Moab
$5025
/ pair
Bearing the name of a Utah region that is home to some of the world’s most beautiful natural rock formations, the Moab borrows many of its qualities from our higher-tier loudspeakers but is offered at a more introductory price point. Its capabilities of reproducing the experience of live music rival those of any loudspeaker on the market, toe to toe. The Moab is lively, very energetic and will reproduce the sound of a live concert very accurately.
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Description
High-end loudspeaker manufacturers have become very good at making visually striking products that are undoubtedly works of visual art… but unfortunately, those looks don’t necessarily translate to better sound. At Tekton Design, our emphasis has always been to create the highest-performing, yet cost-effective loudspeakers conceivable – all of which are solidly grounded in electro-acoustical physics. We reject the notion that high-end hi-fi needs to be high-priced, and boldly ask: Do you want a pretty pair of museum pieces that put out “good enough” sound? Or are you ready for loudspeakers that produce a level of fidelity positively guaranteed to rival or often exceed the biggest and most expensive brands out there at a fraction of the cost?
Bearing the name of a Utah region that is home to some of the world’s most beautiful natural rock formations, the Moab borrows many of its qualities from our higher-tier loudspeakers but is offered at a more introductory price point. Its capabilities of reproducing the experience of live music rival those of any loudspeaker on the market, toe to toe.
- Made under U.S. Patent 9247339 with multiple new patents pending
- Ultra-linear frequency response
- Proprietary patent pending 15 dome radiating hybrid MTM high-frequency array
- Dual 12″ low-frequency transducers
- 98dB 2.83V@1m sensitivity
- 4 or 8 Ohm design – we suggest 4 Ohm for optimum performance
- 20Hz-30kHz frequency response
- Height 69.0″ (175.26 cm) x Width 13.5″ (34.29 cm) x Depth 17.0″ (43.18 cm)
- 900 Watt power handling
- Weight 135 lbs
- Manufactured in the USA
12 reviews for Moab
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Dustin G (verified owner) –
It’s been six months since my MOABs arrived, and I think it’s finally time to share my thoughts. For years, my audio setup was mostly centered around headphones, with my SVS Ultra Bookshelf speakers filling in for two-channel listening. They were solid, but I eventually felt it was time to upgrade.
I first came across a picture of the Ulfberhts about four years ago and was instantly intrigued by their driver array. Then I saw the price tag; way out of my budget. After some digging, I saw someone mention the MOABs as being about 95% of the Ulfberhts. Good enough for me, now I have a budget goal. I started saving and researching everything I could about them to make sure they’d be the right fit.
When I was finally ready to buy, I auditioned several speakers at my local Gramophone; ranging from $4k to $12k. They all sounded great, but none really clicked, and I knew a store demo wouldn’t reflect my home acoustics anyway. So, I took the plunge and ordered the MOABs.
I opted for the internal upgrade package ($300), Beryllium tweeters, and 4-ohm impedance, no bi-amp/bi-wire. Delivery took 14 weeks instead of the estimated 12, and the boxes arrived pretty roughed up (thanks, shipping company), but the speakers inside were flawless. Clearly attributing to excellent packaging. I tipped the delivery driver $60 to help carry and unbox them. At 140 lbs each, there was no way I could do that solo.
Once set up roughly 16” from the rear wall, 14” from the side walls in my modest 18×12 room, they looked imposing, but any fear they’d be “too much” was quickly erased. I pre-made 12-gauge OFC cables with banana plugs, hooked them up to my Anthem MRX 540 AVR (Class A/B, 100w at 8 ohms), and reset the room correction settings I’d previously used with my SVS Ultras.
The first song I played was Evolve by Phoria. As soon as the vocals came in, I was floored. Natural, clear, and uncolored. No excessive brightness, no muddiness, just an effortlessly detailed and balanced presentation. I had the volume set to -42dB on my Anthem (which ended up being 55dB SPL at the listening position), it sounded astonishingly full and immersive. My delivery guy even asked to stay and listen longer.
