company being unprofessional. Collaboration is cheaper than lawyers, and wild concept, can make you more money if you use that expertise to improve. Happens all over this industry where companies fix issues found by reviews and measurements. I'll take a company that listens to their customers over one who threatens the and throws childish tantrums.

[@nc3419]

Me too. And probably for other reasons I may have as well.

[@BeyondResolution]

Agree.. But there is a big review channel on youtube and the web that you should treat the same way.. Audioholics.. I have seen some scary emails from them to a manufacturer i know.. And it proves that they demand pay for reviews.. If he did not pay a sertain amount of money for advertisment on they're page they would not do the review.. :P And Eric Alexander was afraid to look like an ass for designing a crap speaker? Well, he now looks like an ass for both designing a flawed speaker and being a duch on emails :D Way to go! :)

[@GoldenSound]

"Your review makes me look like an ass to everyone that has witnessed it" No Eric, I think you've done that part yourself

[@Texacate]

🤣🤣🤣, so true.

[@BestKiteboardingOfficial]

It doesn't make him 'look like' an ass....I have no doubt in my mind that he is.

[@Kryptic1046]

"You turned them against me!" "You have done that yourself!"

[@paulgyro]

Bingo! He's a victim of himself. We are most often our worst enemies.

[@astertm99]

Well said!!

[@mikelaguirre]

Will never buy a Tekton product. Bullying reviewers is UNACCEPTABLE and a disgrace for the industry. Thank you Erin for your reviews. Integrity is a rare thing nowadays

[@TexasCorgiGun]

Same here

[@carlosoliveira-rc2xt]

KZbin amateurs should realize their responsibility and not treat reviews as "hobbies". I guess you better not but any Bose product or Apple product because they litigate like rabbits f*ck.

[@billyc1902]

@@Pete.across.the.street Yes, some of us were going to actually. But funnily enough, we're no longer interested.

[@katebloggs8243]

@@Pete.across.the.streetNot really, because you never know whether future circumstances might’ve moved them toward buying from Tekton, but this is a guaranteed future. It does matter. Before we decide to buy anything there is a period when we’re not going to.

[@Harald-MacGerhard]

100% agree

[@Audioholics]

You had me at IBS 😂 Great job man. Solidarity among reviewers against bullies.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I gotta poop!!! LOL

[@ProudPapaKY]

​@ErinsAudioCorner I need to send you a shirt with this on it. 😂

[@JoeJ-8282]

"Poop Happens!" (Another good shirt statement)

[@turdferguson7686]

as somebody with some version of IBS, this shits not funny! ok, well it is kinda funny, but it does suck having to constantly worry about shitting and then shitting more because of the stress about shitting.

[@JoeJ-8282]

@@turdferguson7686 Hahaha, such a fitting screen name for this kind of comment too!... "Turd Ferguson"... Nice one, LOL! 😂

[@JohnDoe-pc9qf]

I cannot believe he got so bent out of shape about that tiny bump that would be completely undetectable by 99.99% of people listening to the speakers. I don't know, maybe destroying his own business will teach him a valuable life lesson.

[@vanwilliams4028]

I think Tekton shot themselves in the foot acting the way they did.

[@trulsdirio]

They skipped the foot and went straight for the chest. This is beyond stupid and basically kills any chance anyone that has seen this will ever consider buying from them.

[@nc3419]

You mean feet?

[@pablo-zn1mg]

I hope that shot doesn't create a cabinet resonance.

[@Crandish99]

Exactly

[@Harrisongrey19]

I’d still buy tekton speakers, people still buy mofi records and they lied to their customers form over 30 years. Let’s grow up a little, and stop playing victim to something that didn’t happen to you.

[@Hi-FiChess]

That guy destroyed his own reputation by immediately threatening litigation and in classic modern fashion is playing the victim. He only has himself to blame and needs to live with his poor choice.

[@episodesglow]

The funniest thing is he doesn't understand what the word litigation means

[@fonkenful]

So, you’re thinking his favorite bell cal colour might be red?

[@marstedt]

What Eric NEEDS to do is get help and then do whatever he can to repair the damage to Amir, Erin and Ron.

[@wa2368]

Factually speaking, the speaker measures great for a 1000 bucks. Move on everybody.

[@toneslotohnz4540]

@@wa2368 So do many other speakers, and you don't have to support a narcissistic excrement orifice.

[@Voidrunner01]

I hope Eric Alexander sees this: This review, and it's earlier iteration did not discourage me from buying a Tekton product. Eric Alexander's behavior, however, entirely convinced me that ever spending any money with Tekton would be a massive mistake. Mr. Alexander, you made this happen. Nobody else. Just you.

