[HsvHeelFan]

I think Mr. Tanner has one of the best jobs on the planet!

The only thing that would impress me more would be if he was spinning some Paul Desmond tunes instead of the Gerry Mulligan stuff that is leaned up against the wall.

HsvHeelFan

[James Tanner]

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Mini T Speaker –Customer Feedback

September, 2015

Hi James

I purchased a pair of Bryston Mini T speakers ... they are just spectacular!



I got them at Audio Video therapy in Nashua, NH.

I had a vintage pair of Yamaha NS 1000's that were still really awesome speakers but the newer technology is so much better.
I just about purchased the Middle T's but couldn't work a tower into my Living Room and Entertainment center. I actually have them in open cabinet bays and it doesn't seem to affect the quality of the sound as I have a pretty bright room.

These speakers are really clear and clean sounding with great bass. It sounds like a live performance. On vocals, they are amazing and the imaging is better than any of the other speakers I listened to including B&W. I don’t blast them as my room will create some sound distortion if too loud but they can rock with really sharp bass if driven. I just prefer the sound at the point where it has volume but is not rattling the walls. This is where these speakers are the best say with Diana Krall.

Like every speaker, the better the input, the better they sound so HD audio is over the top.

Thanks again
Tom Bacon

[James Tanner]

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Mini T Speaker German Review

September, 2015

Hi James,

Pleas see the attached PDF ... a review in the German Hi-Fi Magazine – Stereoplay.





Quotes in English:

1.   Conclusion -  “Choosing a Bryston Mini T speaker gets you an exceptionally  dynamic and precise speaker Monitor.”

Also on the right side bellow measurements and valuation it is stated:

2.   “Ultimate monitor speaker with the high precision, resolution and superior dynamics. Plays sparkling clean with full & deep bass fundament.”

We are extremely  happy with the review and the fact that it appeared in one of the most influential German HiFi magazines.

Best regards,
Edvard

PDF in German available - jamestanner@bryston.com

[James Tanner]

Hi Folks,

Outstanding review in the October issue of Sound & Vision Magazine on a complete Bryston "MINI" Surround system 



System comprised of

Four Mini A's
One Micro Center
One Model A Bipole Subwoofer

FAVOURITE QUOTES:

•   As for the subwoofer, the Model A was as good a 10-incher as I’ve ever heard.

•   On the whole, while this Bryston setup is fine for movies, at heart it’s truly a music lover’s system.

•   The Mini A monitor rated alone is a five-star ***** speaker!


Mark Fleischmann
Sound & Vision Magazine

[alexone]

James,

what is the recommended center speaker for the A2 speakers?
any updates planned for the A2 speakers??

al.

[James Tanner]

James,

what is the recommended center speaker for the A2 speakers?
any updates planned for the A2 speakers??

al.

Hi al

Either the AC1 or the AC1 MIni Center.  No changes planned.  There are some great reviews coming on the A2's as well.

james

[alexone]

Hi al

Either the AC1 or the AC1 MIni Center.  No changes planned.  There are some great reviews coming on the A2's as well.

james
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thanks, James!

would the 4B SST be overkill for the A2?

[mrhyfy]

I think Mr. Tanner has one of the best jobs on the planet!


HsvHeelFan

And he is  doing his job exceptionally well!!
Every new product that  Bryston develops is best in class!!   (IMO)

[drummermitchell]

Hopefully we'll see dual 10's or 12's for subs from Bryston or perhaps a single 15" sub.
Have been thru  JL F-113's,Velodyne DD-15's.
My used 1812 gives so much musicality to music and and impact I was in disbelief when I first listened to it.
They are in high demand  if you can ever find one as they are discontinued and have been for a few yrs.
Besides the above subs have listened to JBL folded W bass bins and the 1812 just takes everything to another level.
Had 4 JL's and the 1812 made them sound like an unmuffled over toned kick drum and that's no matter where I moved them inch by inch.
She's a monster in at 385 lbs and about 4' tall and what I have heard for subs so far nothing has touched it so far,
perhaps that's why they DISCONTINUED IT and it in HIGH DEMAND.
to bad she's so big .