I had Tidal on shuffle and right as the next track queued up, Asido by Purity Ring, everything changed. Ho…ly…shit, that bass! I had a SVS SB1000 sub in the corner (now collecting dust in the basement), but the MOABs alone flooded the room with chest-thumping low end. It was deep, clean, and tight, even with basically zero room treatment aside from some curtains, a couch, and a rug. My heart started racing, and I immediately scrambled to find the bassiest track I could think of. Basstrain by Sub Zero Project (hardstyle, for those wondering) was the obvious choice. At the 54-second mark, the bass drops and the delivery driver just blurts out, “OH FUCK” as the entire room starts shaking, with low-end energy rippling through the house. This… this was the bass I had been chasing. I didn’t know this level of bass could be achieved without large subwoofers. When the track ended, he looked at me, grinned, and said he had to make his next stop, obvious he wanted to stick around to listen some more. He asked what they were and I told him Tekton MOAB’s. He said he’s going to look into purchasing a pair.
Alone again, I poured myself a glass of scotch. I wanted to keep Tidal on shuffle, lean back and just listen; but I couldn’t. I found myself jumping between songs, rediscovering them all over again. The soundstage was massive, imaging precise, and the vocals felt almost three-dimensional. Not fatiguing at any volume, just pure enjoyment.
Eventually, I tested Anthem’s room correction. At the default 5kHz, the sound actually worsened. I experimented and settled on a 500Hz correction to tame bass bloat without affecting the magical midrange. Final speaker placement ended up 1’4” from the side walls and 1’7” from the rear, with a slight toe-in. I also added 2 acoustic panels on the left wall for first reflections points while the curtain on my right wall worked well enough.
Even now, I usually prefer listening without any room correction. The MOABs just shine on their own. If Anthem allowed correction below the minimum of 200hz I would correct only from 20hz to around 150hz to dial down the room modes for my smallish room. Only certain tracks actually have any bloat to them, so that’s why I just prefer to turn off corrections when I listen.
I recently purchased a Buckeye PURIFI 1ET6525SA 2-Channel as I was curious about the new class D. They are absolutely worth it, especially if you have a weaker amplifier now. I will say, the difference is almost negligible but it actually gave more power to the 4 12 inch woofers in the MOAB and make them sound less bloated in my small room since it has more headroom. The vocals and instruments got a small upgrade in neutrality but saying 5 percent would be generous. Anthem really makes a quality transparent amplifier, but these MOAB’s crave power.
For those like me who use their two-channel setup for home theater, the MOABs are a killer choice. They’re so detailed and revealing that I straight-up stopped using my SVS Ultra center channel. The imaging is that good. Unless I’m pairing it with the MOAB center (which I don’t have), I’d rather just run phantom center. I haven’t had a single issue with low dialogue volume since switching to the MOABs. Something I definitely struggled with using the SVS Ultras. Everything just blends effortlessly in movies and TV.
If I knew six months ago what I know now, I would’ve gone all in with the ultimate crossover and ceramic driver upgrades. At the time, I couldn’t find any reviews on the ceramics and worried they might make the speakers too bright but as I quickly discovered, the soft domes are actually a bit on the warmer side. The Ultimate crossover would’ve been another $1,700, sure, but the ceramic drivers were only $200 more than the soft domes. These are absolutely endgame for me (now anyway lol) but I’d be lying if I said my heart isn’t itching to try the new Ulfberht 15s.
If you’re considering the MOABs and can fit them in your space, don’t hesitate. My room is only 18×12, and they are not overbearing. Although I will say when I told my wife they are 6 feet tall it didn’t really click with her. When she got home that day she said OMG NO they’re so big! In the end she saw how happy I was and it no longer bothers her (lucky me).
Pros:
–Stunning midrange; vocals and instruments feel lifelike and intimate
–Excellent soundstage and imaging
–Amazing clarity even at low volumes
–High sensitivity—easy to drive
–Deep, powerful bass
–Room-filling sound
Cons (subjective):
–Size. They’re heavy and hard to move
–Very revealing. Poorly mastered tracks are obvious
**It’s unfortunate my picture won’t upload. My room is very cozy 😀
Karl Thompson (verified owner) –
The Moabs do not disappoint. They bring my music to life in a way i’ve never heard before.
Max N –
To say these speakers changed my life would be an understatement, not least because mine were painted by my partner and incredible artist Atlanta Wood (see pics!!).
They are, without the slightest shadow of a doubt, the most resolving, lifelike and exciting speakers I have heard anywhere near this price point (or 5-10x this price point).