[@chinmeysway]

write this to their direct email! he’s not gonna read it here

[@justin4911]

@@chinmeysway Ordinarily I would agree, but in this case... he just might.

[@katebloggs8243]

@@chinmeyswayFor sure he'll read every comment. He can't let go.

[@chinmeysway]

@@katebloggs8243hi yah ok i won’t rule that out! guess he’ll have lots of free time to do so now, crickets over there (30 min from me actually) w nobody buying things anymore lol

[@dee1458]

@@chinmeysway then a "letter" shows up in the mail

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Erin Go Bragh ! Guess Im late to the party ! LOL. Today the FIFTH client of mine asked me about this debacle. Keep on doing what you do, Brother. Trust me, in your 52K subs there are many Attorneys that would wrap this guy up for lunch... Keep on keeping on !!

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Thanks, Mikey! I'm gonna keep on keepin on!

[@dcfincher]

I can attest to Eric Alexander being a hot head. I made the mistake of talking to him on the phone about auditioning some Tekton speakers several years ago while I was visiting Salt Lake City. He completely blew up on me. After I disarmed him a bit, he backed off and started complaining about being overworked and not finding employees that can work as hard as he does. That phone call left me with a negative overall impression and I decided to not order any Tekton products.

[@amb3cog]

We know. It's never his fault is it? 🤷‍♂ 🤦‍♂️ Dude needs therapy. Not better employees. ✌️

[@marstedt]

The problem is not the speakers.

[@RichardMetzger]

He's needs to be medicated. Imagine what his poor wife must go through.

[@myu4039]

He has trouble admitting that he cant do what he promises. I experienced that when I ordered from him. You don't need to accuse him of anything, he already has that in his mind of insecurity. It is really a shame that he has to make the community his enemy instead of cultivating support from it. He clearly needs something to make him feel less threatened. He must be miserable. Poor bastard.

[@amb3cog]

@@RichardMetzger She took his kid, and ghosted him, according to one of his own videos. ✌️

[@mikehuntington4440]

A lot of us are "done" with Tekton now. Great video as usual.

[@ChicagoRob2]

I hope they lose $50K in orders. The owner has a Napoleonic complex and needs to find humility.

[@simplereef4854]

Tekton is making a lot of money as we speak, lol.

[@ChicagoRob2]

@@simplereef4854 So are Bose.

[@RichardMetzger]

@@ChicagoRob2 He's lost way more than that. Plus when you factor in the loss of dignity...

[@Youthman]

Love the honesty and transparency in this video. You are a man of your work who lives with integrity and character. I’m truly sorry you had to go through this but as you have seen, the community and us reviewers have your back.

[@generationbehindhifi]

Erin, we got your back! Let him threaten litigation. Us audiophiles will have a go fund me setup for you so fast and with so much money in it that he will have no choice but to stop this charade or he himself will be financially ruined. I think I speak for all of us when I say we appreciate your transparency and honesty in all of this. Don't let this fool upset you! You did absolutely nothing wrong!

[@ramonvives1674]

Well said, 💯 percent support.

[@osteopic]

I was thinking the same, with the GoFundMe account. Erin, if it happens that you need $ to fight litigation in this matter, I pledge to be a sizable donor! I'm outraged by Eric's behavior and I suspect there's about 27,000 other people that feel the same.

[@johngnipper8768]

Me three !

[@spalmgre9167]

Same thoughts here in Finland we shall support.

[@CorbyPage]

Tried commenting on your video, and it deducted funds from my bank account. I will begin litigation first thing in the morning.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

I will install feet on your funds.

[@katebloggs8243]

@@ErinsAudioCornerHoly moly, both of you made me laugh out loud. My wife poked her head in from the kitchen to see what was so dang funny.

[@Maver1ck911]

​@ErinsAudioCorner don't you know leaky comments when you hear them?

[@katebloggs8243]

@@Maver1ck911 Our comments broke the sound barrier due to the extreme turbulence of our opinions.

[@katebloggs8243]

@@Maver1ck911 Mock too! Or was it Mach 2? (What was actual the velocity Eric predicted?)

[@highmodulus588]

At AXPONA tomorrow, I plan on walking into the Tekton room and dropping the nastiest, rotten, taco Bell laced fart and walk out with a smile...

[@littlewicky1]

Some might consider that a war crime! DO IT!!

[@utooboobnoob]

You better have a lawyer on retainer...

[@highmodulus588]

As The Fat Electrician says…”it’s never a war crime the first time”

[@RennieAsh]

Lol but what if they have some random people there; they don't deserve your fart lol

[@amb3cog]

Just buy a can of fart spray. And do it all day. 🤣🤣🤣 ✌️

[@MS-pw8yu]

Mr. Alexander just tanked his entire business by his own hand. What....a.....fool.