[James Tanner]

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston ‘MINI’ A Polish Review - Stereolife

September, 2015

Hi Folks

Please see below a superb review of the Bryston Mini A speakers in Polish Magazine Stereolife.





CONCLUSION:

The Bryston Mini A  speakers provide a very detailed sound and have an excellent soundstage presentation with images extending way beyond the edges of the loudspeakers They create a sensational sound-space – for other speaker companies to better them in this area, and at this price would be quite a feat.



The bass and midrange quality is right up there with what I would  expect from a truly high-end speaker design. Small ambiguities associated with high frequencies were dispelled by proper cabling which means some attention should be given in the selection of associated equipment, as well as giving them a good burn-in period. 

If you do the above be prepared for long evenings alone with your music.

BRYSTON is interested in only one standard with these loudspeakers - QUALITY.

     CHECK OUT THE RATINGS

[James Tanner]

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston ‘MINI’ T German Review - Stereoplay

September, 2015

The Three Way Approach





Compact speakers are typically only available with two driver technology – with all of their drawbacks?  No, a small group of specialists builds, as before, compact three way speakers.  Innovative chassis technology allows Bryston to produce these speakers at the highest level.

Thirty years ago during the high season of High Fidelity, compact box speakers with three or more drivers and ample volume were the norm.  However with increasing miniaturization and the trend for stand-up speakers, more and more manufacturers renounced the three-way approach. Furthermore because the driver supply market offered more and more woofer/mid-range drivers, but less and less dedicated midrange drivers.

What is good comes back

Despite the above there are good reasons for the three-way approach, since one can then reproduce the bass much better, while the midrange is reproduced clearly and undistorted by a separate driver.
Thus more and more manufacturers once again turn to separate midrange drivers, which are often in regards to transparency and omni-directionality superior to their compromise afflicted colleagues.  Part of this trend is the new Reference-Line from KEF, the new nuVero line from Nubert, and one manufacturer who many only recognize as the source for professional electronics, the Canadians of Bryston.  Let’s open the curtain to the big jamboree of the no longer quite so compact high tech packages.

Malte Ruhnke

Bryston Mini T

The name Bryston usually stands as a synonym for amplifiers and electronic components which provide premium-quality reproduction in the studio as well as in the home at reasonable prices.  That the Canadians started five years ago to build their own loudspeakers was probably only suddenly made known to hi-fi enthusiasts during the “HIGH END 2015” when a Bryston set-up with the full-value compact Mini T speakers delighted the public.  Sound-wise they also did not repudiate their origin from the studio realm.

Optically it is quite obvious that the Mini T, with its 57 cm. height, can really not be designated as a compact speaker, although the Bryston Mini T thanks due to its six sided basic form, which gets narrower toward its back, and with its only 26 cm. width, clearly looks more elegant than the eight sided classic English monitor cabinets.  Yes, you read it correctly, the martial bass driver in the front with its bulbous rubber surround measures a generous 21 centimeters, and its flattened chassis construction was developed by Bryston in-house.

In every respect this driver meets professional demands, and in collaboration with the bass reflex tube, installed in the top back of the cabinet (for avoidance of resonance transfer to stands or mounting surfaces) is a pure sub-specialist in order to meet the firm’s own philosophy to be able to offer absolute freedom from compression at levels over 110 dB.

The bass driver is already uncoupled at 160 Hz., and the not similar 12 cm. diameter midrange driver takes over.  Since this driver is abruptly relieved from having to work in the low bass area, its surface can be smaller than comparable low midrange drivers, which additionally has the advantage that this driver does not get into the range of being bundled with the other drivers (if the radiated wave length is smaller than the diameter of the driver’s chassis), and it is moreover disconnected at 2.3 KHz. in order to achieve an equally strong radiation pattern across all frequencies. Accordingly the radiation angle of the midrange driver has only to be minimally adapted through use of a wave guide.

Here many a PA and CarHiFi chassis should go green with envy: The bulbous rubber surround is optimized for the highest excursion, the large voice coil on cardboard is substantially vented by being rear ventilated and by holes in the pole pieces, and made immune from compression.

A feature which plays an important role in the studio is the paired pre-sorting of the drivers to a maximum deviation of under .5 dB. Resulting in the Mini T speakers providing especially stable reproduction, even though the tonal deviations are already under the human threshold of hearing.