I connected these to a Kinki Studio EX-M1+, which is around 290W per channel Class A/B and these were HAUNTINGLY live. I would often give audio demonstrations of reference tracks and, especially when starting with something like “Green Grass” by Tom Waits, the listener would suddenly look around in all direction as the singing begins as they genuinely thought someone else was in the room with them.
I upgraded the central tweeter to Beryllium: They’re also so resolving that switching anything behind them makes a big difference. I moved from ‘The Chord Company’ to Tellurium Q (Black) cables and it was like removing yet another veil.
Bass reproduction (these have the upgraded woofers) is thunderous and SO tight. The fact they can handle 900w is quite terrifying as at about 60% volume on my amp these would be police-visit loud if my downstairs neighbour hadn’t soundproofed my floor (can’t thank him enough for that one!).
I live in the UK, so getting them was a bit more of a pain than for US customers, but Eric and the team were so helpful in helping me sort the shipping (at a remarkably good price).
If you’re on the fence about these at all, stand up and dive in head first! I really cannot see how anyone (short of those with systems cost much more than a house) could listen to these and feel any lacking or need for improvement.
I’ve compared these to ATC, Kef, Klipsch, Focal, Mission, loads more, they are just in a different league.
Joe McCorry –
Got my Moabs right before Covid.
The play fantastic with my Ayre AX-5 integrated, Primaluna Evo 400, Decware Zen Triode and my McIntosh MC2505.
I had a woofer issue and Eric and the team FedEx a replacement ASAP
End Game speakers for sure. Haven’t found a amp they don’t love. If you haven’t tried tubes you shorting yourself some fantastic fidelity.
Music I like, blues, Dead, Live Dead 1977.
Simply great speakers at reasonable cost.
Keep Tuckin On Tektonions
Joe –
Got my Moabs right before Covid.
The play fantastic with my Ayre AX-5 integrated, Primaluna Evo 400, Decware Zen Triode and my McIntosh MC2505.
I had a woofer issue and Eric and the team FedEx a replacement ASAP
End Game speakers for sure. Haven’t found a amp they don’t love. If you haven’t tried tubes you shorting yourself some fantastic fidelity.
Music I like, blues, Dead, Live Dead 1977.
Simply great speakers at reasonable cost.
Keep Tuckin On Tektonions
MICHAEL WIMSATT –
Hi Eric,
Got these moab speakers a couple of week ago and wow they are fantastic sounding! This friend of mine has a set of legacy speakers and both my friend and I thought the moabs actually sounded better considering the price they cost (my friend is rich)! Even with the lowly adcom gfa-565 power amps the moabs had a fantastic sound. The separation of the instruments were unbelievable! The sound was silky smooth with absolutely no coloration. The bass was a little smoother and tighter than the legacy! They far out perform my other speakers that I already have. I have compared these moabs with several different speakers and they out perform them all! Eric, you are a genius and I bet all of your other speakers probably sound great too! A couple of other friends were a little freaked out over the multitude of tweeters, but when I explained to them the theory of all of this they understood. They were thinking that the tweeters would have a very poor sound dispersion, but once they heard them all of their beliefs melted away. Even they said they were the best speakers they ever heard! And they had speakers ranging from 3000 to 80000 (the Legacys) dollars! The moabs gave me a whole different perspective of how music is supposed to sound. The dimension and imaging was out of this world! They sounded great with rock and roll and soft classical type of songs! These moabs were worth every penny I paid and even more! Thank you Eric for bringing the speakers into this world, otherwise I would not been able to afford any other high end speakers! I’m in audio heaven! And Eric, keep up the excellent work on your speaker business because you have alot to contribute to the world of hi fi and I think you turned this world upside down with your your cutting edge Speaker technology! Thanks Eric!
MIKE WIMSATT
SCOTT BAXTER –
The Moabs replaced a pair of Focal Aria 926 with a Gallo TR2 subwoofer. I owned the Focals for close to 10 years. Upstream equipment consists of Audirvana on Windows 10 USB feed to Gungnir multibit DAC with USB upgrade, Meridian CD transport coax connected to DAC, DAC XLR connected to Freya+ preamp, Mofi Ultradeck and Vessel B3SS cartridge connected to Schiit Mani phono stage connected to preamp, with preamp RCA connected to single Schiit Vidar.