[@mostyles328]

Eric Alexander from Tektonic should now be shunned from the audio industry for his deplorable behavior!

[@fmottnar01]

We have to make sure that this will forever be the first video anyone sees when they search for Tekton.

[@tommorrison9724]

Erin, the guy from Tekton could learn a lot from your thoughtfulness and professionalism. Well done.

[@PrimeHiFi]

The fact you released email correspondence shows how honest and sincere you are not only as a reviewer but as a person. The integrity here is absolutely unmatched. Most people would fold and back out of something like this. We NEED more reviewers like you. This industry is spoiled rancid with reviewers on their knees for large companies like this. I commend you and look forward to seeing your channel explode. You have a community full of people who have your back. Keep it up Erin! And a message to Eric / Tekton: Shame on you for bullying critics of your products. The community is finally catching on. This behavior can not be tolerated. Unfortunately for you, it seems to be too late to make it right. You’ve shown your true colors and most people aren’t impressed.

[@bjmarchives]

I think Tekton is a small company led by one man, hence the complete derailment.

[@rafaelsmith681]

@@bjmarchives its a small company led by a a'hole!

[@MattZildjian]

Eric Alexander has done more damage to his company with his childish behaviour and threats of litigation than any negative review of his products could ever do.

[@low42g]

Hopefully Tekton goes bankrupt.

[@ZZ-ou7gp]

Amen ​@@low42g

[@BriBCG]

He defamed himself with his behavior way more than a small complaint about a minor resonance could have ever done.

[@jvonengeln]

For sure!!!

[@stevengagnon4777]

Yeah it sure did. And a couple heavy sand bags would make that go away. They would look nice with a heavy potted plant on top too. Some LED grow lights above them and you are ready to go. I'm thinking well manicured Purple Haze in full flower would be nice. Plants do like good vibes.

[@hifipi3.14]

That’s the worst part. No speakers are perfect, there’s always some little thing and no other manufacturers react like he did. It wasn’t even a big deal, then Erik proceeds to lose his damn mind over it with those emails.

[@chrishmeet]

He should pay you for fixing his design.

[@chrismon1001]

Tekton is now trash to me; no matter what they release in the future. Tekton will never get a recommendation or support from me and my audio community, and are dead to me and my friends. Eric Alexander has killed his company.

[@WhiteBubblySoup]

Eric, I demand an immediate mea culpa and an apology video. This is non negotiable.

[@danskebassister22]

Hahahahaha

[@jasonwilmot1699]

Although I love my Tekton Double Impacts, when I'm ready to upgrade, Tekton will NOT be on my list because of Eric's attitude. Keep up the good work Erin, we all appreciate your integrity.

[@Pzkriek]

I to have the Double Impacts. I guess we are now stuck with them as there is no way we could ever sell them at a reasonable price. Eric really sunk his own company.

[@IliyaOsnovikov]

Agree. That response was idiotic.

[@SantanKGhey1234]

Moab owner here... i love them... guess they are my end game speaker... really

[@canillocanillo3371]

Sucks that Erin is having to deal with this, I owned the Pendragons, then purchased the double impacts, while Eric is not easy to deal with, he does make incredible sounding speakers. Really sad he was not able to handle this situation better and hope he learns from this mistake. That said...if I ever wanted to upgrade from my DI Id still consider Tekton, I looked at all the things I own, and most of them are owned by companies that do much worse than threaten with litigation and Im sure most of the people here are the same, lets start by researching the company whos device we are using to leave a comment here. Most people saying they will never buy Tekton after this, prob never intended too do so anyways and just use this opportunity to spread their dislike for the brand. Reminds me of the people that wont buy a Tesla because they dont like Elon....my hard earned money goes to the company with the best product in my price range,

[@IliyaOsnovikov]

@@canillocanillo3371 On the one hand you are correct. On the other, if something (God forbid) goes wrong with your future purchase from Tekton your may get the same treatment as Erin.

[@phpn99]

Tekton's next loudspeaker should be named "The Streisand Effect"

[@DBravo29er]

😂🤌🫡

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

except that Barbra Streisand was _famously beautiful_ whereas Tektons, uhm,

[@dennismoore1116]

This version should have tall feet only on one side and featured round vertical panels. That way when you sit it down it will roll over, land on top and stop the 250 hz resonance. Hahaha!

[@BobCoalWater]

Since any publicity is good publicity, might be good for him in the long run.

[@CC-xu2yz]

@@WeeWeeJumbo Really?

[@napilopez]

Erin, you handled this masterfully. And you didnt even bring up that sealing the cabinet with feet is a bad design decision in the first place. I hope you can get some peace and that this saga ends here.