Full resolution ahead

Furthermore the relationship of the Bryston Mini Ts to high-resolution studio monitors was quite audible during Yellows “Oh Yeah”: This could be heard after thorough setup optimization (tilted in the sound was too bright), in the details in all pitches, in the stupendous accuracy it followed each impulse, bass-beat, or sample, all of which brought to mind an acoustic electron microscope.  This ultimate attention to detail, from a soft whisper to full concert hall loudness was not limited to a specific volume level; this prominent feature was always maintained.

Furthermore the deep, lush crisp, powerfully unbridled bass ensured further pleasure, and here the other two three-way speakers being tested (KEF Reference 1 and Nubert nuVero 60) had to lay down their arms and were forced to concede victory to the Bryston Mini T.

The midrange speaker is located in a closed plastic compartment with airtight terminals, whose shape is stepwise constricted for suppression of standing waves. The small midrange cone is a recognizable midrange specialist, beside the strong magnet everything is optimized for lightweight construction and fast impulse processing, even the speaker die cast basket is made from aluminum.

In other respects the above KEF and the Bryston Mini T speakers established themselves as antipodes: While during Mahler’s 8th Symphony (conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas) the KEF appeared to be optimized for softness, warmth, and spatial distance, the Bryston Mini T placed its emphasis on precise resolution, directness, and a perception of continuous energy.  To be able to follow musical details every second as well as to be able to discern every nuance and acoustic color change was certainly fascinating, but for cozily leaning back and for relaxing background music it is clearly less fitting than the KEF.

Consequently the ultraprecise accuracy of the Bryston Mini T also exposed many a technical production deficiency such as the compression in Metallica’s “Black Album.”  Those who choose the Bryston Mini T speakers will acquire ultimate, dynamic, and precise monitors.

An ultimate monitor speaker with the highest precision, resolution, and superlative dynamics.  Plays squeaky clean, neutral, and with a lusciously deep bass foundation, such as never having been heard from a passive compact speaker!

Malte Ruhnke

Translated from the German by Peter Ullman

[James Tanner]

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: Bryston Speaker Reviews

October,  2015

Hi Folks,

We have received many excellent reviews over the past while on our Bryston Speakers so please find below links to some of them.

Tone Audio
http://www.tonepublications.com/review/bryston-mini-t-loudspeaker/

Home Theater Review.com
http://hometheaterreview.com/bryston-mini-a-and-ac1-micro-speaker-system-reviewed/

CANADA HI-FI
http://canadahifi.com/bryston-model-a2-loudspeakers-review/

SECRETS OF HOME THEATER – Middle T
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/floor-standing-speakers/floor-standing-speakers-reviews/bryston-middle-t-floor-standing-speakers-review.html

FIVE STARS FOR PERFORMANCE – Middle T
“I’m just gonna cut to the chase and say that the Middle T sounded so good that I listened to it mostly just for pure pleasure… Brent Butterworth, Home Theatre Review.com
http://hometheaterreview.com/bryston-middle-t-floorstanding-speaker-reviewed/

“A reference in their class, the Mini T’s can be compared comfortably with speakers costing two or even three times their asking price. You have to hear these!
Jan Erik Nordoen, Le Magazine Son Image
http://www.bryston.com/PDF/reviews/2013_10_Review_SonandImage_Mini_T.pdf

“The Minis have what it takes to achieve great musical performance proficiency providing engaging overall sound — effortless, intimate, and musical and involving… the kind that captures the very spirit and soul… I have no hesitation recommending the Mini T’s.
Ernie Fischer, Innerearmag.com  http://www.innerearmag.com/reviews/speakers/Bryston_Modet_mini-T.shtml

“The sound [of the Bryston Model T Signatures] was simply terrific: big, open, precise imaging, with tremendous dynamics, especially in the bass. The bass is said to be flat to 25Hz, and, based on what I heard, I don’t doubt it. Bryston has a winner here.”
Robert Deutsch, Stereophile show report
http://www.stereophile.com/content/brystons-model-t-speakers

“The Model T is a balls-to-the-wall, highly capable floorstander that offers tremendous levels of control, dynamic ability, and class-leading bass performance. Aron Garrecht, Soundstagenetwork.com  http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/579
 