Speakers are definitely not broken in, and my impressions need to be judged in that context.
The first thing I listened to was Keith Jarret’s Koln Concert, on Audirvana. In the first seconds I found a major difference between the Moabs and Focals. In these first seconds, before Keith starts, some people in the audience are chatting. With the Focals, you hear an indistinct muttering. With the Moabs, you hear their words. Later in Part I, Keith starts thumping the stage with his foot as he plays. You hear the thump of his foot with the Focals, but with the Moabs you hear the reverberation of the stage or platform he’s on. The resonance is unmistakable. Also, in his slow passages, a deeper chord that is held has a much longer decay and you hear a sympathetic vibration that is missing with the Focals.
Moving on to “I Robot” from the Alan Parsons Project (LP and Audirvana), the Kantele, a Finnish plucked instrument like a psaltery, gives the ‘zing’ used a few times in the track. The Focals excelled at this pure treble passage, but the Moabs had different imaging that had the sound cross over the soundstage. Placement within the soundstage was far superior.
Next up with Sting’s “Thousand Years” (CD). The opening was what I focused on, concentrating on the bass. The Focals didn’t do this at all, and needed the subwoofer. With the subwoofer you could sense something, but with the Moabs you definitely felt it to the point that it was unsettling.
I next played tracks from Herbie Hancock’s “Man Child” and “Dis Is Da Drum” (Audirvana). Overall the Moabs made for more pleasant listening, but they exposed one thing the Focals could not. With the Moabs I could hear Herbie’s band talking with each other during the performance in the quiet passages. I could not clearly make out words, but very faint human voices at different points of the soundstage could be heard.
Next was Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring”, Antal Dorati and Detroit Symphony (LP). Drums were the focal point, as you got low bass for the subwoofer and upper bass the Focals themselves could handle. The notes were what I would call simple, “boom”. The Moabs actually let you hear the drum surface resonate and throw off sympathetic harmonics. You could visualize the big drum head jiggling around after being hit.
Lastly, I played “Chocolate Chip Trip” by Tool (Audirvana). The guy who bought my Focals asked for the track by name and I had to hunt for it. He played it so loud I feared for my speakers, but bought the speakers after that one track, subwoofer and all. There are two parts worth noting; the first part consists of various temple bells, etc. which exercise imaging, and the last third which amounts to an ungodly drum orgy. The Moabs far outpaced the Focals in discrete placement of bells in the soundstage and the decays of their notes. The last third was interesting not for the prodigious bass capabilities of the Moabs, but for their lack of congestion. The Focals and subwoofer threw a muddied morass of notes against an imaginary glass wall in front of the listener and you were assaulted by an avalanche of sound. The Moabs, if you could keep your concentration, presented discrete instruments and you could place them across the soundstage. This to me was simply not musical, but it offered a clear example that differentiated the speakers.
Otherwise, one clear trait the Moabs exhibited that was far less apparent with the Focals was the ability to present sounds that traversed the soundstage. Whether it be Malcolm strutting across the stage on an AC/DC guitar solo, Chesky sampler CD test track, or a Steve Reich orchestral performance, the Moabs made you open your eyes and ‘watch’ the sound move. The Focals could not do that with near the clarity.
Barry Cox –
After over a year of ownership of the Moab( I call them MIGHTY MOAB),I feel remiss that I have not added my review of the MIGHTY MOAB. No question about it! THE MIGHTY MOAB ARE EXTRAORDINARILY! I had enjoyed my Double Impacts for 2 years before having the opportunity to hear the MIGHTY MOAB in an excellent home system. I was curious to hear if the rave reviews I had been reading were true, Well, let me say that as great as the DIs are, and they are superb speakers, the MIGHTY MOAB are just light years ahead in ever category! Soon after my audition I called Eric and Tammy and ordered my MIGHTY MOAB with an upgraded crossover and single beryllium tweeter. The price/performance ratio is just insane! I highly recommend these EXTRAORDINARY speakers!
Chuck Miller –
Coming up on one full year now and realized I reviewed these on Audiogon but neglected to post one here. Sorry, Eric, you and your masterpiece deserve better! Probably they are not the masterpiece in terms of being his very best. As good as he’s done I am sure he has a lot more in him. Probably also Encore and Ulf are even better, in certain areas if not across the board. But in terms of value? Where can you find better?!