[@dsnyder0cnn]

Well said!

[@JoshuaBarrio]

Right. If these speakers are made to be listened with the stands on don't make the feet removable, and / or don't make them with a through hole to allow air to leak. The best and easiest design choice is just make the bottom panel a solid flat sealed surface.

[@oliverbeard7912]

I'm beginning to feel that Stereophile will be somewhat reluctant to carry out an objective review on a a Tekton product. If the designer is a good one he should have investigated the cause of the resonance problem and tried to address it.

[@G-ra-ha-m]

Holes filled with feet is an obvious problem, and the inevitable happened. I don't believe the 250Hz peak can be causes by those 4 little holes either. If something is given as a development review it would be one thing, but they were send for review as a sale item - whining about some excuse for the peak is Bad Management and a victim mentality.

[@tonygutermuth9347]

Great job handling a difficult situation Erin. You've proven once again that you put accuracy and integrity first.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Thank you, Tony.

[@kevinodonnell9981]

After watching this I will never own a Tekton speaker. Erin you handled this perfectly.

[@DullBoyJack]

I watched his video on the subject and he flat out lied in it about his lawsuit threats, saying he did no such thing. It's like a textbook case of what not to do. He dug his own grave here, and he's still digging...

[@jvonengeln]

And all the audio enthusiasts said…Amen.

[@IliyaOsnovikov]

Bad thing with emails is that you can not call it back. Once it's sent you cannot return it unlike the messages in the WhatsApp.

[@westsider1442]

He’s gaslighting us.

[@bjmarchives]

Yeah he pulled the videos once this video dropped. But they were re-uploaded by others.

[@DullBoyJack]

@@bjmarchives just like he does with speakers that get bad reviews... He tries to pretend it never happened. Lol

[@a3marketing991]

I actually felt the first review wasn’t bad for Tekton. The actions by the company were definitely out of line and not very professional. It’s great you did a follow up and not a surprise that the measurements really didn’t change.

[@disienna]

That’s the crazy part about it: I was actually considering these speakers after the first review. The difference that the feet made wouldn’t change my opinion at all. I mean not in the least. The behavior of the company on the other hand….. I bet that’s done far more damage to sales than anything else. I hope Erin knows that whatever happens, we got his back.

[@34332]

​@@disienna Same here. I really liked the shape and color. That's in the past now.

[@fantom789]

They say never bring data to a story fight, but I like your style and integrity.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Yo! Thanks for the donation!

[@nathanielbrice8725]

How to destroy your reputation in one email! Erin, you have so much support over this! We got your back!

[@jonwatchesnyc8777]

You are a class act, Erin - sorry you had this experience, and much respect and appreciation for all the work you do to make audio more fun and interesting for all of us

[@michaelmityok1001]

The Tekton dude is a fascinating real world demo of narcissism in action. The complete lack of self knowledge around how he appears to others is key to understanding the pathology. There is literally nobody home to answer to, there is only the ego acting out its motives. When viewed objectively via a KZbin video the pathology is clear as crystal - it is a tradgedy for our species that this NOT the case when you are mixed up in a personal relationship with a narcissist where objectivity is elusive.

[@YuengsNwings]

This is really the explanation of why everything happened. There is a reason why every single statement and response from Eric has seemed so confusing and odd to everyone involved. This is what happens when narcissism plays out in a public forum.

[@ChicagoRob2]

Well said. I’ll add elitist to narcissist.

[@Masterslessons]

Good analysis and use of the term here. You can never win against one so it's best to leave them alone.

[@KBoneZone]

He was rambling like a nutter gone off his meds

[@darrellliston4637]

Had a mother-in-law sounded a lot like Eric. Hard to watch up close.

[@peterotremba8980]

For the first time, I am glad to see a speaker upside down in a review

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

😂😂

[@onortosu]

waiting for Eric to say that particular speaker had an issue, damaged by owner, etc.

[@billyc1902]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@hifihometheater]

This is a textbook example of abuse by a total and complete narcissist. What a tyrant! It's actually sad to watch. Im sorry you had to go through this and I appreciate you and everyone who stood up and let it be known that this behavior will not be tolerated in this community. Well done

[@filo3725]

Can't imagine what a customer would get from a manufacturer acting like this, if ever the need for product issue inquiry (or worse still, after sales service) should come up.

[@blueriverlore]

Hey Erin. I was watching a video by Gene at Audioholics and he mentioned the issues you were having with Tekton. I just completed watching this update video and rest assured, you've done everything correctly. Best of luck sir.