CANADA HI-FI – Middle T
http://canadahifi.com/bryston-middle-t-loudspeakers/

EVERYTHING AUDIO – Mini T
http://everythingaudionetwork.blogspot.ca/2014/12/speaker-review-bryston-mini-t-compact.html

ABSOLUTE SOUND – Mini T
http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/bryston-mini-t-loudspeaker/

STEREOPHILE MAGAZINE – Middle T
http://www.stereophile.com/content/bryston-middle-t-loudspeaker

HOME THEATER and HIGH FIDELITY – Model A3
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/floor-standing-speakers/floor-standing-speakers-reviews/bryston-model-a3-floor-standing-speaker-review.html

SOUND AND VISION MAGAZINE – Surround System
http://www.soundandvision.com/content/bryston-mini-t-speaker-system

INNER EAR REPORT – Middle T
http://www.innerearmag.com/reviews/short_sweet/Bryston_Middle_T.shtml

Blu-Ray Definition Magazine – Mini T
http://www.blu-raydefinition.com/hardware/bryston-mini-speakers-review.html

SOUNDSTAGE – GOOD SOUND – Mini T
http://www.soundstageaccess.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/526

[dallyd31]

I would say about 30 hours.

James

Just an FYI James, I have about 85 hours on the a middle T now and the bass is just starting to "come in". More present, tighter, quicker.  I was surprised at what seemed to happen to the bass right around 80 hours. 

[James Tanner]

Just an FYI James, I have about 85 hours on the a middle T now and the bass is just starting to "come in". More present, tighter, quicker.  I was surprised at what seemed to happen to the bass right around 80 hours.

Good to hear! - my 30 hours are dog hours.

james

[dallyd31]

Good to hear! - my 30 hours are dog hours.

james

I guess it could all be in my head but the bass seemed to change and get really nice around 80 hours

[James Tanner]

Hi Folks,

The OutRiggers are now available for the Bryston A3 speaker.





james

[James Tanner]

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: “Bryston Day in Calgary.”

Bryston Day in Calgary at Absolute Audio Video!







On Display:  ♬

Model T speakers with 14B SST2 amplifier and BP 26 Preamp, Bryston BDA-3 DAC with BDP-2 Player

Also on demo – Bryston Middle T, Mini T’s and Mini A speakers.

[James Tanner]

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: “Bryston Day at Audio Eden in Toronto.”

Hi James,

Not to be outdone by our Western friends our dealer Audio Eden in Toronto shows off as well this past weekend!  It was a terrific turn out!



Bryston Day in Toronto!



On Display:  ♬

Here's a pic of the set up: … BDP-2 Digital Player, BDA-2 DAC, BP-26 Preamp, 28B SST2 Amplifiers and Bryston Model T speakers in Rosewood

Steve Brothman
Ontario Sales Representative.

[James Tanner]

Thanks for posting the above James - The system  sounded absolutely wonderful.

The coolest part was that several of the customers had very high end systems with speakers costing upwards of 40K plus and were completely shocked and very impressed by the system especially of course the Model T's

So much fun, and such a joy to listen to!

Steve

[Rod_S]

MEMO: To All Bryston Customers
SUBJECT: “Bryston Day at Audio Eden in Toronto.”

Hi James,

Not to be outdone by our Western friends our dealer Audio Eden in Toronto shows off as well this past weekend!  It was a terrific turn out!



Bryston Day in Toronto!



On Display:  ♬

Here's a pic of the set up: … BDP-2 Digital Player, BDA-2 DAC, BP-26 Preamp, 28B SST2 Amplifiers and Bryston Model T speakers in Rosewood

Steve Brothman
Ontario Sales Representative.

I see something interesting at the back there, the speaker cable and power cord are Siltech, Royal Signature by the looks of it. Given the thickness of the power cord it must be Ruby Hill as the Mountains are very beefy. Can't tell the speaker cable. The reason why I bring this up and this always facinates me, if it's anthing other than the Prince (i.e. King, Emperor, etc.) the cable is worth more than the speakers if the lengths are 2m and above. I scratch my head every time I see cabling worth more than the gear they are connected to, well particularly in average lengths. I realize that longer lengths can get quite costly.