I have heard a lot of much more expensive speakers, none of which come even close. My system has gone through a lot of changes and every single time the Moabs let me hear it so easy it is hard to understand they are under $5k. I could write a book, and my Moab review is long, but it is not unusual for owners to be happy and gush at what a great purchase they made. So let me instead quote from some folks who came and listened and tell you what they say:
“That was the best the Who album has ever sounded and I’ve heard it on a lot of different systems… I mean a lot!
That spot, the listening chair is a very special place that went beyond just listening to music. Great job creating a near religious experience.”
“the ALMIGHTY Moab. Wow, it was an experience that will be hard to put into words. Suffice it to say, it was the biggest, most powerful musical experience I’ve ever experienced in a home setting. We listened to a very wide variety of tracks (all vinyl), and Chuck’s system, anchored by the MOAB, never broke a sweat and sounded just as comfortable playing anything from a Keith Jarret solo to THE Black Sabbath. The size and scale of the music fits the old adage “wall of sound”, although this wall isn’t flat. The soundstage starts a few feet behind the speakers, and extends well out into the room, seemingly surrounding you. I’ve never (in a true two speaker setup) felt so enveloped by the music as I was last night.”
“The imaging was so good that I felt like the vocalist was performing right in front of me and that I could reach out and touch them.”
“My listening impression was all the detail and nuances were presented to my ears in a most unique way. Unique to me because it was so far above any system I had heard including the last set of Monitor Audio Gold with a Prima Luna Integrated. I enjoyed hearing everything but was most shocked at Fleetwood Macs “Landslide”. Hearing it so many times in the past and then not recognizing the intro because of the detailed soundstage. Then Chuck let Stevie Nicks sneak into the room and begin the vocals dead center right in front of me and the recognition set in.”
They say it better than I ever could. Only thing I can add, Tekton and in particular have been pegged with the tag “hype”. The main thing I would like to get across it would be they are the furthest thing from hype. They are if anything underrated.
Jim Johnson –
After having owned Vandersteen, Martin Logan and several other very nice sounding systems, I conceded to take a leap of faith with Eric’s products, finally electing the Moab with Be HF drivers. After more than a year of listening now, I’m convinced that, for me, I’ve found aural “shangri-la”. These and every other unit in Eric’s offering are the best value to be found. As for my Moab’s, I have auditioned competitor units costing ad much as 10-12 times their price and find them equal to if not superior to them in every way. A very smooth frequency response without any “hot spots” in any of the audio or video passages of the content I’ve listened to. I’m just as picky about balance and sound field integrity in both of those areas. I’d thought that I would need to add a sub for some of my video contents demands, however, my concerns were quickly put to rest as the Moab’s aptly handled them convincingly and with ease. Are there better sounding speakers out there? Yes, but at a cost that would rival buying a starter home in many places. Even with modest equipment they outperform a great number of contenders. That being said, music and sound are very personal. Everyone hears differently. But in the eyes of this beholder, he’s certainly found the hidden gem, a “pearl of great price” one might say. So, take the leap, you will not be disappointed. And, thank you Eric, for your vision, for your genious and for your love of music which I’m sure was a great part of what brought you to this point. Stay the course and… See the sound.
Jim Johnson
User Review –
Hi Eric,
The Tekton MOABs are a majestic masterpiece both sonically and visually.
They perfectly bracket my 85” Sony 85X950G 4K TV sitting on top of the Sonax B-003-RBT TV stand.
The TV stand is 75” wide which exactly matches the width of the TV. The stand is 22” high while the height of the TV adds another 46” making the top of the TV 68” from the floor.
The MOABs stand 71” tall on spikes. These slender columns act as perfect bookends for the giant TV.
The proportions are just right. Aesthetically, the speakers, TV and Stand act like a monolithic facade 102” wide by 71” tall.
They blend so well that it looks like a custom design.
I am including two pictures of my entertainment system, one showing the MOABs with the grilles and one without.
Now let’s talk about performance.
Sonically, the MOABs are a knockout. The price/performance on these speakers flirt with the impossible. There are no other speakers on earth that can touch the performance of the MOABs at this price point. They put speakers costing 5 to 10 times more to shame.