[@noahbirdrevolution]

Tekton guy in his video was talking out both sides of his mouth. He claims to do measurements before "every" speakers goes out, but does not provide nor reference one single measurement in regards to this issue - THEN he claims he is going to do measurements and publish them. He talks about who he knows in the audio industry and that his friend is a lawyer, but does not say anything of substance. This Tekton guy is a joke.

[@foblivio]

Yeah, Eric sure liked to name drop: "I'm just down the road from Wilson.", "My company is near the best acoustical research university.", blah blah blah. Way to go Erin!

[@IliyaOsnovikov]

Have you seen his video on comparing 8 Ohm speakers and 4 Ohm speakers?

[@richh650]

I'm curious to see Eric's measurements (if he actually posts any) and an explanation of how he took those measurements. Then see how they are different from what Erin measured.

[@nooneusesthisname]

Eric @ Tekton seems to have pulled both of the videos he made on this topic recently. I wish I'd copied them. He got destroyed in the comments and could only respond with the same copypasta about how his speakers were designed to everyone of them.

[@noahbirdrevolution]

@@nooneusesthisname Good. If his lawyer buddy was worth a poo then he would have advised him to shut up. lol

[@DBravo29er]

Eric A basically planned his own funeral with how he reacted. GREAT job Erin! We have your back!!!

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

i hate a bully so much, _so much,_ like you can't even understand. or maybe you understand perfectly well. you've done good here, Erin

[@MattChmielecki]

Thanks for everything you do, Erin. You certainly went above and beyond with this review to ensure everything was fully transparent and above board. I hope that this experience does not sour you on putting out your extremely high quality content. Keep doing what you do! You are appreciated.

[@IsiakaOo]

Society has reached a point where giving an honest opinion could lead to legal actions against you.

[@onemic-theminimalist]

Erin, I appreciate your work and standing up to a bully (respectfully). Any Tekton loss of sales can be blamed on Eric's tactics, not the measurements.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Respectfully.

[@Floyd-df2uq]

Feel genuinely sorry for this guy. No one needs stress like this in their lives, and all this for what wasn't even a bad review. Tekton can honestly go take a hike!

[@don7680]

Pass the word on this. NEVER buy a Tekton speaker, and let the world know about this stupidity.

[@e4superfly]

the funny part is that no one would have even noticed or cared about that resonance at 250hz , now he has created so much drama about it he literally tanked his own company over something no one cared about

[@ginom407]

Thank You Erin. You've gone above and beyond in clearing the issue. I find your work to always be clear and fair. I appreciate what you do and enjoy your work. Keep doing what you're doing!!! 👍

[@johnbewty]

I appreciate the synergy between the teal speaker finish and the teal in the Tears for Fears shirt.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

ha! I didn't even think about that. Good catch!

[@crisjr6478]

I thought the same thing 😂😂😂

[@crisjr6478]

​@ErinsAudioCorner keep up the good work

[@terrencebucker]

And the Back to the Future shirt in the subjective review in the past, coming into the future, was a nice bit of serendipity.

[@jackykimes]

@@terrencebuckeryep, came here to comment on the back to the future tee shirt. Had quite the chuckle on that one.

[@riccitone]

He could just have said “huh…you know, it’s not entirely audible. But maybe I could address this with some bracing in an updated version. Thanks for this Erin.” But yeah…no. He’s just not that guy. Let’s just say that you did the right thing! 👍🏼🙏🏼

[@Philip-xk5ui]

I would not have been as understanding as you have been with that situation. I would fly to (where ever he lives ) in that God forsaken state and confront him(trust me it would not come out well.

[@YuengsNwings]

Sigh - this is what narcissism looks like when it plays out in a public forum. Wishing you all the best Erin.

[@nymarty]

What a crazy story. Kudos to you, Erin, for patiently working through this second review with Eric at Tekton. You handled it professionally. Eric clearly doesn’t have a clue about how the internet and social media works. I get that he’s trying to protect his business but he clearly overreacted and resorted to bullying at the outset. And now he’s paying the price for that. Your reviews didn’t cause him lost sales - his reaction did. People want to buy from brands that reflect their values and nobody values a bully. It’s branding 101. Hopefully Eric and Tekton learned a lesson here and turn things around.

[@danielezzet8870]

The speakers are upside down just as Eric mentality, I commend you for staying professional though this insane situation

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Thanks for the donation!

[@antoniomarsicola8608]

What a backfiring for Tekton. They'd better purchase a Klippel and start thinking twice before writing mails. Erin kudos for your transparency

[@ChicagoRob2]

Eric has been a real dick to Amir, also.,

[@disienna]

And apparently New Record Day as well.

[@BuffSquadBigBenni]

Erin, you are a class act and have my respect for your integrity. The community stands behind you and we have your back.

[@gseivert]

“Don’t be a Dick”, wisdom lost on a lot of people.

[@johnlittletree875]

Your first impression should always be that of a nice and resoanable person. If you immediatly take the roll of the a$$hole or victium you can never take any other role again in that interaction or interaction with parties involved going forward! Bad customer service destroys a company much faster than defective products. Once a reputation is tarnished it takes a long long time to rehab it. In some cases it never happens!

[@34332]

Tekton Troubadour, a vessel of song, Woven from threads of sorrow and wrong. His maker, a weaver of twisted design, Blinded by pride, faults left unaligned. In the loom of existence, stitches misplaced, The creator's hands faltered, vision effaced. He blamed the stars, the moon's fickle sway, Yet ignored the flaws he wove into the clay. Tekton Troubadour, voice cracked and frayed, Sang of love and loss, melodies betrayed. His heartstrings tangled, discordant refrain, A mirror reflecting the maker's own pain. The troubadour wept, seeking solace in rhyme, While the creator remained deaf to the chime. Blaming others for flaws, he failed to see, His own imperfections woven into eternity. So let us listen to Tekton Troubadour's plea, A song of flawed beauty, imperfect and free. For in his broken verses, we find our own grace, And learn that even troubadours wear a flawed face.

[@g.d.1722]

reads like a Marillion song

[@gurdyman1]

Good poem for how little time you had to write it. Wish I had that kind of talent.

[@34332]

@@gurdyman1 Thank you. I made this a long time ago, but altered it a bit to make it 'appropriate' 😄

[@Nliten1]

My level of respect for you, Eric, is so profound. I enjoy and am encouraged by your honesty and integrity in every one of your videos. Kudos to you on your handling of this touchy situation.

[@Douglas_Blake_579]

Dateline May 1: The speaker company formerly known as Tekton has just announced a reformed company named "Snowflake Audio"

[@marstedt]

Woooow. Ouch!

[@Philip-xk5ui]

Simply fitting! More weird things come out of that state than you know! Trust me!

[@Harrisongrey19]

Well that’s painting the kettle black, FFB

[@ramonvives1674]

They say its model "Karen" sounds like trash.

[@clarencehoover6748]

This kerfuffle is like watching a 100% avoidable slow motion train wreck. Friendly, open dialog is always preferable to antagonistic, litigious posturing. The clientele smells when the wine is poisoned.

[@peterlarkin762]

Kerfuffle is a highly under-utilised word.

[@nacarp2000]

"The clientele smells when the wine is poisoned."

[@Douglas_Blake_579]

Erin... 100% on your side in this mess. If a company can't accept criticism of their products, they're in the wrong business.

[@jukingeo]

It is a speaker, it can't be perfect, but with some of these troll manufacturers, they think what they have is all that. I just can't believe this guy went ballistic on Erin over a tiny, barely noticeable impedance bump? Now, honestly, I really had never looked into Tekton speakers before. They just looked too big and overpowering to me. Having a bunch of drivers in a cabinet is off-putting for me. I kind of surmised that they are probably overpriced too. But the way this guy acted is just uncalled for. So if his business suffers from it, it is all his fault. If he does go out of business, then good riddance. We don't need another overpriced toll manufacturer which only a handful of people could afford their products. You can probably find something decent for far less. I like Elac's philosophy. A representative at the show had told a reviewer (here on YT) that they want to create a great sounding speaker that is affordable so that anyone can enjoy good sound. The truth is that you DON'T have to to spend a lot of money to get good sound. Especially now a days with all the advances in technology. Speakers are getting smaller and sound better all the time. Spending $1000's or even 10's of 1000's on a single audio purchase is ludicrous. It is just feeding the greedy manufacturer trolls.

[@gratmatassa5432]

@@jukingeo here in the UK his company would come under the term "Cottage Industry" with the business model of low volume very high prices to maximise profits.

[@jukingeo]

@@gratmatassa5432 I just have a simpler term and called it, "trolling". Simply anything that is way overpriced to the point where it is not worth the materials it is made out of and some added labor (to a degree). But to charge $10k for a speaker when the parts come to about $500....yeah, that is definitely trolling.

[@crispybottom]

Eric Alexander has officially become the most feet-obsessed speaker designer. Honestly old mate should just sniff some toes instead of going through all this trouble lmao

[@bkatbamna]

it's important to have reviewers not beholden to advertising or friendship with audio manufacturers. Thank you for standing your ground.

[@Roddy451]

All I can say is that I will continue my support for THIS channel.

[@JamieCashin]

Wow. Just wow. I read the initial letter from Eric and that was all I needed to see. Unprofessional. I am nearly at a loss for words. I had a short list of speakers and a 5 figure budget (for speakers) in our new theatre build in 2025/26 but now Tekton is off the table. I know the loss of my one sale won't hurt the company, but I can't in good conscience support a bully. Erin, thanks for standing your ground, and your integrity. Let's hope this all ends soon.