It was a magical experience the first time I heard the MOABs at RMAF 2019. It was the micro-dynamics of the mid-range that made them sound so special. Voices were rendered with incredible delicacy and detail. This was all the result of your patented speaker array.
I was surprised to find that they sounded better than the Wilson Sashas with Watch Dog subwoofers playing in the opposite room. How is it possible for a pair of $4,500 speakers to outperform a Wilson Audio system costing $58K?
Everyone who auditioned the two systems at the show came to the same conclusion.
I listened to every other setup at RMAF and came to the conclusion that the MOABs are the best bargains in hi-end audio. This is as close to a perfect speaker one can find at this price point.
I consider your patented design and passion for building high-performance speakers a gift to the audiophile community.
Now I am one of the happy owners of a set of MOABs. They have exceeded all my expectations.
The MOABs can be imposing while standing freely in the room. However, that can be easily remedied by placing them next to a giant TV as I have done. If the heights match, it makes them look like an extension of the TV.
The MOABs do a good disappearing act since they image so well. You feel like being immersed in a wall of sound. If you dim the lights while watching a movie, you become oblivious of the MOABs. I am including a third picture showing how elegant the system looks with the lights turned off.
Finally, let’s get into some technical details.
I looked at the tweeters by shining a flashlight through the rear ports. I could see that the MOABs are using Wavecor TW030WA06 4ohm tweeters.
These are high quality drivers used in expensive speakers. Each costs $87.
https://www.parts-express.com/wavecor-tw030wa06-30mm-textile-dome-tweeter-with-rear-chamber-with-ferrofluid-4-ohm–298-1110
There are 30 Wavecor drivers in the MOAB pair!
The retail price on these tweeter alone is $87 x 30 = $2,610.
Looks like the 12” woofers are from the Eminence Pro Audio line.
https://www.eminence.com/pro-audio/professional-series/?size=12#speakers
I am guessing the MOABs are using the Eminence model DELTA PRO 12-450A.
https://www.parts-express.com/eminence-delta-pro-12-450a-12-professional-midbass-woofer-8-ohm–290-511
They retail for $120 each. The MOAB pair is using 4 woofers.
This brings the price of the 34 drivers in the system to $120 x 4 + $2,610 = $3,090.
To get the complete bill of materials, one would need to add the cost of the crossovers, internal wiring, cabinet, binding post and finish. Then you would have to account for labor and cost of shipping.
This simple math should suffice to make one realize why the value of the MOABs flirts with the impossible.
Typically when one buys a $4,500 high-end speaker from a manufacturer supported by a network of distributers and dealers, the cost of the drivers seldom exceeds $900 or 20%.
With the MOABs, the end user is getting $3,090 worth of drivers on a system that costs $4,500 delivered.
It should come as no surprise why the MOABs sound so good using these expensive set of drivers. It is mathematically impossible for any other competitor to match this incredible value. Being an Internet Direct company, you have no overhead. You can pass the savings onto the end user.
It is obvious that this is your passion. You sincerely desire to give your customers the best possible value.
I hope more audiophiles get to know about your product through word of mouth. You have acquired a patent that can revolutionize speaker design.
You are an extraordinary speaker designer and I wish you great success.
Looking forward to experience what new surprises you may bring to RMAF 2020.
Best regards,
David Das
User Review –
What are these? They are the size of Encores at 62 inches. They have the drivers of Moabs, with upgraded Beryllium tweeters. They have the driver configuration like no other Tekton speakers. These Tektons were created because a customer (me) wanted speakers with the performance and price of the Moabs, and the size of Encores. Instead of sending me away, Eric Alexander built me custom Moabs. As you can see, they are in my choice of color, and they are beautiful. I once owned the Lore S, Enzo, Electron, Electron SE, and now my custom Moabs. I loved the sound of all of them, and they are now being enjoyed by others.
I “broke in” my custom Moabs for the last 3 weeks, and the sound is amazing. They have much deeper bass than my Electron SE, and the transparency of Magnepans. I heard the Double Impacts, and my Moabs blow them away. The biggest difference, is they sound more live and the dynamics are at a different level than anything I ever heard. Live like sound is what everyone desires. The attack of instruments and vocals are absolutely stunning. It is what is missing in most speakers, which prevents the live like experience. I assume the standard Moabs sound the same as my custom version. I am honored that a world class speaker designer, built me custom speakers to fit my needs.