[@Audio_Simon]

Great work man! If costs arise from maintaining your integrity, I hope you will share what they are so the community can chip in. We need to protect community assets such as yourself! ❤

[@ChicagoRob2]

I’m ready to contribute.

[@tonyfarr480]

Tekton just completed a real time masterclass on how to kill the integrity of one's company.

[@LeventGuendogdu]

You have my sympathies, Erin. This is unacceptable behaviour by the manufacturer.

[@User_not_found_403]

Some speaker designer needs to adjust his "sensitivity knob". What a spazzy he-karen.

[@Philip-xk5ui]

AMEN!

[@billyc1902]

I agree. He's a kanty kanty kanty kanty kant.

[@pmizz7959]

“He-Karen” is my new favorite term of 2024

[@amazoidal]

Male Karens are called "Kevins".

[@User_not_found_403]

@@amazoidal lol - I kinda prefer he-karen, but thanks for the correction.

[@chrishamilton5960]

This is 100% a case of how a company should not respond and especially in the modern age of social media. Imagine how much good will would have been engendered if the threat of litigation was never raised and they worked with Erin in a positive constructive manor. Additionally if I am not mistaken his threat had no real legs to stand on based on consumer protection laws. It’s just a bully tactic that severely back fired. Other companies should view this as a case study. Appreciate you Erin!

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

If he had taken Erin's criticism constructively and produced a fix that Erin could measure and confirm he would have been viewed as a hero.

[@vanwilliams4028]

I'm not done with Tekton because of the review but how Eric handled the situation.

[@mijotu]

I’m a little late to the party but wanted to share my support of your hobby as well as your overall health! As unfortunate the reason, I’m very happy to have discovered your channel.

[@LiquidAudio]

The manufacturer's response is a textbook lesson in how NOT to deal with any review, let alone a mostly positive one. Ego gone mad is the real problem here.

[@bryanbassett2110]

I'm impressed with the way you've handled things Erin. Standing your ground while doing your best not to stir the pot

[@terenceyow]

Stay strong brother. We’re behind you. Tekton did a great disservice to themselves. No way I’m going to consider their products unless they do good properly by you and Amir and whoever else they’ve bullied.

[@dsnyder0cnn]

I think that's important to say. Eric has an opportunity to redeem himself. I hope he takes it because I think Tekton is an interesting brand. The audio landscape is better for Tekton being present, and I'd hate to lose it. That's likely what will happen if Eric fails to own the trouble his actions have caused for his brand and company. If prudent next steps are not apparent to him, I'd advise him to engage the services of a reputable PR firm who can identify opportunities to make good on the damage he's caused and mend relationships with reviewers and the general public.

[@LLL-us9lw]

Too late. This brand is now dead to me personally

[@terenceyow]

@@dsnyder0cnn it’s gonna be a real uphill task and they’ve lost some customers forever. But it’s not impossible to come back from it. I don’t think Eric will be able to do what it takes. But I’ve seen it done before. Maybe an interesting example is Budlight. Still work in progress but they seem to be crawling out of a deep hole slowly but surely.

[@bjmarchives]

Even if Eric tried to undo this, I personally would never believe it’s genuine. He seems narcissistic and full of himself. I will never buy their products based on Eric’s actions and responses. I’m sure the brand will live on, many people do not use KZbin much or read forums and will not know better. No doubt he will take a good dent in sales though.

[@alpro3714]

@@dsnyder0cnn That's the problem with companies, they just hire a PR firm to minimize public outcry without admitting any wrongdoing. How about a genuine honest public apology? Anything else is BS

[@hayatepilot]

Eric from Tekton doesn't seem to understand the Streisand Effect. This backfired spectacularly for Tekton.

[@martinmares8998]

Erin, great job standing up to the bully. Keep up the good work.

[@TheMazoMark]

Erin, you handled a personal attack with professionalism and integrity. I hope this review is your most viewed ever.

[@michaellam6612]

This is brilliant. As a hobbyist speaker designer, I will now be flipping my speakers around from side to side when doing impedance sweeps to search for resonances.

[@thomaslutro5560]

Sounds like great advice. The things we learn on this channel! 🤩

[@weeooh1]

Would be funny if Tekton receives a deluge of cancelled orders after this citing they dont like Eric Alexanders attitude.

[@simoSLJ89]

That's a perfect response Erin, we wouldn't expect anything less from you. Why are people cancelling Tekton's orders? Cause people don't like bullies! So now a lot of channels are talking about this, and now we know that CEO Eric is just a bully. And he's not smart at all, he hurt his own company. And I'm sorry for the employees working there. I've been following Gamers Nexus for years, and it's great that in the Audio world there is someone with the same integrity Steve has. I know 10 bucks won't be enough for a lawyer, but I wanted to show my support. Keep it going Erin!

[@marstedt]

Well said, thank you! Erin and Steve are definitely some of the great gems out there. I can only hope we will find some more.

[@simoSLJ89]

@@marstedt Eric and the former CEO of Artesian Builds should start a company together. What a great duo they would be. And the former Toms HW CEO "Just buy it" should run their PR Dept.

[@marstedt]

@@simoSLJ89 I would probably pay money to watch that live stream! :D

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Hey, man. Thank you. Yes, someone suggested I actually reach out to them in regards to this whole matter and I may still if I have to. But I hope that this will all just end now, and I can get back to my daily routine.

[@beaumaddox6294]

I agree with you totally!! You done an excellent job of explaining this horrible situation. Keep doing you and don't let it bother you

[@kyleappleby8407]

Thank you for being strong and not backing down. You have my respect.

[@brucemcbroom]

I will never purchase a Tekton product, EVER! Eric your ego and bullying is to fault. Erin, keep up the great work, I will be a lifelong subscriber/viewer!

[@pgansz]

Sending this for standing tall, defending data, objective analyses, free speech and consumer rights.

[@pgansz]

I also joined your Patreon. Newbie here. Look forward to your videos every week.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Oh, wow! Thank you very much!!!

[@pgansz]

Doing the same at ASR and Audioholics. Keep sciencing!

[@ChicagoRob2]

@@pgansz Agree, Erin, Gene, and Amir are great, but please don’t forget Ron at New Record Day.

[@pgansz]

@@ChicagoRob2only started watching Ron when he did the room treatment series. I'm not a huge fan of his delivery and style but that series was really good and he seems solid. I'll check out more content.

[@augustinvaclavik6282]

Governments should defend people from all kinds of SLAPP suits, Erin's issue is a huge reminder

[@EEAMD-co6nw]

Guys like you Erin makes me believe in humanity again. Thank you.

[@lindathomas-fowler6486]

Erin, I'm sorry you had to go through that. I found your channel only a week or so before your original Troubadour review and I've been educating myself by watching a lot of your reviews. Your reviews strike me as honest and thoughtful and I look forward to seeing more of them as we are in the process of designing a new audio system for our family room home theater. I hope that the actions of one apparent bad actor don't drive you away!

[@nacarp2000]

So much Streisand Effect with this one! I'm not a Lawyer, but I think Eric doesn't have a leg to stand on. This is a slam dunk for you, keep up the good work.

[@hifipi3.14]

If he wants to litigate, then I'll donate! 💰 Don't back down to this guy, he's clearly wrong and committing career suicide here. Glad you showed the actual truth of his own words, he's his own worst enemy at this point.

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Thanks for the donation, very much!

[@dlloyd6300]

@@ErinsAudioCorner If you have a single penny of legal costs regarding this situation I will be extremely upset if you do not allow the community as a whole to come to your financial assistance in this matter. This would truly affect us all if reviewers felt that they could not speak their mind due to threatening litigation.

[@johnyang799]

Virtually the same. Unless the shelf at 200-300hz is fixed, there's no difference to me. Don't let this kind of stuff affect you will of reviewing and measuring speakers.

[@bsbabcock]

Wow! That’s all I’ve got. WOW! That and well done Erin. I know it’s been quite a time with this. You’ve handled this with as much grace as humanly possible. I think audio manufacturers will study this from a marketing and business standpoint for years to come, as will reviewers. Hang tough my friend. You are respected among the industry, reviewers, peers and friends alike.

[@mikestephens2397]

Erin, no one likes a bully and you are a genuine and upstanding person. Keep it up!

[@matta9316]

You have the support of the community bro - you do a service to us all!

[@willsullivan3]

Mr. Alexander's behavior rubs me exactly the wrong way. Reminds me of the tactics of Monster Cable 20 years ago. I have been intrigued by the Tekton brand for years--but, no longer. You're doing great, Erin. Illegitimi non carborundum

[@bearclaw5115]

Erin, your reviews are the best on YT. I appreciate all that you do for the hobby. I've learned so much about speakers from you it's ridiculous. Thanks bud!

[@ErinsAudioCorner]

Wow, thank you very much!

[@fajon2533]

Super well done response. I feel bad for what happened to you but you handled it better than I could imagine.

[@editorjuno]

I think that "Wide Q Elevation at 4kHz" is something that is actually appealing to some listeners in much the same way that some of the brands sold via big box retailers come off as "more detailed" when demonstrated in-store.